The negative reviews appear to focus on comparing the Kindle to a computer. Eric Benderoff provides a different view and suggests three reasons why you should purchase the Kindle.

• It is a simple gadget, easy to learn. If you can read, you can use the Kindle.
• Reading is easy on the eyes, and the font size can be increased or decreased. If I had been using the Kindle earlier this year when I started getting headaches from reading, I may have not learned that I needed reading glasses.
• Using the wireless connection to the world's biggest online bookstore, you can download sample chapters from books of interest before making a purchase decision. There is no need to judge a book by its virtual cover.