[TallMomof2]

This is my first eInk device and my early impression is that it is a very cool device for geeks and non-geeks alike. Easy downloads without a computer. Easy loading from the computer via the USB connection. And you can go online.

It's definitely a right handed device. That doesn't bother me since I mouse with my right so I can take notes with my left. I'm not exactly ambidextrous but I can do a lot of things right handed. In a right handed world it's necessary. The scroll wheel is on the right so I can easily one hand the Kindle with my right hand leaving my left hand free for other tasks. My hands are very large for a woman probably about the size of large men's hands. The Kindle balances well in either hand and like I said it's easy for me to operate it one-handed. If you're accustomed to mousing left handed it will take a little time to get used to the scroll wheel on the right but you only need it when navigating the Kindle not to turn pages.

One of the books I purchased from Amazon, a cookbook, will be returned because you can't navigate via the TOC. Another book was easily navigated via the TOC. I can see using this for *real* reading where I can make notes and clip out pertinent sections. It'll be a pleasure reading fiction, all I need is a clip on light for low lighted areas.

I'm interested to see how much eye fatigue I'll have after using the Kindle.