Weaver Rimfire 3 9×32 Ao Riflescope

Small caliber, high performance. Weaver takes rimfire riflescopes as gravely as it is huge game brethren. Every Weaver Classic™ Rimfire scope incorporates a heap of of the precise same features found on Weaver’s top-of-the-line models. Designed to fetch out the best in rimfire and adult air rifles, the Classic Rimfire comes in variable and fixed power models—with wholly multi-coated, non-glare lenses that construct edge-sharp, low -light brightness, even in the duskiest of conditions. All scopes feature rugged, aircraft-grade, one-piece aluminum construction. Waterproof, fogproof and shockproof, the Classic Rimfire is designed to withstand the multi-directional recoil from the heaviest spring-loaded adult airguns. Parallax is set at 50 yards for idealisti rimfire target acquisition and accuracy. Perfect for your rimfire rifle or airgun! Take your hunt to the next level. These riflescopes accommodate each style of hunter for each type of hunt, all systematically providing rugged Weaver performance. Technologically-advanced designs and stringent testing ensures that these scopes carry out in the most severe environments.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #201588 in Sports & Outdoors
• Size: 3-9×32
• Color: Matte Black
• Brand: Weaver
• Model: 849398
• Released on: 2010-11-01
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 3.00″ h x 3.00″ w x 12.00″ l, 2.00 pounds

• Fully multi-coated lenses for optimal edge-to-edge clarity
• Perfect for your rimfire rifle or airgun
• 1″, one-piece tube construction that is waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof
• Dual-X Reticle with adaptable goal to be attained and 1/4″ adjustment at 100 yards
• Measures 11.3 inches in length and weighs 12 ounces

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Weaver Rimfire 3 9×32 Ao Riflescope Image

Weaver Rimfire 3 9×32 Ao Riflescope Picture

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Pentax 62594 10×25 Dcf Sw Binocular Black

The PENTAX DCF SW 10×25 binoculars offer high-resolution phase-coated and super-reflective coated roof prisms to provide high resolution, high contrast images. Waterproof and nitrogen filled (JIS Class 6), the DCF SW models concede submersion up to 3 feet. The ultra compact, dual hinge design is in particular portable. Helicoid eyepieces ring with four click stops offer the most comfortable eye relief and the to the full or entire extent multi-coated lenses increase light transmission and color quality. The long eye-relief allows for watching with or without glasses and the click-stop adjustment locks in the right eyepiece diopter. The rubber-covered exterior provides a sure grip and protects the internal mechanisms.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9124 in Camera & Photo
• Size: One Size
• Color: Black
• Brand: Pentax
• Model: 62594
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 4.30″ h x 4.10″ w x 1.60″ l, .66 pounds

• High-res and super-reflective coated roof prisms
• Waterproof and nitrogen filled – allows submersion up to 3 feet
• Ultra compact, dual hinge design for particular portability
• Comfortable eye relief with helicoid eyepiece ring with four click stops
• Fully-coated lenses increase light transmission and color quality

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Awesome product
By David Piedra
Compact and really easy to carry! love them!! Not to good for wildlife watching, but good enough for sport events. Easy to clean. Really happy with the purchase

2 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Pentax 62594 10×25 DCF SW Binocular – Black
By Paul Kroner
Pentax 62594 10×25 DCF SW Binocular – Black
These are nice and compact, but they do not have great distance viewing or a very wide angle. Good for ballgames, but not so much for wildlife viewing.

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Swarovski Optik 5 Piece Lens Cleaning Kit

A comprehensive cleaning kit providing just when it comes to everything you need to keep your scope or binoculars in top spotless condition.

• Brand: Swarovski
• Dimensions: .30 pounds

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Overpriced but worth having
By Thomas J. Haslam
An excellent though costly kit. The dust brush in a lipstick-like container: extended for use / contracted for storage by twisting the base. Surprisingly handy, and the bristles stay clean. The cleaning fluid and tissues supplied quite good; the microfiber cloth, so-so. I find myself in the field digging out this kit often, taking good care of it because I paid so much, but always having the tools on hand for a cursory to thorough lens cleaning. So I’m happy with the purchase but think it could sell for 60% less and still at a decent profit. Since this is likely the only Swaroksi item I’ll ever own, no doubt I’ve overpaid for the prestige — and presumably you’re expected to as well.

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Surefire X400 Led Handgun And Long Gun

The SureFire X400 combines a brilliant white light with a bright red laser aiming device in one WeaponLight. A high-efficiency LED generates 110 lumens of brilliant white light concentered by a Total Internal Reflection (TIR) lens to invent a tight beam with good reach and significant surround light for peripheral vision. The LED has no filament to burn out or break and generates tactical-level light—enough to overwhelm an aggressor’s night-adapted vision—for 2.4 hours per set of batteries. The 5-milliwatt, 635 nanometer laser sight, located under the necessary light, is almost twice as bright and much more visible than the nearest competitor. The laser’s adjustment mechanism uses Nylok screws that won’t back out from the effects of recoil, which means it seldom needs to be re-zeroed. The white light/laser combining makes the X400 effective in close- to medium-range engagements, idealisti for law enforcement, military, and self-defense use. The high-strength aerospace aluminum body is Mil-Spec hard anodized for superior toughness and corrosion resistance, and is O-ring and gasket sealed to make it weatherproof. The X400 comes with adapter plates permitting rapid attachment to and remotion from either Universal or Picatinny rails. An ambidextrous push/toggle switch provides one-finger operation for either momentary or constant-on operation, and a mode switch allows you to select white light only, white light + laser, laser only, or scheme disable. Optional pistol grip switches permit operation with the top grip finger, leaving the index finger free to operate the handgun trigger. Other switches are available for operating the X400 when attached to a long gun. Some firearms may require an adapter mount.

• Brand: SureFire
• Model: X400
• Released on: 2010-01-30
• Dimensions: 6.00″ h x 6.00″ w x 6.00″ l, .55 pounds

• Virtually indestructible LED regulated to maximize output and runtime
• Tactical-level output with TIR lens for close- to medium-range apps Two 123A Lithium Batteries
• Maximum Output 170 Lumens
• High-visibility 5 mW / 635 nm laser sight
• Construction?High-strength aerospace aluminum with Mil-Spec anodizing; impact-resistant polymer; coated tempered window

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
great toy
By John B. Mohnhaupt
I installed this weapon light on my Steyer AUG, works great, and very high quality construction. You can buy cheaper, but I prefer the quality you get with the surefire name. The light and laser is very bright.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
This is the X400.
By txlibertarian
This is Surefire’s top-of-the-line handgun light+laser combo. It performs very well.

Is the extra money worth throwing at this over the Streamlight TLR-2? In my opinion, yes.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Typical, boring Surefire perfection
By bsw
If people might die if your gear craps out, get the Surefire product. This light-laser combo is very well made, with controls that are easy to use even if you’re wearing gloves. The new (since the X200) attaching system creates a solid mount with the firearm, which is nice since you’re using the laser as a aiming device.

BSW

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Leupold Mark 4 Mrt 2 5 8x36mm M1

Leupold Riflescopes Mark 4 MR/T 2.5-8x36mm (30mm) M2 Matte Rifle Scope Illum. Mil Dot Reticle. 5-8x36mm Mid-Range / Tactical (MR/T) M2 Illuminated Reticle Scope is designed for the U.S. military. Leupold Mark 4 2.5-8x36mm MR/T M2 Illuminated Military Riflescope is the scope of choice for those situations where the requisites of the mission may modify as fast as the weather. A 30mm maintube design of Leupold Riflescope offers further and added windage and elevation adjustment. The M2 style 1/2 MOA adjustment knobs with audible and tactile clicks grant that adjustment to be made quickly. A fast focus eyepiece with particular eye relief ideally suitable to AR15 and M16 style rifles and a little overall size makes this powerful scope from Leupold just as little as possible without compromising one bit on performance. Leupold Mark4 Mid-Range Tactical Scope MR/T M2 optical and mechanical systems are covered by the Leupold Full Lifetime Guarantee while the electronics are covered by the Leupold Electronics Warranty. Available models: Leupold 60150 – Leupold Mark IV Matte Black Finish Illuminated Mil Dot Reticle Leupold 60170 – Leupold Mark IV Matte Black Finish Illuminated Tactical Milling Reticle ( TMR ) Specifications for Leupold Mark-IV 2.5-8×36 MR / T M2 Illuminated Tactical Riflescopes:Actual Magnification: 2.6 7.8Length (in): 11.3Eyepiece Length (in): 3.1Objective Length (in): 2.6Objective Diameter (in): 1.7Eyepiece Diameter (in): 1.7Tube Diameter: 30mmWeight: 16.0 oz. / 454 gramsEye Relief (in): 4.7 3.7Eye Relief (mm): 119 94Obj. Lens Diameter: 1.4in / 36mmMax. Adjustment at 100 yds (in): 90Max. Adjustment at 100 m (cm): 229FOV at 100 yds (ft): 37 13.5FOV at 100 m (m): 12.3 4.5 Ring SpacingMax. Mount Ring Spacing (in): 5.8Front Ring Space (in): 1.9Rear Ring Space (in): 2.4Features of Leupold Mark 4 2.5-8 x 36mm MR/T M2 Illuminated Rifle-Scopes:30mm

• Amazon Sales Rank: #491088 in Sports & Outdoors
• Size: 0
• Color: Matte
• Brand: Leupold
• Model: 67920
• Released on: 2010-05-25
• Dimensions: 1.85 pounds

• The Index Matched Lens System delivers superior solution from edge to edge of the visual field, along with peak effigy luminance and optimal contrast
• 30mm maintube is fabulously rugged
• Finger-adjustable 1/2-MOA windage and elevation adjustments with audible, tactile clicks
• 90-MOA of both windage and elevation adjustment
• Engraved Bullet Drop Compensation dial for 7.62mm/.308 win

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Leupold Mark 4 Mrt 2 5 8x36mm M1 Image

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Leupold Mark 4 Mrt 2 5 8x36mm M1 Image

12×25 Black Golf Monocularruby Lens

12×25 Black Monocular/Ruby Lens Features: – Multi coated lenses – Light weight and compact – Fast focus eyepiece – Protective rubber armor outer coating – Includes soft carry case and neck strap Specifications: – Magnification: 12x – Objective dia(mm): 25.00 – FOV at 1000 yds: 285 feet – Exit pupil(mm): 2.10 – Exterior finish: Black – Lens coating: Ruby – Net weight(oz.): 3.50 – Length(in): 4.50

• Amazon Sales Rank: #127535 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: NcStar
• Model: N1225R
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .0″ h x .0″ w x 4.50″ l, .20 pounds

• Made by NcStar
• Includes soft carry case and neck strap and is monocular
• Features Multi coated lenses and is light weight and compact
• Comes with a fast focus eyepiece and a protective rubber armor outer coating

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Monocular
By David Ford
this was cheap monocular so i purchased it, but i guess you get what you pay for,labled as 12 power monocular, it barely was good view at 35 yards,defintely was not good at any further distances. I will do better research next time.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Great toy!
By S. Correa Sr.
I bought these for hikes, to look ahead and pan around to enjoy the scenary. Binoculars are too bulky and heavy. At 4 3/8 x 1 1/4 these Monoculars occupy less space than even the smaller binoculars. They are perfect as an Every Day Carry (EDC) without looking like a recon soldier. They are more than adequate for this purpose.

I am not an expert on what I should be looking for in a Monocular. But I can tell you I do like it. The assembly has a plastic cover is rigid and feels robust. However, if you need your glasses to see through them you may have to rethink buying these. I had to remove my glasses to get a better view, believe this called eyerelief. The glasses will impede you from getting closer to the lense which increases the aperature viewing area as you get closer. I couldn’t find anything indicating a distortion problem. The image is bright, crisp and unaltered. However, have not tried these at dusk where the Ruby lense may inhibit the amount of light availabe through the lense. But I doesn’t bother me, its not my plan to use them at dusk.

Overall an excellent value for the money. I am more than happy with my purchase.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
”Not a good Monocular”
By John Stano
This Monocular was cheap, Shipping was overpriced by double.Looking through this Monocular is like looking through a peephole in a door, cannot clear up blurriness ….NcStar 12×25 MONOCULAR N1225R. it is ridiculous ….. I may return it ….

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Nikon 8239 Trailblazer Atb Binocular

NIKON 8239 Trailblazer 10 x 42mm All-Terrain Binoculars

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5074 in Camera & Photo
• Color: Black Matte
• Brand: Nikon
• Model: 8239
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.00″ h x 3.50″ w x 6.00″ l, 1.80 pounds

• 10 x 42mm
• Waterproof & fogproof
• Nitrogen filled & O-ring sealed
• Rubber armored body
• Turn-&-slide eyecups

Nikon Trailblazer All Terrain Binoculars (ATB) are full-size roof prism binoculars that are right at home or on any hunt. The Trailblazer features a slim, easy-to-carry design with a full-size view for the budget-conscious consumer. Nikon Trailblazer ATB Binoculars offer generous eye relief and turn-and-slide rubber eyecups permitting the binoculars to be applied as comfortably and efficaciously by eyeglass wearers as those with uncorrected vision. In addition, the Trailblazer binocular offers a sizeable field-of-view at 1000 yards. Nikon Trailblazer ATB Binoculars incorporates Nikon’s exclusive Eco-Glass (made without the use of arsenic or lead) for lens and prism elements, as well as multicoated lenses for greatest or most complete or best possible light transmission and effigy quality. Ergonomic styling, mated with a rubber-armored exterior, the Nikon binocular provides added shock resistance and a firm grip, wet or dry. Nikon Trailblazer ATB Binoculars are to the full or entire extent waterproof and fogproof and they are covered by the legendary Nikon ruggedness guarantee -25 Year Limited Warranty and No-Fault Repair/Replacement Policy. Technical Specs Focusing System – Center Focus Magnification – 10x Objective Diameter – 42mm Angular FOV – Real – 5.6° Angular FOV – Apparent – 52.1° FOV @ 1000 yds – 293 ft Close Focus Distance – 16.4 ft Exit Pupil – 4.2mm Relative Brightness – 17.6 Eye Relief – 15.4mm Size (L&W) – 5.9 x 5.2 Weight – 22.4 Waterproof/Fogproof – Yes Rugged Rubber Armor for Added Durability Warranty Information Nikon is devoted to quality, performance and total client satisfaction. If your Nikon binocular, Spotting Scope or Fieldscope requires service or repair not covered by our 25 Year Limited Warranty, Nikon will fix or replace it (even it was your fault) for just $10, plus return shipping and handling. Excludes – StabilEyes, Laser Rangefinders and Spotting Scope/Fieldscope eyepieces. FAQ’s Real field of view Real field of view is the angle of the visible field, seen without moving the binoculars, measured from the central point of the goal to be attained lens. The larger the value is, the wider the viewfield available. For example, binoculars with a wider field of view are beneficial for locating fast-moving wild birds within the viewfield. This likewise applies for finding little nebulas or a cluster of stars in astronomical observations.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Africa Up Close
By Don Clark
I purchased these binoculars for use during a two-week African safari. Such an excursion is rare for me so I wanted to be equipped properly. My travel site recommended binoculars in the range of 7×35 to 10×50. My instinct, of course, was to go with 10×50. The bigger, the better! Right?

Though I have been a backyard birder for years, I always made do with my 10×50 Bushnell binoculars. I had no idea they were low-end binoculars until I began researching other models. While researching, I learned of several specifications used for binoculars and was able to identify the specifications most important to me: 1.) weight, 2.) magnification, 3.) diameter, 4.) focal distance, 5.) mirror type, 6.) weatherproof, and 7.) price.

I prepared an Excel spreadsheet listing a dozen models, one per row, and entered the above specs in columns. I even looked up the specs on my Bushnell model. From there it was easy to see how the binoculars compared. Once I established priorities for the specifications, such as weight, mirror type and price, the choices narrowed. Eventually I settled on the NIKON 8239 Trailblazer 10×42 ATB Binocular because of its surprising low weight, fine mirrors, weatherproofing and reasonable price.

Once in Africa the binoculars performed admirably. From the foggy mornings in the shadow of Kilimanjaro to the arid mid-day heat of the Serengeti, the Nikon binoculars delivered clear, crisp images of the flora and fauna we were there to see. The 42mm diameter made it easy to follow moving animals and the 10x brought them up close. The lenses inevitably became covered with dust but that was easily wiped away with a lint-free cloth.

If I had to buy binoculars again, I would buy this exact model. My wife feels the same about her identical binoculars.

So, what about my trusty old Bushnell model? I had cared for those binoculars meticulously for years, even keeping the carrying case clean and new looking. But once I returned from Africa after experiencing the Nikon model, the Bushnell binoculars got tossed in a box and donated to charity.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Good binoculars for game viewing
By nickindc
I purchased these for a trip to Kenya and Tanzania, as was very pleased with the results. The combination of field of view, magnification and clarity of optics was excellent. They are larger and heavier than the smallest binoculars available, but the difference in capability is well worth it.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Nice product, I like it.
By Rakesh Kumar
This is my fist binocular and I find it as expected. Even after full zoom view is very clear and bright too. I would recommend this to any one. I did not go to store to see its size but I would suggest to see its size in store before buying online. Little big to carry, like digital camera VS dSLR

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Utg 30mm Swat 3 12×44 Compact Ie Scope

UTG 30MM 3-12X44 Compact IE Scope w/ TS Platform, SWAT AO, Zero Lockable/Resettable Target W/E, EZ-TAP® Illumination Enhancing 36 Colors, Mil-dot Wire Reticle, Multi Emerald Lens Coating, Complete w/MS RG2W3154

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9750 in Sports & Outdoors
• Color: Black
• Brand: UTG
• Model: SCP3-UM312AOIEW
• Released on: 2011-03-11

• 30-Millimeter tube with best in class multi emerald coated lenses for best clarity
• Built on unfeigned strength platform, sealed and nitrogen filled, shockproof, fog-proof and rain-proof
• Special circuit and housing design for continuous illumination even underneath heavy recoil
• Premium zero locking and zero resetting target turrets with most consistent and precise adjustment
• Integrated angled front sunshade finish with flip-open lens caps

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Great Value for the Money
By Gregory Young
Lately (2011) it seems to me, UTG has stepped up its game, and is producing great-value-for-the-money equipment. At around $110, the Accushot 3-12×44 AO scope is no exception.

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Bushnell Car Window Mount

Compact tripod that’s without apparent effort taken along anyplace and converts to a car window mount. Max height 8″.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #114208 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: Bushnell
• Model: 784407C
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .65 pounds

• Made By: Bushnell
• Model Number: 784407C
• See Description

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
a major flaw, but…
By Peter Shade
On one of the first uses the locking pin broke, and it was so poorly designed that I don’t see how it wouldn’t break for everyone that needs to tighten it to a window pretty securely. I was on vacation, but got an idea to replace the part with a sturdier makeshift pin and it performed its job very well. I would give this a 1 rating but outside that issue it functioned well, but if you’re not into a challenge when it breaks, don’t buy.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Bushnell car window mount
By Bruce Yeagle
This mount is a little on the low end but if you replace the clip on the knob that fits on the window it will do the job so for the money I guess it’s an OK item.

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Minolta 7×21 Pocket Binoculars

The all-new Kindle – Lighter, smaller, more immediate – 30% lighter, less than 6 ounces – 18% littler body, same 6″ screen size – Fits in your pocket – Most innovative E Ink display, reads like paper – Built in Wi-Fi – Get books in 60 seconds – Massive book selection, over 800,000 titles are $9.99 or less – New – Borrow Kindle books from your public library

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3 in Amazon Devices
• Brand: Amazon
• Model: D01100
• Dimensions: .34″ h x 4.50″ w x 6.50″ l, .37 pounds

7376 of 7505 people found the following review helpful.
Fantastic device – pick your Kindle!
By FreeSpirit
Having been a little overwhelmed by the choices between all the new Kindles and which one to get, I ordered this new basic $79 Kindle first to take for a spin. So far, I like what I see. I also own a Kindle 3 so that’s the only device I can really compare it to at this time (I think a comparison between other tablets and this Kindle is meaningless, this device is all about content and delivery):

1. Form-factor – Compared to the Kindle 3, this Kindle feels more compact, lighter and easier to hold. My hands wrap around this better than K3. Reading books for a few hours at a stretch will be easier on this device compared to the K3. It is the lightest such device I have used compared to all previous Kindles and other tablets.

2. Screen – I personally like the fact that there are no keys on the device and that keys come up on the screen when you need them. Delivers a better overall reading experience. However, navigating through the on-screen keyboard with the 5-way controller can be taxing if you need to do a lot of searching, and you might miss the full physical keyboard. I hardly search on the Kindle itself, I search for books on my laptop so this is a non-issue.

3. Price! – At $79, you can’t go wrong. Compared to buying paperback or hardcover editions, you will recover the cost of this in a matter of a few months because most Kindle content is priced cheaper than print editions (and you get it instantly, and can access it wherever you are). Not to mention all the free Kindle downloads available in the catalog.

4. Display – almost the same E-ink display at the K3. No glare no reflection. You can sit in bright sunlight and read it just like a book. Page turns seem a lot faster on this compared to the K3. Screen size of the Kindle 3, this new Kindle, and the Touch is exactly the same in size.

5. Wi-Fi – this can be a pro or a con (no 3G) depending on a user’s personal preference. If you travel often and would like to be able to download content anywhere without worrying about getting a wi-fi connection, you’re better off sticking with the K3 or waiting for the Touch/Fire. For me, 3G is not a major issue.

6. Text to Speech and Audiobooks – These two features are lacking in this device. I personally have never used these features on my K3. If you listen to audiobooks or TTS or music on your Kindle, again the K3/Touch/Fire might be better options.

7. Storage – this device can store 2GB which they claim is approximately 1400 books. For me, that’s a massive storage capacity and it will be years before I get close to that capacity. Again, if you download books occasionally and have a moderate Kindle downloaded content on your device, 2GB is plenty. Of course, think ahead and see how much you would expect to download in the coming 2 years (I am assuming the device will be outdated and replaced within this time-frame).

8. Battery life – too early to tell but Kindle battery life tends to be great. Specs state that the battery life of this device is 1 month compared to 2 months for the Touch or K3. 1 month is plenty (Android phones need to be charged every hour!). At least I know that if I’m going on a long flight, this device won’t need charging if I charge it up in advance.

9. Power adapter – this Kindle does not come with a power adapter, only a USB charging cable. You can either buy it separately for $8-10, or use your existing USB power adapter. Any USB adapter would work with the charging cable (previous Kindle versions, Apple’s portable devices, and most HTC phones, come with a standard USB power adapter that would work for this device). There are also plenty of $2-3 adapters available here if you search for USB chargers.

Bottom line – the choice between this basic Kindle, the K3 Keyboard, the Touch, and the Fire is really a personal preference. This device itself is meant for the minimalist Kindle user who, like me, reads say a 2-3 books a month, wants a device comfortable to hold, and doesn’t need any fancy bells and whistles on the device. I guess it depends on what you use your Kindle for. If it’s just the basics, this is the perfect device to get.

In my humble opinion, the choices:

(i) If you have a DX or an old Kindle version, or if you don’t have a Kindle yet and are an average book-reader, this is definitely the one to get – baseline model that is affordable and is a pure e-reader.

(ii) If you have Kindle 3 and don’t really need an upgrade, I recommend sticking with the K3, it’s a better device than this one in terms of features. If you do need to upgrade, the Touch is probably a better option because of all the additional features, at a small incremental cost.

(iii) If you’re looking for the loaded full-on Amazon content experience with access to all the apps, streaming audio and video, and playing the “strangely therapeutic” Fruit Ninja, wait for the Fire!

I sincerely hope this review helps you decide whether this Kindle is right for you. If you are still unable to make a decision, it may be worthwhile to wait for the Touch and Fire to be released, and see the reviews on those devices before making a final decision.

2894 of 2967 people found the following review helpful.
Facts to Consider when Buying This Kindle Instead of Others
By J. Ts
First off, I received my new Kindle this morning. I previously owned the Kindle Keyboard, but actually really didn’t like the keyboard or the way the buttons were pressed together. I’m not a fan of touch screens so I bought this one.

There are a few things to know about this particular Kindle that can help you decide if it’s right for you…

Here is a list of things to know about this Kindle.

1. You’ll be using an onscreen keyboard with the 5-Way Controller. This is not a problem for setting up WiFi and a little writing but if you are an avid note-taker or do a lot of writing with your Kindle, you might want to opt for the Kindle Keyboard.
2. NO AUDIO – If you are planning on listening to audiobooks, Mp3s, or Text to Speech on your Kindle, this is not the device for you. There is not even a headphone jack, so there is absolutely no audio support.
3. 2GB! This device has 2GB of storage, which is half of all the others… if you seriously need to keep over 1,400 books or so on your Kindle, you should opt for one of the others, all of which have 4GB. I only keep a hundred or so books on mine and the rest are up in the Amazon Cloud waiting for convenient download.
4. There’s no 3G version but the WiFi works just fine.
5. There is a shorter battery life. Amazon reports the battery life is only one month of reading, compared with the others that clock in at two months. If you are going to be away from electricity for over a month, first of all RESPECT!, second of all, you may want a Kindle that has the 2 month battery life.
6. It’s lighter than all the other versions. It weighs in at just under 6oz (170g). The closest competition is the Kindle Touch which is about 7.5oz.
7. It has 5 buttons on the face at the bottom. In the middle is the big 5-Way Controller button as found on other Kindles. There are two small buttons on either side of this. On the left side, from left to right are the “Back” button and the “Keyboard” button. The “Back” button is the same as on other Kindles. The “Keyboard” button calls the onscreen keyboard onto the screen. On the right side of the 5-Way Controller are (again, from left to right) the “Menu” button, and the “Home” button. The “Next Page” and “Previous Page” buttons are the same as on other Kindles.
8. Because of the above 5 buttons, I find it much easier to use than the Kindle Keyboard. On the Kindle Keyboard, the “Back” button was right below the 5-Way Controller, and I accidentally hit it on more than one occasion.
9. On the bottom there is only the mini-USB port, the charging light, and the On-Off Button.
10. There are not a whole lot of covers available for this Kindle yet. (Amazon’s won’t be available until the end of October.)

As for reading, and as a pure reading device. It is awesome… in fact, without the keyboard, audio, and other features I don’t need. This is actually the best one for someone like me who just wants to read.

I’ve already successfully transferred my library, downloaded books over WiFi, and borrowed library books through the Overdrive Library eBooks System. My only small point of dissatisfaction is that there are so few good covers and accessories right now (though there ARE some available that look pretty good).

All in all, I believe this is the BEST of all the Kindles currently available. Only consider others if you:
a. Really want the touch screen version.
b. Need audio.
c. Need 4GB
d. Need a big Kindle DX.
e. Take a lot of notes or do a lot of writing that requires a keyboard.
f. Prefer the design of another version.
g. Need more than a month’s battery power.

Hope this helps someone make a good decision!

(Brief update: I love this Kindle, but right now the scarcity of good, inexpensive covers for it is a little troubling. The Amazon made leather one with light won’t be available until November or so and there are currently no inexpensive ones to use in the interim. I’ll just have to use it gently for a month or so.)

Update on cases:
I mentioned this in the comments section, but I’ll repeat it here for people who can’t yet find a good case -

Checking the specifications for the Kindle, Nook Touch, and Kobo:
Nook Touch
6.5 x 5 x 0.5 inches
Kobo Reader
6.5 X 4.5 inches
Kindle (4th Generation)
6.5 x 4.5 x 0.34 inches

It looks like the Kobo is about exactly the same size and the Nook Touch is slightly longer. If you need a case but can’t find one that you like yet, it may be worth a little hunting to see if a nook or kobo case or cover might fit the bill.

1122 of 1186 people found the following review helpful.
The most compact Kindle yet. Extremely legible display, snappy performance
By M. Erb
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RWG7OQ5NMGUMW I was thrilled to receive my new Kindle. I ordered it Sep 28, chose overnight shipping and it arrived (Sep 29) just a few minutes ago. Usually I use a device for a while before reviewing it. In this case, I felt it was important to do a quick review right away because if it can help you in your purchasing decision, so much the better.

If you are a little perplexed with all the various Kindle models and are wondering if this Is the Kindle for you, here are a few questions for you to consider…

1. Do you need text to speech capability or have the desire to listen to mp3′s on your Kindle? If you can live without that, then proceed. This Kindle does not have a speaker thus is not capable of text to speech or playing sounds of any kind including mp3′s.

2. Is color important to you? This is not a color Kindle, it is gray-scale. If you are mostly wanting to read books then this will work for you exceedingly well. The e-ink screen is gorgeous, sharp and provides the ability to change font size, font face and line spacing. It even displays photos quite nicely, but in gray-scale. And you can even zoom in on images.

3. Is a physical keyboard a necessity for you? If you like to make notes and annotations while reading, you may want to look at another model Kindle that has a physical keyboard. Although this Kindle has a screen-based keyboard, it is tedious to type more than a few words or URL’s. It works very well for minimal typing but it’s not for you if you need more than that.

4. Is compact size important for you? Then this is the one to get. It’s thin, light and diminutive in size. Slips easily into a purse, pocket or inside pocket. It is so light which makes holding and reading with one hand for longer periods of time very easy.

5. Do you want to be able to occasionally use a web browser to access a web site? Well surprise surprise, you can do that on this Kindle. It’s an “experimental” feature but it works quite well. It’s been experimental for years, so I’m not quite sure why it’s still labeled experimental. But in any case you can visit websites, save bookmarks and it works.

I also own the original Kindle with the SD card slot. Compared to the original Kindle, this new one is svelte. Thinner, lighter and notably, the e-ink on this new Kindle is vastly improved. In low interior lighting with gray overcast lighting outside, I’m able to easily read the Kindle. It is amazing how the screen almost glows, as if it were backlit. Of course it is not backlit and in fact will not work in the dark. But if you have a small reading light, that solves that problem. Otherwise in most other situations you will pleased with the excellent sharpness and clarity of the Kindle text.

Page “turning” was very snappy to me especially when compared to my old Kindle. The black page flash that occurs on every page turn on the old Kindle does not occur nearly as frequently with the new Kindle. It now occurs after every 5 page turns.

The fact that there is no physical keyboard means that this Kindle is absolutely the easiest to carry Kindle ever. Fits nicely in the hand and the slightly grippy surface makes you feel secure in holding it… it will not easily slip out of your hand.

Setup was a breeze. The Kindle immediately identified my Wi-Fi network and as soon as I entered my password using the onscreen keyboard, I was good to go. Signal strength indicated very high on the Kindle and I did not notice any degradation in signal no matter how I handled it.

As concerns the onscreen keyboard, it was easy and intuitive to use. I don’t expect to have to use it very often and for me I’d rather have no physical keyboard because that makes the Kindle smaller and easier to pack and go.

You still get the typical Kindle tools, such as Highlighting, Notes, Annotations, Public Notes and a few others. You can upload PDF and TXT files and view them. You can easily transfer prior Kindle purchases to your new Kindle. You have the ability to create “collections” Once you’ve created a collection, you add items to it and this is a great way to organize many books.

I have not had this model long enough to comment on battery life, but I’m sure that based on my previous Kindle and the specifications that it will excel. I believe that reading 1/2 hour a day will let you go a month before needing a charge if Wi-Fi is off. That’s pretty awesome. It is charged via the included USB cable and that can be from your computer or via an AC to USB power adapter, or in-car power port USB adapter.

And don’t worry that the memory has decreased in this Kindle. There is still more than enough memory to hold well over 1000 books. And you archive books too which means they are just a click and a few seconds away from being downloaded back to your Kindle from the Amazon Cloud.

Regarding the ads… they are not objectionable. In fact (don’t tell this to the advertisers) I didn’t even notice that there was an advertisement on the home screen until I deliberately looked for it. It takes up just a small portion of the bottom of the screen and is no taller than an inch in height. I don’t know for sure whether all ads are the same size but the one I’m looking at is very unobtrusive. The screensaver ads are full page and don’t bother me at all. And of course, you may just end up getting a good deal on something. I LIKE the ads. Just today I got a couple from an ad that saves me $5 on a $10 Amazon purchase in addition to my choice of a selected list of Mystery/Thriller books for only $1. Love the deals!

I think Amazon has another winner on its hands with this ad-supported Kindle. You just can’t beat it for reading and I’m so glad I got it.

If you have any questions please leave a comment and I’ll do my best to answer them.

UPDATE: 10/16/2011 – I had the opportunity to compare the display of my new Kindle with that of a friends who had a Kindle with keyboard. I’m not sure how old his is, but his display actually had a somewhat lighter colored background which made the legibility slightly better in my opinion. I was quite happy with the clarity, sharpness and contrast of my new Kindle until I compared with him. Now I’m a little conflicted. It’s still great, don’t get me wrong, But it’s not an improvement necessarily over the previous generation as far as I can tell. It’s also possible that there are variations in the e-ink display depending on the luck of the draw. I may question Amazon about this and will report back here if I do. I’d still get this in a heartbeat, but just wanted to let you know about the contrast issue.

UPDATE: 10/17/2011 – There is a new firmware update for the Kindle that addresses the page refresh issue. The new version is 4.0.1 If installed, you will see an additional option in the Settings panel on page 3 called “Page Refresh.” This allows you to have the Kindle refresh the page at each page turn (the screen flashes black briefly.) Otherwise the Kindle will not refresh the page until after each 5 page turns.

UPDATE: 10/19/2011 – I called Amazon Kindle Support to discuss the screen darkness issue I mentioned above. They said they’d send a replacement which I’ve just received. I’m happy to say that the screen background is in fact -slightly- lighter in color on the new Kindle I just received. I’m happy and probably would have still been happy had I not replaced it. But at least I am psychologically satisfied now. The difference in background color was extremely subtle so I wouldn’t worry at all about it if you are happy with your newly purchased $79 Kindle. However there do seem to be some circulating that are more obviously darker and if yours is one of those, then contact Amazon.

UPDATE: 12/6/2011 – Wow, the way these specials offers are going, this Kindle is going to end up being free. I just got another $10 Amazon gift card for $5 the other day. Plus a free Audible Audiobook and 50% off a Kindle cover. Loving the special offers.

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