Does anyone here own an Amazon Kindle device?

If so, what model and how is it? I'm currently looking into the device for secret reasons, but I'd like to know what you think of it. 
 
Does it display black and white ( or should I say gray scaled? ) images well?

I hear it's pretty cool, don't own one personally though.

I've been interested in getting one, but honestly I don't see the point at the moment.
I'm just going to wait it out for the technology and stores/distrubution of digital books to improve.  (hearing that they've removed books from people who've bought them and not refunded them is ridiculous)

Better models are almost certain to come quite quickly.
But it would be great to hear the thoughts of someone who actually has one.

You should buy a book. Check out these features: 

• Portable
• Lightweight
• $10~$15
• Easy to use interface
• Millions of varieties available
• Infinite battery life
• Good contrast ratio
• You can buy them anywhere

Boss has one, its kinda cool. I'd rather have a copy of the book, also that you can buy books used online for cheap is always a perk. Having the ability to have more than 1 book with you is nice though.

If I had the money, I'd be rather tempted to pick one of those bastards up. Their pricey, but it seems like a neat little device. It's the footure of reading!

How about a subscription plan that gives you all the books you can read for a flat fee? It's called a library. 
 
@Subject2Change said:

" Boss has one, its kinda cool. I'd rather have a copy of the book, also that you can buy books used online for cheap is always a perk. Having the ability to have more than 1 book with you is nice though. "

True enough. 
 
Ya wondering what secret reasons. Because its black and white text only. So unless he is reading penthouse stories, don't know what other secret reason it could be.

I like the concept, not so much the price. Im waiting for the tecnology to improve. Im tired of shitty book editions that get all scratchy on the sides just from normal reading, and besides, I really need the space. My room is crammed with books right now (I read a lot, almos as much as gaming xD) and I dont have where to put more books. 
Ive been looking at the Kindle DX with fond eyes, but the admission price is high. Also, I will wait for the books to be cheaper.
 
Currently, Im using something similar, Im using my Digital Comic Reader on the PSP, its saved me a lot of money (They are 2 US Dollars less than SRP) and space. But, you have the same problem, not all of them are.
I hope that in the coming years, this tecnology will stablish. After all, we do have to stop cutting trees. And regular books could remain, for special editions, or special use, like schools and such

" You should buy a book. Check out these features: 

• Portable
• Lightweight
• $10~$15
• Easy to use interface
• Millions of varieties available
• Infinite battery life
• Good contrast ratio
• You can buy them anywhere

  
The Kindle can't compare to paperback technology. 

I don't see a lot of people reading these days, and I don't understand the appeal of this device. The fact it even sells confuses the hell out of me. And this is coming from a guy who likes needlessly expensive gadgets and reading. Perhaps the two don't go together? 

 Of course that's just my opinion. "

• She likes the fact that she can buy e-books at cheap prices.
  
• The screen is greystyle, and doesn't strain the eyes like reading from a computer screen, it's much more like reading a book.
  
• The fact that you can buy your new-release books (if you're into buying new-release books) straight from the store and hold them right on the device saves time.
  
• And she doesn't need to stash hundreds and hundreds of old books on her shelves and in boxes in the garage.
  
• She also likes to read the newspapers from her home town, the town her parents are living in, and the national newspaper, and these can be downloaded right to the Kindle.
  

My mom has one, the only appeal I really see is its much more portable than carrying around 50 books.

An Amazon Kindle Device sounds like a pompous way of saying "machete".
 
But seriously, I would prefer one to a book because of the way my eyes adjust black ink on white background. I mean it can invert colors right?

I really don't need to get one. I have a Java app on my phone that lets me read PDF on the go, so I just use that.

Thanks for the responses guys.

"I'm currently looking into the device for secret reasons"

" @Emilio said:

"I'm currently looking into the device for secret reasons"

What motives could you have for buying a Kindle besides reading books? "

"You should buy a book. Check out these features: 

• Portable
• Lightweight
• $10~$15
• Easy to use interface
• Millions of varieties available
• Infinite battery life
• Good contrast ratio
• You can buy them anywhere

  
The Kindle can't compare to paperback technology. 

I don't see a lot of people reading these days, and I don't understand the appeal of this device. The fact it even sells confuses the hell out of me. And this is coming from a guy who likes needlessly expensive gadgets and reading. Perhaps the two don't go together? 

 Of course that's just my opinion. "

I want to live in a world where libraries don't exist.

I have a Kindle. Images look alright (in grayscale, obviously), although they aren't as fast as text to load. Perfectly usable for reading the NY Times, for instance. I quite like it. If you ACTUALLY see yourself using it, then get one. It's for reading books. That's it.  

hell no!

I'd rather have a kindle than a library. Can't you buy books on the fly?  If that's a feature, then I'm so in all the way. Libraries are made entirely useless for me if that is so. I don't really care about paying for the books, that's what company credit cards are for. I've been waiting foreeeever for them to bring 'em to canada, and I think now's the time. I'll actually have no excuse not to read anymore. I used to read so much, but now I just don't have the time. if I can buy a book when I'm on the bus or getting a drink at a cafe or something, then just read it on the way to work.. I'd be down.

" You should buy a book. Check out these features: 

• Portable
• Lightweight
• $10~$15
• Easy to use interface
• Millions of varieties available
• Infinite battery life
• Good contrast ratio
• You can buy them anywhere

  
The Kindle can't compare to paperback technology. 

I don't see a lot of people reading these days, and I don't understand the appeal of this device. The fact it even sells confuses the hell out of me. And this is coming from a guy who likes needlessly expensive gadgets and reading. Perhaps the two don't go together? 

 Of course that's just my opinion. "

" If so, what model and how is it? I'm currently looking into the device for secret reasons, but I'd like to know what you think of it.  Does it display black and white ( or should I say gray scaled? ) images well? "

I'm actually looking more into the publishing side of things... but I've already said too much... 
 
SO YOU MUST ALL BE ELIMINATED! Destroy Destroy Destroy!!

I own one. I think it's rather nice, considering it has a decent internet browser built-in and it now natively supports PDF files. Also, it displays pictures quite well. The illustrations in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Coraline look great. 
 
(By the way, I have the 6" Kindle 2.)

" You should buy a book. Check out these features: 

• Portable
• Lightweight
• $10~$15
• Easy to use interface
• Millions of varieties available
• Infinite battery life
• Good contrast ratio
• You can buy them anywhere

  
The Kindle can't compare to paperback technology. 

I don't see a lot of people reading these days, and I don't understand the appeal of this device. The fact it even sells confuses the hell out of me. And this is coming from a guy who likes needlessly expensive gadgets and reading. Perhaps the two don't go together? 
 Of course that's just my opinion. "

" @extremeradical said:

" You should buy a book. Check out these features: 

• Portable
• Lightweight
• $10~$15
• Easy to use interface
• Millions of varieties available
• Infinite battery life
• Good contrast ratio
• You can buy them anywhere

  
The Kindle can't compare to paperback technology. 

I don't see a lot of people reading these days, and I don't understand the appeal of this device. The fact it even sells confuses the hell out of me. And this is coming from a guy who likes needlessly expensive gadgets and reading. Perhaps the two don't go together? 
 Of course that's just my opinion. "

millions of varieties isn't included with the $10-$15 price bro... and thats the one reason people like the kindle.    and the reason it confuses you so much is because you are not very bright.  Lots of people use it for practical reasons, for instance: doctors can store all sorts of medical books in there as well as any novels and other works that they might enjoy reading on their spare time.  "