Kindle is Amazon’s #1 bestselling item. It’s the most-wished-for, most-gifted, and has the most 5-star reviews of any product on Amazon. Now it’s even better!
New, High-Contrast E Ink Screen with Pearl Technology
50% better contrast. The clearest text and sharpest images with latest E Ink Pearl display.
Read in Bright Sunlight
Unlike LCD screens, Kindle’s screen reads like real paper, with no glare. Read as easily in bright sunlight as in your living room.
Lighter than a Paperback
At only 247 grams and 8.5 mm thin, Kindle is lighter than a paperback and thinner than a magazine.
Holds 3,500 Books
We doubled Kindle’s storage so you can carry up to 3,500 books.
Battery Life of Up to One Month
A single charge lasts up to one month with wireless off. Keep wireless always on and go for up to 10 days without recharging.
Free 3G Wireless
No annual contracts, no monthly fees. Download books anytime, anywhere. Learn more.
Global Wireless Coverage
Travel the globe and still get books in under 60 seconds with wireless coverage in over 100 countries and territories. Check wireless coverage.
Built-In Wi-Fi
In addition to free 3G wireless, Kindle now has built-in Wi-Fi support. Connect to Wi-Fi hotspots at home or on the road.
Quieter Page Turn Buttons
Quieter page turning means you won’t disturb your partner when you want to read all night.
Books in 60 Seconds
With fast, free wireless delivery, you can start reading books in less than 60 seconds. No computer required.
Massive Selection
With the biggest selection of any ebook store in the UK, you can shop more than 500,000 books, including bestsellers and new releases. UK and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs, plus more than 1 million free books, are also available.
Lowest Book Prices
We check hundreds of prices every day to make sure our prices are the lowest of any ebook store in the UK. Compare our book prices - you’ll like what you find.
Worry-Free Archive
Books you purchase from the Kindle Store are automatically backed up online in your Kindle library on Amazon.co.uk. Re-download books wirelessly for free, anytime. Read-to-MeWith Text-to-Speech, Kindle can read English-language content out loud to you.
Improved PDF Reader
Now with new dictionary lookup, notes and highlights, and support for password protected PDFs. Easily carry all of your documents on the go.
Share Meaningful Passages
Share meaningful passages with friends and family with built-in Twitter and Facebook integration.
Simple to Use
Kindle is ready to use right out of the box - no setup, no software to install, no computer required.
Specifications:
Display
Amazon’s 6" diagonal electronic paper display
Optimised with proprietary waveform and font technology
600 x 800 pixel resolution at 167 ppi
16-level grey scale.
Dimensions
Size: 190 mm x 123 mm x 8.5 mm
Weight:247 grams
System Requirements
None, because it’s wireless and doesn’t require a computer.
Storage
4GB internal (approximately 3 GB available for user content).
Battery Life
A single charge lasts for up to a month with wireless off. Keep wireless always on and it lasts for up to 10 days. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store, web browsing, and downloading content. In low-coverage areas or in EDGE/GPRS-only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly.
Fully charges in approximately 4.5 hours via the included UK power adapter. Also supports charging from your computer via the included USB 2.0 cable.
3G Connectivity
HSDPA modem (3G) with a fallback to EDGE/GPRS
Utilises Amazon Whispernet to provide wireless coverage via your local network.
Wi-Fi Connectivity
Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n (in b or g compatibility mode) standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication.
USB Port
USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) for connection to the Kindle power adapter or optionally to connect to a PC or Macintosh computer.
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