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6 Reason Why You Should Buy A Kindle !


As an ardent book reader for the last 3 years, specifically Hardcover books, my biggest concern about switching to a Kindle was not being able to have that sublime feeling of touching a book and leafing through them, also the scent of old books. But after pondering over a lot and using Kindle Andriod application for a span of 6 months, I finally purchased Kindle PaperWhite a couple of months ago. And this has been a quite convenient deal. The phenomenal benefits of this device transcend any concern that I had earlier about it.  Not everything is perfect with Kindle, but still, it is a great product that caters to many needs, and a lot of problems are easily resolvable.

Here are 6 Reasons why you should own this device : 

Convenience
Kindle is probably the most convenient device to use in the market. It’s a perfect blend of size, shape, and weight. Some of the other distinctive attributes that make this device a great success are Glare-Free Screen, Backlight, Flicking between two books, Dictionary on the go and many other things. It’s a personalized library, with the capability to hold thousands of books at once. With a Kindle or e-reader, plus 5 other devices with Amazon Kindle application you’ll always have access to every book you own.

Glare-Free Screen 
With 6” E Ink Pearl glare-free screen, Unlike phones or tablets, the Kindle is really easy on your eyes and is it’s almost like you’re reading an actual book. Also, the display on the latest Kindle Paperwhite reads like paper – no annoying glare, even in bright sunlight.

Portability
It’s light, small and will fit in every single one of your bags hence making it easier to carry around wherever you go. You can read while you commute, also it ensures that you're spoilt for choice because you do not have to worry about the number of pages weighing you down. It'll make sure that you keep up on your habit of reading every day. And you don’t have to worry about the edges of your book folding anymore.

 Free E-Books
There is a large collection of books that are available entirely free, including classics and self-published books. More than 30,000 free books, such as Pride and Prejudice, Treasure Island and Ramayana are available. Also, you can  Download and read samples for free before you decide to buy, which comes very close to browsing through a book at an actual bookstore.

Cheaper Books
E-book versions of most books are considerably cheaper than their paperback and hardcover editions. Over 1.5 million titles at 299 or less and over 500,000 titles at 99 or less. In the long run, this price difference makes up for the cost of buying the Kindle device. You also end up saving money on the shipping cost, because the book arrives wirelessly at your e-reader within minutes, which is an added bonus. In any scenario, this is a win-win situation for a book reader, saving you money and also helping you read more books.

Enhance your vocabulary
Words looked up in the dictionary are automatically added to Vocabulary Builder to expand your knowledge and reinforce retention. Swipe through your vocabulary words, quiz yourself with flashcards, and instantly see those words in context. Word Wise makes it easier to enjoy and quickly understand more challenging books. Tap on a word to bring up a simple card with definitions, synonyms, and more. 


Characteristics  Beyond Books..

  • Read In the Dark
  • Share with friends on Goodreads
  • Carry your entire library
  • Organize your books
  • Pick up where you left off
  • Fewer distractions, more reading
  • Learn more about a book before you start
  • Choose from eight text sizes 

Share your library with family
Coming Soon - Family Library links your Amazon account to that of your spouse or partner so you can easily share books with your family. For the first time, you can access not only your own Kindle books but also books from the account of a spouse or partner.


Kindle Unlimited
Kindle Unlimited is a new service that allows you to read as much as you want, choosing from over 1 million titles. Freely explore new authors, books, and genres from mysteries and romance to sci-fi and more. It's available as a monthly subscription and you can save by subscribing for 6 or 12 months. As a member of Kindle Unlimited, you have unlimited access to a growing catalog of over 1 million Kindle books for so long as you are a member of the program.
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