After seeing Ross Turk’s Kindle while I was in Belgium, I decided that I’d order one for myself — given the amount of travel that I do and the amount of time I have on airplanes to read, it’d be much nicer to have a decent eBook reader with me than to schlep dead tree books all over the world.
I placed the order on February 24, and I just received a note from Amazon that I’d be getting my Kindle sometime between April 10 and 17.
If you’re thinking of getting anybody a Kindle for their birthday or some other occasion, you might want to start thinking about ordering it now.
I’m not thrilled about patronizing Amazon so much, given their annoying software patent activities and other anti-competitive behavior. However, the big A is the only one really getting it right in the eBook market.
If only I had the startup funds — I’d love to see a decent eBook a la the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy that has a constantly updating stream of information and new material. The components, software, and other technologies are around — it just requires someone with the money to create the prototypes and get cracking. Anyone want to lend me a few million bucks to get started?
I have been anxiously awaiting this product for MONTHS. I discovered it in November and then put it on my Christmas list. I ended up getting enough gift certificates from loved ones and friends to purchase. I was thrilled! I was even more thrilled when I found out that I would be getting the upgraded version!
Okay, so I finally received my Kindle yesterday and have been using it ever since. In fact, I had to pull myself away from reading to write this review
My husband has already complained that he won’t see me anymore. I simply chuckle and get back to reading 
I am greatly impressed with the overall design. The page turn buttons are strategically placed so that I don’t constantly hit it, unless I need to. I really like that it remember where I am at in each book that I am reading. I have a small son who interupts my reading and now I don’t have to worry about finding my lost spot anymore.
From my bed last night I was able to download several sample books and then decide if I wanted them. When I wanted to take a break, I was able to go to Facebook (not that this was a big deal). I really like the feature of using the internet for things that I want to look up.
I have had absolutely no eye strain and I have been reading for hours! It is just like a book, only better, in my opinion.
I LOVE this product and would very much recommend it to others!
Happy Reading!