The latest generation Kindle 3 is packed with even more features and sports an even slimmer and lighter design with prolonged battery life. The e-ink screen is the best in its class for long reading sessions.
Kindle at a Glance:New, High-Contrast E Ink Screen with Pearl Technology50% better contrast. The clearest text and sharpest images with latest E Ink Pearl display.
Read in Bright SunlightUnlike 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 PaperbackAt 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 BooksWe doubled Kindle's storage so you can carry up to 3,500 books.
Battery Life of Up to One MonthA 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-FiConnect 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 ButtonsQuieter page turning means you won't disturb your partner when you want to read all night.
Share Meaningful PassagesShare meaningful passages with friends and family with built-in Twitter and Facebook integration.
Simple to UseKindle is ready to use right out of the box - no setup, no software to install, no computer required.
Improved PDF ReaderNow 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 SelectionOver 725,000 books, including 107 of 111 New York Times Best Sellers, plus audiobooks, periodicals and blogs. For non-U.S. customers, content availability varies. Check your country.
Free, Out-of-Copyright BooksOver 1.8 million free, out-of-copyright, pre-1923 books are available such as Pride and Prejudice. Learn more
Low Book PricesOver 610,000 books are $9.99 or less, including 79 current New York Times Best Sellers.
Free Book SamplesDownload and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy.
Book Lending - Coming this YearLend your Kindle books to other Kindle or Kindle app users for 14 days. Learn more.
Read Everywhere with WhispersyncYour 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 ArchiveBooks 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-MeWith Text-to-Speech, Kindle can read English-language content out loud to you.