Yes.

As strange as it sounds they all 3 tie together.  Here’s my review of the Amazon Kindle 2 which I just got in the mail last night.

For those of you that don’t know, the Kindle is an ebook reader (a physical actual ebook reader).  After opening up the packaging, my first thought was “wow this thing is actually pretty sexy”.  Of course I thought it would be clunky but it’s actually very sleek and well designed.

Physical Review – Physically, I love it.  I don’t think I would enjoy holding it very much without the optional leather binder though.  The next button is in a great spot on both sides of the screen making it easy to use regardless of how you hold it.  It’s volume button on the side was easy to find simply because we are so used to that position with phones.

Software Review – I wish it was a touch screen.  It’s not, but it would be awesome if it was :)  It took me a minute to figure out where everything was but once you figure it out, it’s actually very easy to use.  When reading a book you can exit out to the main screen and easily come back to the book on the correct page.  You also have the ability to buy books from anywhere (via an amazon cell signal).  That is the most awesome feature by far.  It’s text to speech engine isn’t bad really.  I wish I had the ability to slow the thing down as it reads though.  If anyone knows how to do this… let me know :)

Final verdict – Here’s where it gets interesting… I love this thing.  In the last 24 hours it has went everywhere with me as I take every chance I get to read.  This device will have me reading more.  The reason I hate physical books is due to the fact that you have to carry them with you, they are hard to hold open and read anywhere.   Not so with the Kindle.  I can buy books when people recommend them or at any time I think of some new subject to read about.  Sweet :)

On price – It’s not cheap for most people.  At $360 (plus the extra case if you get that which you should) it can be a pricey investment.  If you buy a lot of books, get this thing.  It will save you money due to the fact that the ebooks are less expensive than regular books so after 50-100 books, you’ll have paid for the device.  PLUS, you’ll end up reading more and getting through more books (most people read less than 10% of every book they buy).

So what about this making money with Keith Wellman stuff?  I want to point out that I read business books like they were candy… NO I take that back… I BUY business books they were candy (reading them is another thing lol).  I find that the more I read, the more money I make and the better I am at communicating the messages I want to communicate to my market.  Obviously then, owning the Kindle will make me more money :-)

What are your thoughts?

Keith Wellman

P.S.  My squidoo lens?  http://www.squidoo.com/keith-wellman

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