Kindle eBook Reader Reviews

There is only one place to go if you want to Buy The Kindle Handheld Ebook Reader. Whether you want a traditional Kindle, The Kindle International Edition (Kindle UK) or even a Kindle DX.  The only place to look is here. The Kindle Store is where you buy, register and manage whichever type of Kindle Reader you choose.

There are three Kindles to choose from, hopefully soon that number will be four as a Global Edition of the Amazon DX is sure to arrive next year (well, we hope so anyway);  The US Wireless Kindle 2, The US Kindle DX and the Global Kindle 2 (Kindle UK & International).  So for Americans there are three great wireless options, but for International Customers, still only one (though with the International Kindle 2 being as good as it is, that is not too much of a hardship).  The differences are primarily about wireless coverage and size.

Please note, article updated after the long-awaited arrival of the International Wireless Kindle DX.

The Kindle Global Ebook Reader

Buy the Kindle 2 Wireless Reading Device (6″ Display, Global Wireless

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 UK can be seen in our previous article through the links.

The Amazon DX US Wireless Reading Device

Buy the Kindle DX 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

Buy the Kindle 2 Wireless Reading Device (6″ Display, U.S. Wireless)

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.com will phase out the US Wireless Edition of the Kindle 2, simplifying matters with just one Kindle Global product.  Finding out where to buy a Kindle 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 Reader

So if you are looking to get an electronic reading device, these are the three 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.