For all you E-Readers out there!

Greenery
Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:18:54 +0000

I received this message: As someone who has shown interest in Kindle, we thought you should know that Kindle now offers over 480,000 books, newspapers, magazines, and blogs, along with:


Free 3G wireless, without any contracts
E-Ink screen that reads like paper, even in bright sunlight
Long battery life that lets you read for up to two weeks on one charge


Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation)
$259.00

Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation)
$489.00

Are those prices reasonable?
Spec for new KINDLE:
Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines

Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback

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

3G Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle; no annual contracts, no monthly fees, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots

Global Coverage: Enjoy 3G wireless coverage at home or abroad in over 100 countries. See details. Check wireless coverage map.

Paper-Like Display: Reads like real paper without glare, even in bright sunlight

Carry Your Library: Holds up to 1,500 books

Longer Battery Life: Now read for up to 1 week on a single charge with wireless on, a significant improvement from the previous battery life of 4 days

Built-In PDF Reader: Your Kindle can now display PDF documents natively. Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go.

Read-to-Me: With the experimental Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book’s rights holder made the feature unavailable

Large Selection: Over 480,000 books and the largest selection of the most popular books people want to read,

Out-of-Copyright, Pre-1923 Books: Over 1.8 million free, out-of-copyright, pre-1923 books are available to read on Kindle, including titles such as The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Pride and Prejudice, and Treasure Island. Learn more

Low Book Prices: New York Times® Best Sellers and new releases from $9.99. When traveling abroad, you can download books wirelessly from the Kindle Store or your Archived Items.

Free Book Samples: Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy