The newest entry-level Amazon Kindle 2011 is celebrated by Kindle users who want upgrades to their old ones. It is the first Kindle that is priced below $100 ($79) and if you are willing to pay an extra $20, you can instead buy Amazon Kindle Touch that is priced at $99. This entry-level Kindle is perfect for those who already owns a smartphone or tablet like iPhones but need a device that is used completely for reading books.
The design of Amazon Kindle 2011 is more towards ‘designing-for-utility’ rather than ‘designing-to-impress’. The simple but sleek design with 7-inch wide screen is perfect to fit most pockets. Priced at $79, it is the most affordable e-book reader that is both compact and lightweight. Amazon Kindle 2011 is also Wi-Fi capable where you can access the Amazon.com’s book catalogues from the device itself. Older generations of Kindle are known for their extensive battery capability and this new version will have the same battery power that can lasts for weeks.
However, the main concern about Amazon Kindle 2011 is that it does not have a touch screen. Every tablet in the market today is equipped with touch screen and it is a great feature that attracts most costumers. With no keyboard, it will be hard to type just by using a virtual keyboard with a directional pad. Amazon Kindle 2011 also does not support audio and video because Amazon wants to maintain the classic feature of Kindle. For those who want to have Kindles with touch screen capability, they can opt to buy the other three new versions of Kindle where all of them have touch screen for a more expensive price.
There is also a catch on the price tag of Amazon Kindle 2011. $79 is the price that you will pay for an ad-supported version and you will need to pay another $30 to get the ones with no advertisements. $79 also does not cover the extra accessories like the AC charger and Kindle cover.
In conclusion, Amazon Kindle 2011 is perfect for those who want to upgrade their Kindles with a cheaper price to read books. If you are searching for an affordable tablet that does not act only as an e-book reader but also for entertainment, you can opt to buy Amazon Kindle Touch, Amazon Kindle Touch 3G or Amazon Kindle Fire. Amazon Kindle 2011 is only great to do what it is built for, to read books.