Amazon Kindle: how the e-book reader works

Why choose Amazon's Kindle e-reader to read your ebooks: here's how it works and how to use it at its best

Reading enthusiasts who decide to abandon paper for digital books won't be able to do without Amazon's Kindle e-reader. The device allows you to read for hours without straining your eyes and to customize the layout of your e-book, for maximum comfort compared to any tablet.

In addition to offering high reading comfort, having an e-reader allows you to access a vast library at all times, without having to carry clutter and weight. Users who purchase a Kindle from Amazon, for example, will be able to choose whether to upload their own ebooks, download free ones from their account or purchase new titles. For those who want a large catalog always with them, there is the Kindle Unlimited service, which offers unlimited access to over 1 million ebooks from any device. Here are the main features of Amazon Kindle for a high-level reading experience.

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Amazon Kindle: how the display works

The main difference between reading on a tablet and on an e-reader lies in the e-ink technology, that is, the electronic ink that allows you to recreate a reading experience that is as similar as possible to that on paper. This technology has very low power consumption and allows the devices to have weeks of battery life.

The other feature that differentiates Kindle e-readers from tablets is the lack of backlighting, which allows them to be read easily even in environments with strong natural lighting. On the other hand, in case of low lighting, just like paper books you will need to get it. Amazon offers the Kindle Paperwhite version, which is equipped with a diffused lighting system that allows you to read even in dimly lit or dark environments.

For those who want an e-reader that will follow them on every adventure, the Kindle Oasis version is scratch and water resistant and offers maximum reading comfort thanks to e-ink technology, the Paperwhite screen and the ability to adjust the lighting to your liking.

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Amazon Kindle: personalize your reading experience

Amazon's Kindle e-readers allow users to customize the layout of their ebooks to make reading content easier. Readers can choose their favorite font from those available, set a different font size and even set a different line spacing.

Kindles also allow users to highlight their favorite passages in a digital book with a highlighter function, or add bookmarks to find the point where they stopped reading or the salient passages they want to remember. Finally, users who choose Amazon's e-readers will be able to add annotations and search for any text with the Search function.

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Kindle Amazon: how to buy ebooks

Kindle e-readers support the proprietary Kindle 8, Kindle, TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC, HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG and PMO formats, but not ePubs. Users will be able to load ebooks in the compatible formats onto their Amazon e-reader, or download the one they prefer from the vast library offered by the ecommerce store, choosing between paid ones and the many free contents.

In addition, users will be able to subscribe to the Kindle Unlimited service, which gives unlimited access to over 1 million ebooks from Amazon's catalog by subscribing for €9.99 per month. The service can also be used by those who do not own a Kindle e-reader: ebooks can be read on any device and downloaded from the app available for Kindle devices, smartphones and tablets.

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