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KindleWi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display
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With the Kindle Owners' Lending Library, Kindle owners with AmazonPrime can read up to a book a month for free, including all 7 HarryPotter books.
Borrow Great Books for FreeChoose from over 145,000 books to borrow for free, including all 7Harry Potter books in 5 languages, over 100 current and former NewYork Times Best Sellers, and thousands of Amazon exclusives. New titlesare added daily.
No WaitingTraditional libraries buy a certain number of copies of a specific title. Ifall of those are checked out, you have to get on a waiting list where thewait can be months for popular titles like Harry Potter. With the KindleOwners' Lending Library, there are no limits on how many people cansimultaneously borrow the same title - so you never have to wait in linefor the book you want.
No Due DatesKeep your borrowed book as long as you like. With Kindle Owners'Lending Library, there are no due dates or late fees.
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At a Glance
Most Advanced E InkDisplayKindle's high-contrast E Inkdisplay delivers clear, crisp textand images that you can readwithout eye strain. For extendedperiods of reading, E Inkdisplays deliver the best readingexperience.
Read in Bright SunlightKindle's E Ink screen reads likereal paper, with no glare. Readas easily in bright sunlight as inyour living room.
Lighter, More CompactThan EverLess than 6 ounces. Lighter thana paperback and fits in yourpocket.
Holds 1,400 BooksCarry up to 1,400 books - keepyour library with you whereveryou go.
One Month Battery LifeNo battery anxiety - read for upto one month on a single chargewith wireless off and a half hourof reading per day.
Books in 60 secondsFind a book and start reading inseconds with our fast, freewireless delivery.
Massive SelectionOver 1 million books,newspapers, and magazines,including latest bestsellers,Kindle exclusives, and more.
Low Book PricesOver 800,000 books are $9.99or less.
Free, Out-of-CopyrightBooksMillions of free, out-of-copyright,pre-1923 titles such as Prideand Prejudice are available.Learn More
Free Book SamplesDownload and read firstchapters for free before youdecide to buy.
Kindle Owners' LendingLibraryNEW - With Prime, Kindleowners can read all 7 HarryPotter books in 5 languages forfree - as frequently as a book amonth, with no due dates. Plus,choose from over 145,000books, including over 100current and former New YorkTimes Best Sellers. Learn More
Borrow From Your PublicLibraryBorrow Kindle books from yourpublic library and start reading
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Built-In Wi-FiConnect to Wi-Fi hotspots athome or on the road. Includesfree Wi-Fi access at AT&Thotspots across the U.S.
Simple to UseKindle is ready to use right outof the box - no setup, nosoftware to install, no computerrequired to download content.
Adjustable Text SizesRead comfortably with eightdifferent sizes and three fontstyles.
Faster Page TurnsKindle's powerful processor istuned for fast, seamless pageturns.
PDF and PersonalDocumentsEmail or Send to Kindle personaldocuments and PDFs direct toyour Kindle to read and annotateon-the-go.
on your Kindle. Learn More
Free Cloud BackupWe automatically back up yourlibrary in the cloud, so younever need to worry aboutlosing your books. Re-downloadwirelessly anytime for free.
Buy Once, ReadEverywhereKindle books can be read onyour Kindle, iPhone, iPad,Android devices, BlackBerry,Windows Phone 7, Mac, PC, orweb browser with our freeKindle Reading Apps.
WhispersyncOur Whispersync technologysynchronizes your last pageread, bookmarks andannotations across your devicesso you can always pick up whereyou left off.
Technical Details
Display Amazon's 6" diagonal most advanced E Ink display, optimized with proprietary waveformand 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)
SystemRequirements 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 dailyreading time. Keep wireless always on and it lasts for up to 3 weeks. Battery life will varybased on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store, web browsing, anddownloading content.
Charge Time Fully charges in approximately 3 hours via the included USB 2.0 cable connected to acomputer. 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, or802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using passwordauthentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS); does not connect to WPA and WPA2 securednetworks using 802.1X authentication methods; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (orpeer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.
USB Port USB 2.0 (micro-B connector)
Content FormatsSupported
Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF,PNG, BMP through conversion.
DocumentationKindle User's Guide (pre-installed on device). Additional information in multiple languagesavailable online.
Warranty andService
1-year limited warranty and service included. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms foundhere.
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Included in the Box Kindle wireless e-reader, USB 2.0 cable. Power adapter sold separately.
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Kindle Kindle Touch
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$79.00 $99.00 $149.00 $139.00 $139.00 $379.00 $199.00
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Free 3G + Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Free 3G + Wi-Fi
Free 3G Wi-Fi
Content
Millions of books, newspapers, magazines, games,
and docs
Millions of books, newspapers,
magazines, audiobooks, games, and docs
Millions of books, newspapers,
magazines, audiobooks, games, and docs
Millions of books, newspapers,
magazines, audiobooks, games, and docs
20 million movies, TV shows, apps, games, songs,
books, newspapers, audiobooks,
magazines, and docs
Web
Experimental browser
Experimental browser
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Amazon Silk cloud-accelerated
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Display
6" E Ink Pearl 6" E Ink Pearl 6" E Ink Pearl 9.7" E Ink Pearl 7" Vibrant Color IPS
Battery Life,Wireless Off
1 month 2 months 2 months 3 weeks 8 hours continuous readingor
7.5 hours video playback
Storage
2GB on device for 1,400 books
Plus free cloud storagefor all Amazon contentso you never have to worry about running
out of space
4GB on device for 3,000 books
Plus free cloud storagefor all Amazon contentso you never have to worry about running
out of space
4GB on device for 3,500 books
Plus free cloud storagefor all Amazon contentso you never have to worry about running
out of space
4GB on device for 3,500 books
Plus free cloud storagefor all Amazon contentso you never have to worry about running
out of space
8GB on device for 80 apps plus either
10 movies or 800 songs or 6,000 books
Plus free cloud storagefor all Amazon contentso you never have to worry about running
out of space
Dimensions
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6.5" x 4.5" x 0.34"
6.8" x 4.7"x 0.40"
7.5" x 4.8" x 0.34"
10.4" x 7.2" x 0.38"
7.5" x 4.7" x 0.45"
Weight
5.98 ounces 7.5 ounces 7.8 ounces 8.5 ounces 8.7 ounces 18.9 ounces 14.6 ounces
Interface
5-way controller multi-touch keyboard keyboard multi-touch
E Ink 101
If you're purchasing a device primarily for reading, an important consideration is the screentechnology. Unlike devices with LCD screens, Kindle e-readers use the latest generation of ElectronicInk ("E Ink") technology – E Ink Pearl – designed specifically to deliver clearer, sharper text thatmakes reading for extended periods of time more comfortable. Here are some of the advantages toreading on an E Ink device:
Reads Like Real Paper, Even in Bright SunlightE Ink screens look and read just like real paper. Kindle e-readers' matte screens reflect light likeordinary paper and use no backlighting, so you can read as easily in bright sunlight as in your livingroom. Unlike LCD screens, E Ink screens have no glare.
Easy on the EyesE Ink uses actual ink particles to create crisp, print-like text similar to what you see in a physicalbook. And Kindle e-readers also use proprietary, hand-built fonts to take advantage of the specialcharacteristics of the ink to make letters appear clear and sharp.
• Less eye fatigue: Every time your eye switches from a bright screen to a dimmer, ambientroom, your eyes have to adjust, which may result in fatigue. With E Ink, the page is the samebrightness as everything else in the room so there's no adjustment needed.
• Reduced glare: All E Ink surfaces are treated to be matte like a printed page, reducing glareand increasing legibility.
• Read in any position: E Ink screens have a uniform contrast ratio that does not change withyour viewing angle, so you can read in any position.
• Sharp, clear text: E Ink screens have 100% aperture ratio, so there are no gaps betweenpixels. The blacks and whites on an E Ink screen are uniform, improving image quality.
Read with One HandRanging from 5.98 ounces to 8.7 ounces, Kindle e-readers are lighter than most paperback books, andweigh half as much as many LCD tablet devices, making it easy and comfortable to hold in one handfor extended periods of time.
Longer Battery LifeElectronic ink screens also have the advantage of significantly lower power consumption than LCDscreens. E Ink screens do not require power to maintain a page of text, allowing you to read for up toa month or two on a single charge versus hours on a tablet or smart phone.
Unlike LCD displays, Kindle has no glare
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Detailed Features
Elegant, Easy-to-Use E-Reader
Lose Yourself in Your ReadingThe most elegant feature of a physical book is that it disappears while you're reading. Immersed inthe author's world and ideas, you don't notice a book's glue, the stitching, or ink. Our top designobjective is to make Kindle disappear — just like a physical book — so you can get lost in yourreading, not the technology.
Ergonomic DesignKindle is easy to hold and read. We designed our e-reader with long-form reading in mind. Whenreading for long periods of time, people naturally shift positions and often like to read with one hand.Kindle's page-turning buttons are located on both sides, allowing you to read and turn pages from anyposition.
Precise 5-Way ControllerKindle has an easy-to-use 5-way controller, enabling precise on-screen navigation for selecting text tohighlight or looking up words. No on-screen fingerprints.
Never Gets HotUnlike a laptop, Kindle never gets hot so you can read comfortably as long as you like.
Wireless Capability
Built-In Wi-FiKindle automatically detects nearby Wi-Fi networks at school, home, or your favorite café. At a hotelor café that requires a password? Simply enter the password and connect to the network. Once youhave added a Wi-Fi network, Kindle will automatically connect to that network the next time you'renear the hotspot.
Free Access at AT&T HotspotsEnjoy free Wi-Fi access at AT&T hotspots across the U.S. for shopping and downloading Kindle content— no AT&T registration, sign-in, or password required.
Reading on Kindle
Adjustable Text Sizes, Font Choices Kindle has eight adjustable font sizes to suit your readingpreference. You can increase the text size of your favorite book or periodical with the push of abutton. If your eyes tire, simply increase the font size and continue reading comfortably. Kindle alsohas three font styles to choose from – all optimized and hand-tuned to provide the best readingexperience.
Custom FontsKindle uses hand-built, custom fonts and font-hinting to make words and letters more crisp, clear, andnatural-looking. Font hints are instructions, written as code, that control points on a font character'sline, improving legibility at small font sizes where few pixels are available. Hinting is a mix of aestheticjudgments and complicated technical strategies. We've designed our proprietary font-hinting tooptimize specifically for the special characteristics of electronic ink.
Faster Page TurnsKindle now has faster page turns. We've done this by fine-tuning Kindle's proprietary waveform, theseries of electronic pulses that move black and white electronic ink particles to achieve an optimaldisplay of images and text.
Support for Non-Latin CharactersKindle supports the display of non-Latin characters, so you can read books and documents in thetranslation that's right for you. Kindle displays Cyrillic (such as Russian), Japanese, Chinese(Traditional and Simplified), and Korean characters, in addition to Latin and Greek scripts.
Full Image ZoomImages and photos display crisply on Kindle and can be zoomed to the full size of the screen.
Rotate Between Portrait and Landscape ModeSwitch between portrait and landscape orientation to read maps, graphs and tables more easily.
E Ink fonts are sharp and clear like real paper
Shop the Kindle Store, direct from your device
Home screen with special offers examples
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Real Page NumbersEasily reference and cite passages or read alongside others in a book club or class with real pagenumbers. Using the computing fabric of Amazon Web Services, we've created algorithms that matchspecific text in a Kindle book to the corresponding text in a print book, to identify the correct, “real”page number to display. Real page numbers are available on tens of thousands of our most popularKindle books, including the top 100 bestselling books in the Kindle Store that have matching printeditions. Page numbers are displayed when you push the menu button.
Carry and Read Your Personal DocumentsKindle makes it easy to take your personal documents with you, eliminating the need to print. You andyour approved contacts can e-mail documents - including Word, PDF and more - directly to yourKindle and read them in Kindle format. You can also send documents to your Kindle using Send toKindle, available for free download at www.amazon.com/sendtokindle.
Your personal documents will be stored in your Kindle library on Amazon and ready to downloadconveniently anywhere at any time. You can add notes, highlights and bookmarks, which areautomatically synchronized across devices along with the last page you read using our Whispersynctechnology.
You can read your PDFs in their native format, view them in landscape mode, or zoom in up to 300%to view small print and detailed tables and graphics. You can also convert your PDF document to theKindle format so that it reflows like a regular Kindle book. Learn more.
Dictionary and Search
Built-In Dictionary with Instant LookupCome across a word you don't know? Kindle includes The New Oxford American Dictionary with over250,000 entries and definitions for free. Kindle lets you instantly lookup the definition without everleaving the book – simply select the word with the cursor and the definition will automatically displayat the bottom of the screen.
Search Wikipedia and the WebKindle makes it easy to find what you're looking for. Just enter a word or phrase and Kindle will searchevery instance across your Kindle library, in the Kindle Store, on Wikipedia, or the Web using Googlesearch.
Notes and Sharing
Bookmarks and AnnotationsAdd annotations to text, just like you might write in the margins of a book, with a virtual keyboardthat appears just when you need it. And because Kindle ebooks are digital, you can edit, delete, andexport your notes. You can highlight and clip key passages and bookmark pages for future use. You'llnever need to bookmark your last place in the book, because Kindle remembers for you and alwaysopens to the last page you read.
Popular HighlightsSee what millions of Kindle readers think are the most interesting passages in your books. If severalother readers have highlighted a particular passage, then that passage will be highlighted in yourbook along with the total number of people who have highlighted it. View details.
Share Meaningful PassagesShare your passion for books and reading with friends, family, and other readers around the world byposting meaningful passages to social networks like Facebook and Twitter directly from Kindle,without leaving the page. Want to post or tweet about a great new novel or newspaper article? Whenyou highlight or create a note in your book or periodical, you can easily share it with your socialnetwork. Help your network of family and friends discover new authors and books.
Public NotesShare your notes and see what others are saying about Kindle books. Any Kindle user – includingauthors, book reviewers, professors and passionate readers everywhere – can opt-in to share theirthoughts on book passages and ideas with friends, family members, colleagues, and the greaterKindle community. Learn more.
Lend Your BooksLend eligible Kindle books to other Kindle or Kindle app users. Each eligible book can be lent once fora period of 14 days. Not all books are lendable — the publisher or rights holder determines whichtitles are enabled for lending. For more information on how to lend Kindle books, visit our help page.
Public Library BooksCustomers can check out a Kindle book from their local library and start reading on any Kindle or freeKindle reading app. Learn more.
Customize Your Kindle
Choose Your LanguageYou can customize your Kindle with the language you prefer. You can set your default language onKindle to English (US and UK), German, French, Spanish, Italian, or Brazilian Portuguese.
Organize Your LibraryOrganize your Kindle library into collections, or categories, to easily access any book you are lookingfor. You can add an item to multiple collections to make organizing and finding titles even easier. Forexample, you can add the same book to your "History" and "My Favorite Authors" collections.
Choose from eight adjustable text sizes and three fontstyles
Look up words with built-in dictionary
Virtual, on-screen keyboard
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Password ProtectionWith password protection functionality, you can choose to lock your Kindle automatically when not inuse.
Special Offers
Special Offers and Sponsored ScreensaversYou'll receive special offers and sponsored screensavers directly on your Kindle, includingAmazonLocal deals in select cities. Examples of past special offers include:
• $30 for one month of unlimited yoga classes in your city ($119 value)• Save up to $500 on select HDTVs• $1 for a Kindle book, choose from thousands• $15 for $30 worth of groceries at your local store
Your offers display on your Kindle's screensaver and on the bottom of the home screen--they don'tinterrupt reading.
The Kindle Store
Access the Kindle Store wirelessly right from your Kindle – search and shop the world's largestselection of books that people want to read, plus magazines, newspapers, blogs and games. We auto-deliver all your purchases in seconds – simply search, buy, and you're ready to read.
Personalized RecommendationsKindle makes it easy to discover new titles with recommendations personalized just for you. TheKindle Store uses the same personalized customer experience you're used to across Amazon.com,matching our best recommendations to your personal reading habits.
Over a Million BooksThe Kindle store contains the largest selection of books people want to read: over a million books,including over 800,000 at $9.99 or less. We work directly with publishers to get the latest bestsellers,biggest new releases and the titles most popular with tens of millions of Amazon's book customers.
Over 2 million free, out-of-copyright, pre-1923 books are also available such as Pride and Prejudiceand Treasure Island. Learn more.
NewsstandShop and subscribe to your favorite magazines and newspapers such as Time, Newsweek and TheNew Yorker, from Newsstand. New editions are auto-delivered wirelessly direct to your device thesecond they go on sale.
BlogsStay up to date with the latest tech stories, sports results and news updates from your favorite blogs.Subscribe to popular blogs such as Gizmodo, The Onion and ESPN to receive auto-updates on yourKindle throughout the day.
GamesTake a break from reading to enjoy a selection of great games specially designed for Kindle, like EveryWord and Number Slide.
Experimental Features
WebKit-Based BrowserKindle features an experimental web browser based on WebKit to provide a better web browsingexperience. Now it's easier than ever to find the information you're looking for right from your Kindle.Experimental web browsing is free.
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9,118 of 9,295 people found the following review helpful
Fantastic device - pick your Kindle! September 29, 2011
By FreeSpirit TOP 100 REVIEWERConfiguration: Kindle without Special Offers | Amazon Verified Purchase
Having been a little overwhelmed by the choices between all the new Kindles and which one to get, I orderedthis new basic $79 Kindle first to take for a spin. So far, I like what I see. I also own a Kindle 3 so that's theonly device I can really compare it to at this time (I think a comparison between other tablets and this Kindleis meaningless, this device is all about content and delivery):
1. Form-factor - Compared to the Kindle 3, this Kindle feels more compact, lighter and easier to hold. Myhands wrap around this better than K3. Reading books for a few hours at a stretch will be easier on thisdevice compared to the K3. It is the lightest such device I have used compared to all previous Kindles andother tablets.
2. Screen - I personally like the fact that there are no keys on the device and that keys come up on thescreen when you need them. Delivers a better overall reading experience. However, navigating through theon-screen keyboard with the 5-way controller can be taxing if you need to do a lot of searching, and youmight miss the full physical keyboard. I hardly search on the Kindle itself, I search for books on my laptop sothis is a non-issue.
3. Price! - At $79, you can't go wrong. Compared to buying paperback or hardcover editions, you will recoverthe cost of this in a matter of a few months because most Kindle content is priced cheaper than print editions(and you get it instantly, and can access it wherever you are). Not to mention all the free Kindle downloadsavailable in the catalog.
4. Display - almost the same E-ink display at the K3. No glare no reflection. You can sit in bright sunlight andread it just like a book. Page turns seem a lot faster on this compared to the K3. Screen size of the Kindle 3,this new Kindle, and the Touch is exactly the same in size.
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this new Kindle, and the Touch is exactly the same in size.
5. Wi-Fi - this can be a pro or a con (no 3G) depending on a user's personal preference. If you travel oftenand would like to be able to download content anywhere without worrying about getting a wi-fi connection,you're better off sticking with the K3 or waiting for the Touch/Fire. For me, 3G is not a major issue.
6. Text to Speech and Audiobooks - These two features are lacking in this device. I personally have neverused these features on my K3. If you listen to audiobooks or TTS or music on your Kindle, again theK3/Touch/Fire might be better options.
7. Storage - this device can store 2GB which they claim is approximately 1400 books. For me, that's amassive storage capacity and it will be years before I get close to that capacity. Again, if you download booksoccasionally and have a moderate Kindle downloaded content on your device, 2GB is plenty. Of course, thinkahead and see how much you would expect to download in the coming 2 years (I am assuming the devicewill be outdated and replaced within this time-frame).
8. Battery life - too early to tell but Kindle battery life tends to be great. Specs state that the battery life of thisdevice is 1 month compared to 2 months for the Touch or K3. 1 month is plenty (Android phones need to becharged every hour!). At least I know that if I'm going on a long flight, this device won't need charging if Icharge it up in advance.
9. Power adapter - this Kindle does not come with a power adapter, only a USB charging cable. You caneither buy it separately for $8-10, or use your existing USB power adapter. Any USB adapter would work withthe charging cable (previous Kindle versions, Apple's portable devices, and most HTC phones, come with astandard USB power adapter that would work for this device). There are also plenty of $2-3 adaptersavailable here if you search for USB chargers.
Bottom line - the choice between this basic Kindle, the K3 Keyboard, the Touch, and the Fire is really apersonal preference. This device itself is meant for the minimalist Kindle user who, like me, reads say a 2-3books a month, wants a device comfortable to hold, and doesn't need any fancy bells and whistles on thedevice. I guess it depends on what you use your Kindle for. If it's just the basics, this is the perfect device toget.
In my humble opinion, the choices:
(i) If you have a DX or an old Kindle version, or if you don't have a Kindle yet and are an average book-reader, this is definitely the one to get - baseline model that is affordable and is a pure e-reader.
(ii) If you have Kindle 3 and don't really need an upgrade, I recommend sticking with the K3, it's a betterdevice than this one in terms of features. If you do need to upgrade, the Touch is probably a better optionbecause of all the additional features, at a small incremental cost.
(iii) If you're looking for the loaded full-on Amazon content experience with access to all the apps, streamingaudio and video, and playing the "strangely therapeutic" Fruit Ninja, wait for the Fire!
I sincerely hope this review helps you decide whether this Kindle is right for you. If you are still unable tomake a decision, it may be worthwhile to wait for the Touch and Fire to be released, and see the reviews onthose devices before making a final decision.
3,677 of 3,780 people found the following review helpful
Facts to Consider when Buying This Kindle Instead of Others September 29, 2011
By J. Ts
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First off, I received my new Kindle this morning. I previously owned the Kindle Keyboard, but actually reallydidn't like the keyboard or the way the buttons were pressed together. I'm not a fan of touch screens so Ibought this one.
There are a few things to know about this particular Kindle that can help you decide if it's right for you...
Here is a list of things to know about this Kindle.
1. You'll be using an onscreen keyboard with the 5-Way Controller. This is not a problem for setting up WiFiand a little writing but if you are an avid note-taker or do a lot of writing with your Kindle, you might want to
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and a little writing but if you are an avid note-taker or do a lot of writing with your Kindle, you might want toopt for the Kindle Keyboard.2. NO AUDIO - If you are planning on listening to audiobooks, Mp3s, or Text to Speech on your Kindle, this isnot the device for you. There is not even a headphone jack, so there is absolutely no audio support.3. 2GB! This device has 2GB of storage, which is half of all the others... if you seriously need to keep over1,400 books or so on your Kindle, you should opt for one of the others, all of which have 4GB. I only keep ahundred or so books on mine and the rest are up in the Amazon Cloud waiting for convenient download.4. There's no 3G version but the WiFi works just fine.5. There is a shorter battery life. Amazon reports the battery life is only one month of reading, compared withthe others that clock in at two months. If you are going to be away from electricity for over a month, first of allRESPECT!, second of all, you may want a Kindle that has the 2 month battery life.6. It's lighter than all the other versions. It weighs in at just under 6oz (170g). The closest competition is theKindle Touch which is about 7.5oz.7. It has 5 buttons on the face at the bottom. In the middle is the big 5-Way Controller button as found onother Kindles. There are two small buttons on either side of this. On the left side, from left to right are the"Back" button and the "Keyboard" button. The "Back" button is the same as on other Kindles. The "Keyboard"button calls the onscreen keyboard onto the screen. On the right side of the 5-Way Controller are (again,from left to right) the "Menu" button, and the "Home" button. The "Next Page" and "Previous Page" buttonsare the same as on other Kindles.8. Because of the above 5 buttons, I find it much easier to use than the Kindle Keyboard. On the KindleKeyboard, the "Back" button was right below the 5-Way Controller, and I accidentally hit it on more than oneoccasion.9. On the bottom there is only the mini-USB port, the charging light, and the On-Off Button.10. There are not a whole lot of covers available for this Kindle yet. (Amazon's won't be available until theend of October.)
As for reading, and as a pure reading device. It is awesome... in fact, without the keyboard, audio, and otherfeatures I don't need. This is actually the best one for someone like me who just wants to read.
I've already successfully transferred my library, downloaded books over WiFi, and borrowed library booksthrough the Overdrive Library eBooks System. My only small point of dissatisfaction is that there are so fewgood covers and accessories right now (though there ARE some available that look pretty good).
All in all, I believe this is the BEST of all the Kindles currently available. Only consider others if you:a. Really want the touch screen version.b. Need audio.c. Need 4GBd. Need a big Kindle DX.e. Take a lot of notes or do a lot of writing that requires a keyboard.f. Prefer the design of another version.g. Need more than a month's battery power.
Hope this helps someone make a good decision!
(Brief update: I love this Kindle, but right now the scarcity of good, inexpensive covers for it is a littletroubling. The Amazon made leather one with light won't be available until November or so and there arecurrently no inexpensive ones to use in the interim. I'll just have to use it gently for a month or so.)
Update on cases:I mentioned this in the comments section, but I'll repeat it here for people who can't yet find a good case -
Checking the specifications for the Kindle, Nook Touch, and Kobo:Nook Touch6.5 x 5 x 0.5 inchesKobo Reader6.5 X 4.5 inchesKindle (4th Generation)6.5 x 4.5 x 0.34 inches
It looks like the Kobo is about exactly the same size and the Nook Touch is slightly longer. If you need a casebut can't find one that you like yet, it may be worth a little hunting to see if a nook or kobo case or cover mightfit the bill.
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The most compact Kindle yet. Extremely legible display, snappy performanceSeptember 29, 2011
By M. Erb TOP 50 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICEConfiguration: Kindle with Special Offers | Amazon Verified Purchase
I was thrilled to receive my new Kindle. I ordered itSep 28, chose overnight shipping and it arrived (Sep29) just a few minutes ago. Usually I use a device fora while before reviewing it. In this case, I felt it wasimportant to do a quick review right away because if itcan help you in your purchasing decision, so much thebetter.
If you are a little perplexed with all the various Kindlemodels and are wondering if this Is the Kindle for you,here are a few questions for you to consider...
1. Do you need text to speech capability or have thedesire to listen to mp3's on your Kindle? If you can livewithout that, then proceed. This Kindle does not havea speaker thus is not capable of text to speech or
playing sounds of any kind including mp3's.
2. Is color important to you? This is not a color Kindle, it is gray-scale. If you are mostly wanting to readbooks then this will work for you exceedingly well. The e-ink screen is gorgeous, sharp and provides theability to change font size, font face and line spacing. It even displays photos quite nicely, but in gray-scale.And you can even zoom in on images.
3. Is a physical keyboard a necessity for you? If you like to make notes and annotations while reading, youmay want to look at another model Kindle that has a physical keyboard. Although this Kindle has a screen-based keyboard, it is tedious to type more than a few words or URL's. It works very well for minimal typingbut it's not for you if you need more than that.
4. Is compact size important for you? Then this is the one to get. It's thin, light and diminutive in size. Slipseasily into a purse, pocket or inside pocket. It is so light which makes holding and reading with one hand forlonger periods of time very easy.
5. Do you want to be able to occasionally use a web browser to access a web site? Well surprise surprise,you can do that on this Kindle. It's an "experimental" feature but it works quite well. It's been experimental foryears, so I'm not quite sure why it's still labeled experimental. But in any case you can visit websites, savebookmarks and it works.
I also own the original Kindle with the SD card slot. Compared to the original Kindle, this new one is svelte.Thinner, lighter and notably, the e-ink on this new Kindle is vastly improved. In low interior lighting with grayovercast lighting outside, I'm able to easily read the Kindle. It is amazing how the screen almost glows, as if itwere backlit. Of course it is not backlit and in fact will not work in the dark. But if you have a small readinglight, that solves that problem. Otherwise in most other situations you will pleased with the excellentsharpness and clarity of the Kindle text.
Page "turning" was very snappy to me especially when compared to my old Kindle. The black page flash thatoccurs on every page turn on the old Kindle does not occur nearly as frequently with the new Kindle. It nowoccurs after every 5 page turns.
The fact that there is no physical keyboard means that this Kindle is absolutely the easiest to carry Kindleever. Fits nicely in the hand and the slightly grippy surface makes you feel secure in holding it... it will noteasily slip out of your hand.
Setup was a breeze. The Kindle immediately identified my Wi-Fi network and as soon as I entered mypassword using the onscreen keyboard, I was good to go. Signal strength indicated very high on the Kindleand I did not notice any degradation in signal no matter how I handled it.
As concerns the onscreen keyboard, it was easy and intuitive to use. I don't expect to have to use it veryoften and for me I'd rather have no physical keyboard because that makes the Kindle smaller and easier topack and go.
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You still get the typical Kindle tools, such as Highlighting, Notes, Annotations, Public Notes and a few others.You can upload PDF and TXT files and view them. You can easily transfer prior Kindle purchases to yournew Kindle. You have the ability to create "collections" Once you've created a collection, you add items to itand this is a great way to organize many books.
I have not had this model long enough to comment on battery life, but I'm sure that based on my previousKindle and the specifications that it will excel. I believe that reading 1/2 hour a day will let you go a monthbefore needing a charge if Wi-Fi is off. That's pretty awesome. It is charged via the included USB cable andthat can be from your computer or via an AC to USB power adapter, or in-car power port USB adapter.
And don't worry that the memory has decreased in this Kindle. There is still more than enough memory tohold well over 1000 books. And you archive books too which means they are just a click and a few secondsaway from being downloaded back to your Kindle from the Amazon Cloud.
Regarding the ads... they are not objectionable. In fact (don't tell this to the advertisers) I didn't even noticethat there was an advertisement on the home screen until I deliberately looked for it. It takes up just a smallportion of the bottom of the screen and is no taller than an inch in height. I don't know for sure whether all adsare the same size but the one I'm looking at is very unobtrusive. The screensaver ads are full page and don'tbother me at all. And of course, you may just end up getting a good deal on something. I LIKE the ads. Justtoday I got a couple from an ad that saves me $5 on a $10 Amazon purchase in addition to my choice of aselected list of Mystery/Thriller books for only $1. Love the deals!
I think Amazon has another winner on its hands with this ad-supported Kindle. You just can't beat it forreading and I'm so glad I got it.
If you have any questions please leave a comment and I'll do my best to answer them.
UPDATE: 10/16/2011 - I had the opportunity to compare the display of my new Kindle with that of a friendswho had a Kindle with keyboard. I'm not sure how old his is, but his display actually had a somewhat lightercolored background which made the legibility slightly better in my opinion. I was quite happy with the clarity,sharpness and contrast of my new Kindle until I compared with him. Now I'm a little conflicted. It's still great,don't get me wrong, But it's not an improvement necessarily over the previous generation as far as I can tell.It's also possible that there are variations in the e-ink display depending on the luck of the draw. I mayquestion Amazon about this and will report back here if I do. I'd still get this in a heartbeat, but just wanted tolet you know about the contrast issue.
UPDATE: 10/17/2011 - There is a new firmware update for the Kindle that addresses the page refresh issue.The new version is 4.0.1 If installed, you will see an additional option in the Settings panel on page 3 called"Page Refresh." This allows you to have the Kindle refresh the page at each page turn (the screen flashesblack briefly.) Otherwise the Kindle will not refresh the page until after each 5 page turns.
UPDATE: 10/19/2011 - I called Amazon Kindle Support to discuss the screen darkness issue I mentionedabove. They said they'd send a replacement which I've just received. I'm happy to say that the screenbackground is in fact -slightly- lighter in color on the new Kindle I just received. I'm happy and probably wouldhave still been happy had I not replaced it. But at least I am psychologically satisfied now. The difference inbackground color was extremely subtle so I wouldn't worry at all about it if you are happy with your newlypurchased $79 Kindle. However there do seem to be some circulating that are more obviously darker and ifyours is one of those, then contact Amazon.
UPDATE: 12/6/2011 - Wow, the way these specials offers are going, this Kindle is going to end up beingfree. I just got another $10 Amazon gift card for $5 the other day. Plus a free Audible Audiobook and 50% offa Kindle cover. Loving the special offers.
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