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Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation)

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Average Customer Rating:	4.0
Release Date:	2009-10-19
Brand:	Amazon.com
Model:	D00701
Weight:	0.64 pounds
Dimensions:	5.3 inches x 8 inches x 0.36 inches [Width x Length x Height]

Product Categories

Categories; Kindle; Qualifying Audible Devices; Frustration-Free Electronics; Amazon Frustration-Free; Cell Phone; Amazon Frustration-Free; Kindle Devices

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

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

Customer reviews

« L-O-V-E It!!!! »

I got the Kindle for my Birthday and I love it. So nice to be able to get a book right away and also have it available in a typeface that is easy to read. Each birthday, the eyes get worse.

Would recommend that anyone who loves to read, will love this.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2010-03-12

« Good, but could be better »

well I bought this for my mom for her birthday but she has found a few things she didn't quite like.
When your shopping and looking at a certain item it doesn't take you back to the place you were previously looking at.
One time it forgot where I was at and was a pain to get back to where I was.
Overall it is a very nice convenience then lugging around a bunch of books, but can be too convenient for me at times.

Rating: (4 out of 5) @ 2010-03-12

« Love to read then you NEED a Kindle »

I have had my Kindle since before Christmas and I love it. Before getting my Kindle I would read 1 to 2 books per week. With the Kindle I am able to read more quickly because I am unburdened with the weight of a physical book. I now read 2 to 3 books a week, at least. During the recent blizzard in the Northeast I read 6 books in a week and didn't need to worry about ever running out of material since I can instantly search and receive almost any book I want. Recently I downloaded a few of the books that Amazon was offering free for the Knidle and they were very good. I highly recommend Operation Sheba by Misty Evans. It was excellent and it was FREE.

Features I Love:
1. All my books are with me all the time- so if I want to re-read a particular chapter or reference something I can.
2. Share library with my family- my husband and children all have the i-touch. Since we like to read a lot of the same things, with the Kindle app they can access our Amazon library and read any of those books from their i-touch. My son was even able to download some of the books he needed for school to the i-touch which lighten his backpack. Some of those were free as well i.e. Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, Select works of Edgar Allen Poe.
3. Bookmarks, highlights and word lookup- Kindle can add as many bookmarks as you want in a book for future reference or to easily locate your favorite part or poem. Highlight and add notes is great for school projects. Instantly get the meaning of any word you don't know, excellent feature for kids.

Things to improve:
1. Kindle needs some kind of file organization tool. I would really like to be able to put books from a Series in a folder or all the classics together in a folder. Just some way to organize them rather than one long list that can be sorted by author or title. With all the books I read that list can get pretty out of control and I have only had it 3 months. Can't imagine what it is going to look like in 1 year.
2. Purchasing books from Kindle device not a great shopping experience. I still prefer to browse the Amazon sight purchase from there then turn the wireless on and watch the books appear on my device. Maybe it's all the pretty colors of the website or it just seems easier to navigate. If I know what I want then purchasing from the Kindle is fine. If your just looking for ideas and suggestions the website is a better experience to me.

If your thinking of an e-reader this is the one to get; easy on your eyes, holds a charge with wireless off for 2 weeks (and I use mine for at least 6 hours or more per day), lightweight and easily fits in your purse or bri

Rating: (4 out of 5) @ 2010-03-12

« Good size, not within whispernet access »

I am just adressing the size and whispernet connection issues.
I was afraid that the smaller kindle would not handle newspapers and magazines well, but due to how these periodicals are formatted, that is no problem. Graphs are a problem. They often appear embedded within the text, too small to read, but the solution isn't the larger kindle, it is either publishing them in larger format or allowing them to be expanded to full size screen, and rotated when appropriate. For school work and professional publications, the larger kindle would be well worth the cost, but only if the charts and graphs can be expanded. The moderate expansion due only to a larger screen probably won't meet strigent analysis of graphics.
I do not receive whispernet at my home, which is a frequent problem in mountainous states. ((P.S., their coverage maps lie. If you live in hilly terrain, you know what I mean. Supposedly I have top coverage around my home. Actual service is much less than mapped. I need to be nearly 7 miles from home before I receive spotty connection.) This is not a problem when I travel into town, but I don't do that frequently, so I have to download through the computer. I can't emphasize how convenient whispernet is, if it works, or how cumbersome it is to update the kindle without. Currently you have to manually synch and update each item separately, which is terribly cumbersome compared to whispernet. The auto archive and disposal features of outdated periodicals also doesn't work through the internet connection. Amazon needs a one-click button on the internet to synch and update. It would really be great if I didn't have to formally log onto "my kindle", just select "update and synch" on the kindle menu once the kindle is plugged into the computer. You might want to reconsider subscriptions unless you have access to whispernet. My newspaper subscription is semi-useless. I find I just don't bother going through the download process on a daily basis. Actually, come to think about it, I have a home network. I would dearly love a wireless device to plug into my kindle that would update automatically. I could just plug the wireless device in and have my kindle automatically updated. That would be very cool. Are you listening Amazon? Wifi would be a great alternative when whispernet is not available.

Rating: (4 out of 5) @ 2010-03-12

« Kindle is Kwick and Kool »

I have been and e-reader holdout because I couldn't imagine holding a small device instead of a book. Recently I decided it would be worthwhile to purchase one. After a great deal of research on available e-readers, I chose Kindle 2. I found the reviews, good, bad and indifferent very helpful. I've had my K2 for a week now. I'm very pleased with it! The speed at which it downloads books is not exaggerated. I purchased 2 books and also downloaded 19 free books as soon as it came out of the box. I have no problem reading the K2; the e-ink does have the appearance of a book, and the pages change quickly. I also have Kindle on my I-phone, very convenient! I love the size of the K2!

My only concerns with K2 are that the back is slippery, and due to it's size, it seems fragile, even though it may not be. No problem, as I had already ordered a JavoEdge, flip case for it. In the case, my K2 is no longer slippery and feels just right, and the case is a beauty!

All in all, I would recommend the K2. It's a great gadget!