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Brand:
Amazon
Category: Amazon Devices
Buy New: $259.00
as of Mar 20th, 2010 13:00 CDT
New (1) Used (4)
from $255.00
Seller: Amazon.com
4.0 out of 5 stars
from
13,137 reviews
Sales Rank: 1
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 0.4
Model: D00701
UPC: 892685001218
EAN: 0892685001218
Release Date: October 19, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Features:
 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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Editorial Reviews
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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Customer Reviews:
A Total Lifesaver!!
By D. Haas
(Houston, TX)
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March 20, 2010
I must have been living in a cave because I had never heard of a Kindle before about a month ago... I recently moved to Belgium for a period and was dismayed to find there were very few books/magazines in English. A friend mentioned the Amazon Kindle to me and I went and watched the videos and read people's reviews. Be aware, there is NO backlight for the reading screen on this item. And it's a good thing because your battery life would be maybe an hour or two. Now I can read for hours and days before needing to charge it. One thing... you WILL want some sort of cover. I didn't purchase one at the time I purchased my Kindle and ended up having to order from Amazon.uk to avoid huge international shipping charges. I also purchased a reading light - something I've never used before but am now totally addicted to! This item is the BEST purchase I have made in the last five years - hands down. Thousands of books are right at my fingertips and minutes away... it's a booklover's nirvana! As it happens, it looks like I'll be traveling quite a bit in the coming year and I'm soooo thankful I'll have my Kindle with me... Never have to worry about the lack of reading material again!
I love it
By rudy williams
(CARY, NC, US)
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March 20, 2010
I have had my Kindle a month and think it is the best purchase I have ever made. The battery is long-lasting--my second charge lasted 17 days because I turn the wireless on only to download a book. I am a 69 year old non-techie, but was using my Kindle within minutes of taking it out of the box. It is incredibly easy to use. I bought it for travel because I am retired and travel a lot. However, I find I have become impatient with traditional books because the Kindle is easier to hold and handle--this from someone who was a university professor of literature for 30 years and who loves the feel and smell of books. Materials I have bought for my Kindle are free or very reasonable. I tend to read classics and older works as opposed to new best sellers. So far there is not a single thing I dislike about the Kindle.
Kindle International
By SusieQu
(Australia)
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March 20, 2010
The Kindle initially worked well.
It will only charge from the laptop however and isn't shipped with a power adaptor. No local USB charger will work which can be very annoying!!
You need to be careful and check that the battery symbol shows the Kindle charging and not go by the yellow/green light. I was using this and the battery depleted, it took a lot of time charging for it to start again!
Overall I am happy but when I am in the US next I will try and get a separate wall charger.
Broken Cursor!!!
By Joan M. Garcia
(san francisco)
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March 20, 2010
| 0 out of 3 found this review helpful
After more than one year, the cursor on my kindle 2 has broken and amazon will not replace it. I did not purchase the warranty. No help at all from customer service. They offered me to buy $135 replacement warranty! Has this happned to you?
Great Product
By M. K. Dovers
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March 20, 2010
| 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've had it a whole month and can't find anything bad about it. It was my birthday present to myself. The screen is very clear and easy to see. I have the Kindle app on my iPod but this is so much nicer to read books on. I really really love it.
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