Thinner Lighter Cheaper Kindle {Electronics}

The next generation Kindle is available to pre-order on Amazon.co.uk. Oooh look at it, it’s thinner, lighter, cheaper, less glaring and generally better than the last one. And it comes in one non-patronising colour…graphite. I love the photo’s they’ve taken of it, posing with a pencil, some fruit and a woman.

There’s two versions available, the £109 version with wi-fi connectivity or the £149 version. with free 3G wireless.

Here are the stats:

  • All-New, High-Contrast E-Ink Screen
  • Read in Bright Sunlight – No glare
  • New and Improved Fonts – New crisper, darker fonts
  • New Sleek Design – 21% smaller body while keeping the same 6″ size reading area
  • 17% Lighter – Only 241 grams, weighs less than a paperback
  • Battery Life of One Month – A single charge lasts up to one month with wireless off
  • Double the Storage – Up to 3,500 books
  • Built-In Wi-Fi – Connect at home or on the road
  • Books in 60 Seconds – Download books anytime, anywhere
  • 20% Faster Page Turns – Seamless reading
  • Enhanced PDF Reader – With dictionary lookup, notes, and highlights
  • New WebKit-Based Browser – Browse the web over Wi-Fi (experimental)

The 3G version also has:

  • Free 3G Wireless – No monthly payments, no annual contracts

The e-book readers are available for pre-order for release on the 27th August. Pre-order a wi-fi Kindle (£109) or 3G Kindle (£149) for my your early Christmas present.