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You know, when I saw the first picture of the prototype Kindle (it never changed), I thought, "Well that isn't very pretty." Now, after seeing the Kindle in person, I've definitely revised my impression. I don't mind its looks at all. I guess that I am once again in the minority. I like the design of my Kindle. Of course there are things that I would change, but the slope on the left side isn't one of them. It offers a perfect resting place for my thumb while I am holding the Kindle's case. Somehow it also makes the unit feel more book-like. The other thing that people never seem to take note of is the feel of the Kindle. It feels just like a book that is published on the most expensive paper. You know, the shinny paper that is used in expensive text books and photography magazines, etc. I love the smooth surface and the slight reminder of that luxurious paper. I find myself running my fingers over the surface while reading. I hope that they never change that part of the unit. I also like the fact that the Kindle feels warm in my hand. Not the kind of warm that you get from heat, but the lack of cold that comes from metal. The Kindle has a welcoming feel when you pick it up. That feel is quite different from what I felt when I handled the Sony Reader. When I picked up the Sony, it felt cold. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying the Sony isn't a great unit. It is just a different feeling. That is one of the reasons that I went with the Kindle.
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