The Kindle features together add up to an impressive bundle. The initial cost is a bit steep, but after having used the Kindle, I’d do it again. The reasonable price of the publications (not to mention the freebies) and the simplicity of obtaining them makes it easy to keep the latest and/or favorite reading material at hand either for odd moments or for serious, settle-down reading.

The Kindle page is easy to read; the device is easy to hold, easy to navigate and fun to browse with. The design, with the possible exception of the on-off button, cannot be improved. That button could be a little easier to snap; I have to use a fingernail to push it.

My Kindle allows me to progress in my reading no matter where I happen to be, except that interruptions from people who see it often interfere! I’m proud to show it off and have, I’m sure, sold more than one to persons who had never seen one before. I like the screen itself – for my older eyes, the print is clear and I can size it to suit myself. It is restful to hold, no weight to speak of, and the page-turning buttons are placed just right. The size is perfect – it slips easily into my bag, and yet I don’t feel stinted on the printed page.

This is a technology whose time has come. I can’t imagine what could be done to improve it, but I’m sure they will do something and I’ll be on hand to check out the next generation. For me, this is a 5-star purchase; a new product that has quickly become an essential component of my busy life.