Why Kindle 3?
The market for electronic readers has been changing at a rapid pace over the past few years with technology advancing steadily while prices have plummeted. This is typical in technology and the temptation can be to wait indefinitely since products will only get cheaper and better in the future. However, at a certain price point, it makes sense to take the plunge even knowing that something better will come along in a year or two. At a price of $139 for the Kindle Wi-Fi or $189 for the Kindle 3G, the price of these devices is not much more than the cost of a new printer drum unit and toner cartridge. While the Kindle 3 is a black and white display and lacks the excitement and flashiness of Apple’s iPad or the new Barnes & Noble Color Nook, a major advantage involves the use of electronic ink technology that makes the device just as easy to read as the printed page. This is particularly important for those who read for extended periods of time and may develop eye strain from back-lit dev
