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Kindle 3 Wi-Fi+3G
Kindle 3 Wi-Fi+3G at a Glance
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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 8.7 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 10 days without recharging. Free 3G Wireless No annual contracts, no monthly fees. Download books anytime, anywhere. Learn more. Global 3G Coverage Travel the globe and still get books in under 60 seconds with wireless coverage in over 100 countries and territories. Check wireless coverage. 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 900,000 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 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. NEW - Kindle Book Lending Lend eligible Kindle books to other Kindle or Kindle app users for 14 days. Learn more. NEW - Audible Audiobooks Over 50,000 audiobooks from Audible.com - read by authors, celebrities, and world-class narrators - with wireless delivery via Wi-Fi. NEW - Real Page Numbers We've added real page numbers that correspond to print editions so you can easily reference and cite passages. 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. |
Technical Details
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| 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 (in inches) | 7.5" x 4.8" x 0.335" (190 mm x 123 mm x 8.5 mm). |
| Weight | 8.7 ounces (247 grams). |
| System Requirements | None, because it's wireless and doesn't require a computer. Check wireless coverage. |
| 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 10 days. 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. |
| 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. |
| 3G Connectivity | 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. See Wireless Terms and Conditions. |
| 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, rechargeable battery. |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide (included in box) [PDF]; Kindle User's Guide (pre-installed on device) [PDF]. Additional information in multiple languages available online. |
| Warranty and Service | 1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 2-year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Kindle is subject to the Kindle License Agreement and Terms of Use. |