My first thought was why should you get a Kindle if you can rather get a netbook which is a little bit more expensive but loaded with many more features? I proved myself wrong. From the first test drive I was hooked. The biggest seller to me was the e-ink on the egg shell color screen. This made the world’s difference when it comes to long periods of reading. Most e-readers are LCD back-lit screens which puts a lot of strain on your eyes. Not the Kindle. With the e-ink technology it is as if you are actually reading out of a book, only difference, no paper and no need to turn pages…well, physically turn pages.
Technical Details
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| Display | Amazon’s 6″ diagonal electronic paper display, optimized with proprietary waveform and font technology, 600 x 800 pixel resolution at 167 ppi, 16-level gray scale. |
| Size (in inches) | 7.5″ x 4.8″ x 0.335″ (190 mm x 123 mm x 8.5 mm). |
| Weight | 8.5 ounces (241 grams). |
| System Requirements | None, because it’s wireless and doesn’t require a computer. |
| Storage | 4GB internal (approximately 3GB 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 3 weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store, web browsing, and downloading content. |
| Charge Time | Fully charges in approximately 4.5 hours via a Kindle power adapter (sold separately). Supports charging from your computer via the included USB 2.0 cable. |
| 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; does not connect to WPA and WPA2 secured networks using 802.1X authentication methods; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
| USB Port | USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) for connection to a Kindle 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 | USB 2.0 cable, rechargeable battery. Local adapter 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. Use of Kindle is subject to the Kindle License Agreement and Terms of Use. |