Below is a brief introduction to each. For more detailed specifications check out the individual product pages on the KINDLE eBook Reader site, or click the images alongside each, for current pricing and details.
These are the current generation Kindles. The best so far and the only ones to buy if you want a new ebook reader in the range.
Find out all about the great new KINDLE 3 in our more detailed article.
Kindle 3 Wi-Fi Reader
The Kindle 3 Wifi reader is exactly the same as the model above. The only difference is that you cannot buy it in the white color option, and it has no 3G capability.
Fear not though, it is currently $50 cheaper than the model above and can still get you one minute downloads using its wi-fi capacity. Simply access the Kindle book store using a wi-fi hotspot at home or away and you will hardly notice a difference. For secure wi-fi connections you will need to tell the Kindle reader the correct password. But once accessed initially, the reader remembers passwords for all the internet connections you use. If you have regular wi-fi hot-spot access such as by having your own wireless internet router at home this is by far the most obvious choice Kindle to buy since it comes with that excellent price saving.
You can find out more about deciding on whether the KINDLE
WIFI OR 3G are is the best option in our more detailed article.
Kindle With Special Offers (Ad Supported)
This is the Kindle 3 available in both wi-fi only, or 3G and wi-fi versions. But it costs you $25 less than normal because it is ad supported. This means the screen-savers are not iconic authors as for the other ad free Kindles. Instead you get advertisements. But since these only appear when the device is idle (and also at the foot of the home-screen) they shouldn’t get in the way, and may prove a useful way to bag a bargain priced Kindle.
Released in May 2011 for US customers only initially, we can only wait and see if these become available internationally too.
The Admash program will also allow users to rate the ads and presumably you will eventually get more targeted ads as well as special offers and promotions you may be interested in.
Kindle DX Reader – Global 3G – Graphite
For those that want a 3G connection that works for free all around the globe (well in over 100 countries so far) and wants a massive 9.7″ display, the Kindle DX 3G is the one. These are rather more pricey than the six inch models, but for work, study, newspapers and image displays that larger screen might be important enough to you, for the price not to matter. The latest DX has a better display and more stylish design than the old version, but is still not quite as new and improved as the six inch Kindle 3′s mentioned above. This one comes in the cool graphite color only. Here’s what you get:
- 9.7″ (on diagonal) paper-like screen (with 50% better contrast than previous models).
- 10.4″ x 7.2″ x 0.38″ in size.
- Weighs 18.9 oz.
- Stores up to 3500 books.
- 3G wireless coverage globally in over 100 countries.
- 60 second downloads in wireless areas.
- Read to Me, Basic Web Browsing and Listen to Music or Podcasts (Experimental Features).
- Auto Rotating Screen allows you to read in landscape or portrait mode.
- Built in PDF reader.
For most of us the smaller ebook readers are more desirable, as we want something to take the place of a paperback novel. But the large format of the KINDLE DX does have its place, and devoted fans of course.
Previous Generations of Kindle Reader:
The following have all been updated. However from time to time some may be bought refurbished, second hand or on special discount sales such as the Kindle 2 Black Friday 2010 deal. They were all great at the time, but have really been outdone by the latest versions. Unless you can an extremely good deal on an older model, I would stick to the current generation Kindles instead. But, I wouldn’t upgrade for the sake of it either. If you are enjoying your older version without any problem I see no reason to buy a newer model unless one of the later features will improve you reading experience considerably.
The Kindle 2 Global Ebook Reader
This is the Kindle Ebook Reader you must choose if living outside the United States as it is the only model that may currently be shipped internationally. It offers one of the most favorably reviewed electronic reading devices today. Features include:
- 6″ (on diagonal) paper-like screen.
- 8″ x 5.3″ x 0.36″ in size.
- Weighs 10.2 oz.
- Stores over 1500 books.
- International wireless coverage in 100 countries.
- 60 second downloads in wireless areas.
More detailed benefits of the KINDLE 2 can be seen in our previous article.
The Amazon DX US Wireless Reading Device
The Amazon DX is a larger version of the Kindle 2, with bigger screen and improved memory. The Kindle DX is now available with international wireless capability and delivery is possible to over one hundred countries world-wide. Features of the Amazon DX include:
- 9.7″ (on diagonal) paper-like screen.
- 10.4″ x 7.2″ x 0.38″ in size.
- Weighs 18.9 oz.
- Stores up to 3500 books.
- 3G wireless coverage across the United States.
- 60 second downloads in wireless areas.
- Read to Me, Basic Web Browsing and Listen to Music or Podcasts (Experimental Features).
- Auto Rotating Screen allows you to read in landscape or portrait mode.
The DX is a particularly popular reading device for those interested in newspapers and journals as the large display makes these particularly easy to enjoy. At the moment though, if you want wireless downloads outside of the United States you will need the back up of the Kindle 2 International model.
No more! The Kindle DX is now available with all the wireless capability world-wide as the Kindle 2 – Fast downloads from all around the world, delivery and support to over 100 countries!
The Kindle 2 US Edition
This is the 2nd Generation Kindle Wireless Reading Device available only for delivery to US based customers. It uses the free and extremely fast Whispernet system through the Sprint 3G network to allow fast, free downloads right across the United States. This model is currently (Nov 09) $50 cheaper than the Global Wireless version but of course will not offer the facility for American travellers abroad to download new material direct to their reader like that one would. Features include:
- 6″ (on diagonal) paper-like screen.
- 8″ x 5.3″ x 0.36″ in size.
- Weighs 10.2 oz.
- Stores over 1500 books.
- 3G wireless coverage across the United States.
- 60 second downloads in wireless areas.
- Beta or experimental features including Speak to Me (audio feature), PDF conversion, basic web browser plus listen to music and podcasts on your Kindle 2 as you read.
It seems likely that AMAZON
will phase out the US Wireless Edition of the Kindle 2, simplifying matters with just one Kindle Global product. Finding out WHERE TO BUY is pretty simple too. Only one site will ship any Kindle product to your door! And, for international customers they now supply chargers for your region, rather than the old US ones that used to be sent to all buyers no matter where they were.
Kindle eBook Readers
So if you are looking to get an electronic reading device, these are the choices of Kindle eBook Reader to Buy. There is more detailed information regarding benefits and specifications that apply to all models on the Kindle eBook Reader site. Hopefully this article will have explained some of the differences to allow you to choose the right Kindle for you. Since the latest generations tend to be far better in terms of speed and display we really don’t see much point in buying an old one unless you can get a very good deal on it.
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