You will. It is pretty easy.

I got one, too - yep, it's going to take me a while to figure it out - I figured out how to get online, so that's a start!

Got mine last year and had the same fears.

Trust me--it's SO easy. Once you get going with it, you'll be spoiled for 'paper' books. I can hardly stand to read real books any more.

Once you're registered, do check out the free books on Amazon. I read constantly, but have spent only around $25 on books this year. Some of the free or very inexpensive ones are surprisingly good (and some are not, but that can be the case with expensive paper books as well.).

You're going to love it.

Oh, if you haven't bought a cover yet? Before you make your final decision, check out Lightwedge on the web--they have some gorgeous leather ones that make your K. look like an antique book, and I can vouch for the fact that they're very well made--have been using mine for a year, and it still looks brand new (somewhat unfortunately--I'd love the new blue one they have, but don't need to replace mine yet--I have the beautiful brown one). And I toss my kindle into my purse all the time to take with me.

Don't forget to put a plastic protector on the screen.

Kindles are really easy once you get the hang of it. If you need assistance, Amazon's Kindle Customer Service is great. Also check out www.kindleboards.com for a forum that is well moderated and offers quick and helpful advice for new users.

Expensive but lovely hand tool covers that make your kindle extra special come from Oberon.
www.oberondesign.com. All of my electronic devices are well protected with their covers.

I have never felt the need of a plastic protector on any of my devices recently. None have had any scratches occur. The only reason I find for one would be if you tossed your device into a purse or briefcase naked.

Count me on the side of those who have given up paper books completely.

I was thinking of the 'touch' versions. I have the kindle touch, and since you're always touching the screen to turn pages, move books around, play games, etc--it's important to cover the screen with a protector. I KNOW how dirty my screen protector gets--no, no scratches, but they DO get dirty--it just makes sense to spend a few $$$ to protect the device below the screen protector. However, if it's not a touch version, perhaps that's not as necessary.

I took mine to Best Buy and had a plastic shield put on by them. I also bought my cover there, yes, it was a bit pricy, but they guaranteed it. I also bought a stylis at Target with a soft point, so I don't have to use my fingers all the time. Much easier. Again, about 7.00 but so easy to use.
Now I am trying to learn all the stuff.

I buy my stylus on Amazon 12 for $13 (or something like that). They work as well as the expensive ones. My kids also use them and somehow they disappear quickly.

Love using a stylus on my touch devices especially my IPAD.

You will love your Kindle. Mine is old and is not touch screen but Kindle spoils you for paper books.

I also got a Kindle. A kindle fire. I was so surprised!
(You don't know my husband! lol) Totally awesome.
When we got home it took me about 3 minutes to buy 6 books! lol But I MUST finish the two paper backs I'm working on
first! lol I also downloaded a few free games.

I love my Kindle have had it about 2-3 years, it a plain one, not touch screen has a key pad on it. I have a red leather cover~~~I do believe a cover is a must. We do road trips alot and it is great to read in the car, pop in my purse anywhere I go that I have to wait I take my Kindle. I still love to read real book, but it is so much easier to take the Kindle.

I have never bought a pricey book for my Kinlde nothing over 5 dollars and then maybe only one~~~ If you have Amazon Prime you can borrow books from their library my DD#2 does that all the time~~~she has the Kindle Fire it looks KEWL~~~but mine is fine for me;)

Enjoy it;)

I got a Kindle Fire. I haven't used it yet because I don't have a router but a friend is bringing me one tomorrow and will get it set up for me. It is always good to have a tech support person as a good friend.

I guess mine is the kindle fire hd. hard to tell, because it isn't packed with much of anything, and in just a plain black box ! lol I checked out the light wedge covers, I saw some of those on amazon, or was it best buy? And the oberon embossed leather ones are gorgeous! But do either of those have openings for the speakers? I didn't see mention of them on the websites. Someone said that the Amazon Kindle brand ones have great area for the speakers and the actually turn on and off the kindle. interesting.
I bought a book for 12.99~ ! ack! lol

You will enjoy it! I bought myself an ipad mini for Christmas and love that too. I also get the free books. Love new "toys"!!!!

I rarely check Amazon's daily Kindle deals, but I did yesterday--and bought two highly-rated memoirs, one for $1.99 and one for $2.99. I remembered reading excellent reviews of these, probably in the New York Times or O magazine.

I want to add that not everyone who loves their Kindle comes to prefer it to real books. I don't.

I am also enjoying my new kindle fire hd 8.9. still trying to figure out some things but so far I am loving it. its not as smart as it thinks it is though. :)

I found out that, if you shop at Wegman's, the plastic zip lock bags that they put your prescriptions in is a perfect fit for my Kindle.

I use it when soaking in the bathtub or the hot tub.

great source for free books is to subscribe to pixel of ink daily list I have a library full of good free books from there.
www.pixelofink.com

When looking for a suitable cover make absolutely certain that it is for your particular type and version tablet if not the openings and ports can be covered .

If you want it to look beautiful but don't want the added weight and bulk of a case you might consider a skin they do provide some protection and some are just incredibly beautiful. My sister has her kindle skinned, it is very pretty.

I have multiple tablets and have never put a screen protector on them and have no scratches or damage, do clean the glass regularly with a special microfiber cleaner I got mine at in the electronics dept. it slides on to two fingers and the cleaning surface looks like little cleaning fingers. Wonderful for removing fingerprints.

Check out http://www.decalgirl.com/ for cute skins

for cases amazon has tons just search for your model.

Here is a link that might be useful: mini micro cleaning mitt