subject: What Are The Pros And Cons Of The Kindle [print this page] Are you thinking about buying a Kindle for yourself but want to do a little more research for before you do so? Here are a few simple pros and cons about the Kindle that might give you a little more insight on the product.
Pro - Tons Of Books All Stored In One Device
With the Kindle you have the ability to download and store a lot of books, over 1500, so you can plan on having something to read for a long time if you stock up on them. The Kindle also allows you to store MP3 files as well as WAV (video) files.
Con - But I Like Having Real Books To Read, This Doesn't Do It For Me
Some people will argue that the Kindle does not give you the real reading experience because there are no pages to turn, and no book smell that you've been used to experiencing prior to the year 2009. This is true because although the Kindle can still make the text and even the screen look like the page of a book, it does not actually look and feel like a book.
Pro - Unlimited, Fee Free Access To Over 250,000 eBooks
With the Kindle you have instant access to over 250,000 eBooks and you can start downloading them the minute you purchase your device. Do I have to get an internet plan to connect to the online bookstore? No, the wireless network comes free with the Kindle so there is no extra cost to connect.
Con - It's Kind Of Expensive
The Kindle can be somewhat expensive when consider to other types of electronic devices so if you're on a tight budget, you might not be able to swing it. If you want to purchase the Kindle DX, plan spending close to $400, otherwise you can get the base model for around $150.
Folks could argue all day about whether or not the Kindle is a good product or not. in the end it is really up to you to make the choice on whether or not you would like it, or if you would prefer to buy normal books instead.
