Kindle Makes It Much Easier For Travellers

On travelling, whether it be overnight or for a couple of weeks, one of the things readers take with them is a book or two. This might be a reading book or even a travel book relating to the holiday destination. Either way books can be heavy and can take up room when packing. So is there a better option?

Yes there is and it is an ebook reader which makes the ideal travel companion for many avid readers. There are several types of these on the market but here we take a look at the Amazon Kindle which has repeatedly been named best ebook reader.

The Kindle is now in its third generation redesign and there are three models to choose from. The first and cheapest model is the Wi-Fi version which retails at around $139 USD. It has a 6" screen that uses E Ink Pearl to display the books. It weighs in at only 8.5 ounces (240 grams) and the battery lasts for approximately one month (wireless off).

The second model is the same as the Wi-Fi version but additionally includes 3G wireless coverage. It weighs a fraction more: 8.7 ounces (246 grams). It costs $189 USD.

The third option is the larger Kindle DX which boasts a 9.7" screen and includes Wi-Fi and 3G. It weighs 18.9 ounces (535 grams) and has a battery life of approximately 2-3 weeks (wireless off). This model is by far the most expensive at $379.00 USD.

All of the models come in the new graphite finish and come with Amazon's Whispernet technology which along with Wi-Fi networks allows instant searching and downloading from their Kindle book store.

But is it good for travel?



We would absolutely recommend the Kindle for travel of any kind. Because it is so light and thin it will fit into the tightest of packing bags. If you are travelling for any length of time you can simply pack a Kindle knowing you have a whole library of books available to you at any time. There are more books on the Kindle than you will ever read while on holiday.

You can download a travel or guide book so that when you reach your destination you have all the details to hand. The Kindle will fit into most women's purses, so is handy to have for those impromptu destination checks.

If you are like most readers, you will never know what type of book you will be reading next and tend to have several in reserve for when you finish a book. With a Kindle you don't need to have lots of books sitting on the shelf waiting for the time you are ready to read them. As soon as you finish one book you can select another and download it within seconds. The Kindle is ideal for those long car or plane journeys.

Megan Sara Jones is the author of four Ebooks published on Amazon. For more information on this article, or all things connected with Kindle readers or Ebooks please visit Everything Kindle.

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