Amazon Reveals New Kindle: $139 Wi-Fi Only, $189 3G
Amazon released a brand-new Kindle today. The big story here is price. Amazon is selling a Wi-Fi only model for only $139. The 3G plus Wi-Fi version will cost $189.
How does the newest device compare to previous generations of the Kindle?
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- 21% smaller body, same 6″ reading area
- Crisper, darker fonts
- Double the storage
- 17% lighter
- 50% improved screen contrast
- Enhanced PDF reader
- New WebKit-based browser
- Voice Guide read-to-me menus
- Faster page turns
Like any other Kindle, the battery life is amazing. It can last up to one month with wireless turned off. It holds over 3,500 books and is hooked into Amazon’s vast store of Kindle books, currently numbering over 630,000.
In the past year, the e-reader business has become much more competitive, with Barnes & Noble introducing the Nook and Apple introducing the iPad. Yet Amazon shows no signs of letting up. This is the 3rd generation of the Kindle and it remains the leader in the e-reader field. Consumers can be thankful for the extra competition. It has led to lower prices and wider adoption. It will be interesting to see where things go from here.
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