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Kindle Wireless Reading Device, Wi-Fi, 6" Display, Graphite - Latest Generation | 
| Brand: Amazon
Category: Amazon Devices
Buy New: $139.00
as of 9/8/2010 14:46 CDT details
New (1) Used (2) from $139.00
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  545 reviews
Sales Rank: 1
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 0.4
MPN: D01101
Model: D01101
UPC: 892685001621
EAN: 0892685001621
ASIN: B002Y27P3M
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Product Description
The all-new Kindle has a new electronic-ink screen with 50 percent better contrast than any other e-reader, a new sleek design with a 21 percent smaller body while still keeping the same 6-inch-size reading area, and a 17 percent lighter weight at just 8.5 ounces. The new Kindle also offers 20 percent faster page turns, up to one month of battery life, double the storage to 3,500 books, built-in Wi-Fi, a graphite color option and more—all for only $139.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 545
Reading Experience: just like a paper book. September 8, 2010
M Larocque
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
There have been a lot of reviews of this product, with some focusing on certain issues with Wi-Fi or 3G or just plain hardware issues. I will focus specifically on the reading experience itself as my kindle is in perfect working order and apart from one freeze when I used the experimental browser, I am very pleased with my purchase.
This was my first e-reader purchase and I had played around with the kindle 2, Nook and Sony e-readers. The newest generation kindle is by far superior to these other devices. The contrast is akin to reading a paper book and the fonts are clear and I was so submerged in a book that I actually went to 'flip' the page, having forgotten I was reading on an electronic device. This was when I knew the kindle was a great product for me.
I have transferred pdf documents and also downloaded a few free classics and I love the ability to change books depending on what you feel like reading at the moment. It connected to my Wi-Fi network instantaneously (as soon as I remembered the password!).
Other advantages: the ability to read outside with no glare, the light weight of the product, the ease of getting new books (although you have to watch your impulse buys!). Lastly, my wife says she can't hear the page clicks when I read in bed. Actual paper pages make more noise.
The only real disadvantage for me is the book 'locations'. I find it somewhat confusing and I do miss real page numbers. I also miss looking ahead as to when the next chapter starts. I could hit the forward buttons but it's not as quick as flipping a few pages to see where you are in the book - and then just reading on.
I bought the kindle as I wanted an e-reader, nothing more and nothing less. I am very pleased with the little machine and am looking forward to downloading my next book - in 60 seconds or less!
 Kindle is Awesome Wifi Connection is not so Awesome September 8, 2010
Tanyalee Brown (Natick, MA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
After selling my kindle 2 and waiting forever for my kindle 3 I finally received it! I knew it was going to be small but its smaller than I thought. Kindle is where its at I have never even considered another erader, looking at them in person was enough to know they weren't for me. I love everything about it though size color, then we get to the WIFI. I dont know if its a rumor but I heard Kindle 2 was with Sprint and this Kindle was with AT&T if so, what was Amazon thinking? Did they not see the iPhone debacle, im sure apple is running as fast as they can as soon as that contract is up. Perhaps its cheaper this way if so then fine as its free for us I can't complain. Just kinda tough because I used to get wifi easily at work with my kindle 2. I got wifi in places my laptop and phone could not, I was amazed now in this building now i have to walk around searching for wifi with this kindle, I didnt want to leave 5 stars more like 4 1/2 but since wifi is free I can't judge. My co-worker next to me with Kindle 2 gets WIFI in a snap. Luckily I can just do everthing I need to as far as getting books on amazon.com, just run over to a hotspot and let it all download. I'm Loving My Kindle Latest!!!
Best Purchase Ever September 8, 2010
Holly (Provo, UT)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I love love the Kindle!!! It's my first one and I am never going back to hard copies of books. It's lightweight, easy to read, and easy to navigate. This a must for readers!
 The 3G Deception September 8, 2010
Richard Hemingson (Colebrook, CT USA)
1 out of 10 found this review helpful
I paid $50 for the 3G feature on my new Kindle. Trouble is, it doesn't work in my area. So I have to get in my car to find a place that it does work and that's neither easy nor convenient.
The Kindle ad promises that the $50 gets the user free wireless global reception. That's just not true and it's deceptive to make that claim.
My Kindle came in yesterday's mail. It was a bithday gift from my wife. The "Quick Start Guide" said that there was no need to register the unit since it was purchased from Amazon. I drove 20 miles until I found a place I could get 3G and tried to order a book: No soap. The Kindle told me I had to register before I could do that. It asked for a password so I had to drive back to my home to get my Amazon password so I could register the Kindle that was supossed to already be registered.
I'll have to settle for local wireless to order my books. I could use the $50 I spent on the 3G that will not work for me.
Kindle Support September 8, 2010
P. ROBINSON (Orlando)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Over the years, i have purchased six or eight Kindles from the K1 to the DX for myself and my family. On several occasions, something has malfunctioned or broken. Each time I contact Kindle support I am greeted with courtesy, professionalism, and efficiency. Each time I receive a new Kindle as a replacement. This last time, the eraser head button cracked. The unit was still under its one year warranty and a new unit is being shipped. From the time the representative picked up the phone to hangup, less than one minute elapsed. That's what I call service.
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