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Kindle is the new way to read whether at home or on the go. Kindle is a wireless reading device that uses an electronic paper display and downloads content from Amazon. Kindle can be used without a computer and holds over 1,500 books!

Today, Amazon's Kindle Store has more than 285,000 books available, plus top newspapers, magazines, and blogs. This is just the beginning. Amazon's vision is to have every book ever printed, in any language, all available in under 60 seconds on Kindle. They won't stop until they get there.

Product Details

Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines

Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback

Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots

Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered in less than 60 seconds; no PC required

Improved Display: Reads like real paper; now boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and even crisper images

Longer Battery Life: 25% longer battery life; read for days without recharging

More Storage: Take your library with you; holds over 1,500 books

Faster Page Turns: 20% faster page turns

Read-to-Me: With the new text-to-speech feature, Kindle can read every newspaper, magazine, blog, and book out loud to you, unless the book's rights holder made the feature unavailable

Large Selection: Over 285,000 books plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs available

Low Book Prices: New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases $9.99, unless marked otherwise