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About a month ago, Donna Tuke asked me to write about the new Amazon Kindle. At the time, I told her that I needed to examine it, but since then I've read many reviews about the device, and I doubt that I can add to what other reviewers have already said. It is clear that this is a terrific device. It performs up to all the hype and should meet most of our expectations.
However, there are fascinating questions about its implications for libraries and the world of digital bibliography. I want to address some of these issues here.
What Is Kindle?
First off, what is Kindle? It's a device that allows you to read digital books, newspapers, and some blogs. It contains software and hardware that allows people to purchase these materials wirelessly. The display utilizes state-of-the-art e-ink, which is actually easier to read in full light than in the dark. In a word, it's a brilliant, practical device--according to reviewers. There are complaints and gripes, but they...
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