Amazon Kindle 3G Review

Conclusions

Reading on the Kindle is very pleasant. The device is lightweight, thin, and comfortable to hold for long periods. Turning pages is silent and can be made from both sides of the device.
Its outline is slightly rounded, and the texture is smooth, providing a good sense of touch. A great advantage of Kindle over laptops and tablets is that it does not heat up and it can be held for long without any discomfort.
Transferring files directly from the Amazon site by means of 3G or wireless connection is fast and easy. The same can be said of the same operation using the computer.
The free 3G connection comes in handy when we do not have a wireless network available. Its coverage spans over 100 countries. (Full list here.)
The Internet browser falls short of expectations for being slow and in grayscale, but it does not compromise the quality of the device – after all, we’re talking about an e-book reader and Kindle comes through with excellence.
The simplicity of the Kindle has everything to please even those averse to technology: no wires, no configuring needed, no software to be installed, no computer.
The design of this new Kindle pleased us both visually and functionally: the device is beautiful, practical and solid.
Strong Points

• Excellent design
• Does not heat up
• Great battery life
• Wireless connection
• Free 3G connection free in over 100 countries
• Lightweight and small
• Solid build
• Comfortable to hold for long periods
• Fast page turning
• Buttons to turn the pages available on both sides
• Clear and sharp screen
• Easy to read in bright sunlight
• Support to PDF with text size option
• Allows annotations and highlights in documents, including PDF
• Comes with two dictionaries in English installed, with support to interactive use in the texts
• Convenience to purchase books, magazines and newspapers
• Does not require a computer
• Sharing of quotes in social networks (Facebook and Twitter)
• Text-to-Speech
• Access password
• Fair price

Weak Points

• Lack of support for ePub format
• Lack of color display
• Does not allow memory expansion
• The battery is not removable (it is necessary to send the unit to Amazon in order to replace it)
• The sound gets a little muffled when using a protective cover (speakers are in the back of the device)