Amazon introduced the Kindle in 2007, revolutionizing the electronic book industry. The Kindle is praised for its instant wireless downloading of books, rapidly growing library of more that 350,000 books, and ability to hold more than 1,500 books in a device slightly larger than a paperback. The Kindle is more than just these great features. It also offers many additional benefits that make it a pleasure to use.
Amazon states that most books featured on the New York Times bestsellers lists are available electronically for $9.99. The Kindle version is often significantly less expensive than a new hardcover. A Kindle is not only an economic advantage, but it also offers many other benefits. Amazon offers literally thousands of titles from the public domain for free. Enjoy classic free Kindle books such as The Scarlet Letter and Pride and Prejudice, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer without charge.
Other than the classics, there is a wide range of books for the Kindle that are free or very cheap. Amazon allows independent authors to self publish books on the Kindle. Many of these authors give away their books, or charge $0.99 for a small following. You can also get books by well-known and popular authors for free. When a new book is coming out, many publishers will offer older titles to be given away. Although this is done by publishers for promotional purposes, Kindle owners reap the benefits. Many Kindle owners are finding that they are expanding their reading horizons, and trying out new authors, as a result. Kindle owners can give independent authors a chance without risk.
A great feature of the Kindle that is often overlooked is its ability to download the first chapter for free. You can get the first chapter of any book free of charge. Kindle users can download the first chapter of any book for free, just like they would in a bookstore. The entire book can be downloaded in just 60 seconds if the user enjoys the first chapter. This is particularly helpful when you are deciding whether or no to buy work by unknown authors.
Amazon has recently offered a free iPhone app. iPhone owners can now buy Kindle books from Amazon and then use the app to read them on their iPhones. Although reading on a smartphone with a backlit screen is not ideal as it can drain your battery very quickly, the iPhone app makes the Kindle a much better device. Amazon will sync both a Kindle device and an iPhone. Amazon will synch both a Kindle and an iPhone to allow you to read a novel on one device. The iPhone version will then open on the other. You will have the latest novel even if your Kindle is not with you. If you don’t have an iPhone, do not be discouraged. Amazon may be developing Kindle apps to support Blackberry and Palm smartphones, according to rumors.
Amazon Kindle truly is a life-changing tool. It has a profound impact on how we read and access literature. It will ultimately transform the entire publishing industry. While we wait for it to happen, we can still take advantage of the incredible benefits the Kindle has to offer.
