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MyEclectica Kindle Ratings

 

Screen

Size Type Color/Backlit Text Size Legibility Stars         
Medium E Ink BW/No Adjustable Good

Content

Transferable Open/DRM Download Price Other Content Cost Stars         
No DRM High Med

Availability

In Production Support Acquire Stars         
Yes Yes Easy

Functionality

Portability Ease of Use Stars         
Excellent Easy

Features

eBook Has Extra Extra is Beneficial Stars         
Excellent Yes Yes

Software

Necessary Ease of Use Platforms Stars         
No Easy Multi

Price

Price Overall with added Features Stars         
$399 Fair

Totals

                  Device Overall Stars Average Stars
Kindle 30
Sony 31
ETI-1 23.5
ETI-2/EBW 26.5
eBookMan 20.5
Cybook 27
iLiad 27.5
PDA 30.5
     
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Amazon Kindle

 


Technical Specifications

 

Display: 6" diagonal E-Ink® electronic paper display, 600 x 800 pixel resolution at 167 ppi, 4-level gray scale

Size (in inches): 7.5" x 5.3" x 0.7"

Weight: 10.3 ounces

System requirements: None, because it doesn't require a computer

Storage: 256MB internal (approximately 180MB available for user content); available SD memory card slot supports up to 4GB SD memory cards (SD memory card not included)

Battery Life: Leave wireless on and recharge every other day. Turn wireless off and read for a week or more before recharging. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content. In low coverage areas or in 1xRTT only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly.

Charge Time: Approximately 2 hours

Connectivity: EVDO modem with fallback to 1xRTT; utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide U.S wireless coverage via Sprint's high-speed data network

USB Port: USB 2.0 (mini-B connector) to optionally connect to a PC or Macintosh computer

Audio: 3.5mm stereo audio jack, rear-mounted mono speaker Content Formats

Supported: Kindle (AZW), TXT, Audible (formats 2, 3 and 4), MP3, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion

Included Accessories: Power adapter, USB 2.0 cable, book cover, rechargeable battery

Documentation: About Your Kindle Manual; Kindle User's Guide pre-installed on device

Warranty and Service: 1 year limited warranty and service

Return Policy: You can return your Kindle for a full refund within 30 days of the day you received it as long as it is in new condition and returned with all the original packaging, manuals, and accessories


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