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Kindle

Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display
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Kindle - small, light and fast
  • Less than 170 grams - lighter than a paperback, fits in your pocket
  • New darker, hand-tuned fonts for easier reading
  • Reads like paper with no glare, even in bright sunlight
  • Download books in 60 seconds with built-in Wi-Fi
  • Holds up to 1,400 books - take your library wherever you go
  • Massive book selection, and low prices. Over 650,000 titles for £3.99 or less
  • 300,000 Kindle-exclusive titles that you won't find anywhere else, including books by best-selling authors such as Phil Rickman
  • Kindle Owners' Lending Library - with an Amazon Prime membership, Kindle owners can choose from more than 300,000 books to borrow for free--as frequently as one book per month, with no due dates--including current and former top sellers in the Amazon.co.uk Kindle Store and all 7 Harry Potter books.

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The Kindle Experience

Read in Bright Sunlight

E Ink screens look and read just like real paper. Kindle e-readers' matte screens reflect light like ordinary paper and use no backlighting, so you can read as easily in bright sunlight as in your living room. Unlike LCD screens, E Ink screens have no glare.

Lighter, More Compact Than Ever

Less than 170 grams. Lighter than a paperback, fits in your pocket.

Up to One Month Battery Life

No battery anxiety - read for up to one month on a single charge.

Sharp, Clear Text

Kindle uses actual ink particles and proprietary, hand-built fonts to create crisp, print-like text similar to what you see in a physical book. The screen's 100% aperture ratio means no gaps between pixels. The blacks and whites on the screen are uniform, improving image quality.

Easy on the Eyes

E Ink uses actual ink particles to create crisp, print-like text similar to what you see in a physical book. And Kindle e-readers also use proprietary, hand-built fonts to take advantage of the special characteristics of the ink to make letters appear clear and sharp.

Read in Any Position

When you read for long periods of time, you often switch positions to get more comfortable. Kindle has a uniform contrast ratio that does not change with your viewing angle, so you can read in any position.

All the Books You Love

Massive Selection

Over 2 million books, newspapers, and magazines, including latest bestsellers, Kindle exclusives and more.

Free Books in the Public Domain

More than one million free books, such as Pride and Prejudice and Treasure Island are available.

Free Book Samples

Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy.

Buy Once, Read Everywhere

Kindle books can be read on your Kindle, iPhone, iPad, Android devices, Windows Phone 7, Mac, or PC with our free Kindle Reading Apps.

Low Book Prices

We check hundreds of prices every day to make sure our prices are the lowest of any ebook store in the UK. Compare our book prices - you'll like what you find.

Kindle Owners' Lending Library - Read for Free

With an Amazon Prime membership, Kindle device owners can choose from more than 300,000 books to borrow for free--as frequently as one book per month, with no due dates--including current and former top sellers in the Amazon.co.uk Kindle Store and all seven Harry Potter books.

Exclusive Kindle Titles

Over 300,000 Kindle exclusive titles that you won't be able to find anywhere else, including books by best-selling authors such as Michael Ridpath, and Phil Rickman.

Kindle Owners' Lending Library

Kindle Owners' Lending Library

Kindle Owners' Lending Library - with an Amazon Prime membership, Kindle device owners can choose from more than 300,000 books to borrow --as frequently as one book per month, with no due dates--including current and former top sellers in the Amazon.co.uk Kindle Store and all 7 Harry Potter books.

One-Day Delivery

Get fast shipping on millions of items. Take the stress out of shopping with One-Day Delivery from Amazon Prime. Choose from videos, electronics, games and much more.

Features

Holds Up To 1,400 Books

Keep your library with you wherever you go.

Built-In Wi-Fi

Kindle connects easily to your home Wi-Fi network or Wi-Fi hotspots on the road for quick, convenient access to books and content anywhere you can access Wi-Fi.

Lighter Than a Paperback

Weighs less than 170 grams and fits in your pocket.

Thinner Than a Pencil

At just over a third of an inch in thickness, Kindle is thinner than most pencils.

Books in 60 seconds

Find a book and start reading in seconds with our fast, free wireless delivery.

Adjustable Text Sizes, Font Choices

Kindle has eight adjustable font sizes to suit your reading preference. You can increase the text size of your favourite book or newspaper with the push of a button. If your eyes tire, simply increase the font size and continue reading comfortably. Kindle also has three font styles to choose from - all optimised and hand-tuned to provide the best reading experience.

Custom Fonts

Kindle uses hand-built, custom fonts and font-hinting to make words and letters more crisp, clear, and natural-looking. Font hints are instructions, written as code, that control points on a font character's line, improving legibility at small font sizes where few pixels are available. Hinting is a mix of aesthetic judgments and complicated technical strategies. We've designed our proprietary font-hinting to optimise specifically for the special characteristics of electronic ink.

Support for Non-Latin Characters

Kindle supports the display of non-Latin characters, so you can read books and documents in the translation that's right for you. Kindle displays Cyrillic (such as Russian), Japanese, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), and Korean characters, in addition to Latin and Greek scripts.

Real Page Numbers

We match the pages of a Kindle book to the text in a print book to identify the corresponding "real" page number. Easily reference and cite passages or read alongside others in a book club or class. Available on tens of thousands of our most popular Kindle books. Page numbers are displayed when you push the menu button.

Precise 5-Way Controller

Kindle has an easy-to-use 5-way controller, enabling precise on-screen navigation for selecting text to highlight or looking up words. No on-screen fingerprints.

Fast Page Turns

Kindle's powerful processor is tuned for fast, seamless page turns.

Whispersync

Our Whispersync technology synchronises your last page read, bookmarks and annotations across your devices so you can always pick up where you left off.

Free Library Backup

We automatically back up your library in the cloud, so you never need to worry about losing your books. Re-download wirelessly anytime for free.

Search Wikipedia and the Web

Kindle makes it easy to find what you're looking for. Just enter a word or phrase and Kindle will search every instance across your Kindle library, in the Kindle Store, on Wikipedia, or the Web using Google search.

Built-In Dictionary with Instant Lookup

Come across a word you don't know? Kindle includes The Oxford Dictionary of English with over 250,000 entries and definitions for free. Kindle lets you instantly look up the definition without ever leaving the book - simply select the word with the cursor and the definition will automatically display at the bottom of the screen.

Supports Children's Books and Comics

Kindle supports children's books with Kindle Text Pop-Up, and comic books with Kindle Panel View which allows you to read a comic book panel by panel.

Personal Document Delivery

Kindle makes it easy to take your personal documents with you, eliminating the need to print. You and your approved contacts can e-mail documents - including Word, PDF and more - directly to your Kindle and read them in Kindle format. You can also send documents to your Kindle using Send to Kindle.

Bookmarks and Annotations

Add annotations to text, just like you might write in the margins of a book, with a virtual keyboard that appears just when you need it. And because it is digital, you can edit, delete, and export your notes. You can highlight and clip key passages and bookmark pages for future use. You'll never need to bookmark your last place in the book, because Kindle remembers for you and always opens to the last page you read.

Share Meaningful Passages

Share your passion for books and reading with friends, family, and other readers around the world by posting meaningful passages to social networks like Facebook and Twitter directly from Kindle, without leaving the page. Want to post or tweet about a great new novel or newspaper article? When you highlight or create a note in your book or periodical, you can easily share it with your social network. Help your network of family and friends discover new authors and books.

Public Notes

Share your notes and see what others are saying about Kindle books. Any Kindle user - including authors, book reviewers, professors and passionate readers everywhere - can opt-in to share their thoughts on book passages and ideas with friends, family members, colleagues, and the greater Kindle community.

Popular Highlights

See what millions of Kindle readers think are the most interesting passages in your books. If several other readers have highlighted a particular passage, then that passage will be highlighted in your book along with the total number of people who have highlighted it.

Shop Wirelessly

Access the Kindle Store wirelessly right from your Kindle - search and shop the world's largest selection of books that people want to read, plus magazines, newspapers and blogs. We auto-deliver all your purchases in seconds - simply search, buy, and you're ready to read.

Personalised Recommendations

Kindle makes it easy to discover new titles with recommendations personalised just for you. Kindle uses the same personalised customer experience you're used to across Amazon.co.uk, matching our best recommendations to your personal reading habits.

Newsstand

Subscribe to your favourite magazines and newspapers such as The Economist, The Spectator, The Guardian and The Daily Mail from Newsstand. New editions are auto-delivered wirelessly direct to your device the second they go on sale. All Kindle subscriptions start with a 14 day free trial.

Huge Selection, Low Prices

With the biggest selection of any ebook store in the UK, you can shop more than 1 million books, including bestsellers and new releases. UK and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs, plus more than 1 million free books, are also available.

Parental Controls

Parental Controls allow you to restrict access to the Kindle Store, Cloud, and Experimental Web Browser so you can give Kindle to a child worry-free.

Featured Accessories

Light Up Your Kindle

The embedded LED light is designed specifically for Kindle's paper-like display, adding brightness without adding glare.

Protect Your Kindle

The form-fitted leather exterior and soft microfiber interior protect and secure your device without any hinges or straps. Designed to fold back, so you can read comfortably with just one hand.

Technical Details

DisplayAmazon's 6" E Ink Pearl display with optimized font technology, 167 ppi, 16-level grey scale
Size166 mm x 114 mm x 8.7 mm
Weight170 grams
System RequirementsNone, because it's wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content.
On-Device StorageUp to 1,400 books or 2 GB internal (approximately 1.25 GB available for user content)
Cloud StorageFree cloud storage for all Amazon content.
Battery LifeA single charge lasts up to one month with wireless off based upon a half-hour of daily reading time. Keep wireless always on and it lasts for up to three weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store, web browsing, and downloading content.
Charge TimeFully charges in approximately 3 hours via the included USB 2.0 cable. UK power adapter sold separately.
Wi-Fi ConnectivitySupports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS); 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.
Content Formats SupportedKindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion
DocumentationQuick Start Guide (included in box) [PDF]; Kindle User Guide (pre-installed on device) [PDF].
Warranty and ServiceKindle is sold with a worldwide limited warranty of one year provided by the manufacturer. If you are a consumer, the limited warranty is in addition to your consumer rights, and does not jeopardise these rights in any way. This means you may still have additional rights at law even after the limited warranty has expired (for further information on your consumer rights, click here). Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here.
Included in the BoxKindle, USB 2.0 charging cable, and Quick Start Guide

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Screen size 6" 6" 8.9" 7" 7"
Display Technology Paperwhite Built-in light E Ink Pearl HD LCD HD LCD LCD
Resolution/ Pixel density 212 PPI 167 PPI 1920x1200
up to 1080p HD		 1280x800,
up to 720p HD		 1024x600
Audio - - Dolby Audio,
dual stereo speakers		 Dolby Audio
dual-driver stereo speakers		 Stereo speakers
Connectivity Free 3G + Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Dual-band, dual-antenna
Wi-Fi		 Dual-band, dual antenna Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Storage 2 GB on device

Plus free Cloud storage for all Amazon content		 2 GB on device

Plus free Cloud storage for all Amazon content		 16 GB or 32 GB on device

Plus free Cloud storage for all Amazon content		 16 GB or 32 GB on device

Plus free Cloud storage for all Amazon content		 8 GB on device

Plus free Cloud storage for all Amazon content
Dimensions 16.9 cm x 11.7 cm
x 0.91 cm		 16.5 cm x 11.4 cm
x 0.87 cm		 23.9 cm x 16.3 cm
x 0.9 cm		 19.3 cm x 13.7 cm
x 1.03 cm		 18.9 cm x 12 cm
x 1.15 cm
Weight 222 g 170 g 567 g 395 g 400 g
Processor - - Dual-core,
1.5GHz OMAP4470		 Dual-core,
1.2GHz OMAP 4460		 Dual-core,
1.2GHz OMAP 4430
Battery life (wireless off) 8 weeks Up to 1 month Over 10 hours'
continuous use		 Over 11 hours'
continuous use		 Almost 9 hours'
continuous use
Web Experimental
browser		 Experimental
browser		 Cloud-accelerated
browsing using Amazon Silk		 Cloud-accelerated browsing
using Amazon Silk		 Cloud-accelerated browsing
using Amazon Silk
Interface

2-point
multi-touch

5-way controller

10-point
multi-touch

10-point
multi-touch

2-point
multi-touch

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews
1,350 of 1,387 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A review for the glass half full persuasion....... 3 Jan 2013
By ThermalSteve
Amazon Verified Purchase
Buying a bog standard, lower end kindle for myself with Xmas money was purely on the basis of money available at the time. That said, I would have no intention of buying any other reader when this one eventually expires because I've thrashed it too much. ;-)

My reason is simple. I have an ipad but for reading, the glass screen tended to glare after a while. Don't get me wrong i adore the ipad but I wanted a book reader that does that and that alone.

The screen is built for no glare and reads just like a book.

The keyboard has been removed and put 'on-screen' to make for lighter reading. And if you just want to read this a big plus.

The buttons on the side to move forward or backwards a page are so subtle that it will become second nature and not interfere with your attention to the story. (Buttons are on both sides for lefties and righties too. God I love this product)

There is no backlight so there is absolutely no artificial leanings to the reading experience. It reads like a book should and buying a case with light feels like a book with a lamp on when you're in bed snuggled up.

For some, what I have said above may seem like they have 'left out' certain perks so they can reach the budget buyers but for me all the above confirms (and will to the readers who love a proper book and are unsure whether to change), is that everything that is unnecessary when all you want to do is read a book isn't there.

The best way to sum it up is.........

This Kindle is bog standard. It does nothing more than 'be' a reader. There's no fancy asides. It is what it is. And it does it perfectly.
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1,117 of 1,161 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant 16 Mar 2013
By S. McCormack TOP 500 REVIEWER
This review is intended to answer all your questions about the Kindle that you may need answers for to help you consider purchasing a Kindle.

My Kindle is a year and one month old now, so I'll have to see if it gets through the 'just out of warranty' stage!

The Kindle is, in my humble opinion, a marvellous product. I will give you the pros and cons in order to help you in making the final decision of whether or not to buy one.

The Kindle has about 2 gigabytes of storage and can hold about 1,400 eBooks. The things it can do are:

- Read the following formats: Kindle (AZW and AZW3) format, TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, and BMP through conversion.

- Browse the internet, and the Kindle Store.

It does not support audio.

If you press the keyboard button from anywhere on the device it gives you options to search your eBooks and documents, the book you are reading, the dictionary, Google and even Wikipedia.

It features an E-Ink display, which is totally unlike any other, such as the most common (LCD), which is always used in tablets and mobile phones, etc., and usually in televisions. E-Ink only uses battery life when changing the contents of the display. Therefore, it is phenomenal for e-reading, giving long battery life when displaying a page for a long time, and being marvellous in bright sunlight. There are no brightness settings because it relies on reflecting light.

The E-Ink screen is set by default to refresh every 6 pages. (When it refreshes it flows smoothly through black to the next page). Have a look on YouTube if you want to see what this looks like. It can be set to refresh every page turn. This setting is found on the third page of settings. Read more ›
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393 of 423 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed by Amazon and the Kindle...updated! 28 Dec 2012
By SJR
Firstly let me be very clear - I have loved my Kindle - used it nearly every day to and from work, I don't think I have ever read so much, so fast! I am very careful with my technology (I think I annoy my wife with how careful I am about it!) I always kept my device in a case, in my bag and never sat on it, dropped it, threw it (as I have heard others rightly castigated for). Suddenly, after exactly 13 months and 10 days the famed lines appeared on the screen....resetting etc made no difference.

Speaking to the very friendly Amazon staff confirmed my worst fears - that the device was out of warranty by a month and 10 days and that, to quote "this is very common - often when our customers have been using their devices regularly or when travelling with them." I asked if they could help at all and they told me "There is nothing else you can do and as it is out of warranty nothing we can do apart from possibly discount a new device" - Ok I said, as I am loath to be without my beloved Kindle......and this is where I am particularly annoyed, they offered me a new Kindle wi-fi for the heavily discounted price of......£67.99

Things go wrong, devoices break, warranties can only last so long - I do get this but 13 months for a device that has been loved and cared for? Customer service that amounts to offering me nothing? This is not simply about what I am due (Legally I appreciate this is nothing) it is about taking care of loyal customers and recognising that a premium device should last longer than 13 months. I am not a unique case, I am one of very very many. Just look...... Read more ›
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Good but breaks
I've had the Kindle for a year and a month. Perfectly good, did its purpose which was to read books. However, the other day it re-set itself. Read more
Published 5 hours ago by Sean Osborn
5.0 out of 5 stars kindle
really like it find it conveniant easy to take anywhere light plenty of books without any weight to carry great
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
By far the best present I have ever bought for my eight year old daughter. She was already a bookworm but the ease of purchasing other stories at the push of a button and the space... Read more
Published 11 hours ago by Tiffers
5.0 out of 5 stars Convenience
Easy to hold and convenient to put in handbag .Love browsing books to buy.Like that I can change print size.
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5.0 out of 5 stars New Kindle
I was delighted with my new Kindle which replaced my original which unfortunately had broken. This model is lighter and easy to use
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It is a simple, non fuss device, reasonable price, very useful for taking on holiday to save carrying heavy cases
Published 15 hours ago by Viv Greenman
3.0 out of 5 stars kindle 6 ink display wi fi black
only used it once while on holiday so have not used it much yet but now winter is coming will use it more
Published 15 hours ago by valerie cooke
1.0 out of 5 stars Not an upgrade
I received this as a 'replacement' for my keyboard model which had a damaged screen. Because it was out of warranty and Amazon no longer supply the model, I am having to make do... Read more
Published 17 hours ago by Johann Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars STARTER KINDLE
have wanted a kindle for ages but the price put me off, this one was a fantastic price. its brilliant and so easy to use. would defo reccomend this to anyone
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my new kindle is brill. I broke the plug connection in my first one, and i really missed using it
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