• In November 2007, Amazon.com released the Kindle, an e-book reader with content available through Amazon Whispernet. The Kindle is only available for sale in the United States but is expected to be available in the United Kingdom by the end of 2008.Times Online: Amazon Kindle: Buyers rush for the iPod of ebooks (June 8, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. Developed by: Amazon.com
  2. Debut: November 19, 2007
  3. Price: $359
  4. Weight: 10.3 ounces
  5. Display: 6" diagonal E-Ink® electronic paper display, 600 x 800 pixel resolution at 167 ppi, 4-level gray scale
  6. Size (in inches): 7.5" x 5.3" x 0.7"
  7. Books and other content can be downloaded directly from Amazon using EV-DO wireless technology

• Positive Reviews

  • BusinessWeek praises the design and easy usability, but has a few minor concerns about the available blog library and e-mail compatibility. Steven Levy of Newsweek found the Kindle very usable and easy to read without the buttons and electronic interface being distracting.

• Negative Reviews

  • Robert Scoble criticizes almost every aspect of the Kindle, but focuses mainly on usability issues and the lack of Web 2.0 features.
  • Buzz Feature's comments: "Am I going to lug around a device just to read books and a limited set of blog and newspaper content without the ability to fully interact with it? No."

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  Kindle | Amazon Kindle Hacks | Amazon Kindle Store | Amazon Digital Text Platform | Amazon Whispernet | Amazon Kindle Photos

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