Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.
Added to

Sorry, there was a problem.

There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem.

List unavailable.

Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, U.S. Wireless)

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 17,607 ratings

To see product details, add this item to your cart. You can always remove it later.
  • Slim and Lightweight: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines. At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback
  • Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots
  • Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered in less than 60 seconds; no PC required
  • Improved Display: Reads like real paper; now boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and even crisper images
  • Longer Battery Life: 25% longer battery life; read for days without recharging

Top Brand: Amazon

Highly Rated
4.7/5 star rating from 100K+ customer ratings
Trending
100K+ orders for this brand in past 3 months
Low Returns
Customers usually keep items from this brand

Looking for specific info?

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
17,607 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use, readability, performance, size and value of the Kindle. They mention that the e-ink display is as crisp and sharp as reading, it's a great supplemental device and that it works great. They also appreciate battery life, quality, and book selection. That said, opinions are mixed on the value of this product.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

5,884 customers mention5,240 positive644 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the Amazon Kindle. They mention that the device is simple and intuitive. They also appreciate the keyboard and buttons for quick, no-fuss access to things. They like that the Kindle can be used anywhere, including their cherished easy chair. Customers also like the new navigation method, saying that it is decent and intuitive to new users.

"...Reading books is just much easier. Furthermore, the ability to download the first chapter of the books to 'preview' them is amazing...." Read more

"...It's very intuitive -- anybody who spends time with gadgets and tech stuff will get this with only a couple missteps, and a muttered, "Doh."..." Read more

"...You would not want to type up a paper on it though. The page turning buttons are nice and makes the Kindle fit in your hand nicely during reading...." Read more

"...Once I realized the range of topics and titles, and the simplicity and convenience of holding a small tablet weighing less than a pound -- a..." Read more

4,516 customers mention4,094 positive422 negative

Customers find the readability of the Kindle 2 to be excellent. They appreciate the clear, crisp e-ink display, which makes it easy to read. It is also accessible and friendly for those with a visual impairment. They mention that the raised keys and font sizing make it easier to understand the text. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and readability.

"...It's so easy to just keep reading, enlarge the text size if you're a bit tired, bookmark pages, add notes, etc. Reading books is just much easier...." Read more

"...will aide and abet me in avoiding that for a while -- the page is easy to read, the font size is easy to change, and my eyes sail across the words,..." Read more

"...There is really no eye strain involved in reading the Kindle and you also have the advantage of changing the font size which is something I wish you..." Read more

"...less than a pound -- a convenience that offers, as well, the ability to read to me (albeit in a stained sort of computerese) -- I decided that this..." Read more

4,436 customers mention3,964 positive472 negative

Customers like the size of the Kindle. They say it's small, but not too small, the keyboard is also much much smaller, and the screen is much larger than their current Pocket PC and Blackberry. They also appreciate the variable font size and that two new font sizes were added. However, some customers say that the e-reader is not that light.

"...It's so easy to just keep reading, enlarge the text size if you're a bit tired, bookmark pages, add notes, etc. Reading books is just much easier...." Read more

"...avoiding that for a while -- the page is easy to read, the font size is easy to change, and my eyes sail across the words, my finger hits next page..." Read more

"...involved in reading the Kindle and you also have the advantage of changing the font size which is something I wish you could do with some books when..." Read more

"...But I buy lots of books.The time the kindle 2 takes to swap screens is also OK although this is probably a personal thing...." Read more

3,488 customers mention2,912 positive576 negative

Customers like the performance of the Kindle. They mention that it is a very powerful tool for high school and college students, and a great supplemental device meant to enhance not replace books. The joystick is highly functional, and the keypad is extremely easy to click even if you're using it in a different hand. Overall, the e-reader is an amazing product that meets or exceeds all expectations. It is suited for anyone who reads and is able to check the weather, read news, and more.

"...I attached the light purchased just for the purpose, and it worked beautifully and allowed the Kindle to do it's job as a reader with the goal of..." Read more

"...For now, suffice to say that this Kindle is a worthy gadget for anyone who reads, and it is especially suited to anyone who reads on the go or wants..." Read more

"ALL improvements from K1 to K2 are potent, logical, and natural... and were obviously designed with USERS (no one else) in mind......" Read more

"...way to hold it closed, and the tabs to secure the Kindle2 into it work perfectly and securely, and the cover seems as though it will protect it well..." Read more

2,714 customers mention1,936 positive778 negative

Customers like the quality of the Kindle. They say it's well-built, the best e-book reading device, and the best choice for a dedicated ebook reader. The crisp display makes it the best option for devoted ebook readers, and it has the added benefit of major newspaper and magazines. Overall, customers find the eReader to be a satisfying device that will please them unless they're not satisfied with the quality.

"...It's very sturdy but not heavy, and with the leather cover (sold separately) it just feels great...." Read more

"...This is a pretty cool feature. Basically you move your cursor to any word on the page and at the bottom it brings up the definition of the word...." Read more

"...This review collection is so awesome (the ones from customers who have actually purchased and used the Kindle for what it was intended) that I plan..." Read more

"...6. The "Table of Contents" in many books is non-functional, frustrating in a 500 page book that you cannot "jump ahead" to Chapter 15 from Chapter 2...." Read more

1,796 customers mention1,311 positive485 negative

Customers like the selection of books on the Amazon Kindle. They say that the selection is surprisingly good for an initial product, and that it includes a table of contents. They also appreciate the ability to add books to their wish list and download generous free books. The Kindle Book store has an amazing selection of titles, and customers think it has the biggest library of available books. They are also impressed with the additional options that are always available, such as the ability for customers to purchase books from the Kindle store.

"...Better yet, much of this literature is free, especially "classics" from long-dead authors whose opera have passed into the public domain...." Read more

"...Additional options are always available when you push the 5 way toward whatever way the arrow leads...." Read more

"...Book selection is surprisingly good for an initial product...." Read more

"...The only other downside is that older books are largely unavailable for the Kindle, though I'm hoping to see improvement in this area...." Read more

1,357 customers mention1,027 positive330 negative

Customers like the battery life of the Amazon Kindle. They say it has awesome battery life, and the screen itself uses no power when it's off.

"...This maximizes the battery life, and I have had no trouble using the Kindle for hours on end without external power...." Read more

"...The battery life seems good,..." Read more

"...battery, while not a major concern because the iPad had a surprisingly long battery life, but for the amount I used it, if I forgot to put it on the..." Read more

"...If it is drawing power all the time then the short battery life makes perfect sense.The voice to speech algorithm sucks...." Read more

2,113 customers mention1,441 positive672 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the Kindle. Some mention that the cost is absolutely worth it, due to a long list of Best Features above. They mention that it's money well spent, saves in both weight and money, and has free classics. Others say that the 340$ is just not a mass market, and that it comes at a cost to contrast and reflection on the screen.

"...Savings in both weight and money. Not to mention trees...." Read more

"...It also saves trees - no paper is involved. The books seem to be cheaper than their paper counterparts in all cases...." Read more

"...Now for some obvious problem the Kindle 2 is overpriced.340$ is just not a mass market price. For a hundred bucks more you can get a laptop...." Read more

"...This really is PERFECT FOR STUDENTS! * FREE CLASSICS! I love classic literature as much as modern lit...." Read more

Kindle -- still many things to love.
4 Stars
Kindle -- still many things to love.
Update: June, 26, 2010I've been using a the iPad 3G for a couple months now and here is my perspective on Kindle vs. iPad for prospective buyers.- The iPad is definitely slicker and cooler looking, with a wide range of applications and customization that has infinite possibilities (like color)- As a primary reading device, the Kindle is still better...it is light in your hands so you can hold it without getting tired (it's often hard to find a comfortable position with the iPad due to its weight and balance), Kindle's screen is gentle on the eyes for long periods of reading time (you don't have to worry about changing the brightness of an LCD screen which requires exiting an application and going to the settings menu on the iPad), and the real life buttons are simple and easy for reading (close to the edge of the device, and you know when you've clicked something)- Since Kindle's content is loaded directly onto the device memory, you don't have to have a live internet connection for it to work. I find it very frustrating that many of the applications on the iPad require an active internet connection just to work (e.g. news, streaming music/video, magazines). That said, for the eBook applications (Kindle, iBooks) content is saved onto the iPad- If you have both devices, you can sync between them without repurchasing content. One of my favorite features is the "sync to last page read" which takes you to the last page you read across all devices on your account. The Kindle app for iPad is pretty simple, though I would like to see some additional features (e.g., adjust screen brightness within the application, ability to better manage content like deleting books from iPad memory, ability to buy and access periodicals, being able to shop for books within the application)- With the recent Kindle price drop, it is significantly more affordable than the iPad. You also don't need to pay for cellular service for the Kindle, though you can't do any complex internet activities on it either--just shopping for books- On the subject of content, I will have to defer to others. I'm pretty happy with what is available via the Amazon Kindle store, but it has its limitations- There is so much more that is possible for books to be with these new platforms (like greater interactivity and using graphics more creatively), but today neither device fully showcases themAll in all, I see the iPad as a multi-functional personalized mini-computer that can do a lot of whiz-bang things--downloading and reading books is just one those things. If you are interested primarily in reading, the Kindle is still better in terms of functionality and price.------------As one of the original Kindle's biggest fans and an owner for over a year, I can speak to the Kindle from two perspectives--the benefits of owning a Kindle, and Kindle 2 improvements (as I've now had it for half a day)The benefits of owning a Kindle (these do not change)- Absolutely, Jeff Bezos is right that the Kindle 'disappears' as you read it...as I read other reviews (and non-user critiques) about the Kindle, this point is often lost. Once you have the Kindle in your hands, you forget everything and become immersed in the content of what you're reading. Isn't that really the whole point?- I read more now that I have my Kindle, 10 years out of college than I did when I was in school, and I really enjoy it. Books look a lot less intimidating when they aren't sitting on your bookshelf and 3 inches thick. I recently finished Team of Rivals, and I am sure that if I had to read it in book form, I would never have gotten through it because it would have felt so intimidating.- Heft and weight is a complete non-issue with the Kindle. I like to read in odd positions (in bed, on the couch, on a plane, poolside, shifting around in a lounge chair) and I've always had trouble with real books because unless you are in the absolute middle of the book, it always is weighted to one side or another and frankly, my arm and pinkie finger gets tired holding it up. The Kindle is balanced and portable, and entirely usable in any situation.- I can be in the middle of a lot of different books at once...not much more to say here. You never run out of space on the Kindle, and though it may be a little bit hard to maneuver around a lot of books in your library, it's still better to have access to all your books at any time.- I now read newspapers. I always found physical newspapers to be clumsy and take up too much space to actually subscribe to. They are great for short content pieces, but terrible for reading in transit because the pages are so big. I also read some articles on my BlackBerry, but find myself scrolling a lot and waiting a long time for page loads. On the Kindle, you have wireless delivery, easy navigation, no ads, no need to flip to page D17 and find the place where you left off. You also have a searchable/annoted/bookmarked archive of all your newspaper articles if you ever need to find something again.- All of these things can probably be accomplished with any eBook reader. The difference with the Kindle is that you have wireless delivery of content. This means, literally, that I can be sitting on the plane, start talking about what good books the guy sitting next to me has read recently, look it up on my Kindle, read the reviews and download it before the rest of the passengers have boarded and the plane doors close. This has happened.- My biggest complaint, which I'm sure will be addressed in due course is that the entire wireless benefit does not exist outside of the US. I have taken my Kindle to Canada, Mexico and China, and I found that I had to (gasp), decide what I wanted to have on my Kindle before I left the US. Foreign language support would also be a plus, but again, I see why this might come later.Now, onto improvements with the Kindle 2- There are the obvious ones: sleeker look and feel (it feels solid in your hands), sharper screen, no longer accidentally depressing the next page button by accident and having to find your place in the book again...you can read about these from various sources)- The 5-way button, though a bit small, allows you to select left and right, and not just up and down like the original version. This is very helpful when you want to select and highlight.- There are now two layers of interaction...before when you were reading a paper, you could only go back to the previous screen to select the next article. Now, there is an option at the bottom of the screen to skip to the next article when you tire of the current one.- Page loads are much faster. I can feel that the delay between pages is much less. Only issue is I need to recalibrate now--in general, I try to anticipate how much time it will take the next page to load, and when I'm two lines from the bottom, I would hit the next page button. Now I need to push the button later.- Text to speech is cloogey, but fun. I'm not sure how useful this will end up being. I tried to have the voice read the user's manual to me and it paused at commas and periods, but skipped right over hard returns. It also scrolled the page as it was reading, so if you are trying learn English and don't mind developing a metallic accent, it could really help. :-) You can also choose, male/female and speed. I think this could be a nice feature, though probably won't be using it all the time.- Managing your books is much easier. It's easy to see what is in your archive and re-download onto the Kindle. Also easy to delete and manage your books. That 5-way button is magical...though a bit unintuitive--you need to train yourself to think that there might be something useful if you scroll to the right.- Dictionary is improved. Now you can highlight a word and it automatically gives you a definition at the bottom of the screen. It also lets you look up words (that are not in the text), which is an improvement since the last version.I'm sure there are still a bunch of things that I haven't yet discovered about the Kindle 2. I don't really bookmark/annotate/highlight that much, but for those who do, I think this has also been improved upon.Overall, the Kindle is an amazing product. It did the basics well in the original model, the Kindle 2 has improved on a lot of dimensions, and I look forward to seeing what new bells and whistles are still to come.If you are considering buying one, and need to see before you order, find someone in your city who has one and can show you. There is now a special board for this on Amazon. Kindle owners (at least this one), are always happy to talk about it, and you will be delighted with the screen and the possibilities in such a compact package.
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2009
9 people found this helpful
Report
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2009
96 people found this helpful
Report