Some folks think that using NowNow and browsing the internet might *eventually* cost money, but right now they’re “experimental” and don’t cost a dime. The wireless cost is built into the book downloads and the price of the Kindle itself. I think that your girlfriend will indeed save money on books, especially if she also uses free resources for ebooks. … BTW, you’re a very good boyfriend.
If you’re still worried, look at it this way: The Kindle is intended to sell Amazon’s books, so why would they charge you extra to search their store or download their books? Even samples are free (which I love) because they increase the chance that you’ll buy the full book.

I hope that puts your mind at ease. Tell your gf to have fun!

I didn’t print off my class schedule the other day, and the computer system went down. I called the registrar to get the first class location (Because I can never remember for the first week) and they couldn’t get my schedule because the computer system went down! Come on! That’s ridiculous.

To more directly answer your question: No, I don’t have a Kindle. I think it’s designers and the owners of Amazon are in league with Satan, and am pretty sure that all an updated version of it will do is add another nail in the coffin of human progress. Don’t do it, CK1!

Even with these drawbacks, I’m still debating whether or not to buy one. I haven’t seen any information about an updated version coming out, which would increase my interest. If another version were to come out, most likely possible kinks would be corrected. (Have you found any flaws so far?)

Having the Kindle and loving it is a good recommendation - unless you work for Amazon.
***Edit: Reason returned…microfiche…long division without the aid of electronics…whew!

Are they going to get smaller?

The free wireless service works perfectly, and you can buy books directly from the device. (I’ve bought books at 2am, and was so happy that I didn’t have to wait until morning to visit a bookstore … or even get up from the sofa.) The internet was important to me because I **** dragging around a laptop, and I haven’t been disappointed. It operates on EVDO (like a cell phone on a data plan), and the wireless can be turned off with a switch if you want to save battery power or are boarding a plane. BUT make sure that you’re in the coverage area: .

If you’re a lit major, you should definitely be aware that you can add non-Amazon texts to your device. (You can add them through a computer connection or an SD card for free, or send via e-mail for 10 cents.) I’ve used my Kindle to read scholarly articles and classic books for free, which is really helpful as a student. You can check out sites like Project Gutenberg (http://www.gutenberg.org ) for tons of free books, and I’ve started an online library of Kindle-specific books at: .

You might be surprised by how many functions are useful beyond just the book-reading aspect. The Kindle allows for “highlighting” and note-taking, which are accessible from the text and are collected in a single file on the Kindle. VERY helpful for writing papers, although it’s not yet perfect (it’s a dumping ground organized only by the time of the notation).

The next version will probably be better, but I don’t think that it’d be worth waiting for. The current one gets wireless updates, so new features can be added to the first-generation device whenever they’re done. There’s no telling how long it’ll take for version 2.0 to appear, and this one will meet your needs.
(And yes, I love my Kindle. I’m sure it’s hard to tell. :-P)

… are you satisfied with it?

The good thing is that you can adjust the size of the fonts to get more on the page.

I do recommend it and am still glad I bought it.