02-10-2009, 03:38 AM
Skelas Wrote:So, $359 bucks for the kindle, and then you still have to buy books for close to hardcover prices?
New releases are listed as $9.99, hard covers often go over $20. The kindle would pay for itself after 40 or so books, which is 2-3 months for someone like my dad who absolutely loves the thing. The adjustable fonts and e-ink display are apparently good for older folks with shitty vision too.