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KindleOn November 19, 2007 Amazon lauched a new product called Kindle. Kindle is a software and hardware system that is meant to use for reading e-books and various other types of media. Since November 2007, Amazon not only made amilerations to the product with Kindle 2 and Kindle DX, but it also lauchned the application for the iphone, “kindle for iphone.”
As of October 19, 2009, the kindle hardware has become an internatioanl product with Kindle 2. From more then 100 countries Kindle will be able do connect to the internet through a built in 3G connections and access, the Whispernet program and the AT&T network which will give any one the possibility to download content from amazon, such as books.
With the lauch of Kindle Dx on may 6, 2009, the Kindle hardware now handles PDF files (preferable for newspaper, and textbook content) and has a larger screen.
“Kindle for PC” has also been launched. it is a free software that can be used on any windows PC.
Kindle’s competitors include : The Barnes & Noble nook, The Sony Reader, iRex iLiad, the Kinke Hanlin e-Reader, and CyBook by Bookeen.
Basic Kindle Facts:
– Magasin thin (1/3 of an inch).
– 10.2 ounces, weighs less then an average paperback book.
– 3G connection that lets you download books in 60 seconds directly to your kindle, without a computer needed).
– works in over 100 countries.
– No glare on the screen. It has a paper-like display, they makes it easier for the eyes.
– 1 500 books can be stored (huge library capacity).
– the kindle can read to you with the ‘read to me’ feature (not available for every book).
– Book Samples available.
– Low book prices .
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