"Simply put, it's the best dedicated ebook reader you can buy… Amazon has managed to increase the contrast on the Kindle in a way that sets it above the Nook, Sony Readers, or any other dedicated ebook reader we've tested." - PC Magazine

Kindle at a Glance
 

New, High-Contrast E Ink Screen with Pearl Technology 50% better contrast. The clearest text and sharpest images with latest E Ink Pearl display. Read in Bright Sunlight Unlike LCD screens, Kindle's screen reads like real paper, with no glare. Read as easily in bright sunlight as in your living room. Lighter Than a Paperback At only 8.5 ounces and 1/3 of an inch thin, Kindle is lighter than a paperback and thinner than a magazine. Holds 3,500 Books We doubled Kindle's storage so you can carry up to 3,500 books. Battery Life of Up to One Month A single charge lasts up to one month with wireless off. Keep wireless always on and go for up to three weeks without recharging. Built-In Wi-Fi Connect to Wi-Fi hotspots at home or on the road. Includes free Wi-Fi access at AT&T hotspots across the U.S. Quieter Page Turn Buttons Quieter page turning means you won't disturb your partner when you want to read all night. Share Meaningful Passages Share meaningful passages with friends and family with built-in Twitter and Facebook integration. Simple to Use Kindle is ready to use right out of the box - no setup, no software to install, no computer required.                          Improved PDF Reader Now with new dictionary lookup, notes and highlights, and support for password protected PDFs. Easily carry all of your documents on the go.

Books in 60 Seconds With fast, free wireless delivery, you can start reading books in less than 60 seconds. No computer required. Massive Selection Over 800,000 books, including 107 of 111 New York Times Check your country. Free, Out-of-Copyright Books Over 1.8 million free, out-of-copyright, pre-1923 books are available such as Pride and Prejudice. Learn more Low Book Prices Over 610,000 books are $9.99 or less, including 79 current New York Times Best Sellers. Free Book Samples Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy. Kindle Book Lending Lend eligible Kindle books to other Kindle or Kindle app users for 14 days. Learn more. Read Everywhere with Whispersync Your Kindle books can be read on your Kindle, iPhone, iPad, PC, Mac, Android device, and BlackBerry. Our Whispersync technology syncs your place across devices, so you can pick up where you left off. Worry-Free Archive Books you purchase from the Kindle Store are automatically backed up online in your Kindle library on Amazon. Re-download books wirelessly for free, anytime. Read-to-Me With Text-to-Speech, Kindle can read English-language content out loud to you. Best Sellers, plus audiobooks, periodicals and blogs. For non-U.S. customers, content availability varies.

All-New Design

Lighter & Thinner - Only 8.5 Ounces
When reading for long periods of time, we know that weight matters. That’s why we worked hard to make our newest Kindle lighter than ever – only 8.5 ounces – so you can read comfortably for hours with just one hand. Kindle is lighter than a typical paperback, and thinner than a magazine. Just a third of an inch in profile, Kindle fits perfectly in your hands.

Ergonomic Design
Kindle is easy to hold and read. We designed it with long-form reading in mind. When reading for long periods of time, people naturally shift positions and often like to read with one hand. Kindle's page-turning buttons are located on both sides, allowing you to read and turn pages from any position. The new soft-touch, textured back is comfortable to hold and never gets hot in your hands.

Never Gets Hot
Unlike a laptop or tablet, Kindle never gets hot so you can read comfortably as long as you like.

Simple to Use, No Computer Required
Unlike most electronic devices, we wanted to keep Kindle simple. Kindle is wireless and ready to use right out of the box – no setup, no software to install, no computer required.


What's In The Box
 

• Kindle Wireless Reader
• U.S. power adapter
  (supports 100V-240V)
• USB 2.0 cable
  (for connection to the Kindle power adapter or to connect to a computer.)

Technical Details
 

Display	Amazon's 6" diagonal electronic paper display, optimized with proprietary waveform and font technology, 600 x 800 pixel resolution at 167 ppi, 16-level gray scale.
Size	190 mm x 123 mm x 8.5 mm (7.5" x 4.8" x 0.335").
Weight	241 grams (8.5 ounces).
System Requirements	None, because it's wireless and doesn't require a computer.
Storage	4GB internal (approximately 3GB available for user content).
Battery Life	A single charge lasts for up to a month with wireless off. Keep wireless always on and it lasts for up to 3 weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store, web browsing, and downloading content.
Charge 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.
Wi-Fi Connectivity	Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n (in b or 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.
USB Port	USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) for connection to the Kindle U.S. power adapter or optionally to connect to a PC or Macintosh computer.
Audio	3.5 mm stereo audio jack, rear-mounted stereo speakers.
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.
Included Accessories	U.S. power adapter (supports 110V-240V), USB 2.0 cable.
Documentation	Quick Start Guide (included in box) [PDF]; Kindle User's Guide available online. (pre-installed on device) [PDF]. Additional information in multiple languages
Warranty	1-year limited warranty