Redesigned in a sleeker smaller housing and lighter weight as well, this 3rd Gen Kindle is equipped the same 6-inch-size reading area, with a new electronic-ink screen, which claimed to provides up to 50 percent better contrast than any other e-reader. This new Kindle also offers several enhancements such as 20 percent faster page turns, up to one month of battery life, double the storage to 3,500 books, built-in Wi-Fi and a graphite color option.
"Kindle is the best-selling product on Amazon for two years running. We lowered the price to $189 and sales growth tripled. Now, we are excited to introduce a new generation Kindle that is smaller, lighter, and faster, with 50 percent better contrast. Readers are going to do a double take when they see Kindle's bright new screen and feel how remarkably light the smaller 8.7 ounce design feels in one hand," said Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com Founder & CEO.
In addition, Amazon also introduced a new members of its portable reading devices family, the Kindle Wi-Fi. This eReader is basically an All-New Kindle, sans 3G wireless capability. Both the all-new Kindle and Kindle Wi-Fi are available for pre-order at Amazon starting today, priced at $189 and $139 respectively. Its shipment will be started at August 27.
The All-New Kindle (3rd Generation) at Amazon.com
Amazon All-New Kindle (3rd Generation) Specification
| Kindle’s System Requirement | |
| None, Kindle is a wireless device and doesn't require a computer to works | |
| Kindle’s Display | |
| Screen | Amazon's electronic paper display, optimized with proprietary waveform and font technology |
| Size | 6-inch diagonal |
| Resolution | 600×800 pixel resolution at 167 ppi |
| Color | 16-level gray scale |
| Kindle’s Storage | |
| 4GB internal storage, approximately 3GB available for user content | |
| Kindle’s Content Formats Supported | |
| Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, Audible (Audible Enhanced (AA, AAX)), MP3, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion | |
| Kindle’s Connectivity | |
| 3G | HSPDA modem (3G) with a fallback to EDGE/GPRS; Utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide wireless coverage via AT&T's 3G high-speed data network in the U.S. and partner networks outside of the U.S. |
| Wi-Fi | Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b/g/n (in b/g compatibility mode) standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication; Does not connect to WPA and WPA2 secured networks using 802.1X authentication methods; Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
| I/O Ports | USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) 3.5 mm stereo audio jack |
| Kindle’s Additional Features | |
| QWERTY Keyboard; Navigational Keypad; Rear-mounted stereo speakers | |
| Kindle’s Battery | |
| Battery Life | Up to a month (30 days) with wireless off; Up to 10 days with wireless on; Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store, web browsing, and downloading content. In low-coverage areas or in EDGE/GPRS-only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly. |
| Charging Time | Fully charges in approximately 4.5 hours via the included U.S. power adapter; Also supports charging from your computer via the included USB 2.0 cable. |
| Kindle’s Dimension | |
| Size | 7.5×4.8×0.335 inch (190×123×8.5 mm) |
| Weight | 8.7 ounces (247 grams) |
| Kindle’s Included Accessories | |
| U.S. power adapter (supports 110V-240V); USB 2.0 cable; Rechargeable battery; User Documentation | |
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