Advanced Design Sleek & Light At
10.2 ounces, Kindle is lighter than a typical paperback and as thin as
most magazines. Barely a third of an inch in profile, you'll find
Kindle fits perfectly in your hands. 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 cables, no
software to install, no computer required. 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
comfortably with one hand from any position. Precise 5-Way Controller Kindle
has an easy-to-use 5-way controller, enabling precise on-screen
navigation for selecting text to highlight or looking up words. Long Battery Life Long Battery Life—Read for Days Without Recharging With
Kindle's long battery life, you can read on a single charge for up to 4
days with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to 2 weeks.
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. Wireless Access With Whispernet Get Books in as Little as 60 Seconds Whispernet
utilizes Amazon's optimized technology plus a high-speed data network
to enable you to wirelessly search, discover, and download content on
the go. Your books and periodicals are delivered via Whispernet in less
than 60 seconds. And unlike Wi-Fi, you never have to hunt for a
hotspot. Wireless download times can vary based on 3G or EDGE/GPRS
coverage, signal strength, and file size. See wireless coverage map for availability. No Monthly Wireless Bills No
monthly wireless bills or commitments. Amazon pays for Kindle's
wireless connectivity so you won't see a monthly wireless bill. There
is no wireless setup–you are ready to shop, purchase, and read right
out of the box. See Wireless Terms and Conditions. U.S. and International Coverage Uses GSM technology—the most popular mobile wireless standard—with wireless coverage in over 100 countries. See wireless coverage map for availability. Travel Internationally with Kindle Travel
internationally and still get books in under 60 seconds. Download books
wirelessly in over 100 countries around the world. Stay in touch with
news from home by having your newspaper and magazine subscriptions
delivered wirelessly while you travel. See wireless coverage map for availability.
For U.S. customers traveling abroad, a $1.99 fee currently applies when
downloading books or single issues of periodicals wirelessly from your
Archived Items or the Kindle store while traveling internationally. For
details on periodicals and personal documents, click here.
To avoid any fees, you can always download books, periodicals, and
personal documents via your computer and transfer to your Kindle using
USB. Carry Your Library in 10.2 Ounces Holds Over 1,500 Books The
ultimate travel companion, Kindle weighs 10.2 ounces and holds up to
1,500 books. No longer pick and choose which books fit in your
carry-on. You can always have your entire Kindle library with you. Automatic Library Backup: Re-Download Your Books Wirelessly Books
you purchase from the Kindle Store are backed up online in your Kindle
book library at Amazon.com. You can wirelessly re-download books
available in your library. This allows you to make room for new titles
on your Kindle. We even back up your last page read and annotations.
Please see more information about your library content. Enhanced Reading Lose Yourself in Your Reading The
most elegant feature of a physical book is that it disappears while
you're reading. Immersed in the author's world and ideas, you don't
notice a book's glue, the stitching, or ink. Our top design objective
was to make Kindle disappear—just like a physical book—so you can get
lost in your reading, not the technology. Paper-Like Screen Utilizing
the latest in electronic-ink display technology, Kindle provides a
crisp black-and-white 6" screen with the same appearance and
readability of printed paper. Sharp and natural with no glare or
backlight, reading on Kindle is nothing like reading from a computer
screen. Those who see it for the first time always do a double-take.
The screen works using ink, just like books and newspapers, but
displays the ink particles electronically. And unlike a laptop or smart
phone, Kindle never gets warm so you can comfortably read as long as
you like.
Read what some of our customers have to say about Kindle's screen:
"My first impression of
Kindle's screen was: 'That's a screen?! It doesn't look like a screen.'
When I got my own, I had the same impression again. It looks like a
book page, only perfect. No grain or pulp." —Jeremy
"I
love how the screen really looks like a page, because I do work at a
computer all day, and the last thing I want to look at is another
screen."
—Amy P.
"I found the contrast to be soothing and I was able to read in direct sunlight with no glare." —M. H.
"I
use my Kindle for reading in bed and sitting at my desk. I also did a
test read while sitting in full sun and the screen is even more
readable."
—Dallas M.
"Everyone who has seen my Kindle is amazed at the clarity of the screen, ease of use, and plethora of features."—R.L.S.
Read in Sunlight with No Glare Kindle's
screen reflects light like ordinary paper and uses no backlighting,
eliminating the glare associated with other electronic displays. As a
result, Kindle can be read as easily in bright sunlight as in your
living room. Sharp Display of Images and Photos Kindle's high-resolution screen boasts 16 shades of gray, so images and photos are sharp and clear. Adjustable Text Size Because
one size doesn't fit all, you can increase the text size of your
favorite book or periodical with the push of a button. If your eyes
tire, simply increase the font size and continue reading comfortably.
Kindle has six adjustable font sizes to suit your reading preference.
Now every book in your library can be large print. Read-To-Me Feature With
the experimental Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read English
newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the
book's rights holder made the feature unavailable. You can switch back
and forth between reading and listening, and your spot is automatically
saved. Pages automatically turn while the content is being read, so you
can listen hands-free. You can choose from both male and female voices
which can be sped up or slowed down to suit your preference. In the
middle of a great book or article but have to jump in the car? Simply
turn on Text-to-Speech and listen on the go. Newspaper Reading Using
Kindle's 5-way controller, you can quickly flip between articles,
making it faster and easier to browse and read the morning paper. Want
to remember the newspaper or magazine article you just read? Clip and
save entire articles for later reading with a single click. Newspapers
are auto-delivered wirelessly to Kindle before they hit news stands. Bookmarks and Annotations By
using the QWERTY keyboard, you can add annotations to text, just like
you might write in the margins of a book. And because it is digital,
you can edit, delete, and export your notes. You can highlight and clip
key passages and bookmark pages for future use. You'll never need to
bookmark your last place in the book, because Kindle remembers for you
and always opens to the last page you read. Full Image Zoom Images and photos display crisply on Kindle and can be zoomed to the full size of the screen. Personal Document Service Via Whispernet Kindle
makes it easy to take your personal documents with you, eliminating the
need to print. Each Kindle has a unique and customizable e-mail
address. You can set your unique email address on your Manage Your Kindle
page. This allows you and your approved contacts to send Word, PDF
documents, and pictures to your Kindle via Whispernet for a small fee—see details.
Kindle supports wireless delivery of unprotected Microsoft Word (DOC,
DOCX), PDF, HTML, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, PRC and MOBI files.
Some complex PDF and DOCX files might not format correctly on your
Kindle.
You can transfer personal documents to your Kindle via USB for free at any time. Learn more
Built-In Dictionary with Instant Lookup Never get caught without a dictionary. Kindle includes The New Oxford American Dictionary
with over 250,000 entries and definitions, so you can seamlessly look
up the definitions of English words without interrupting your reading.
Come across a word you don't know? Simply move the cursor to it and the
definition will automatically display at the bottom of the screen.
Never fear a sesquipedalian word again–simply look it up and keep
reading. Wireless Access to Wikipedia Kindle
also includes free built-in access to the world's most exhaustive and
up-to-date encyclopedia, Wikipedia.org. With Kindle in hand, looking up
people, places, events, and more has never been easier. It gives whole
new meaning to the phrase walking encyclopedia. Search Kindle's
keyboard makes it easy to search within a book, across your library, in
the Kindle Store, or even the Web. To use the Search feature, simply
type in a word or phrase you're looking for, and Kindle finds every
instance in your book or across your Kindle library. Looking for the
first reference of a character in your book? Simply type in the name
and search. You can extend your search to the Kindle Store to find
related titles you may be interested in. Explore even further by
searching Wikipedia and the Web. Web access is not currently available
for some customers outside the U.S. Audiobooks With Kindle, you are able to download and enjoy more than 50,000 audio titles from Audible.com,
including bestselling audio books, radio programs, audio newspapers,
and magazines. Due to their file size, audiobooks are downloaded to
your PC over your existing Internet connection and then transferred to
Kindle using the included USB 2.0 cable. Listen via Kindle's speakers
or plug in your headphones for private listening. Own an iPhone? The iPhone is a perfect companion for your Kindle. To read Kindle books on your iPhone or iPod touch, simply download our free Kindle for iPhone
application. Our Whispersync technology saves and synchronizes your
reading location across your Kindle(s) and your iPhone. Read a few
pages on your iPhone and pick up right where you left off when you
return to your Kindle. Kindle for iPhone is not yet available for
customers outside the U.S. Experimental Features The experimental
category represents features we are still working on to enhance the
Kindle experience even further. Try them out and let us know what you
think. Read-to-Me With the Text-to-Speech
feature, Kindle can read English newspapers, magazines, blogs, and
books out loud to you, unless the book's rights holder made the feature
unavailable. You can switch back and forth between reading and
listening, and your spot is automatically saved. Pages automatically
turn while the content is being read, so you can listen hands-free. You
can choose from both male and female voices which can be sped up or
slowed down to suit your preference. In the middle of a great book or
article but have to jump in the car? Simply turn on Text-to-Speech and
listen on the go. Basic Web Browser Kindle's
basic Web browser works well to read simple, text-centric Web sites
such as Google and Wikipedia. Need to find a movie listing or look up a
sports score? Now it's easier than ever to find the information you're
looking for right from your Kindle. The experimental Web browser is not
currently available for some customers outside of the U.S. PDF Document Conversion You
can email your PDF documents wirelessly to your Kindle, just like other
personal documents. Due to PDF's fixed layout format, some complex PDF
files may not format correctly on your Kindle. Listen to Music & Podcasts Transfer
MP3 files to Kindle to play as background music while you read. You can
quickly and easily transfer MP3 files via USB by connecting Kindle to
your computer. Included in the Box Kindle
electronic reader, U.S. power adapter (supports 100V-240V), and USB 2.0
cable (for connection to the Kindle power adapter or to connect to a
computer). | 
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