Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation) |
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Amazon.com
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List Price: $259.00
Our Price: $259.00
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- Slim and Lightweight: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines. At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback
- Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots
- Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered in less than 60 seconds; no PC required
- Improved Display: Reads like real paper; now boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and even crisper images
- Longer Battery Life: 25% longer battery life; read for days without recharging
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Product Description
Say Hello to the Newest Kindle Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered wirelessly in less than 60 seconds; no PC required 3G Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle; no annual contracts, no monthly fees, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots International Coverage: Enjoy 3G wireless coverage at home or abroad in over 100 countries. Paper-like Display: Reads like real paper with no glare, even in bright sunlight Carry Your Library: Holds up to 1,500 books Long Battery Life: Read for days without recharging Read-to-Me: With the experimental Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book's rights holder made the feature unavailable Free Book Samples: Download and read the beginning of books for free before you decide to buy Large Selection: Over 350,000 books, including 104 of 112 New York Times® Best Sellers, plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs Low Book Prices: New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases are $9.99, unless marked otherwise
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Kindle International Disappointment, 2010-03-10
I am disappointed that when ordering the Kindle, there was little or no warning that far fewer titles are available to Australian users than in the US. Many of my favourite authors are not represented at all, or if they are then only with few of their works.
Similarly no Australian and very few Italian newspapers are offered.
Over time I expect that the range will be extended but had I known the limitations I may have delayed the purchase, which was intended as a gift, but now I'm not sure it will be well received.
My versatile book, 2010-03-09
I was given my kindle in January as a birthday gift. Since then, I've been reading a lot on my kindle, including a local newspaper of which the subscription was available (I'm from Brazil). Every purchase I have made so far has taken less then a minute to get to my kindle, and it's important to again mention the fact that I am in Brazil, and the 3G connection works perfectly well.
When it comes to the look of the screen, I have to say it is absolutely perfect. I work for long periods of time with my computer, and the kindle screen is definitely much more comfortable to look at, and the reading feeling is just like in a regular book (and I am an "old time books" lover, I have to say). Despite my love for the actual books, advantages are clear when you have to use the dictionary, take notes, highlights, and most of all, when I have to pack to go out on a business or a vacation travel and I can take one single light and small device with all I might want to read at the time. And also know that my news will be there early morning.
The kindle is here to stay!
Perfect reading for the tube..., 2010-03-09
I live in London and bought the Kindle on the strength of a demo from a friend in Sweden who owned one because, well, he has to have every 'cool' gadget. I can testify absolutely that Whispernet works brilliantly in (at least) England, Switzerland, Sweden and the Netherlands .. it's true I have to take my Kindle everywhere and I can't bear to be without it.
The Kindle is smaller than a lot of books and fits well in my handbag - hence I can take it everywhere.
It's the perfect reading material on the tube; for those that aren't familiar with London transport - this is an underground train that, at rush hour, is so packed you have to push your way on and spend most of your journey closer to more people's armipits than you ever ought to be at that time of the morning. With the restricted space and only one hand free (the other is holding on to avoid getting thrown further into that armpit) the Kindle is perfect - I change pages with one finger and can always find an angle at which to read.
My reading rate has risen amazingly and I have read a lot more than I would normally, something I didn't expect.
However - the down side. Amazon is very poor on British books; whilst non-Brit books are very reasonably priced, any Brit ones are notably more expensive and there are not many of them. There are many books that are best sellers in London that don't even feature in Kindle books. I have found Amazon to be poor on sets of books...e.g. I tried to start off the Spiderwick Chronicles for my daughter but the first books don't feature - only the latest books are available. I'm hoping however that this is a situation that will rapidly be rectified. When can we get kindle & books on amazon.co.uk..?
easy & enjoyable way to read a book, 2010-03-09
I love the Kindle. The book prices are reasonable and the downloads are almost instant. I read much more because of the ease in reading books with the Kindle.
Absolutely love it!!!!, 2010-03-09
This is the best present that I have ever bought for myself.It makes my love of reading so nice.I never have to carry extra books with me in case I finish one and need something else to read.
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Amazon
EAN: 0892685001218
Label: Amazon.com
Manufacturer: Amazon.com
Model: D00701
Publisher: Amazon.com
Release Date: 2009-10-19
Studio: Amazon.com |
