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Kindle Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G, 6" Display, White - 2nd Generation | 
| Brand: Amazon
Category: Amazon Devices
List Price: $189.00
Buy Used: $168.89
as of 7/30/2010 15:11 CDT details
You Save: $20.11 (11%)
Used (23) Refurbished (1) from $168.89
Seller: marciallen
Rating:  16644 reviews
Sales Rank: 1
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 0.4
Model: D00701
UPC: 892685001218
EAN: 0892685001218
ASIN: B0015T963C
Release Date: October 19, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Slim and Lightweight: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines. At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback | | • | Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots | | • | Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered in less than 60 seconds; no PC required | | • | Improved Display: Reads like real paper; now boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and even crisper images | | • | Longer Battery Life: 25% longer battery life; read for days without recharging |
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Product Description
Say Hello to the Newest Kindle Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered wirelessly in less than 60 seconds; no PC required 3G Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle; no annual contracts, no monthly fees, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots International Coverage: Enjoy 3G wireless coverage at home or abroad in over 100 countries. Paper-like Display: Reads like real paper with no glare, even in bright sunlight Carry Your Library: Holds up to 1,500 books Long Battery Life: Read for days without recharging Read-to-Me: With the experimental Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book's rights holder made the feature unavailable Free Book Samples: Download and read the beginning of books for free before you decide to buy Large Selection: Over 350,000 books, including 104 of 112 New York Times® Best Sellers, plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs Low Book Prices: New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases are $9.99, unless marked otherwise
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 4995
 I like it July 30, 2010
Steve L. Castleberry
Liked this thing so much I bought a second one and gave it to my daughter-in-law. Now I understand they are selling for $139. What a buy.
 Rip Off July 30, 2010
MBMJ
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am really upset with Amazon's Kindle marketing. The Kindle was purchased in April 2010 for $259. A month before that Amazon sold that Kindle for $249, then the the price was raised $10. Then, a couple of months later Amazon drops the price for the Kindle to $189 (for a newer product that is much easier to read in sunlight - even though the product I bought was supposed to be easy to read in sunlight - not really the case).
I feel this is absolutely wrong, especially in these economic times. In my opinion, the $70 difference would have purchased a lot of books. I purchase a lot of items from Amazon. Sometimes I pay a bit more because I like the service Amazon has. Now I will be less likely to go to Amazon as my first choice because of this Kindle pricing tactic. I lost a lot of trust in Amazon. I realize Amazon can do what they want with their products, but believe me I will hesitate before purchasing again from Amazon. You truly have done your customers a disservice with Kindle. Now I regret that I purchased the item. It is my fault I was suckered by Amazon.
I can not give the item fewer stars because it is okay except for the screen contrast especially in daylight. If this were rating the item on Amazon selling tactics I would give it less that 1 star.
Loving my kindle, with a couple of buts July 30, 2010
Linda C. Mitchell
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have really enjoyed my kindle. I have loved being able to start reading a new book as soon as I hear about it. I travel a lot and I read a lot and so the kindle is my perfect companion - as necessary as my laptop. And I have been reading a lot of literature I would not usually read, because I just couldn't afford to carry it in my luggage. I love the fact that the battery doesn't run dry.
A couple of comments, though. In the next generation of kindles I hope the download of the next page gets faster, since I find it difficult to look at the switch between the light and dark screen. Also, it will be good when you have a Table of Contents in all books and just be able to go to the first page so that you can go back to a chapter easily (even if like me you have forgotten to bookmark it). Finally, I am sure you are working on the formatting of the text so that there are spaces between different sections, which sometimes doesn't happen, and also the words don't break in the wrong places, which sometimes does happen.
At first I didn't get a cover for it, but then I did. It has been well worth it.
I am very impressed though, all in all, and will look forward to newer and newer generations of kindles as well as more and more books on kindle.
 I love it! July 30, 2010
Judson Roberts (Houston, TX USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've always loved to read, but for a long time I've resisted trying an e-book reader because I like real books. But I finally bought a Kindle for the convenience of being able to carry multiple books with me on a trip, in such a single, compact package. I did not anticipate how much I would enjoy the reading experience on it. I'm a convert!
My Kindle July 30, 2010
Island Dog
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love my kindle. My husband brought it for my birthday against my wishes. I thought how stupid it was to spend that much money to buy books that I could get at a used book store, so much cheaper. Well I was wrong. I take it everywhere and I am averaging a book a week or less. It fits on my treadmill and it is so much easier to turn the pages. I also discovered that I could read the same book on my droid incredible and Amazon knows just where I left off on whichever medium I use. How smart is that ? A five star rating is a must. Think how great it will be when I take it on vacation.
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