KINDLE OR NOT

If you read a lot of books like I do, you probably are aware of E-readers. There are a few on the market, the Kindle, Nook and Sony has one out as do other manufacturers.

The Apple I-pad is also an E-reader, but the price didn't fit my budget...not even close.

The Kindle is an Amazon product and the Nook is by Barnes and Noble.

I've investigated both the Nook and the Kindle and had a hard time deciding which one to buy.

A while back I wrote a blog on E-readers and said I wasn't sure I'd like them compared to reading a good old fashioned paper back.

I think they both have their uses.

Okay, so I finally decided on the Kindle. Now do I get the one with the free 3G network or not.

I'm sure the Nook is a quality product and everyone has their own preference.

I asked at Office Max, they don't carry E-readers.

I went looking at Best Buy but couldn't find anyone to answer my questions.

I checked out Staples, found a young man (always ask a young person technology questions when your shopping for such an item), willing to answer my dumb questions.

I finally opted for the 3G Kindle, because the 3G network is free and it gives me options when I travel. I arrived home and loosed it from its bindings, I thought, well here goes trying to figure out how to operate another piece of technology.

It was so easy, even a techno-challenged person like me, was able to operate the system. The only problem I had was putting it in the book cover I bought for it. I couldn't get the built in light to work. So I finally decided to read the directions and voila, there was light.

So I downloaded my first book. It appeared so quickly, I couldn't believe it. I still have room for 2,999 more. My mind can't get around that number.

Now, my bookcases won't fall apart because I've overloaded them, and when I travel my luggage won't be weighted down with my addiction.

Wow, the Kindle has lightened my life, imagine that.