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My Kindle came this morning and I've had a few hours to use it. Here are my initial reactions:
The cover is not as bad as expected - in fact, I like it. It (with Kindle inside) is about the same size as the Moleskine journal I use, and they sit together perfectly in my pack. When reading I leave the Kindle in the case and fold the cover back. With my index finger between the back and folded over front cover, my other fingers behind, and my thumb resting on the right side next page button, I can easily read one handed. I also may add some velcro to make it more secure - but so far, so good.
The device is amazing - I won't repeat all the other positive comments about the ease of use of the store, ability to look up a word, etc. Basically, the device does what it should: it allows me to carry around the four books I am reading right now and read them comfortably when and where I want. The fact that I have Time in there is an added bonus (although I would rather have some different magazines, when the selection gets better).
On the negative side there were a couple of surprises. I was hoping the ability to use a larger type face would allow me to leave my reading glasses on my desk. While it is possible to read with a larger font without my glasses, I find using glasses and the normal font size more pleasing for reading. The other thing that I was surprised to find is the white case makes the screen look gray. Just for the heck of it I took some black electrical tape and "framed" the display and it looked much better against that background. (I didn't leave the tape on there, of course.) Makes me wish they had chosen black for the case.
All in all, I think I have a new best friend.
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