• The Kindle is an e-book reader created and sold by Amazon.com. Content is downloaded via Amazon Whispernet. The original version featured a six-inch diagonal display with 800 x 600 pixel resolution and 256 MB of internal storage. The Kindle is only available for sale in the United States because Amazon Whispernet does not work internationally.

  At a press conference for Wednesday, May 6, 2009, Amazon's CEO introduced the Kindle DX, a new, larger Kindle model. The screen on the Kindle DX is larger and has a built-in PDF reader.CNNMoney: Amazon's newest Kindle takes aim at newspapers (May 6, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Developed by: Amazon.com
  2. Debut: November 19, 2007
  3. Kindle 2 released on February 9, 2009
  4. Kindle DX introduced on May 6, 2009
  5. Price: $359
  6. Weight: 10.2 ounces (289g)
  7. Common uses: E-ink proprietary display for print-quality text
  8. Books and other content can be downloaded directly from Amazon using EV-DO wireless technology
  9. Kindle DX hopes to attract PDF and document readers http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2009...

• Patent Infringement?

  Discovery Communications has filed a lawsuit against Amazon alleging copyright infringement. Discovery claims that Amazon infringed on an encryption technology patent held by Discovery, which is being utilized for the Kindle.CRN.com: Amazon Sued: Discovery Claims... (March 17, 2009)

• Kindle 2 New Features

  1. Thinner and lighter than original KindleBBC Newsbeat: Amazon launches new Kindle reader (February 9, 2009)
  2. 25 percent longer battery lifeBBC Newsbeat: Amazon launches new Kindle reader (February 9, 2009)
  3. Seven times the memoryBBC Newsbeat: Amazon launches new Kindle reader (February 9, 2009)
  4. Will hold up to 1,500 titlesBBC Newsbeat: Amazon launches new Kindle reader (February 9, 2009)
  5. Uses five way joypad for page navigationBBC Newsbeat: Amazon launches new Kindle reader (February 9, 2009)
  6. Display features 16 shades of grayBBC Newsbeat: Amazon launches new Kindle reader (February 9, 2009)

• Sales

  Amazon.com had not anticipated the huge success of the Kindle and sold out within five and a half hours. They were not able to replenish their stock until April 2008.

• Content

  The Kindle can hold up to 200 unillustrated e-books. New York Times bestsellers are available for $10, while classics are available for $1.99 each. Users may also purchase subscriptions to newspapers, with the cost ranging from $5.99 to $14.99 per month. For $1.25 to $3.49 per month, users may purchase magazine subscriptions.

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