How much is a Kindle

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How much does a Kindle cost?

How much is a Kindle? Why should we buy one?
The short answer: $139 US Dollars for the cheaper one... but keep reading if you are not convinced.

With so many electronic devices that exist today, one must ask: why to buy one more? The Kindle eReader managed to get away from the competition because it was built just for one thing: Reading books.
So, we get one more device like so many others to read digital books right? That could not be more far from the true.
So let´s see, how much is a Kindle and why we should buy one despite of the many offers out there in the market.

The Kindle eReader

Against the competition for a competitive price

The Kindle eReader

Today in terms of Electronic devices we have so much. We get mobile phones, laptops, desktop computers, Iphones, and the biggest out there that could turn many people off from the Kindle eReader, the Apple Ipad.

Sure we can read electronic books in all of them, we can play videos, see photos and they all have Internet connection.
So, what does the Amazon Kindle so different from any other device that will make me buy one?

In the simplest answer, it is a eReader made just for that, to read books. No one wants to read a 300 page novel in a laptop. Or in that term, the Ipad. Why? The most important feature of the Kindle, or of any other eReader is the screen.

The Kindle reader screen is made of a special electronic ink that wont reflect sun light. Against all other devices, you can be out there reading your favorite book, newspaper or your documents in a PDF file, with all the comfort and without getting your eyes tired because of the light source reflecting the screen.

If you want a reader to play videos, then leave now, this is not for you. The Kindle eReader was made for people that enjoy reading a good book in a very light device and not having to worry about battery life, weight and memory space for your favorite ebooks.

The New Kindle Fire

The Latest Kindle from Amazon

Kindle Fire

The new Kindle Fire is Amazon attempt to contradict the dominance of the market by the Ipad. One should ask, why buying one? First we have the price compared to the iPad. With a price of $199.00, many analysts wonder why Amazon is losing money selling the new Kindle so cheap. In the media, newspapers, tech magazines, etc, it is know that Amazon is losing about $50.00 dollars per Kindle sold.

Maybe this is some strategy by Amazon to push Apple dominance to the limit. Still, if the Kindle was sold by $299.99, it was still a good buy considering that the iPad cost around $499.00.

One of the biggest advantages of the new Kindle Fire, is the Processor. Amazon decided (and well done) to make the Kindle Fire with a dual core processor. This is a big advantage in processor power and will deal with any demanding functions by the user, like watching video and be able to multi task with other applications at the same time.


"At $199 the Fire is less than half the price of the Apple iPad, which starts at $499.
It is the first tablet from a major company to seriously undercut the iPad in price."
- New York Times"



Display: 7" multi-touch display with IPS (in-plane switching) technology and anti-reflective treatment, 1024 x 600 pixel resolution at 169 ppi, 16 million colors.
Size: (in inches) 7.5" x 4.7" x 0.45" (190 mm x 120 mm x 11.4 mm).
Weight: 14.6 ounces (413 grams).
System Requirements: None, because it's wireless and doesn't require a computer.
On-device Storage: 8GB internal (approximately 6GB available for user content). That's enough for 80 apps, plus 10 movies or 800 songs or 6,000 books.
Wi-Fi Connectivity: Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, or enterprise networks with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.
USB Port: USB 2.0 (micro-B connector)
Audio: 3.5 mm stereo audio jack, top-mounted stereo speakers.
Content Formats Supported: Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, Audible (Audible Enhanced (AA, AAX)), DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, non-DRM AAC, MP3, MIDI, OGG, WAV, MP4, VP8.

"Consumers will see the iPad and Kindle Fire side-by-side... and simply ask 'why does
the iPad cost at least $300 more?' They will look at the features - the comparable
amount of content, the Kindle's million e-books, streaming TV shows - and pick the Fire." - Extreme Tech"

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Amazon Kindle Fire

A serious competitor of the iPad. The Kindle fire have everything of the major competitors to offer to the user and much more.

Kindle Fire, Full Color 7" Multi-touch Display, Wi-Fi

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With the Amazon service for Kindle owners, no one will ever get tired of any Kindle and the Fire is not different too. Amazon offers a service only to owners of Kindles where they can download thousands of excellent titles in books for the Kindle.
Buying applications also is safe and a backup is always kept in Amazon servers.
The Kindle Fire have much to offer and the advantage of a very reduced price, makes the Fire really a good buy.

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Kindle features

What makes the Kindle so cool

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Maybe one of the most important features of the Kindle is the special " E Ink" screen. High contrast on the text and unlike the normal LCD´s displays, the Kindle screen does not reflect sun light. You read it like a real book or a newspaper.

Another important feature of the kindle is the size and weight, 8.5 ounces and 1/3 of an inch thin. This makes the Kindle a ideal companion to anyone that enjoys reading but does not want to carry a big book but still wants the feel of reading it like it was on paper.

Since this is a device exclusive for reading books, the battery life is very important. No one wants to stress out about a depleted battery or having to recharge the battery while reading and having those nasty cables around. The official numbers are one full charge with an average of 1 hour of daily reading, gives for about one month, with the Wi-Fi off.

The price of books are so low, and many cost even less then that paperback version. You can get books and many of them bestsellers, from $9.99 making this a good time to increase your collection.

No more book space on your Kindle? No problem. Amazon retains all your book purchases in their servers and even if you delete any of them, you can download it again and even for different devices, not just your Kindle.



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The 3 major Kindles

The 3 major Kindles versions. 2 sizes, Wi-Fi, 3G and many other options, all with great quality and great prices.

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The Kindle is a success but there is other options

The Kindle eReader have strong features that really makes it a good buy. Still there is other options on the market. Different styles, different features and of course different prices.

Here are some of those strong competitors out there and also the cheapest Kindle you can get!
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  • Tipi Nov 6, 2011 @ 10:19 am | delete
    You have everything here for one stop shopping for the Kindle and everything to go with it, may your sales soar!
  • kar351 Nov 6, 2011 @ 1:11 pm | delete
    Thank you Tipi for your visit and comment. The Kindle is really great.
  • JoeCinocca Nov 4, 2011 @ 1:16 am | delete
    I dig the way you put this information together. Lots of information and gadgets to accessorize the Kindle. Super cool.
  • kar351 Nov 4, 2011 @ 1:42 am | delete
    I'm glad you like it Joe. Thank you for your visit.
    Regards,
  • worldrevivalnetwork Aug 23, 2011 @ 7:21 pm | delete
    thanks for the info - you've made my decision easier
  • Stazjia Jul 9, 2011 @ 4:44 am | delete
    I didn't know if I would like the Kindle until I got one and then I found I love it. You can download ebooks from other sources like Project Gutenberg but you have to do it using the cable attached to your computer. I think you can only use wifi for downloading from Amazon. Hey, they brought the device to market so I don't blame them.

    There are plenty of inexpensive and even free books available on Amazon too.

    Blessed.
  • kar351 Jul 9, 2011 @ 5:11 am | delete
    Thank you for the comment and the blessing.
  • Khaleeka Jul 8, 2011 @ 4:45 pm | delete
    Me hates the Kindle...they've made it so proprietary that you have to buy all your ebooks from Amazon and it won't allow you to use the widely used ePub format. Our library has a digital book program and from what I know, I wouldn't be able to use them with a Kindle. I'm happy with my Kobo...no bells or whistles.
  • kar351 Jul 8, 2011 @ 10:27 pm | delete
    I am sorry about that. I guess somehow Amazon also need some exclusive use. Still, buying books from Amazon is not that bad. They have a huge selection.
    I am happy your Kobo works for you.

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