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Loading ...| Amazon Kindle Feature : Revolutionary electronic-paper reader with Paper-like Screen Wireless Access with Whispernet ( Sprint’s national high-speed EVDO data network ) Carry Your Library in 10.3 Ounces ( optional SD memory card ) Ergonomic Design, QWERTY keyboard Shop the Kindle Store Right from Your Device Search feature, Built-in Dictionary, Bookmarks and Annotation Wireless Access to Wikipedia Adjustable Text Size |
- Revolutionary electronic-paper display provides a sharp, high-resolution screen that looks and reads like real paper.
- Simple to use: no computer, no cables, no syncing.
- Wireless connectivity enables you to shop the Kindle Store directly from your Kindle—whether you’re in the back of a taxi, at the airport, or in bed.
- Buy a book and it is auto-delivered wirelessly in less than one minute.
- More than 100,000 books available, including more than 90 of 112 current New York Times Best Sellers.
- New York Times Best Sellers and all New Releases $9.99, unless marked otherwise.
- Free book samples. Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy.
- Top U.S. newspapers including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post; top magazines including TIME, Atlantic Monthly, and Forbes—all auto-delivered wirelessly.
- Top international newspapers from France, Germany, and Ireland; Le Monde, Frankfurter Allgemeine, and The Irish Times—all auto-delivered wirelessly.
- More than 250 top blogs from the worlds of business, technology, sports, entertainment, and politics, including BoingBoing, Slashdot, TechCrunch, ESPN’s Bill Simmons, The Onion, Michelle Malkin, and The Huffington Post—all updated wirelessly throughout the day.
- Lighter and thinner than a typical paperback; weighs only 10.3 ounces.
- Holds over 200 titles.
- Long battery life. Leave wireless on and recharge approximately every other day. Turn wireless off and read for a week or more before recharging. Fully recharges in 2 hours.
- Unlike WiFi, Kindle utilizes the same high-speed data network (EVDO) as advanced cell phones—so you never have to locate a hotspot.
- No monthly wireless bills, service plans, or commitments—we take care of the wireless delivery so you can simply click, buy, and read.
- Includes free wireless access to the planet’s most exhaustive and up-to-date encyclopedia—Wikipedia.org.
- Email your Word documents and pictures (.JPG, .GIF, .BMP, .PNG) to Kindle for easy on-the-go viewing.
Amazon Kindle Specification :
| Display | 6″ diagonal E-Ink® electronic paper display, 600 x 800 pixel resolution at 167 ppi, 4-level gray scale |
| Size (in inches) | 7.5″ x 5.3″ x 0.7″ |
| Weight | 10.3 ounces |
| System requirements | None, because it doesn’t require a computer |
| Storage | 256MB internal (approximately 180MB available for user content); available SD memory card slot supports up to 4GB SD memory cards (SD memory card not included) |
| Battery Life | Leave wireless on and recharge every other day. Turn wireless off and read for a week or more before recharging. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content. In low coverage areas or in 1xRTT only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly. |
| Charge Time | Approximately 2 hours |
| Connectivity | EVDO modem with fallback to 1xRTT; utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide U.S wireless coverage via Sprint’s high-speed data network (Check Wireless Coverage) |
| USB Port | USB 2.0 (mini-B connector) to optionally connect to a PC or Macintosh computer |
| Audio | 3.5mm stereo audio jack, rear-mounted mono speaker |
| Content Formats Supported | Kindle (AZW), TXT, Audible (formats 2, 3 and 4), MP3, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion |
| Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB 2.0 cable, book cover, rechargeable battery |
| Documentation | About Your Kindle Manual; Kindle User’s Guide pre-installed on device |
