Amazon Kindle now available for International users
Ebook readers are not a new thing, as such devices exist for a few years already, but Amazon Kindle is the one that started up the madness, mostly because of the advanced wireless delivery options of the ebooks (and other supported media) and it was backed up by Amazon, the biggest online retailer. Those were the strong points that made the Kindle a US success, but now Amazon is aiming even higher, by offering an International version for the Amazon Kindle, the 6 inch screen variant.
Amazon Kindle International version
I hope there are also plans to bring the bigger, Kindle DX into International space as it features a much bigger 9.7 ” e-Ink screen. The Amazon Kindle for International users is available for preorder starting today at 279 $ price point, not much more expensive than the US only version (20$ more). The main specs remain the same: 1500 books storage capacity (this is for medium size books), text to speech, books are delivered in under 60$, whispersync. The Kindle Store has the same titles, over 350.000 to choose from. Warranty remains the same: 1 year from manufacturer.
The International version practically offers 3G compatible network cards for other continents and allows non US (over 100 countries are supported. See more info about the Kindle International version here) users to set up an account for the Kindle Store.
Kindle comparison table
I have been an avid reader since the age of 6. I LOVE my books – and when my husband (who is tired of moving my library of books each time we move) suggested I go digital when the digital book readers hit the market a few years ago, I totally balked! I looked at the devices available, but could not see myself liking them compared to the comfort of my traditional book. Earlier this year, I was assisting a friend to purchase one for his wife and started researching them myself. I fell in love w/ the idea because of the improved design and operation of both the Sony Reader and the Kindle 2. Due to price, the Sony Reader was more appealing, but once I saw the Kindle 2 and how it operates, I was sold! I had to get one! Now I’ve had it for 2 months and I use it almost daily. I’ve read over 15 novels already – at the park in direct sunlight (no glare!) at night, w/ my booklight…it is just an amazing device!! I purchased the additional Amazon cover for it – didn’t pay a lot for the cover, but it creates just the perfect balance and weight to the Kindle 2 to give the reader the simulated feel of a book. In fact, it took me a few days to stop reaching up to try to turn the page because the screen looks so much like a paperback that you get involved in the book and can easily forget that you push a button to change the page instead of turning the page. :O)
I would highly recommend this device to anyone – the wireless download is awesome! The size is as well. I can just slip it into my purse and go! I am not carrying around a larger hardback, and the cost is reduced on purchasing of books. Even new releases (if you wait a couple weeks after they are released), the price will drop down to $9.99. No shipping costs, no waiting for delivery – it’s right there when you want to keep reading right through to that next book in the series, or whatever! This is a must buy for any bookworm!