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Reviews of the Amazon Kindle wireless reading device (U.S. and international wireless, latest generation)

  • 8.0

    CNET Review

    November 6, 2009

    The Good: Large library of tens of thousands of e-books, newspapers, magazines, and blogs via Amazon's familiar online store; built-in free wireless "Whispernet" data network that works in the U.S. and some countries abroad (no PC needed); built-in keyboard for notes; with 2GB of internal memory, it's capable of storing 1,500 electronic books; font size is adjustable; good battery life; displays image files, and plays MP3 and AAC audio; compatible with Windows and Mac machines; Text-to-Speech feature allows you to have text read to you aloud; text appears slightly darker on this model than on the earlier U.S.-only version.

    The Bad: No Wi-Fi; no expansion slot for adding more memory; no protective carrying case included; battery is sealed into the device and isn't removable; isn't compatible with loaner e-books from your local library that use the ePub format; if you're using the wireless service overseas, you're charged extra fees for downloading full books and periodicals.

    The Bottom Line: While the new internationalized Kindle looks exactly like the earlier U.S.-only model, this e-reader, which uses AT&T's data network for wireless access, represents an incremental improvement to the Kindle line--just as serious competition is ramping up in the e-book market.

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Manufacturer: Amazon.com

Part number: D00701

General

  • Product Type eBook reader
  • Width 5.3 in
  • Built-in Devices Display, 5-Way controller, Keyboard
  • Depth 0.4 in
  • Height 8 in
  • Dimensions (W x D x H) 5.3 in x 0.4 in x 8 in
  • Weight 10.2 oz
  • Features Anti-glare
  • Included Accessories Additional battery

Memory

  • RAM 2 GB
  • Installed RAM 2 GB
  • Total User Available Memory 2 GB

Display

  • Display Type 6 in E Ink
  • Display type 6 in E Ink
  • Image 4-bit (16 gray levels)
  • Display Resolution 800 x 600

Audio

  • Audio Output Speaker(s)
  • Supported Digital Audio Formats MP3

Telecom

  • Modem Wireless cellular modem - Integrated
  • Cellular Enhancement Protocol AT&T, EDGE, GPRS, HSDPA
  • Wireless Connectivity 3G Wireless

GPS System

  • GPS Navigation None

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter
  • Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
  • Recharge Time 4 hour(s)
  • Power supply device Power adapter

Input Device

  • Type Keyboard

EBook Reader

  • Supported Text Formats DOC, FB2, PDF, TXT
  • Supported Still Image Formats BMP, GIF, PNG, JPEG
  • Features Text-To-Speech capability

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included 1 x USB cable

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

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