Noted Atlantic magazine author (and devoted blogger), James Fallows, has more positive words about the Kindle in a recent posting.  Among the benefits of Kindle he addresses, he speaks highly of the ability to import DOC and PDF files into the Kindle (either for a slight fee or for free) and of the ease with which documents can be read on the Kindle.

This one-page review by Glishara is an inviting, balanced take on the Kindle.  At first, physical books seemed like an absolute necessity, but now — having bought and used the Kindle — there are lots of advantages to the electronic world as well.  On balance, a vote in favor of Kindle.

In a recent posting on his Atlantic Magazine blog, accomplished writer/journalist/techie James Fallows has given his thumbs-up on the Kindle, noting that the Kindle is usable outside of the US since books can easily be downloaded over the Internet and transferred to the Kindle.  This is not quite as simple as wirelessly downloading books to the Kindle as is possible in the US, but it still allows the Kindle to be useful outside of the US.

He also notes that the Kindle is a good generic document reader since it allows him to import lengthy documents or manuscripts (for later reading) very conveniently and inexpensively.

The one drawback he forsees is the possible displeasure of his wife at seeing him firing up “yet another digital device.”

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In an article that appears on the Entertainment Weekly website, Stephen King discusses his reaction to the Kindle.   It’s generally positive and he especially likes the ability to control the font size of what’s being read.

The Amazon Kindle is listed as number 5 in PC World’s The 25 Most Innovative Products of the Year.  PC World states “Amazon has brought the e-book into the connected age by including free EvDO wireless connectivity to the e-commerce giant.”

One bibliophile, and used book store owner, has a positive review of the Kindle. He views it more as a supplement to books rather than as a replacement for books. And, he envisions new and different uses for the Kindle down the road.

Newsweek’s in-depth article introduced many people to Amazon’s new reading device. Read the article here.