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
Global Coverage: Enjoy 3G wireless coverage at home or
abroad in over 100 countries. See details. Check wireless coverage map.
Paper-Like Display: Reads like real paper without glare,
even in bright sunlight
Carry Your Library: Holds up to 1,500 books
Longer Battery Life: Now
read for up to 1 week on a single charge with wireless on, a significant
improvement from the previous battery life of 4 days
Built-In PDF Reader: Your Kindle can now display PDF
documents natively. Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your
personal and professional documents on the go.
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 first chapters for free
before you decide to buy
Large Selection: Over 400,000 books, including 101 of 112
New York Times® Best Sellers, plus U.S. and international newspapers,
magazines, and blogs. For non-U.S. customers, content availability and pricing
will vary. Check your country.
Low Book Prices: New
York Times Best Sellers and New Releases are $9.99,
unless marked otherwise. When traveling abroad, you can download books
wirelessly from the Kindle Store or your Archived Items. U.S. customers
will be charged a fee of $1.99 for international downloads.
Technical Details
Display: 6" diagonal E Ink® electronic paper display,
600 x 800 pixel resolution at 167 ppi, 16-level gray scale.
Size (in inches): 8" x 5.3" x 0.36" (203.2mm
x 134.6mm x 9.1mm).
Weight: 10.2 ounces (289.2 grams).
System Requirements: None, because it's wireless and doesn't
require a computer. Check wireless coverage.
Storage: 2GB internal (approximately 1.4GB available for
user content).
Battery Life: Read on a
single charge for up to 1 week with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for
up to 2 weeks. Battery life will vary based on
wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content. In
low-coverage areas or in EDGE/GPRS-only coverage, wireless usage will consume
battery power more quickly.
Charge Time: Fully charges in approximately 4 hours via the
included U.S.
power adapter. Also supports charging from your computer via the included USB
2.0 cable.
Connectivity: HSDPA modem (3G) with a fallback to EDGE/GPRS;
utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide wireless coverage via AT&T's 3G
high-speed data network in the U.S. and partner networks outside of the U.S.
See Wireless Terms and Conditions.
USB
Port: USB 2.0 (micro-B
connector) for connection to the Kindle U.S. power adapter or optionally to
connect to a PC or Macintosh computer.
Audio: 3.5mm stereo audio jack, rear-mounted stereo
speakers.
Content Formats Supported: Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, Audible
(Audible Enhanced (AA, AAX)), MP3, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC,
JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion.
Included Accessories: U.S. power adapter (supports
100V-240V), USB 2.0 cable, rechargeable battery. Book cover sold separately.
Documentation: Quick Start Guide (included in box) [PDF];
Kindle User's Guide (pre-installed on device) [PDF]. Additional information in
multiple languages available online.
Warranty and Service: 1-year limited warranty and service
included. Optional 2-year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers
sold separately. Use of Kindle is subject to the Kindle License Agreement and
Terms of Use.