KIndle Review

Amazon.com's recently introduced Kindle is a breakthrough because it's the first e-book reader that can wirelessly download books. It connects with a high-speed cellphone-like network and uses a high-resolution display technology called electronic paper, which makes the words on the screen look like ink printed on paper.
The Kindle is a viable alternative to reading an actual book, and you may sometimes forget that you are reading an electronic gadget. But it does have some significant flaws, like the lack of a built-in light and the fact that there's really no natural place to rest your hands while reading. And it's not the prettiest thing to look at.
The $400 price tag also needs to come down for the Kindle to truly take off.
By far, the best thing about the Kindle is how easy it is to download content. Not having to hook it up to a computer with an Internet connection is like having access to a giant library or bookstore in your hands.
Best-selling books typically cost about $10 and are downloaded almost instantly. There's a built-in keyboard to make finding a book easier. You can also pay to read newspapers, magazines and some blogs. For instance, a monthly subscription to The New York Times costs $14; a monthly subscription to Time costs $1.50.
The Kindle can hold more than 200 books, magazines or newspapers, and it has a media card slot if you need more storage.
Weighing 10.3 ounces, the Kindle is lighter than most paperback books and it fits easily into a bag or purse. The 6-inch screen is smaller than the pages of most hardcover books, but you can choose from six text sizes to make reading easier.
Unlike paper books, you can hold the Kindle with one hand and turn the page by pressing a button on the side of the screen. It comes with a black case that protects the device and holds it in place while you read.
Since you can change the text size, it's not possible for the Kindle to display page numbers that correspond to the ones in the paper version. Instead, there's a "progress bar" that uses a string of dots that turn bold as you progress through the book and "locations," such as "2406-10."
The Kindle automatically remembers where you left off