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Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation) | 
| Brand: Amazon
Category: Amazon Devices
Buy New: $259.00
as of 11/30/2009 22:07 CST details
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  8120 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
ASIN: B0015T963C
Release Date: October 19, 2009
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
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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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 bfore 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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Showing reviews 1-5 of 4995
 I'm tickled to death... December 1, 2009
David Cram (Northern California)
I'm very well pleased with my Kindle. When I opened the box and plugged it in for its initial charge, I was curious, so I idly started browsing the Kindle Store. I found a book that I had wanted to read, and clicked it. Nothing happened, so I turned to the computer to check the mail, and there was the acknowledgement from Amazon! I went back to the Kindle, and--holy cow!--there was the book. No wires, no fuss, and it sucked it right out of the sky...Astounding! Since then I've been buying and reading, buying and reading. I like holding it, I like turning pages by clicking a thumb button. (I caught myself licking my finger in anticipation of turning a page. When I realized what I'd done I quickly dried my finger and looked around to see if anyone had noticed...) I'll probably never buy a hard copy of a book again.
 Prices going up for many books from 9.99 to 13+ !!!!!! December 1, 2009
A. Kalhan (Shanghai, China)
Have been using the Kindle for 6 months and buying lots of books. Suddenly notice that the prices are going up from 9.99 to 13 something. This was one of the main features that got me to buy the Kindle in the first place. The lower price of books. Consumer beware. You may be stuck having to buy books at prices similar to a regular book and not much choice since you've already invested a hefty sum buying the Kindle.
Love it!!! December 1, 2009
sophia henley
i am a big reader, i read almost anything. i love my kindle it goes every where with me. the 5 way broke after about 2 months i called the warrenty company after 4 pm they shipped out another one, i recieved it the next day. cusomer service was great no delays or accusations just a replacement sent out, no problems.
The Best Thing Ever! December 1, 2009
Andrea Harper (USA)
The Kindle is the best purchase i've made in a long time! I LOVE it!! It's very user friendly and very simple to use! It's so lightweight I carry around in my purse wherever I go. I've been able to read much more now that I can take hundreds of books with me wherever I am. I bought my kindle before I flew over seas to Australia and it was a life saver on the plane! I finished three books just on the way there! I never would of brought that many books with me if I would of had to pack the actual books around with me. If you love to read, this is the thing for you!
 Reseña para México December 1, 2009
J. Martinez Rios (México, DF)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Escribo esta reseña en español, esperando que alguien la encuentre útil. Creo que empezaré por las cosas buenas: el aparato es bello, ligero práctico y amigable con quienes no estamos muy inmersos en el mundo de la tecnología. Tan fácil de usar como un iPod, aunque todavía no doy con la forma de eliminar textos que descargué como prueba y que no me interesaron para comprar. En México, DF, donde no tenemos las mejores conexiones a Internet, la función 3G marcha bastante bien, los libros se descargan rápido (salvo que algo raro pase con la red, que tampoco es difícil). La pantalla casi no molesta aunque a ciertas distancias y después de cierto periodo de exposición, la ilusión se acaba y uno SIENTE que está leyendo sobre una PANTALLA. Si la tecnología te da fibia y sientes que pasas la vida enfrente de pantallas (el teléfono, la computadora) y los libros son el lugar donde descansas de ese lado del mundo, olvídalo.Pero eso es un detalle para clavados. Honestamente, para mi profesión, he encontrado un par de textos útiles que ya he podido terminar y que con el viejo esquema de esperar un mes el correo, apenas los estaría recibiendo. Uno de los libros que compré incluía varias ilustraciones que se desplegaron sin ningún problema sobre la pantalla.
El pase de página es un efecto bastante feo. Pareciera que se quema por dentro el aparato cada vez que se marcha hacia una página siguiente o previa, podría incluirse, en las actualizaciones, una mejora para que las transiciones entre páginas resulten más cómodas y menos agresivas con la vista.
El sistema de creación de notas y marcado de páginas de interés es muy eficiente y útil para quienes se dedican a la investigación o los aficionados de las citas. Aunque hojear en busca de la nota que uno necesita, todavía es un trámite lento que no se compara con agarrar el libro y revisarlo hasta dar con la página que se requiere.
El mayor defecto, por ahora,es sin duda el catálogo. Pocas cosas en inglés y ni hablar de textos en español (no se ve que las editoriales españolas o latinoamericanas tengan el mínimo interés de trabajar con este formato hasta dentro de un par de años). Hay 360 mil libros en Kindle, contra 1 millón que supuestamente tendrá el Nook de Barnes & Noble a su salida. La desventaja, claro, es que el Nook no funciona fuera de los Estados Unidos.
Es una inversión cara, fascinante por algunas de las posibilidades que ofrece, pero desalentadora cuando se buscan buenos autores quienes sólo tienen algunos libros arriba o de plano no aparecen (Michael Chabon es un ejemplo, ninguno de sus libros está disponible). Urge que el catálogo sea mayor, pero me imagino que será cosa de paciencia
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