One of the problems with most ebooks is they have to be read on a computer. Even on a laptop, which gives portability, there's the problems of reading in bright light, limited battery time, and bulk. Amazon's Kindle changes that. You don't need a computer, for one thing. Reading the Kindle screen is a lot like reading paper, meaning you can read it in bright light - sunlight, for instance. And speaking of light (in a different sense), the Kindle only weighs 10.3 ounces. You can download material directly to the Kindle. Amazon uses Sprint's wireless network, so anywhere you can get a connection to their advanced high-speed network in the U.S., you're set to download, with Amazon paying the charges. It even connects to Wikipedia.org, the online encyclopedia, for free. You could get lost for hours in that alone. I've barely scratched the surface of what Kindle offers.

Here's an in-depth review of the Kindle from MacInTouch Special Reports.

Kindle Accessories:

Amazon Kindle USB Cable