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Kindle

New Touchscreen Display, Exclusive Kindle Software, Wi-Fi
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Touchscreen display, enhanced software features, double the storage…Show me

All-new touchscreen display and exclusive features only on Kindle - from only £59
  • Touchscreen display that reads like real paper — no screen glare, even in bright sunlight
  • Exclusive Kindle features — Kindle for Kids, Vocabulary Builder, X-Ray, Word Wise and more
  • Double the on-device storage — holds thousands of books
  • New 1 GHz processor for even faster page turns and uninterrupted reading
  • Lighter than a paperback — fits in your pocket
  • Battery lasts weeks, not hours
  • Massive selection, low prices — over two million books including latest bestsellers, Kindle exclusives and more
  • Download books in less than 60 seconds with built-in Wi-Fi
  • Encourage kids to read even more — with Kindle for Kids
  • NEW — With Kindle Unlimited, read as much as you want, choosing from over 650,000 titles and thousands of audiobooks. Try Kindle Unlimited free for 30 days. Learn more
 

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Kindle is designed as a dedicated e-reader. Indulge your love of reading without interruptions such as e-mail alerts and push notifications.

Touchscreen display

New — A touchscreen interface makes it easier to use features such as X-Ray, built-in dictionary, highlighting and more. And with a glare-free screen that looks like real paper, you can read as easily in bright sunlight as in your living room.

Lighter than a paperback

Kindle is lighter than most paperback books, making it easy and comfortable to hold in one hand for extended periods of time.

Weeks-long battery life

Kindle does not require power to maintain a page of text, allowing you to read for weeks on a single charge.

Easy on the eyes

Every time your eyes switch from a bright screen to a dimmer, ambient room, your eyes have to adjust, which may result in fatigue. With Kindle, the page is the same brightness as everything else in the room, so no adjustment is needed.

Reads like the printed page

Kindle uses actual ink particles and proprietary, hand-built fonts to create crisp text similar to what you see in a physical book. The blacks and whites on the screen are uniform, improving image quality.
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Sharp, dark text

Enjoy text that reads like the printed page. All fonts have been hand-tuned at the pixel level for maximum readability and comfort.

Flip through without losing your place

With Page Flip, you can skim page-by-page, scan by chapter or skip to the end for a sneak peek without losing your place.

Take and share notes

Add margin notes that you can edit, delete or even export from your device to your computer. Share highlighted sections and meaningful quotes on Facebook and Twitter, and see passages frequently highlighted by other Kindle readers.

Read comfortably in one hand

Lighter than most paperback books, hold Kindle comfortably in one hand for long reading sessions.

No distractions

Kindle is purposely designed as a dedicated e-reader. Indulge your love of reading without interruptions such as e-mail alerts or push notifications.

Look it up instantly

Smart Lookup integrates entries from The New Oxford English Dictionary with information from X-Ray and Wikipedia, so you can access definitions, characters, settings and more without leaving your page or losing your place.

Enhanced search

New — It's even easier to find what you are looking for by combining and previewing results from your Library and the Kindle Store on the same page.

Share your library with family

New — Family Library links your Amazon account to that of your spouse or partner. For the first time, you and your family can access and easily share not only your own Kindle books, but also books from the Amazon account of a spouse or partner.

Read more challenging books

New — Word Wise makes it easier to enjoy and quickly understand more challenging books. Short and simple definitions appear above difficult words automatically, so you can continue reading with fewer interruptions. Tap on a word to bring up a simple card with definitions, synonyms and more. You can adjust the number of hints you see with a simple slider.

Expanded X-Ray for books

X-Ray lets you explore the “Bones of the Book.” See all the passages across a book that mention relevant ideas, fictional characters, historical figures, places, or topics of interest. X-Ray's new timeline view lets readers flip through important passages easily to remind themselves of what's happened in the book, or navigate easily through images.

Squeeze in that last chapter

See at a glance how long it will take to finish a chapter or book. Time to Read is personalised based on your reading speed, and is constantly updated as your speed and habits change.

Enhance your vocabulary

Words looked up in the dictionary are added to Vocabulary Builder automatically to expand your knowledge and reinforce retention. Swipe through your vocabulary words, quiz yourself with flashcards, and instantly see those words in context.

Adjust your text size

Choose from eight text sizes to prevent tired eyes and keep you reading longer.

Organise your books

Arrange your books into customised categories by using Cloud Collections.

Never be without a book again

Shop Amazon's expansive selection, choose a title and begin reading your next book in under 60 seconds - no computer required.

Carry your entire library

Kindle holds thousands of books, so you'll never have to leave your favourite titles behind.

Pick up where you left off

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

Translate passages instantly

Tap any word or highlight a section to translate it instantly into other languages, including Spanish, Japanese and more. Translations are provided by Bing Translator.

Fewer distractions, more reading

Kindle is designed for reading, which means zero distractions for kids. With Kindle, they can look up definitions as they read to build their vocabulary and increase the font size for easier reading. They can read thousands of books for free, including classics such as Treasure Island. And they can easily take their books with them without loading up a heavy backpack.

Boost their vocabulary

Kindle makes it easy for young readers to add new words to their vocabulary. Words looked up on Kindle are added to Vocabulary Builder automatically, where kids can quiz themselves with flash cards to reinforce new word retention.

Read more challenging books

NEW—For kids reading their first chapter books, Word Wise, available on many popular English language titles, makes it easier to enjoy and quickly understand more challenging books. Short and simple definitions appear above difficult words automatically, so they can keep reading with fewer interruptions. Tap on a word to bring up a simple card with definitions, synonyms and more. They can adjust the number of hints they see with a simple slider.

Kindle for Kids

Encourage children to read even more. Kindle for Kids lets you create personalised profiles for children, and give them access to titles from your collection of books. Children are rewarded with achievement badges when they reach their goals. A progress report keeps parents updated on total time spent reading, number of words looked up, badges earned and books read.

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 Unlimited

NEW—With Kindle Unlimited, you can read as much as you want, choosing from over 650,000 titles and thousands of audiobooks. From mysteries and romance to sci-fi and more, freely explore new authors, books and genres on any device for just £7.99 a month. Try Kindle Unlimited free for 30 days. Learn more

Exclusive Kindle titles

Over 500,000 Kindle exclusive titles that you won't be able to find anywhere else, including books by bestselling authors such as Michael Ridpath and Phil Rickman.

Massive selection

Over 3 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.

Get books in seconds

Shop Amazon's expansive selection, choose a title and begin reading in seconds. Download books in under 60 seconds - no computer required to download content

Connect wirelessly

New titles and archived items are a simple connection away. Connect easily to your home Wi-Fi network or Wi-Fi hotspots on the road.

Read on your smartphone, tablet or computer

For those times when you don’t have your Kindle with you, just download the Kindle app for your smartphone, tablet or computer to read your Kindle Books.

Never lose your place

Amazon’s Whispersync technology remembers where you left off in a book, so you can seamlessly switch between your Kindle and the Kindle app on your smartphone, tablet or computer without ever losing your place.

Better together

Slim, form-fitting covers designed by Amazon fit your Kindle perfectly and provide full front and back protection. The covers are easy to securely attach and remove, and fold back for easy one-handed reading. They put your Kindle to sleep automatically when it is closed and wake it upon opening, making it easy to jump back into your books.

We've got you covered

Crafted from top-quality natural leather or durable polyurethane with a matching microfibre interior, your cover protects your Kindle and keeps your screen clean without adding bulk, making it perfect for taking your Kindle wherever you go.
Technical Details
DisplayAmazon’s 6" display with Pearl e-paper technology, 167 ppi, optimised font technology, 16-level grey scale
Size169 mm x 119 mm x 10.2 mm
Weight191 grams
Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process
System RequirementsNone; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content
On-Device Storage4 GB; holds thousands of books
Cloud StorageFree Cloud storage for all Amazon content
Battery LifeA single charge lasts up to four weeks, based on half an hour of reading per day with wireless off. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage
Charge TimeFully charges in approximately 4 hours from a computer via USB cable
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)
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's Guide (pre-installed on device) [PDF]. Additional information in multiple languages available online
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" 6"
Glare-free Screen Yes Yes Yes
Built-in Light No Yes Yes + Adaptive front light
Page Turns Touchscreen Touchscreen Touchscreen + PagePress
Resolution 167 ppi 212 ppi 300 ppi
Connectivity Wi-Fi Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + free 3G Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + free 3G
Battery Life Battery lasts weeks on a single charge Battery lasts weeks on a single charge Battery lasts weeks on a single charge
Storage Holds thousands of books Holds thousands of books Holds thousands of books
Dimensions 169 mm x 119 mm x 10.2 mm 169 mm x 117 mm x 9.1 mm 162 mm x 115 mm x 7.6 mm
Weight 191 grams Wi-Fi: 206 grams
Wi-Fi + 3G: 215 grams 		Wi-Fi: 180 grams
Wi-Fi + 3G: 188 grams
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Customise to your language

Kindle can be used in English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Dutch and Simplified Chinese. You can easily select the language that you are most comfortable with and enjoy instant dictionary lookups in any of these languages.

Read books in other languages

Kindle supports the display of non-Latin characters, so you can read books and documents in your favourite language, including enhanced support for Japanese and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional). Kindle also displays Korean, Cyrillic, Latin and Greek scripts and provides free access to several international dictionaries.

Follow along with page numbers

We match the pages of a Kindle book to the text in a print book to identify the corresponding page number. Easily reference and cite passages or read alongside others in a book club or class.

Never lose a book

We automatically back up your entire Kindle library for free in the Cloud, so there's never a worry about losing your books. Re-download wirelessly anytime for free.

Get special offers

You’ll receive special offers and sponsored screensavers directly on your Kindle. Offers display on the Kindle screensaver and on the bottom of the home screen when not in use—they don’t interrupt reading.

Carry and read personal documents

E-mail documents – including Word, PDF and more – directly to your Kindle and read them in Kindle format.

Read 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.

Organise your library

Organise your Kindle library into customised collections or categories to easily access any book you are looking for. You can add an item to multiple collections to make organising and finding titles even easier.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars So much better then I expected. 15 Jan. 2015
By Shaun
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There is only one thing I can say, it is literally so much better then I expected. I was brought one as a birthday present last December and I was wary, at first. Reluctant to give up my books, my paper and hardbacks that I love so. But space was becoming a problem, IE I was running out of room for more shelves. When I was handed this, I was dubious to say the least. Digital books, something I could never feel between my fingers, never smell as I turned page after page. But all of that can be easily forgotten when the display looks almost as good as print, and the sheer amount of stories (I am talking about the kindle exclusives by the way) that I just simply cannot have in any other guise has swayed me. I still have all of my favourite tales as physical copies, but this now sits proudly in its leather folder amidst my books as a great little collection of stories... And once more, no one can complain about my books (Except that I spend maybe too much). Seriously, do not let he fact your books are digital get you down.

I use my kindle every day, for more then 4 hours or so, and I have charged it just the once since the day I brought it on december 2 I've had it. Even now the battery is at a quarter full and sat righ beside me as I type this review out. The screen has no glare, literally, it reads just like paper and that was something I never expected, however many times I heard it repeated by owners. Its light, easy to use with a full manual and tutorial built in. It is also perfect for my mum, as she has problems seeing since she lost the sight in one of her eyes. And the fact t hat you can adjust the font size, and style, it makes it perfect for her to use aswell. Read more ›
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414 of 432 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Kindle 6" glare free - it is exactly that 29 Oct. 2014
By ozzy
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I read the various reviews available for readers and the differing options, tablets & lights etc and I only wanted a kindle that I could read books on, wasnt bothered about lights and internet browsing (that would be a tablet then !) and didnt need it to feel like it had been hand made in silicon valley
this does exactly what I wanted it to do, its light and easy to use so if you are looking for a book reader that dosnt make tea or walk the dog but allows you to read books, this is the one for you - thoroughly recommnded
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637 of 671 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars New kindle! 3 Oct. 2014
By SM HALL OF FAME TOP 50 REVIEWER
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This is my second ever model of kindle, having had one of the first kindles that was ever released. Having had two replacements for this when the screen started freezing, I thought I would have a go with a new model. Though the concept remains the same, things have moved on a bit since the first kindles!

The most obvious difference is the touch screen! As I am used to working touchscreen phones and tablets, this is a welcome addition for me. I really really like it. It makes navigation much easier and more intuative.

In use, the screen is perfect for reading from. It looks like a real book page. There isn't the unpleasant glare and brightness that I get when using the kindle app on my iPad. It is easy to read from and I would imagine that this reduces eyes train and headaches.

It seems that this new kindle turns the page quicker and more seamlessly than the older model. Everything about it just feels smoother and less clunky.

I've always been impressed with kindle battery life and although I haven't yet had the opportunity to wear the battery down, it should in theory last for weeks. I do an awful lot of reading and for me this is an important point.

Unlike some of the more expensive kindles, this model does not have a back light. But the kindles that do cost twice the amount of money, and my partner put his foot down!.... To be honest though I like reading in the evenings next to a lamp. Perhaps the light on the kindle itself is more for people who read in bed / at night without any lights on.

The kindle is able to tell you, based upon your average reading speed so far, how much longer you have to go until you complete the book that you are reading. Read more ›
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars password 23 Jan. 2015
By r j whitby
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while I love the Kindle, one thing worries me. once you have matched the device to your account, you can download kindle books from wherever you are in the world. however, there is NO PASSSWORD to protect this, so if your kindle has been stolen anyone quick enough can quickly rack up a huge bill for you.
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202 of 216 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Ease of Use. 20 Nov. 2014
By sidney brian bradley
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I am now 81 and have enjoyed reading all my life. I have always wondered about the practicabilty of the use of Kindle and finally had the chance to buy one a a reduced price from Tesco. Why I did not buy one years ago and have all the wonderful ease of buying, loading and reading with this instrument I do not know. When we moved here to Richmond in North Yorks we paid to move in the order of about 600 books that we used to repeat read. You can imagine the size of our bedroom bookcase. We could have got the lot on 2 Kindles!! Once again Thank You.
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153 of 165 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wi-fi glare free Kindle 16 Nov. 2014
By Rosalyn White
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Very hesitant to get a kindle as I do love reading books. However, very impressed as I do have a problem reading from computer screens normally, but absolutely no trouble with the Kindle. My Husband is also very impressed with it as he has similar eye problems. No trouble with downloads and no problems with reading the user manual. Well done!!!!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars great price & so easy to use
This was bought for my 74 year old mum, who is a bit of a techno phob.
She loves it, great price & so easy to use, would recommend this for anyone!
Published 49 seconds ago by tracey cochrane
4.0 out of 5 stars Value for money
Really pleased with this. Replaced my old kindle. This one touch screen so better. Good price too.
Published 12 hours ago by MR DD JOVETIC
5.0 out of 5 stars New for Old
This was a replacement for my first ever Kindle which was recently damagedArrived very quickly, well packaged. Soon up and running and able to download some of my library. Read more
Published 14 hours ago by Littleal
4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant for reading books!
Simply bought as a book reader for someone who has a very classy phone. I wouldn't recommend it otherwise as you could buy a Tesco Hudl for not a lot more money, download a Kindle... Read more
Published 15 hours ago by J. Sweetman
5.0 out of 5 stars I was quite pleased with it but I could not imagine how much ...
I was using my tablet to read books before. I was quite pleased with it but I could not imagine how much better it is to read with the Kindle.
it makes me want to read more!
Published 16 hours ago by Julio Garriga Aymamí
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic. Easy to use
Fantastic. Easy to use, can hold many books, and battery lasts for ages, plus books are much cheaper on kindle as well. Read more
Published 19 hours ago by Permdeep Singh
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
i absolutely love this i am on my 5th book inever read a book in the last 20 years
Published 19 hours ago by john johnston
5.0 out of 5 stars so easy to use
superb, so easy to use.
Published 19 hours ago by Ronald Bentley
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Very good
Published 20 hours ago by William Colloby
5.0 out of 5 stars Love my kindle!
I got this to take up mt kilimanjaro as I'd heard the evenings could get boring...it was perfect and I read a few books with my head torch for light. Read more
Published 20 hours ago by Hannah Walker
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