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
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Great technology:
I love reading my books on this kindle. Doesn't give me a headache when I read because it doesn't have a backlight
A true reader for people who read:
I love my Kindle! This is exactly what I was looking for in an e-reader. It's not trying to be any kind of all in one device (although it does have some "experimental" additional features) - it is optimized for reading. If you are the type of person who is always in the middle of a book, or two, or three, and want to replace all the bulk with an electronic format, you'll be very happy. You should be aware that the screen of the Kindle is "e-ink" - not like a phone or a laptop screen. There are two big... more info
Great product:
i actually waited a couple of months b4 I decided to write this review. I am quit satisfied with my purchase, i didn't think i would like it, but it's wonderful.it's easy to use and order books for your kindle.
A thoroughly enjoyable reading experience!:
I didn't even think I wanted an e-reader until my husband dropped a hint that it might make a nice Christmas gift from him to me. Slowly the wheels began to spin that I just might enjoy having one. After seeing all the uproar about a well known competitors new e-reader release coming soon, I started researching to see if this might be something I would want.
To make a long story short, after finally gaining opportunity to hold one in my hand, I knew "theirs" was not for me. Shortly after I happened... more info