Gadgets

Weekend Gadgets: It’s All About The Kindle

weekend gadgets kindleIn the craziness that was Microsoft’s Windows 7 launch yesterday, I received a little delivery. As I tore open the box marked ‘Amazon’ with excitement, I was trying my best to contain my excitement. As the Kindle appeared, resplendent in its shiny cream plastic and brushed aluminium back, I allowed myself a grin, because I’ve been waiting for this frickin thing for too long.

Mind you, it’s not the most exciting gadget, once you’ve gotten past the initial delight. Now I’m reading Raymond Feist’s Krondor: The Betrayal and loving every minute of it. But using it is about as exciting as reading a book.

Aside from the Kindle, I’ve also got Canon’s new 7D DSLR sitting in my hot little paws It’s nice. Very nice. I’ve also got a date with the Zune Video Marketplace, some Uncharted 2 and some Borderlands on the cards – I know gaming’s mostly Wildgoose’s domain over at Kotaku, but these games are so damn exciting I’ll be looking at them here on Giz as well.

What about you guys? Any exciting gadgets on the cards for the weekend?

Comments

  • I picked up a Logitech LS1 Laser mouse for work and a Canon IXUS 100 IS camera for parties this week. Love them both. Wouldn’t mind some kindle action.

  • attila

    Borderlands is awesome – but really has to be played with at least 2 people to really get the proper experience of it.

  • ozexige

    you’ve been waitin’ for a KINDLE?
    WOW!
    exciting times we live in -
    hehe

  • Rawprawn

    My girlfriend bought a we vibe so I guess I’ll be giving that a hammering

  • I’m looking forward to your impressions on the Canon dSLR. My brother’s thinking of getting one and I would hate for him to make the wrong choice.

  • Jetzz

    Picking up my new 46″ Sumsung Series 8 LED TV tomorrow and plan to hook up to my new PC for Windows 7 Party .

  • I just bought a macbook pro 13″. and it’s awsm. taking advantage of the reduced price.

  • I’m playing Uncharted 2 all weekend – you’re going to love it!

Post Your Comments

Got something to say? There are two ways to comment:

1. Guests

Click here to comment instantly.

2. Facebook Users

Click below to comment using your Facebook account.

We're looking for comments that are interesting, substantial or highly amusing. If your comments are excessively self-promotional, obnoxious, or even worse, boring, you will be banned from commenting. All comments are moderated.