Recently, a new gadget has taken the tech world by storm that is known as the Kindle. This device, which is sold by Amazon is basically a screen with a small keyboard that allows you to read e-books, newspapers, magazines and blogs. One of the perks of the Kindle is that you can adjust the text size to make it easier to read. I have heard several people talking about these gadgets, and everything that has been said is positive.
For instance, I was reading Entertainment Weekly’s October 17th issue that had an article about the Kindle. In the article, Rick Tetzeli tried the Kindle out for two months while he was on numerous business trips. He began by saying that he had subscribed to the New York Times for years and did not think that he would like it. After the end of the two months, he has canceled his subscription and now subscribes to the Times on his Kindle.
Another conversation with some of my friends revealed that many of them were receptive to the idea. However, those with a preference for technology really liked the Kindle and preferred it to the real deal, while friends that read voraciously did not like the idea of the Kindle.
My thoughts on the matter are that no matter how good the technology is, it still cannot replace a real book or newspaper. It is a great resource for those that want the convenience of having everything in one spot or for traveling purposes, but it will never replace a good book.
