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Kindle is the new way to read whether at home or on the go. Kindle is a wireless reading device that uses an electronic paper display and downloads content from Amazon. Kindle can be used without a computer and holds up to 3,500 books!

Today, Amazon's Kindle Store has more than 285,000 books available, plus top newspapers, magazines, and blogs. This is just the beginning. Amazon's vision is to have every book ever printed, in any language, all available in under 60 seconds on Kindle. They won't stop until they get there.

Product Details

* All-New, High-Contrast E-Ink Screen – 50% better contrast than any other e-reader

* Read in Bright Sunlight – No glare

* New and Improved Fonts – New crisper, darker fonts

* New Sleek Design – 21% smaller body while keeping the same 6" size reading area

* 15% Lighter – Only 8.7 ounces, weighs less than a paperback

* Battery Life of One Month – A single charge lasts up to one month with wireless off

* Double the Storage – Up to 3,500 Books

* Books in 60 Seconds – Download books anytime, anywhere

* Free 3G Wireless – No monthly payments, no annual contracts

* Built-In Wi-Fi – In addition to the 3G wireless, you can connect to Wi-Fi hotspots

* 20% Faster Page Turns – Seamless reading

* Enhanced PDF Reader – With dictionary lookup, notes, and highlights

* New WebKit-Based Browser – Free 3G web browsing (experimental)

All-New Design

Lighter & Thinner - Only 8.7 Ounces

When reading for long periods of time, we know that weight matters. That’s why we worked hard to make our newest Kindle lighter than ever – only 8.7 ounces – so you can read comfortably for hours with just one hand. Kindle is lighter than a typical paperback, and thinner than a magazine. Just a third of an inch in profile, Kindle fits perfectly in your hands.

Ergonomic Design

Kindle is easy to hold and read. We designed it with long-form reading in mind. When reading for long periods of time, people naturally shift positions and often like to read with one hand. Kindle's page-turning buttons are located on both sides, allowing you to read and turn pages from any position. The new soft-touch, textured back is comfortable to hold and never gets hot in your hands.

Never Gets Hot

Unlike a laptop or tablet, Kindle never gets hot so you can read comfortably as long as you like.

Simple to Use, No Computer Required

Unlike most electronic devices, we wanted to keep Kindle simple. Kindle is wireless and ready to use right out of the box – no setup, no software to install, no computer required.

Long Battery Life - Up to a Month

Battery Life of Up to One Month

A single charge lasts up to one month with wireless off. Keep wireless always on and it lasts for up to ten days. 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 Via USB

Kindle ships with a U.S. power adapter and a micro-USB cable for charging your Kindle from a computer USB port. The U.S. power adapter supports voltages 100V-240V.