Ten Reasons Why You Should Have The Amazon Kindle On Your Christmas List This Year

E-book readers have been around for a decade now. The Franklin Ebookman launched in'99 - and it's still selling today. However, it's only in the last six months or so that these devices have really come into mainstream public awareness. Without a doubt, the Amazon Kindle reader family are the frontrunners right now. When you think about it, e-book readers, and the e-books that are read on them, are the ideal product for Amazon. So it's no wonder that they released not one but two new readers in the first 6 months of 2009.

They have the Kindle 2 with its 6" display (released in February) and the large 9.7" display DX, which was launched in June. If you haven't paid much attention to these devices to date, or if you have been wondering whether or not an e-book reader was the right choice for you, here are ten reasons why you should treat yourself to one today:

1. You'll never be without a book to read again. It takes just sixty seconds to download a book from the Amazon website.

2. E-books don't use ink, paper or bindings - and there's no distribution. That means that your e-book is better for the environment than the equivalent traditional printed volume.

3. No need to look for an internet connection or Wi-Fi hotspot. The Amazon "Whispernet" 3G wireless service is fee free and lets you download books without being wird to the web.

4. Take a mini-library of books with you wherever you go. The Kindle 2 has room enough in its memory for over 1500 books. The DX can hold 3,500 books in its memory. You'll never be without a book to read again.

5. Customise to your heart's content. Customised covers are just one of a wide range of Kindle accessories on offer. Choose from covers, lights, stands, carry bags - whatever you like.

6. You are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing a book. There are over 300,000 available at Amazon's site - and more titles are being added on a daily basis.

7. Listen to a little light music while you read. The Kindle stores and plays mp3 files.

8. Apart from being kind to the environment, no printing and distribution means that e-books cost you less than traditional printed books.

9. Save money by downloading free Kindle books straight from the Amazon site. Many of these are out of copyright classics - 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, Sherlock Holmes etc. - but modern books are available also.

10. The first chapter of most Kindle books is available as a free download. So you can try before you buy and see if you like a book before you part with your cash.

Have a look at the Amazon Kindle reader today. It's the future of reading.

Learn more about the Amazon Kindle ebook reader, and discover how to save money by sourcing free Kindle books direct from the Amazon website.