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- Developed by: Amazon.com
- Debut: November 19, 2007
- Kindle 2 released on February 9, 2009
- Kindle DX introduced on May 6, 2009
- Price: $359
- Weight: 10.2 ounces (289g)
- Common uses: E-ink proprietary display for print-quality text
- Books and other content can be downloaded directly from Amazon using EV-DO wireless technology
- Kindle DX hopes to attract PDF and document readers http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2009...
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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)
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
- Thinner and lighter than original KindleBBC Newsbeat: Amazon launches new Kindle reader (February 9, 2009)
- 25 percent longer battery lifeBBC Newsbeat: Amazon launches new Kindle reader (February 9, 2009)
- Seven times the memoryBBC Newsbeat: Amazon launches new Kindle reader (February 9, 2009)
- Will hold up to 1,500 titlesBBC Newsbeat: Amazon launches new Kindle reader (February 9, 2009)
- Uses five way joypad for page navigationBBC Newsbeat: Amazon launches new Kindle reader (February 9, 2009)
- Display features 16 shades of grayBBC Newsbeat: Amazon launches new Kindle reader (February 9, 2009)
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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Kindle Questions
Should I get the Kindle 2? 1 AnswerDo you read a lot? Are you on the go? Do you want to look like Captain Picard? If yes to two or more, then go for it. I've had mine for six months now & ... read more
Where I can buy a "kindle"? 4 AnswersRight from the manufacturer here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015T963C/ref=ms_sbrspot_0?pf_rd_p=496535511&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_... read more
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