By: Tommy Mendoza E LECTRONIC R EADERS “T HE K INDLE ”

W HAT IS IT ? Electronic Reader from Amazon Allow you to store and download books you’ve purchased in kindle format that runs on Sprint’s wireless network Keep thousands of books in memory It works with Doc. Pdf mp3 and html and many more

H OW DOES IT WORK ? It uses system called whispernet linked with Sprint’s 3G network to download content. (wireless) Its different than WiFi- no need for hotspots It has a high resolution display that resembles the appearance of paper. Screen works like ink- Very clear No backlighting- no glare

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F EATURES K1, K2, DX Screen Size 6.7in-9.7in Memory 2G -4G ( ebooks) Text to speech (listen while driving) Battery up to 2 weeks Very light weight 10-19oz Headphone Jack No wireless charges Advanced search engine Write notes/bookmark Encyclopedia and dictionary Allows for SD memory cards (some versions)

C OMPETITION Sony- 3 versions - More lightweight - Cheaper $270-$349 - Touch screen - Less memory - Less supported formats

P ROS /C ONS Pros: -Free wireless connectivity -Iphone compatibility -Listen to music while you read -Less waiting for publication -Environmentally friendly -Save money, cheaper than paperback Cons: -E-books have to be in kindle format -Costly -Book listing is still somewhat limited -Awkward to hold, sometime hit buttons -Battery problems -Screen freezing at times

Questions?