Unboxing the Kindle

Posted on November 23, 2007

Robert Scoble was so excited to receive his new Amazon Kindle ebook reader that he videotaped the exciting unboxing. The Kindle reviews seem to be falling into two camps: 1) the hardcore tech peeps who don't like it because they prefer a multi-use device that functions as an ebook/phone/pda/computer/espresso maker and 2) the hardcore readers who love it because it does one thing and does it very well -- allow you to instantly buy books from Amazon.com using your existing account and be able to carry around hundreds of books with you when you're on the go.

Update: Scoble's unboxing video is no longer available, but you read bout his unboxing here. Scoble says he doesn't like some flashing that occurs when turn pages, but he does like the text. Scoble says, "The text, though, is a LOT nicer to read than on my laptop screen. At least in my upstairs office where things are nice and bright."

These Kindles are really selling out; they are now on backorder until December 6th so you might want to hurry if it's part of your holiday shopping plans.