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The Reviews Are In |
" | That e-ink screen, frankly, has fascinated me. Part of my attraction to the Kindle was its no-refresh, natural feeling, and the lack of pixel blur on full-page text. I also like the one-handed reading and jacket-pocketable aspects. I followed many of my fellow CNET editors who are proud Kindle owners and made the plunge. I haven't regretted the purchase." - CNET |
" | The new Kindle is the best e-reader $100 (or less!) can buy." - Engadget |
" | ... if what you want is pure e-reading pleasure for the lowest price around, this is a big, definite winner." - GigaOm |
" | I can't think of a single other gadget that costs less than $100 that I'd actually recommend, which makes the new Kindle just about the best Christmas gift out there." - Popular Science |
" | The basic Kindle e-reader from Amazon now starts at $79, a price point that's very hard to resist. It seems that those of us late-adopters who have hung back will be nicely rewarded for our patience and circumspection." - Chicago Tribune |
At a Glance |
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| Most Advanced E Ink Display Kindle's high-contrast E Ink display delivers clear, crisp text and images that you can read without eye strain. For extended periods of reading, E Ink displays deliver the best reading experience. Read in Bright Sunlight Kindle's E Ink screen reads like real paper, with no glare. Read as easily in bright sunlight as in your living room. Lighter, More Compact Than Ever Less than 6 ounces. Lighter than a paperback and fits in your pocket. Holds 1,400 Books Carry up to 1,400 books - keep your library with you wherever you go. One Month Battery Life No battery anxiety - read for up to one month on a single charge with wireless off and a half hour of reading per day. Books in 60 seconds Find a book and start reading in seconds with our fast, free wireless delivery. Built-In Wi-Fi Connect to Wi-Fi hotspots at home or on the road. Includes free Wi-Fi access at AT&T hotspots across the U.S. Simple to Use Kindle is ready to use right out of the box - no setup, no software to install, no computer required to download content. Adjustable Text Sizes Read comfortably with eight different sizes and three font styles. Faster Page Turns Kindle's powerful processor is tuned for fast, seamless page turns. PDF and Personal Documents Email personal documents and PDFs direct to your Kindle to read and annotate on-the-go. | Kindle Owners' Lending Library NEW - With an Amazon Prime membership, Kindle owners can choose from over a hundred thousand books to borrow for free - including over 100 current and former New York Times Bestsellers - as frequently as a book a month, with no due dates. Massive Selection Over 1 million books, newspapers, and magazines, including latest best sellers, Kindle exclusives, and more. Low Book Prices Over 800,000 books are $9.99 or less. Free, Out-of-Copyright Books Millions of free, out-of-copyright, pre-1923 titles such as Pride and Prejudice are available. Free Book Samples Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy. Borrow From Your Public Library Borrow Kindle books from your public library and start reading on your Kindle. Free Cloud Backup We automatically back up your library in the cloud, so you never need to worry about losing your books. Re-download wirelessly anytime for free. Buy Once, Read Everywhere Kindle books can be read on your Kindle, iPhone, iPad, Android devices, BlackBerry, Windows Phone 7, Mac, PC, or web browser with our free Kindle Reading Apps. Whispersync Our Whispersync technology synchronizes your last page read, bookmarks and annotations across your devices so you can always pick up where you left off. |
Technical Details |
| Display | Amazon's 6" diagonal most advanced E Ink display, optimized with proprietary waveform and font technology, 600 x 800 pixel resolution at 167 ppi, 16-level gray scale. |
| Size (in inches) | 6.5" x 4.5" x 0.34" (166 mm x 114 mm x 8.7 mm) |
| Weight | 5.98 ounces (170 grams) |
| System Requirements | None, because it's wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content. |
| On-device Storage | Up to 1,400 books or 2GB internal (approximately 1.25GB available for user content). |
| Cloud Storage | Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
| Battery Life | A single charge lasts up to one month with wireless off based upon a half-hour of daily reading time. Keep wireless always on and it lasts for up to 3 weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store, web browsing, and downloading content. |
| Charge Time | Fully charges in approximately 3 hours via the included USB 2.0 cable connected to a computer. U.S. power adapter sold separately. |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity | Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS); does not connect to WPA and WPA2 secured networks using 802.1X authentication methods; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
| USB Port | USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) |
| Content Formats Supported | Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion. |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide (included in box); Kindle User's Guide (pre-installed on device). Additional information in multiple languages available online. |
| Warranty and Service | 1-year limited warranty and service included. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here. |
| Included in the Box | Kindle wireless e-reader, USB 2.0 cable, and Quick Start Guide. Power adapter sold separately. |
