Meanwhile, check out the newest Kindle that ships to Australia…

The Kindle proves it has a place in the world of must-have gadgets.  It may not have a fancy touchscreen, or run all those apps, but Kindle shows up the iPad in one crucial aspect…readability!

In the Kindle vs iPad wars, I suppose you could say it’s Kindle’s time in the sun!

The Amazon Kindle Digital eBook Reader is a terrific way to get access to books, publications, and newspapers at any given opportunity in the day. Across the variety of available eBook readers the Amazon Kindle is the greatest choice available to buy. Here are 10 reasons why the Amazon Kindle is the world’s best eBook reader:

The most striking thing about the Kindle is it’s eInk screen. It truly does look like printed words on paper. Considering the Kindle’s no-glare screen, and the on-screen text so very similar to the print of a real book, you could be forgiven to think you are holding some sort of book. The actual pages are actually created to provide the visual appearance associated with real documents.

When you visit any book shop or even library you’ve got a large number of titles to pick from and yet normally finish of selecting just a couple at any given time. The Kindle offers more than 900, 000 titles readily available enabling you to choose as much as you would like at any time.

Portability is definitely yet another fantastic element of the Kindle. Weighing below the standard paperback book and also thinner compared to average magazine you are able to fit the Kindle within your handbag, backpack, or even briefcase as well as barely realize it really is there. You won’t notice the mass and weight compared with a heavy book.

Because individuals differ in eyesight requirements, the Kindle offers many viewing alternatives to select from. 8 various fonts to pick from help to make reading the Kindle accessible even though if left your glasses at home. There is also the choice of altering the textual content from portrait to landscape to be able to view a lot more on a single page.

Cost is crucial whenever taking part in a pastime. The Kindle provides electronic books for reduced prices, quite a few for as little as 99 cents, which are much less compared to buying the actual physical book. Without any month-to-month entry charges for the Kindle store you simply pay for whenever you choose to buy a new guide, magazine, or newspaper.

Keeping actual books can be difficult; acquiring shelving room and in the end boxing up books.  Storing books requires a great deal of space at your house. The Kindle was created to hold as many as 3500 publications.  You are able to remove books from your Kindle but they’ll always be available in your Amazon account for life.  Also, take into account ease of accessibility – any book you want, whenever you want.

Quick access for the books you adore is achievable using the Kindle. Forget about getting into your car and traveling to the actual store as well the return journey. Simply log into your Kindle shop and select the book you would like to read, select purchase and the whole book will come in under one minute.

Relaxing inside a waiting room can be quite a dull task however for those who have your own Kindle handy there are many video games accessible to download as well as play in order to pass time. You will find word video games, board games and also other fun readily available for whatever interests anyone. Browse the choices and have a little bit of fun with your Kindle!

The standard Kindle downloadable eBook will cost you about $9, including some New York Times Best Sellers.  Consider that the average reader will average reading 2 books a month. The Kindle WiFi will cost you only $139.  The Wi-Fi built into your Kindle will help you access the actual store anyplace you have a Wi-Fi connection. With this cost the Kindle pays for itself in around 7 months.  A bonus is that you don’t have to worry about what to do with old books you had bought.  Either put them in storage, where you’ll never see them, or on a shelf collecting dust.  With Kindle, all your books are with you, all the time.

The WiFi-only Kindle (Kindle WiFi) is a great choice if you already have a high-speed internet connection and wireless router set up in your home or office and do not need the added coverage of a 3G connection.

The WiFi model is identical to the 3G model, except that it can only connect to “wireless hotspots” (eg the sort of free wireless access you get at airports, coffee shops, airport lounges, fast food restaurants etc…).  You may have a WiFi network at home (if unsure, check to see if you have a WiFi router).

Kindle 3G (Free 3G + Wi-Fi)

Kindle 3G enables you to download books anytime, almost anywhere in the world, while on the go. If you do not have Wi-Fi set up in your home, Kindle 3G may be a better option.

Even if you do have WiFi at home, the added convenience of being able to use your Kindle anywhere in the world, with free 3G access to Amazon’s Whispernet.

Kindle 3G the easiest option because there is no wireless setup—you are ready to shop, purchase, and read right out of the box. Built-in Free 3G connectivity uses the same wireless signals that mobile phones use, but there are no monthly fees or commitments—Amazon pays for your Kindle’s 3G wireless connectivity!

The added convenience of 3G enables you to download books anytime, anywhere, while on the go—without having to find a Wi-Fi hotspot connection. With wireless coverage in over 100 countries and territories, Kindle 3G is a great option for travelers.

eBook Reader. Amazon Kindle 3

The Kindle 3 cannot really be considered a revolutionary device, it is after all a third-generation eBook reader.  So while it’s hardly revolutionary, it is certainly the most refined eBook reader ever.  Many comparisons have been made to previous Kindle models, so I won’t discuss those here.

This slim, light, and fast device is adorably small.  The high-contrast E Ink screen is very easy on the eyes.  The Kindle’s display is pleasingly free of glare as it is not backlit.  After a day’s staring at an LCD screen, reading the Kindle eBook reader provides a welcome rest for the eyes.  E Ink displays are easily readable in sunlight, which is notorious for washing out even the brightest LCD displays.  The absence of a backlight does mean that you can’t read your Kindle totally in the dark, but there are several solutions to this – from eBook reader clip-on lights, leather covers with lights built into them, or the good old-fashioned bedside lamp!

eBook Reader | built for those who love to read

The Kindle is not really designed for the itinerant reader, but rather for the type of person who loves to spend hours and hours really getting into a book, who travels frequently and/or has a bookshelf so full of books that there is barely enough room for one more.  Kindle lovers appreciate the fact that they can travel with their entire library while only having to charge their device around once a month.

For those who prefer to spend more time watching YouTube videos, playing games and surfing the web, then perhaps a laptop, iPad or Android tablet would be more suitable.  These devices are also probably a better choice for parents who love reading to their kids, and the increased interactivity, color and animation really can help children to engage.

eBook Reader | Away from all the flashing lights and distractions…

There are times however when many of us, regardless of how awesome our new tech toys are, simply want to put away our attention-sapping gadgets and curl up with a good book.

If you, or a loved one, love reading full-length fiction or nonfiction books, the Kindle 3 eBook reader makes a fantastic gift, even for owners of tablet devices such as the iPad.

Kindle Australia | Amazon Kindle Now in Australia

If you are considering buying an eBook reader and live in Australia, there are a few choices you can make.  Several brands of eBook readers are available on our shores, but after thorough research, I ended up buying an Amazon Kindle 3, and am very glad I did.

The Reasons I Chose Kindle

• The words on it’s “E Ink Screen” have the look of real print on page.
• I can read it in full sunlight. Can’t do that with my iPad or mobile phone.
• My Kindle 3 is so light, I can hold it for hours without getting tired.
• I can be lazy about charging it…battery lasts for about a month!
• The Kindle can store thousands of books…this is great because so many brilliant free books are available.
• It can read all my PDF files.
• I can browse the web with it (in Black and White of course).
• I can “loan” my Kindle books to all my other friends who have Kindles…and I can loan their books, for up to 14 days at a time.
• I can make notes and bookmark any page for easy reference.
• The Kindle can read to me (with a slightly robotic voice) when I’m too lazy and it also plays my audiobooks.

Amazon’s Best Seller

Amazon has recently started to ship the Kindle to Australia.  The Kindle is Amazon’s bestselling e-book reader, as well as it’s all-time best-selling product!

After the decision to buy my Kindle was made, my next step was to research my options.

I found that the only “official” way to buy one is from Amazon USA, who promise delivery to Australia in under a week (provided they have it in stock).

I did find one or two Australian stockists, but their prices are almost $100 more expensive! I figured they are buying the Kindle from Amazon and adding a big margin to the price – however, they do offer overnight shipping for the desperate.

Fast Australian Delivery

True to their word, my Amazon Kindle arrived on day 6

Many of my friends have asked me if all of the features of the Kindle are available in Australia, such as book downloading, reading PDFs, and Internet access.  The answer is yes!

Click here for information about the specific models, but rest assured, the Kindle you buy and have shipped to Australia comes fully functioning, and able to access the entire range of features our American friends get (apart from the minor feature of “blog subscriptions”, and some eBooks and magazines which are limited in distribution to US and other areas).

Accessorize

Don’t forget to buy an Australian power adapter (handy, but optional, as the Kindle can be charged off your laptop or PC via USB cable.  You can get one at a discount if you buy an adapter at the same time you buy your Kindle).

Another essential is a Kindle cover or case, which is essential to keep your precious Kindle safe from mishap.  The Kindle’s screen does not produce any light of it’s own (which is why it is so easily readable in full sunlight), and so you might want to go for a reading light, which clips on to the Kindle itself.  You can even get a nifty case that has a reading light built into it!

After I got my Amazon Kindle, I went back to Amazon and was utterly amazed at the massive range of accessories they have for the Kindle!

Amazon ships Kindles to Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Western Australia, Tasmania, South Australia, Victoria, Queensland or wherever else in Australia you might be.

Shop the Range

Click here to learn about the individual Amazon Kindle models available in Australia.