Originally Posted by mrspete
What's a kindle?
Kindle is a hand held electronic device about the size of a large paper back but less than an inch thick. You can download and store books on it to create your own electronic reading library. It is a system that allows you to down load the books without a computer any time anywhere you want. With Kindle you can carry around 1000's of book without the bulk.
One of the great things, in my opinion, about Kindle is the eInk, it's a font system that looks and reads like a paper back. And, using an arrow or your finger touch, you turn the pages as you would with a paper back.
Most books download for less than $10, there are 1000s that are free, you can also download magazines and newpapers.
I've been kinda watching the eReaders (generic term) for awhile. Trying to decide if it would be a great stocking stuffer from Santa.