What is the Best Kindle to Buy?

Category: eReader Comparison

If you’re wondering which is the best Kindle to buy for your needs then you’ve come to the right place. With this article we will do our best to outline which Kindle and which e-reader features are best for your needs. If you want to skip reading details and go for a quick decision, then go straight to our Which Kindle is the Best for Me section.

Kindle Fire vs. Regular Kindle

Kindle Fire TabletFirst, let’s compare the Kindle Fire to other Kindle models, the choice is actually very easy and straightforward.  If you want to watch videos, listen to music, read books occasionally (say one or two books per month), and buy/use apps from the Kindle Fire Apps Store then the Kindle Fire is the product for you. It’s a seven inch tablet that lets you do everything you’d expect from a tablet at a great, low price. Check out our to find out more:

Kindle Fire in-depth Review

Now, if all you want to do is store and read books on an e-reader then the Kindle Fire is overkill for you and you should look to one of the other Kindles. The question now is what is the best Kindle to buy for those who only want to read books? Continue reading to get an overview of several Kindle features that will help you decide which one is for you.

 

5-Way Control vs. Kindle Touch vs. Kindle Keyboard

Kindle 4 On-Screen Keyboard

Basic Kindle on-screen keyboard

Kindle e-readers have three different types of controls that allow you to navigate from page to page, lookup dictionary, make notes (annotations), and highlight passages. They are the 5-way controller, touch screen, or a keyboard.  The 5-way controller allows you to use buttons at the bottom of the console to move from page to page and to highlight passages as you read and take notes using its on-screen keyboard (but it is tedious to type more than a few words or urls).

The 5-way controller is standard on the most basic Kindle and is all you need if you do not plan to make lots of notes or highlight passages on the ebooks you read.  If you are into highlighting and/or note taking then the 5-way controller is not for you and you should consider a model with either a touch screen or keyboard.

 

Kindle Touch Highlight Text

Kindle Touch notes highlight

The touch screen is standard in the Kindle Touch and allows you to more easily highlight words or sentences in you ebooks by using the touch screen. With the touch screen also comes Amazon’s Xray feature that allows you to zone in on a word or phrase, highlight it and tap the screen to obtain additional information on that selection.

The Kindle Touch also comes with a virtual keyboard that displays on the screen and does allow you to type actual notes on the text. Since the keyboard takes up real estate on the screen, if you take copious notes then the touch screen will become cumbersome and you should think about getting a model with a built in keyboard.

 

Keyboard Control of Kindle Keyboard

Control of Kindle Keyboard

The Kindle Keyboard has an actual keyboard together with a 5-way controller on its console. It allows you to most easily take notes as you read.   It is the most expensive of the basic Kindle e-readers so if you don’t take notes then consider the Kindle Touch. The Kindle Keyboard is truly geared towards note takers.

3G+Wi-Fi vs. Wi-Fi

The standard Kindle models come with WiFi.  On Kindle Touch and Kindle Keyboard you can spend some extra money and get a free 3G option that allows you to access the Amazon store (for buying/borrowing/downloading books, reading reviews of new products, etc.) and Wikipedia from anywhere that 3G exists, which works inside the U.S. as well as over 100 other countries. And you did read that right, the 3G option comes without an additional monthly access fee. Amazon provides the monthly access at no extra cost to Kindle owners. They are definitely banking on Kindle owners buying most of their reading material through Amazon.

Even though the monthly 3G access is free, there is still a one-time additional cost when you buy the 3G model of your Kindle of choice.  The cost is not huge, $30-$50 and is definitely worth it if you travel a lot and want access to new ebooks on a regular basis while you are away from home.  If you mostly stay local and have WiFi at home, the extra cost will probably do little for you. That being said, the additional cost is not huge so you can get 3G without breaking the bank.

Special Offers or No Special Offers

One last thing to consider when answering the question, “What is the best Kindle to buy?” is Special Offers & Sponsored Screensavers. Before we consider if you want them or not let’s define what they are. Special Offers are essentially ads that appear on the bottom of the home screen and on the screensavers of all Kindle models. You can either select to purchase a Kindle with special offers or without.  Both options are available in all models. The key point to note is that if you select the special offers you will save from $30 to $50 on your Kindle.

Kindle 4 Special Offers

Special Offers on the Kindle

We have to say that after hearing from many Kindle users the special offers seem to be unobtrusive.  Several people told us that they didn’t even notice the offers on the home screen until someone pointed them out.  Many people also like the offers as they can save the user some good money on ebooks and other Amazon merchandise. We actually recommend the models with the special offers as they are easy to ignore, never interrupt your reading, save you money when you buy your Kindle and can save you additional money on Amazon purchases if you choose.  Overall it seems like a win-win.  If you are truly bothered by the idea of the ads then just pay the additional money and you will never see a single offer. With the cost of Kindles coming down quite a bit over the past few years it’s not terribly burdensome to pay the additional money if that will make your reading experience more enjoyable.

 

Okay… So Which Kindle is the Best for Me?

This section concludes our best picks among all the latest models of the Kindle:

The Best Choice: We highly recommend the Kindle Touch with Special Offers (with or without 3G depending on your needs):

Kindle Touch with Book Covers

  • It has an easier interface for dictionary lookups and highlighting.
  • You can still type notes through the on-screen keyboard, though it is a bit less convenient compared to the Kindle Keyboard.
  • Go for the 3G model if you like the convenience of being able to access the Amazon store (for buying/borrowing/downloading books, reading reviews, etc.) and lookup Wikipedia anywhere in the world. If you travel a lot then this is definitely a no brainer. If you use the Kindle mostly at home with Wi-Fi set up, then just save yourself some money and get the WiFi only model.
  • Still in doubt? Check out the review below; it will help your final decision:

Best User Review of Kindle Touch

 

The Second Choice: Choose the Kindle Keyboard 3G with Special Offers if:

Kindle Keyboard

  • You like to take notes while reading books, or you like the physical keyboard
  • The main difference from the Kindle Touch is that it has a keyboard for user input but no touch screen.  The general appearance of the two devices is a bit different also.
  • Amazon no longer manufactures the Kindle Keyboard WiFi only model, so you should get the Kindle Keyboard 3G. If you really want the non-3G Kindle Keyboard, go for the used or refurbished WiFi only model.
  • The following link will help you finalize your decision:

Best User Review of Kindle Keyboard

 

The Third Choice: Choose the cheapest basic Kindle 4 with Special Offers if:

All New Kindle 4

  • You do NOT need touch-screen or keyboard
  • You do NOT need text-to-speech, music, and 3G features (both Kindle Touch and Kindle Keyboard have all these features)
  • We still suggest you to think twice about a Kindle Touch WiFi model, since for just $20 more it gives you a better control interface.
  • Check out the review below on the basic Kindle 4. It will help you decide.

Best User Review of Kindle 4

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Kindle Fire vs Nook Color vs Nook Tablet, Which is Better?

Category: eReader Comparison

If you’re one of those people tablet shopping, but don’t want to shell out big bucks for an iPad, you should consider the Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet or Nook Color. They all have their pros and cons, but can make excellent alternatives to the iPad. You can go straight to our What Kindle or Nook Color Tablet is the Best to Buy section, in case you want to skip reading details and go for a quick decision.

 

Kindle Fire

Top Reasons to Buy

  • Amazon Kindle FireThe Amazon ecosystem – seriously the amazing set of books, videos, music, apps, cloud storage and other perks just make it darn tough for the Nook to compete. There are also a huge library of free books for the Kindle, though you’ll be able to find most of them on the Nook as well.
  • Amazon Prime – (comes free for 1 month with the Kindle Fire) for $79 a year you get all sorts of additional perks like 1 free book a month from their lending library, access to additional free videos, and 2 day free shipping on all your Amazon purchases.
  • The price – $199 or lower – at that price you can’t lose. Assuming the price stays low as Amazon’s way to attract buyers for all their other products you can afford to upgrade every few years. You know Amazon’s products and services only keep improving.
  • More Durable Display – The display of Kindle Fire is made of Gorilla Glass, which is highly damage-resistant.

Reasons to Think Twice

  • On Device Storage – the Nook Tablet has the Fire beat with 16GB of on device memory vs. the Fire’s 8GB.
  • No in-store support – unlike the Nook products you cannot get support by walking into a store, but Amazon does have dedicated customer support for the Kindle Fire. The support is over the phone or Internet.
  • Battery life – the Kindle Fire has 8 hours of battery life which is lower than the 11.5 hours for the Nook Tablet.

 

Nook Tablet

Top Reasons to Buy

  • B&N Nook TabletBetter Hardware: This applies only for the higher priced Nook Tablet, which has 1GB RAM memory, double that of the Kindle Fire’s 512MB. On device storage is double that of the Kindle Fire or Nook Color at 16GB. The lower priced Nook Tablet has the same amount of RAM memory and storage as the Kindle Fire.
  • Expandable Memory: The Nook Tablet comes standard with a 32GB micro-SD memory card slot that allows you to quickly expand the device’s storage access anywhere you travel.
  • Battery life – The Nook Tablet has an 11.5 hour battery life, 3.5 hours longer than its closest rivals.
  • It has a built-in microphone (no microphone for the other 2 devices), which benefits if you want to do some recording, but there aren’t many apps available for the microphone so it is a little ways off from being truly useful.

Reasons to Think Twice

  • Barnes and Noble, and therefore the Nook Tablet, does not have any of its own multimedia offerings. All video, music and apps are provided through partner companies like Netflix or Pandora (which is also available on the Kindle Fire). The partners’ charges are additional.
  • Unlike the Amazon cloud, the Nook cloud does not back up your personal files or allow you to store your personal music collection. You will need to use on device storage or another storage option.
  • There have been complaints for the Nook Apps store, that there is lack of apps, and some apps (like Angry Birds) are more expensive than that of Android/Kindle apps store.

 

B&N Nook ColorNook Color

Top Reasons to Buy

  • The $169 price – At this price point the Nook Color is competitive with the Kindle Fire.
  • Free in-store Nook support – you can walk into any Barnes and Noble store and know that there will be Nook experts there to assist you with any issues.

Reasons to Think Twice

  • Weaker Hardware: The Nook Color is an older model, and it has weaker hardware as compared to the other 2 devices. It has a slower 800MHz single-core processor, as compared to the 1GHz dual-core processor on the other two devices.
  • Access to videos, music and apps all come from outside sources that carry additional charges. Unlike the Amazon eco-system, B&N does not provide their own library of videos and music. The consumer can work with their partners like Netflix, Hulu and Pandora (which is also available on the Kindle Fire) to get these additional items if desired.
  • The Nook Color is just not as lightweight as other tablets, weighing in at 15.8 ounces. That may not seem like much, but when you’re reading a book for longer than 20 minutes or so you’ll feel it.

 

Which Kindle Fire or Nook Color Tablet is Better?

Hopefully all this information helps to give you a feel for the good and the bad of each product, but now you have to decide which tablet will it be? Here’s my recommendation – buy the Kindle Fire. The only real drawbacks to the Kindle Fire are less storage than the Nook Tablet and no in store support. The less storage issue is easily offset by the FREE Amazon cloud storage and Amazon has invested significantly in their customer support for the Kindle Fire. If you are having issues, they will fix the situation. Also, take note that Barnes and Noble has been having financial difficulties recently so you never know if the company will be around to support your Nook. Read this review to help with your final decision if you are getting the Kindle:

In-depth Review of Kindle Fire

Although I recommend the Kindle there are a few situations where a Nook product may be better. First, if you truly travel constantly and the extra on device storage and battery life make your life better, then opt for the Nook Tablet. The only real reason I can recommend the Nook Color is for its cheaper price. Unless you fall into one of these two categories I highly recommend the Kindle Fire over the Nook. Read this review to help with your final decision if you are getting the Nook:

In-depth Review of Nook Tablet

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Nook Simple Touch vs. Kindle Touch vs. Kindle Keyboard

Category: eReader Comparison

This article is meant to help you understand your choices in e-readers so that you can decide for yourself if the Kindle or Nook is better for your needs. If you want to skip reading the details and go for a quick decision, then go straight to our EBook Reader Recommendations section. If you are considering a multi-purpose tablet instead of an ebook reader, read our another review Kindle Fire or Nook Color or Nook Tablet, Which is Better?

 

Nook Simple Touch

The Upside

  • Nook Simple Touch e-Book ReaderThe EInk display is quite advanced and reads almost like the book is on paper with little to no eye strain.
  • The battery lasts for 60 hours which breaks out to about 2 months if you read for 1 hour daily.
  • There are NO ADS! If the ads annoy you then this is the e-reader for you.
  • It has an easy to use touch screen, free WiFi and in-store support.
  • The Nook Simple Touch can store about 1000 books on the device itself, and it comes with a 32GB micro-SD memory card slot that allows you to expand the device’s storage.
  • Read In Store: You can read ebooks for FREE with the Nook in any Barnes & Noble stores

The Drawbacks

  • There is no option to upgrade to a 3G version.
  • No audio capabilities whatsoever. That’s right, you cannot listen to ebooks, mp3 files, or use text to speech.  Honestly, no audio really hampers the Nook Simple Touch.
  • No web browsing. There was a backdoor into a web browser, but that loophole was closed with the 1.1.0 software update.

 

Kindle Keyboard

The Upside

  • Kindle Keyboard 3GThe Kindle Keyboard comes with WiFi and Free 3G, there is no monthly cost for the 3G access.
  • Audio capabilities come standard which means that you can listen to audio books, mp3 files, podcasts and also use the text to speech option to hear the ebooks you’ve downloaded.
  • Storage for about 3500 books on the device and there is additional FREE cloud storage for any Amazon purchased material and up to 5GB of personal files.
  • The EInk display is very good and even allows you to read in bright sunlight.
  • The keyboard allows you a ton of flexibility in note taking and highlighting of passages of interest. Plus the keyboard allows you to easily play word games like crossword puzzles.
  • Web browsing capabilities with Amazon’s experimental browser.

The Drawbacks

  • Regular Kindle Special OffersThere are special offers with the $139 version of the device. If the ads do truly bother you can spend an extra $50 and buy the device without ads.  However, most users report that they barely even notice the ads so the $139 will probably be just fine.  You can see an example of a special offer in the bottom of the picture to the right.
  • The keyboard does take up some space, making the size of the device a bit larger.
  • With the additional keyboard and free 3G, the price is higher than the other 2 devices

 

Kindle Touch

The Upside

  • Kindle Touch 3GIt has all the benefits of the Kindle Keyboard, except it doesn’t have the physical keyboard, it has a touch screen instead.
  • FREE WiFi comes standard on the $99 device and there is an option to upgrade to the $149 device which then includes 3G as well.
  • Storage for about 3000 books on the device plus additional FREE cloud storage for all Amazon purchased material and up to 5GB of personal files.
  • Special “Xray” technology that lets you, with a simple touch of the screen, drill down on specific words or phrases and learn more about those areas of a text.

The Drawbacks

  • Ads come standard with the base models of the Kindle Touch. To avoid seeing the ads, consumers need to pay more money up front. Just like with the Kindle Keyboard most users of the Kindle Touch report that the ads do not disturb them and that they often don’t even notice them.
  • The touch screen is excellent, but note taking is a little easier on the Kindle Keyboard due to the physical keyboard. That being said, the Touch allows you to link your notes to a specific line of text quickly and easier than the Kindle Keyboard.

 

EBook Reader Recommendations

Now that you’ve read through the positives and negatives to each model it’s time to delve into recommendations based on your needs in an e-reader.
 

Why Buy the Nook Simple Touch?

For the most part I can’t recommend the Nook Simple Touch for a couple of reasons.

  1. It has no audio support. If you don’t need audio support in your e-reader then I recommend the basic Kindle 4 for only $79 as it has no audio too. Read our review Which is the Best Kindle to Buy? to help make your decision.
  2. Barnes and Noble is having financial difficulties while Amazon is financially sound.

That being said, there are a few reasons to consider buying the Nook Simple Touch.

  1. If the ads on the Kindles truly detract from your reading experience. Users for the most part report no issues with the ads and many actually even like them, but if you just can’t live with the ads then the Nook is for.
  2. The Nook has the ability to expand the on device memory easily. This feature will allow you to store more books on the device than the Kindle. Kindle relies on Cloud Storage to accommodate those that want to store more books than its on device storage allows.
  3. It is more convenient that the Nook supports the popular ePub format natively, while ebooks in ePub format need to be converted before they can be read on the Kindles.

 

Why Buy the Kindle Keyboard or Kindle Touch?

We recommend one of these two devices as your e-reader.  Before we get into specific recommendations there are two myths about the Kindle that should be dispelled.

  1. Some people think Kindles cannot read the ePub format. Actually it is just less convenient, as it needs to be converted before it can be read on the Kindle
  2. Some people think Barnes & Noble has more digital books than Amazon. The truth is that Barnes & Noble counts Google’s free public domain books and claims it has more books.  Public domain books are available for Kindle and all other e-readers too.

The Kindle Touch is the same price as the Nook Simple Touch, supports audio files, stores more books, allows for basic web browsing and provides extra functionality like its x-ray technology.  Purchase the device with the special offers to save yourself some cash as they do not disturb your reading experience.  While you’re reading you won’t even see the offers.

I see the decision as between the Kindle Keyboard and the Touch and the chief defining points are the controller (keyboard vs. touch screen) and 3G access. The controller is truly a matter of preference. Some users like the physical keyboard while some are quite happy with the touch screen and virtual keyboard.

The 3G access, in my mind, is more important.  There is a difference in what 3G provides you between the Kindle Keyboard and the Touch. 3G on the Touch allows you to browse certain authority websites like Wikipedia and the Amazon store, but it does not let you do things like check your email. For those functions you will need to use the Wifi.  The Keyboard 3G does allow you to browse those other websites and allows you to share something on social media sites like Twitter or Facebook.  Since the Kindle Keyboard model with 3G is $10 less than the Touch with 3G I highly recommend the Keyboard if 3G is extremely important to you. One last small detail to note is that the Kindle Keyboard is a little larger than the Kindle Touch.

If you’re still having trouble making up your mind as to whether the Kindle or Nook is better then you may want to read this Kindle vs. Nook review to help with your final decision.

Best User Review of Regular Kindle vs Nook Simple Touch

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What is the Best Cover for Kindle Fire?

Category: Kindle Fire Cover

If you have a Kindle Fire then you need a specific Kindle Fire case cover to protect it. Below are the top 10 best cases that will protect your tablet.  The top 3 are the best choices if you want a solid case, the 4th to 7th cases are good if you want it more functional, and the 8th to 10th cases are stylish. For each of the Kindle cases, click onto its image if you want to see more pictures of a case.

 

1. Kindle Fire Lightweight MicroShell Folio Cover by Marware – $29.99

Kindle Fire Lightweight MicroShell Folio Cover by Marware - BlackThis case is the top selling Kindle Fire case on Amazon:

  • It has a hard polycarbonate back piece covered by a soft lid that protects against shocks and scratches.
  • The soft fabric lid will fold to serve as a stand when viewing videos
  • There is an elastic strap that holds the case open or closed.
  • It is lightweight with a slim fit
  • Comes in four colors: black, graphite, pink or white
  • If you are looking for a truly solid case this is the one for you. If you’re more interested in fashion, then look at the other cases. The following review will help you decide if you want the case:

Best User Review of Lightweight MicroShell Folio Cover

 

2. Kindle Fire Genuine Leather Cover by Marware – $44.99

Kindle Fire Genuine Leather Cover by Marware - PinkThis durable leather case is lined with a soft micro-suede for increased protection against impact and scratches.

  • It quickly transforms to stand your Kindle at two different angles for easy viewing
  • Has an interior strap allowing for a better grip.
  • Has a convenient elastic strap that holds the cover open or closed
  • Comes in five colors: black, brown, charcoal, green or pink.
  • This case is also for those that want a solid, protective case, but maybe with a little more pizzazz. The following review will help you decide:

Best Customer Comment of Marware Genuine Leather Cover

 

3. Amazon Kindle Fire Zip Sleeve – $24.99

Amazon Kindle Fire Zip Sleeve - GraphiteThis stylish nylon sleeve will protect your Kindle while you are on the go.

  • It is made of lightweight material and has a slim profile that allows you to quickly stow it in your purse or bag.
  • The zipper enclosure better protects your Kindle Fire from bumps and bruises from all angles.
  • The soft, patterned interior is especially good at protecting your Kindle from unwanted scratches
  • It comes in five stylish colors: coral, blue, graphite, charcoal and lime.
  • This review will help you make up your mind:

Best User Review of Kindle Fire Zip Sleeve

 

4. Marware Jurni Kindle Fire Case Cover – $34.99

Marware jurni Kindle Fire Case Cover - BlueThe Jurni case is ideal for those who are looking for a case that allows for one handed reading or viewing.

  • Its interior hand strap allows the user to easily hold the Kindle Fire in one hand without any strain on their arms.
  • It also features a zippered closure that provides added security and protection
  • Its durable nylon cover and soft micro-suede lining protect the Fire from bumps and scratches.
  • It comes standard with an exterior zippered pocket that allows you to conveniently store small items like a CD or credit card.
  • Although it is not designed to be overly artistic it does come in five colors: black, blue, red, pink and beige. Read this review to help make your decision:

Best Customer Feedback of Marware Jurni Kindle Fire Case

 

5. Belkin Verve Tab Folio for Kindle Fire – $24.99

Belkin Verve Tab Folio for Kindle Fire - PurpleThe Belkin Verve Tab Folio is one of the least expensive Kindle Fire cases.

  • It is one of the most functional cases with little added pizzazz
  • It does its job of protecting your Fire while adding minimal bulk.
  • It has a magnetic tab closure and a soft inner lining with folding cover that protects the screen.
  • It is essentially a durable cover that is more utilitarian than artistic, but it does come in both black and purple to appeal to many users.
  • Buy this cover if you are looking for an inexpensive, but highly sturdy Kindle Fire case. The following review will help you decide if you want this case:

Best User Feedback of Belkin Verve Tab Folio

 

6. Incipio Kickstand Lightweight Standing Case Cover for Kindle Fire – $29.99

Incipio Kickstand Lightweight Standing Case Cover for Kindle Fire - BlackThis case protects your Kindle and provides a multi-angle stand that comes in useful for propping up your Kindle while typing, reading or watching a movie.

  • It adds minimal bulk as it fits the Kindle Fire snugly and therefore does not need any hinges or straps to keep it open.
  • It has an elastic strap to keep it closed when not in use.
  • It is well liked by users that do a lot of typing or watch a lot of videos.
  • The only complaint is that the grooves in the stand could be a little deeper, but for $29.99 it’s a real bargain. This review will help you make up your mind:

Best Customer Review of Incipio Kickstand Lightweight Case

 

7. Marware Eco-Vue Genuine Leather Case Cover for Kindle Fire – $32.99

Marware Eco-Vue Genuine Leather Case Cover for Kindle Fire - BrownThis case features an RoHS-compliant eco-friendly leather exterior and a soft micro-suede interior that offer good protection for your Kindle Fire.

  • The Eco-Vue case also has an interior strap for easy one handed reading and also stands horizontally on flat surfaces thanks to a thin, rubberized strip along the edge of the case which adds extra grip.
  • Even though it can stand horizontally that is definitely not its strongest feature and many users report that aspect does not work as well as they would like.
  • It comes in three colors: black, brown or pink
  • Buy this case if you are interested in a sturdy, eco-friendly case that allows for easy one handed reading. The following review will let you see if you want this case:

Best Buyer Opinion of Marware Eco-Vue Genuine Leather Case

 

8. Verso Prologue Case Cover for Kindle Fire – $39.99

Verso Prologue Case Cover for Kindle Fire - TanThe Verso Prologue Case harkens back to the time of meticulously handcrafted book bindings that bring you joy just by looking at the cover.

  • It is lightweight and exceptionally sturdy with a microfiber interior lining that protects the Fire’s screen plus pockets for small documents.
  • The custom engineered no slip silicone straps were specifically designed for the Kindle Fire and hold it tight in place.
  • It comes in three colors: tan, red or green.
  • If you are looking to take your Fire in and out of the case often, this is not the case for you. But if you are looking for an exquisite and sturdy case then look no further. This review will help you with your final decision:

Best User Opinion of Verso Prologue Case Cover

 

9. Verso Artist Series Case Cover for Kindle Fire, Cities – $39.99

Verso Artist Series Case Cover for Kindle Fire - Cities RedThis case comes with a stylish cover featuring the artwork of Sharyn Sowell.

  • It has a sturdy, yet lightweight, construction that protects without weighing you down
  • The soft microfiber interior even comes with a full pocket to hold receipts or other small documents
  • Features corner elastics that provide a snug fit while not impacting its function.
  • This case is definitely for the more artistically minded who still want reasonable protection of their Kindle Fire. The pockets also come in very handy if you travel significantly. This review will help you make up your mind:

Best User Review of Verso Artist Series Case Cover, Cities

 

10. BUILT Kindle Fire Slim Neoprene Sleeve Case – $24.99

BUILT Kindle Fire Slim Neoprene Sleeve Case - VineThis case has an elegant and stylish design and still manages to provide top-notch protection for your Kindle Fire.

  • The inner lining is soft and lint-free, providing protection from scratches.
  • Its hourglass shape provides a built-in bumper system that affords extra protection while still fitting your Kindle snugly.
  • It will not allow your Kindle to move around or slide out
  • This sleeve case comes in five designer styles: Vine, Lush Flower, Scatter Dot, Red and Black.
    Read this review to see if this cover is right for you:

Best User Comment of BUILT Slim Neoprene Sleeve Case

 

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Get the Best Free Books for My Kindle

Category: Free Kindle Books

Once you decide that the Kindle Fire is the best tablet to meet your needs, or you decide on a regular Kindle as your e-reader, you then need to get good content and there is no better way to start accumulating ebooks than to get FREE Kindle books.  You can’t get every Kindle book for free, but there are a surprising number of titles that are FREE. You just have to know where to look so here are some key sources for free Kindle books.

Where to Find FREE Kindle Books on Amazon?

The best place to look is on Amazon itself. There are several Amazon sponsored lists and the user forum is quite helpful. Here are the places we highly recommend. Some links are not easy to find inside Amazon so we recommend you to put them into your bookmarks.

  1. Huge Amazon Free eBooks Collection – This page lists ALL main resources to find MILLIONS of classics and public domain books, on Amazon and some other major sites. You can find almost all classics from this list.
  2. Amazon’s Limited Time Free eBooks – This list is Amazon’s listing of Kindle books that the authors have made available for free for a limited time.  They won’t be free forever so if you’re interested then “buy” them now.
  3. Amazon’s Newest Free Kindle Books List – Another great resource for free Kindle books that are rated 4 stars or above and all the books on this list are free for Prime Members while most are free for everyone.
  4. Amazon Kindle Forum, specifically a daily post from Kindle owners “Princess Joyce”, “RandOR”, “Nospin”, etc. Every day, they share their lists of free Kindle books for that day, with contribution from other Kindle users. Always look for the post entitled “FREE books” followed by the date. This FREE book post in the past is a sample thread created by them for one day.
  5. The Amazon Top 100 Free Books List – This page lists both the Top 100 most popular paid ebooks as well as the Top 100 free Kindle books. It’s a great way to find popular items for free.

 

Free Kindle Book Resources Outside of Amazon

There are many resources for FREE ebooks outside of the Amazon site’s lists. Here’s a list of the resources we’ve found.

Our Top 3 Free Book Resources

These are our three favorite sites for free Kindle books:

  1. Project Gutenberg – Besides the cool name, Project Gutenberg has over 38,000 free ebooks of all formats including Kindle. Their volunteers diligently work to ensure all of their ebooks are of the highest quality.
  2. LibriVox – Librivox is the most prolific producer of audiobooks. You can find over 1000 free audiobooks (and 60 – 70 new audiobooks monthly) produced by their many volunteers.
  3. Google Books – Google has 1 million public domain books available for free in PDF and ePub formats. Remember to choose “Full view only” and “Books” to look for free books. You can download a program called Calibre to convert the ePub books to Kindle format.  To understand the full process for finding and downloading the Google Books we suggest reading these instructions.

Other Excellent Free Book Resources

These are also excellent resources for free Kindle books that we recommend:

  1. Bookyards – library to the world -  This site has over 17,000 ebooks of all types plus access to other online ebook libraries which can provide over 800,000 ebooks.
  2. Planet eBook – Their mission is to provide quality ebooks to the masses for Free. Check them out.
  3. MobipocketMobipocket – Has a section for free ebooks with some very interesting titles.
  4. Fictionwise – Lots of free reference books and classic books for downloading.
  5. Baen eBooks – purveyors of DRM-free ebooks – This site sells over 1,000 Science Fiction and Fantasy eBooks, check out their free books in “Free Library” under their Category section on the left-hand side.
  6. Wowio – There is a 3 book a day limit, but there are many worthwhile titles. You will need the Free Mobipocket eBook Creator to convert into Kindle format.
  7. Flazx – one stop computing guide & resource – A great selection of free computer and tech ebooks.
  8. FreeTechBooks.com – Free Tech books on computer science, engineering and programming.
  9. FreeComputerBooks.com – Free computer, mathematics, technical books, etc.
  10. Wired for Books – A great resource for interviews and a large selection of audio content.
  11. Jungle-SearchJungle-Search.com – This site has a great tool that lets you search Amazon.com for free Kindle books that meet your criteria. You can use it to search for books at any price point, but for strictly free books enter a price range of $0 to $0.

 

What are the Top Free Kindle Books that you must have?

This is our list of the top 5 FREE ebooks that every Kindle owner should have. They are either our favorites or books that many Kindle owners have recommended repeatedly.  Obviously there are a ton more titles to check out and own, but these are the most essential and they’re all FREE.

  1. Free Kindle Book - The Art of WarThe Art of War by Sunzi – This classic book about winning against your opponent applies to all avenues of life, not just war.  It is a philosophy that everyone should learn even if they choose not to live by it.
  2. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain – every single Kindle owner should have this FREE classic on their Kindle. Not only will your knowledge of the classics impress everyone, but Tom Sawyer is one of the best and most beloved characters in literature.  If you haven’t read this book, it’s a MUST!
  3. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen – Again this book is a classic and everyone should own a copy, especially when you can get it for Free on your Kindle. Austen’s novel ranks as one of the best pieces of literature of all time and Mr. Darcy as one of the best heroes. If you haven’t read this book, get it for free now.
  4. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë – This book is another classic that will never go out of style. Jane is a true heroine and her complex relationship with Mr. Rochester will keep the reader’s mind and heart occupied for hours.
  5. Free eBook - The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesThe Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle -  This famous literary sleuth really needs no introduction. I don’t know if there is a person alive who has not heard of the many adventures of Sherlock Holmes and his crime solving friend, Dr. Watson. If you have not read this book, pick it up now for FREE.

 

 

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