I’m a self confessed book geek and on a good day by the pool I can read 2 or 3 books in a go. Not only does this become an expensive habit to keep me amused when topping up my tan, it also means I sometimes have to sacrifice packing a dress or two in order to make room for my holiday library. That’s why I’m very happy to have my Kindle accompanying me this summer.
- A single charge lasts up to two months.
- It weighs only 247 grams (so less than a paperback book) and is only 8.5 mm thin.
- You can read in bright sunlight as unlike with a computer there’s no glare – perfect when next to the pool.
- It stores up to 3,500 book and over  700,000 books are now available to download. AND there are also over 1 million classic books available to download FOR FREE from Leo Tolstoy to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and from Charles Dickens to Jane Austen.
- Its got global wireless coverage so you can download books anywhere in only 60 seconds.
- With Text-to-Speech, Kindle can read content out loud to you – for the ultimate lazy day relaxing.
- Unlike a laptop, it never gets hot so you can read comfortably as long as you like.
- Finally, it’s super super simple to use. There is no setup, no software to install, no computer required; it’s so easy even my 80 year old Gran can use it!
- Kindle (Wi-Fi) is a great choice if you already have a high-speed internet connection and access to a wireless router. It is also the cheaper option.
- Kindle 3G (Free 3G + Wi-Fi) is the easiest option because there is no wireless setup—you are ready to shop, purchase, and read right out of the box where ever you are in the world. For me the 3G version is very practical for a Travelette who never knows where she is going to be; download books anytime, anywhere on the go—without having to find a Wi-Fi hotspot connection.
What do you think of e-readers? Oh and have you got any travel books to recommend for when I’ve finished with Hogwarts?
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