When it comes to comparing the Kindle to the Kindle 3g and deciding which is better for your lifestyle, you can’t go wrong with either option. Both versions of the Kindle wireless reading device are fully equipped to satisfy the most demanding book enthusiast.
The avid reader can put the Kindle vs Kindle 3g in a mix of heavyweight wireless reading devices and under the brightest spotlights and both will come out as champs.
If you’re looking for the middle ground on which device is best for you, the list of items below will help guide your decision to buy the Kindle or Kindle 3g.
Home Body vs Around Town Out and About Person
If you’re normally a reader who loves to curl up with a good book at home, then the Kindle is your likely choice. This is especially true if you have a high-speed Internet connection and a wireless connection at home, since you can easily configure your Kindle to connect to the Internet using your home Wi-Fi connection.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, if you love being out and about and all over town at places like Starbucks, the park, or an airport; and you don’t have a high-speed wireless Internet connection at home, then the Kindle 3g will probably serve you better.
Does size matter?
When comparing the Kindle to the Kindle 3g, size doesn’t matter; and neither does the weight. Both wireless reading devices measure 7.5″ x 4.8″ and are about the thickness of a No. 2 pencil. Also, both Kindles are within 2 ounces of each other; and an ounce here or there won’t make any difference when we’re talking less than a pound.
Will the battery die at the wrong time?
Whether you’re curled up with your Kindle by the fireplace or out and about with a Kindle 3g, the last thing you want is for your battery to die in the heat of a good book.
With either device, battery life mainly depends on whether or not the wireless feature is in use. Without using the wireless capability that comes with every Kindle, that means the battery will last about a month. On the other hand, the Kindle wins with a battery life of 3 weeks with wireless on and about 10 days with wireless on with the Kindle 3g. The bottom line here is that battery life will ultimately be determined by wireless usage, so just be safe and keep an eye on the battery and charge your Kindle as needed.