Amazon Kindle 3 Reviews
Summary
Wireless Reading Device, Wi-Fi, 6" Display, Graphite - Latest Generation
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Specification for Amazon Kindle 3
- All-New, High-Contrast E-Ink Screen – 50% better contrast than any other e-reader
- Read in Bright Sunlight – No glare
- New and Improved Fonts – New crisper, darker fonts
- New Sleek Design – 21% smaller body while keeping the same 6" size reading area
- 17% Lighter – Only 8.5 ounces, weighs less than a paperback
- Battery Life of Up to One Month – A single charge lasts up to one month with wireless off
- Double the Storage – Up to 3,500 Books
- Built-In Wi-Fi – Shop and download books in less than 60 seconds
- 20% Faster Page Turns – Seamless reading
- Enhanced PDF Reader – With dictionary lookup, notes, and highlights
- New WebKit-Based Browser – Browse the web over Wi-Fi (experimental)
Latest Reviews
“Perfect!!”
Written on: 19/05/2013 by JWEPJB (2 reviews written)
Better than carrying a few books around, my Kindle is perfect for me. I wonder what other people expected when they bought an electronic book reader, and were worried that it doesn't surf the net. This is not a tablet it never promised to be one to me, it does what it promises on the box, hold electronic books, and it does it superbly well. So if your want to read at home or on the move then this is for you. I have had mine for 3yrs now and have not had a problem, iv'e dropped it, knocked it... (read more)
“Disappointing technology, fabulous support”
Written on: 21/06/2012 by Misterfish (1 review written)
Kindle Keyboard from Ammo Summary - nice concept, very limited use, great support, wish I'd bought a tablet instead. Don't like - inability to use the wifi as an internet tool - except for buying books from Ammo. Don't like - useless music player - no means to select what is playing, nor skip tracks. Don't like - battery problems, seems to be a software glitch which runs down batteries on a day or two. Don't like - lack of french language ebooks from the minor authors and authoresses. ... (read more)
“Prompt delivery via email and post”
Written on: 15/03/2012
Warranty bought on Amazon. Prompt delivery via email and post. All the contact details are clear and SquareTrade can be contacted 7 days a week. (read more)
“Get one!”
Written on: 11/01/2012
Wasn't sure whether I'd take to this but it's fantastic! Just been on holiday for a week and hardly put it down the whole time. It's so clear and easy to read and it's great being able to read something which would usually be a heavy hardback and have it be light! The way the text looks on the screen is so close to the look of a real book and doesn't strain your eyes at all - it's not sharp white and black so you get a much softer feel. The only slight problem I've had with it is that it... (read more)
“New Kindle”
Written on: 06/01/2012 by milocreato (3 reviews written)
I just got the Kindle for xmas. It was a big surprise as I am an avid reader but have never had an ereader before. Its taken some getting used to but I am starting to feel comfortable. Still weird to not hold an entire book, but for when I travel now I like this. (read more)
“must have !!”
Written on: 05/01/2012 by stars123 (3 reviews written)
everyone needs one.. i am so addicted its unreal! so small & easy to use! (read more)
“its great”
Written on: 11/12/2011 by TomClithero (4 reviews written)
This is a great item. The electronic ink is amazing and really makes reading easy on the eye. Up until now I have simply read books from my phone but this is a game changer and you really just want to use this thing. (read more)
“Great reader, as long as you see it for what it is....”
Written on: 07/11/2011 by gabio (3 reviews written)
... This is not a tablet, don't try and compare it to one. It is however an excellent, light and durable platform for reading books and magazines. (read more)
“Loving the Kindle”
Written on: 25/10/2011 by husseybrian94 (1 review written)
The new kindle is yet another improvement on the design, lighter and feeling more comfortable in my hand. I now take this thing everywhere I go and I have about 3 books on the go at any one time. Overall I am very happy with what I bought and wanted to say so. (read more)
“Love my Kindle 3”
Written on: 14/10/2011 by Twittingdinosaur (2 reviews written)
I love my 3G wifi kindle model. The ability to arrange your books into categories is fantastic. Using this kindle model to read books, makes me love not having to turn the pages and to be able to read outside and not having pages flapping all over in the wind. The only problem I have with it is, that sometimes it crashes and it needs to be rebooted. (read more)
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“I really like the Kindle 3”
Written on: 10/10/2011
I've had my Kindle 3 for about 6 months. The Kindle is an odd device - it's the kind of thing where it's tough to see the benefit of it before you actually own one. Now that I've got my Kindle 3, I occasionally get asked on the train or bus "are those any good?" & here are the notes that seem to change people's minds: 1. You can highlight sections, bookmark, add notes to a book. 2. You can use it to surf the web - even abroad - without any extra cost. 3. You can download books wherever you... (read more)
“Kindle 3g”
Written on: 18/09/2011 by HappyGirl (3 reviews written)
I too kept thinking about purchasing a Kindle my only regret is I left it so long to make the purchase. I chose the 3g and it works really well, I love the convenience that I can pop my kindle into my bag (I do not have a huge bag) and it's there when I am out. Waiting for someone to meet up with you and it can be boring not anymore just pull out the Kindle and sit back and relax, they arrive just turn it off and put it back in your bag. No worrying about it getting crumpled in your bag... (read more)
“Kindle 3”
Written on: 17/09/2011 by oceaneagle (22 reviews written)
Macmad's review really says it all. I confess to be somewhat of a traditionalist but when I received a Kindle for my birthday together with a huge variety of books, what could I do but give it a go. I am thrilled skinny. I haven't explored any of the extra functions of the Kindle as I have been too busy reading books. I simply cannot fault it. What I would add to Macmad's superb review is that the purchase of a cheap cover from somewhere like Ebay is a must. It is comforting to know that... (read more)
“ Kindle 3G a lifesaver”
Written on: 11/09/2011 by Ladyofthebann (1 review written)
I have always been an avid reader and was interested in e-books as soon as I heard about them. The price of the books put me off a little so it wasnt until I realised that Amazon prices were so reasonable that I bought one in May.I am able to buy the books I want at the same price as the paperback versions in Tesco and have even enjoyed a couple of the free books. I also travel a lot and previously needed to take a few books on holiday. I have the 3G version and although the browser is very... (read more)
“Feels like walking with library”
Written on: 31/08/2011 by NielCook84 (1 review written)
In short. I love kindle. I was reluctant on having a kindle because, I was less interested to miss smell of the book whilst reading a fresh book. My cousin gifted it to me last month and since then, I have not been touching any of my books rather downloading'em from Amazon. Bless the habit but, I like reading sci-fi and drama together, that keeps me fresh for both the books at 1 time. Now it feels like carrying a library with me. Albeit, I miss the smell of books now, this little companion... (read more)
“Kindle on Android”
Written on: 21/08/2011 by glyn121 (4 reviews written)
I have been debating for ages to purchase a Kindle but the price of £111 has put me off. There is an alternative, Iff you own an Android mobile with a decent size screen you can download Kindle from the Android market. This is a fantastic app which costs nothing an is equally as good as the real thing. The only difference is the screen size but you can adjust the font size to your liking. All the books that are available to buy on Kindle can be bought for the Android version. A lot of books... (read more)
“SO SO EASY...... AND SO SO PROFESSIONAL”
Written on: 11/08/2011
Sometimes when you are offered an extended warranty people normally just think no thanks, well as the kindle is such a new device i am sure something may go wrong with it in the future, therefore i was amazed just how easy (and cheap) it was to extend the warranty to my newly bought kindle from Amazon, i was also amazed at how professional the people at SQUARETRADE were, i had already used them for my newly purchased Home phone trio package and thought that was so, so easy to set up, surely... (read more)
“love, love love it!”
Written on: 08/07/2011 by Annfield_Ann (1 review written)
Somebody else said it here, but I was also sceptical about the Kindle, I love reading and I love books, physcially holding them. But a mate of mine showed me his kindle and it looked good and then my husband bought me one for our wedding anniversary. I haven't looked back. As an avid reader, I'm amazed that in the past 2 months since owning this, I've been reading even more. It's just great. My only issues are 1. As an Irish owner, I was automatically signed up to kindle.com US site,... (read more)
“Would I recommend to a friend?”
Written on: 04/07/2011 by SuperJenn (2 reviews written)
No, but I would recommend it to an avid reader with cash to spare. It's a luxury product not unlike Apple's iPad. The Kindle, despite its technical shortcomings (screen contrast and interface design) will be a great product to those who read regularly. Because for those who don't, once the novelty of the Kindle wears off, the product has no place in an average user's daily life. It does take a little bit away from the experience of reading a book, but that is entirely made up by its... (read more)
“Excellent e-Book Reader”
Written on: 04/07/2011 by LoneRanger (9 reviews written)
I cannot recommend the Kindle 3 highly enough - don't hesitate to buy it. First class choice of books on Amazon site, plenty of them free, and you get Wi-fi/GPRS Google browsing as well on the higher spec model. High quality construction, big inbuilt memory and you can synch across to your laptop to read on from where you left off. Excellent screen quality even in full sunlight. Amazon Kindle site's very good, but beware the "buy by 1-Clck" - it's easy to buy things you didn't intend to! (read more)
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“True quantum leap in how we read books”
Written on: 25/06/2011
I haven't felt this excited about a product since switching from walkman to mp3 player for the first time. All of a sudden I could have thousands of songs to listen to wherever I went, all in a small form factor. And I feel the same way about the Kindle 3. It's my first e-book reader, and I was quite hesitant about buying it: Do I really need this? Will it prove useful, or will it collect dust in some corner after the novelty has worn off? Yes, it has proven useful--very! As a non-native... (read more)
“Is the kindle worth it”
Written on: 24/06/2011
I thought long and hard about buying a Kindle it is a big outlay in cash. E books are a bit expensive especially considering that the publisher has no costs as such but hopefully they will come down in price. All that said it is so convient to carry around with you. Much lighter then carrying books if you are going on holiday and no problem storing or disposing of books after great, if like me, you live in a small flat!I don't think Ive bought a "real" book since I got my kindle and doubt I... (read more)
“Just buy one”
Written on: 21/06/2011 by Nomispsmith (2 reviews written)
I was definitely a kindle skeptic... My wife bought me one for fathers day and now I am completely hooked. The thing to remember is that it is not trying do be a book. It is something different. It is a reading device which is intended to make it as easy as possible to find, buy and then read the books you want. In that sense it works perfectly. Well done Amazon. I am 100% converted and may never buy another book again... (read more)
“So much better than an iPad”
Written on: 15/06/2011 by brandon27 (5 reviews written)
If you want something to read a book with on the go then this is it. Brilliant screen that is easy on the eye. (read more)
Oceaneagle's Response to brandon27's Review
Written on: 14/01/2012
A Kindle is a dedicated reader with a few experimental addons. it is great at what it does. To compare it with an Ipad is nonsense that is like comparing a truck with a car.
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“Enjoyable Ebook”
Written on: 08/06/2011 by Shelbies (3 reviews written)
I wanted to buy an ebook reader especially as lots of people I saw on the tube seemed to have one and they looked comfortable holding and viewing it. I read reviews and the Kindle seem to be the winner although I noticed there are a few eBook readers on the market. The Amazon Kindle 3 was the latest one to be released from Amazon recently and this looked like the best, I really didn't want too spend much time looking for an ebook reader (although Barnes & Noble's Nook colour ebook looks... (read more)
“Nice device but not as engaging as a real book”
Written on: 27/05/2011 by mylesanderson (1 review written)
The kindle works well and the screen tone makes reading easy on the eyes. It's also great to be able to store so many books on a slim, light weight device and be able to carry them abroad - makes a real difference from lugging 6 books on holiday! But the big downside is that i don't feel as involved or engaged in a story i read on a kindle as I do with a real book. there's something about holding a book in your hand, turning each page in anticipation of the surprises that await on the next... (read more)
“I hemmed and hawed a lot before ordering the Kindle; my...”
Written on: 14/04/2011 by macmad2011 (1 review written)
I hemmed and hawed a lot before ordering the Kindle; my first e-reader. I thought perhaps I'd miss something about the experience of reading a book. Perhaps I'd miss the feel of it, or the smell, or turning the pages. In actual fact, the only thing I miss is being able to re-read the cover and back page when I put it to rest after a long read. There's something satisfying about absorbing the cover and imprinting it on your memory, especially after you finish the last page of a book. Anyway,... (read more)
Nothappy's Response to macmad2011's Review
Written on: 29/05/2011
Awesome to see how much people love the Kindles! :)
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Northumbrian's Response to macmad2011's Review
Written on: 02/06/2011
i have been thinking of buying one for my wife as she struggles having arthritis reading your review has prompted me to order one for har birthday
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Dennywright's Response to macmad2011's Review
Written on: 04/07/2011
The review above echoes my thoughts exactly, however, there is an epilogue to the story in my case.
I received my Kindle as a gift from a colleague in the USA some 3 weeks ago. I was already familiar with the device, by using my son's Kindle 3, so was over the moon when Mine arrived.
Following a few enjoyable days of reading, It slipped from my fingers and the screen was broken!
I was horrified. I didn't know if the warranty would even cover faults for a unit purchased in the USA and transferred to the UK.
I contacted Kindle USA using their ring back system, they even pay for the call, and, after a brief explanation of the damage, I was offered a replacement free of charge!
The replacement duly arrived after only two working days, less than a week overall!
This, in my experience, is simply the best service I have ever received from a company.
Amazon/Kindle are to be congratulated, their support system gets my vote as the best in the business.
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Cheaton's Response to macmad2011's Review
Written on: 22/08/2011
Thanks for the review - I agree with everything you say and will now go and try out the email facility which I hadn't used before!
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Acp67's Response to macmad2011's Review
Written on: 31/08/2011
Great review macmad2011. I'm be definately be investing in a kindle, great piece of kit.
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Guest's Response to macmad2011's Review
Written on: 11/01/2012
I agree with this review wholeheartedly although I do think it would have been better with a backlight - I still disturb my husband in bed by putting the light on - again - a minor detail. I would have been on of the last people to contribute to 'the demise of books' but I still read books - as the reviewer says - this is great on holiday and if you are away and a lighter 'book' is more appropriate. I love it.
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“PROS: light, very readable, easy to navigate, lots of...”
Written on: 31/12/2010 by Ian Miles (1 review written)
PROS: light, very readable, easy to navigate, lots of display options. 3G great for fast access to amazon shop. Supports PDF, DOC etc and there is huge range of free material out there. I am academic and this beats luggng theses, dissertations, journals and endless print-outs around.
CONS: easy to break screen, must have a solid case. Remember this is mainly an ebook, not a browser (can do a little on 3G) and a primitive MP3 player. Designed as an ebook and as such it works ...
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“I think it great idea. It looks different than all...”
Written on: 30/12/2010 by nicholasarmwood (1 review written)
I think it great idea. It looks different than all other gifts. (read more)
“My husband bought a Kindle and I thought it would be...”
Written on: 27/12/2010 by Florenze (4 reviews written)
My husband bought a Kindle and I thought it would be one of those *foot spa* or *bread maker* moments - used a couple of times and then put in the back of the cupboard. He has had it for 6 months and uses it every day. The quality is excellent and it is worth every penny. We will save money on baggage charges at the airport and I will never have to buy another book shelf. A real must have for readers. (read more)
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“Kindle 3 ”
Written on: 27/12/2010
Kindle 3
Pros: widest selection of ebooks, cheap, lightweight, excellent display
Cons: no multimedia, not for web browsing, no color
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Written on: 10/12/2010 by M Tremlin (3 reviews written)
Birthday present from my wife.
Perfect!
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“I recently moved home and upon seeing the vast amount...”
Written on: 27/09/2010 by reviewkitten (280 reviews written)
I recently moved home and upon seeing the vast amount of books and the space they take up took the plunge and looked for an eReader. I am a self confessed Amazon fan so the Kindle was pretty much my only choice.The new 3rd generation is lighter and slimmer than previous models which I always thought looked a bit ugly. The only downside to ordering my Kindle was the wait. It proved to be pretty popular so was on back order for about a month. But it was worth the wait. As they claimed, it is... (read more)
Reviewkitten's Response to reviewkitten's Review
Written on: 30/11/2010
Two months on and I still love my Kindle. It's great to be able to still read my book when packed onto my morning train - one handed! I bought a leather case that has an inbuilt light so I can read in bed without annoying my other half. Also just being able to pop my Kindle in my handbag and not have to lug a seperate bag around is worth it. The battery life is good, unless I'm browsing online it lasts me around a month and I've packed it full of the free Kindle books that Amazon have like Dracula and Sherlock Holmes.
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<br/>I'd wholeheartedly recommend as a Christmas gift for book lovers.
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Jamesthegreat 's Response to reviewkitten's Review
Written on: 20/12/2010
I found this review very helpful because...I was thinking about getting a Kindle for my wife. This review has made my mind up...I wonder if she'll let me borrow it???
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Oceaneagle's Comment
Written on: 14/01/2012
When an aircraft is taking off or landing the consensus is that a Kindle is best switched off. This doesn't mean throwing the switch, this just puts the Kindle to sleep. You need hold that switch over for 5-7 seconds until the screen saver disappears.