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

We've had e-book readers for a decade now - the original reader, the Franklin Ebookman, launched in'99. 2009 has definitely been the year when these devices exploded onto the public stage though. Currently Amazon are the market leaders with their Kindle family. E-books and e-book readers are a perfect fit for Amazon's product portfolio. Small wonder that they launched two of them in 2009.

The first to launch, in February 2009, was the Kindle 2. The large format Kindle DX - with its 9.7" display - followed in June. If you haven't taken any notice of these devices thus far, or if you've been wondering if an e-book reader is a sensible choice for you, then here are ten reasons why you might want to consider putting one of these devices on your Christmas wish list?

1. You can download a book from the Amazon store in less than sixty seconds. You'll never be without anything to read again.

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. Don't worry about "being connected" - there's no need for an internet connection or a PC using 3G "Whispernet" wireless technology. There is no monthly fee for connection either.

4. You can take the equivalent of a small library with you wherever you go - without breaking your back. The Kindle 2 has storage for 1500 books and the DX holds a whopping 3,500 titles.

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. There's a huge selection of books at the Amazon site for you to choose from. With in excess of 300,000 available titles - a number which is increasing every day by the way - you're certain to find something that you like.

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

8. Save money. Since there are no printing or distribution costs, e-books are quite a bit cheaper than the standard 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. Most Kindle books have their first chapter available as a free download. Try before you buy and be sure that you've got something you like 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.