This is by far the best ebook reader on the moment currently. The new kindle international version is available in black only. Access the more technical aspects at the amazon website.
PROS
- Free 3G internet pretty much anywhere in the world, plus wifi.
- Surfing the net, it is not like using a computer but the basics are there - gmail works including embedded pictures. Hey it is free do not complain.
- There is a built in dictionary and the storage capacity is 4GB.
- AZW, MOBI (unlocked), PDF, TXT - all work just peachy. Google MOBI books to find books compatible with the kindle which are not from amazon.
- The battery life is a gigantic one month without wifi card on or 8 days with it on.
- Cost is a crazy $230 AUD - excellent cheap and totally worth it.
- Read out loud feature - for the lulz.
CONS
- No memory slots but this is NOT A BIG DEAL as you can save your stuff on amazon, and then put it back on if you need
- AZW format means you must buy off amazon for books (epub from borders, A+R, etc will not be compatible) but hey, amazon is cheaper anyway.
- PDF reader is built in and works okay, but you wouldn't want to load a pdf book on there (think of using a magnifying glass to look at a page and scrolling using only d-pad config = not the best but not a better option either).
- Surfing the amazon website on the kindle is not friendly (does not display the price in the book list; you must select the book then it shows the price with the blurb) - best thing to do is purchase it on your computer and select, 'send to kindle'.
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