Kindle uses an electronic ink screen that looks and reads like real paper. The matte screen reflects light like ordinary paper and uses no backlighting, so you can read as easily in bright sunlight as in your living room. Unlike tablet screens, Kindle has no glare.

Features:

• Less than 170g – lighter than a paperback, fits in your pocket
• New darker, hand-tuned fonts for easier reading
• Reads like paper with no glare, even in bright sunlight
• Download books in 60 seconds with built-in Wi-Fi
• Holds over 1,000 books – take your library wherever you go
• Massive book selection. Lowest prices. Over a million titles less than $9.99
• 180,000 Kindle-exclusive titles that you won't find anywhere else, including books by best-selling authors such as Kurt Vonnegut
• Supports children's books and includes new parental controls

Special Offers & Sponsored Screensavers:
You'll receive special offers and sponsored screensavers directly on your Kindle. Examples of special offers include:

• Kindle Daily Deals for upcoming titles
• Deals on digital content, for example: $5 to spend in the Amazon MP3 Store
• Deals on clothing and other items, such as Amazon Denim Shop discounts

Specifications:

• Display: Amazon's 6" E Ink Pearl display with optimised font technology, 167 ppi, 16-level gray scale
• Size: 165.75 mm x 114.5 mm x 8.7 mm
• Weight: 170 grams
• System Requirements: None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content
• On-Device Storage: 2 GB internal (approximately 1.25 GB available for user content). Holds up to 1,400 books
• Cloud Storage: Free cloud storage for all Amazon content
• Battery Life: A single charge lasts up to one month with wireless off based upon a half-hour of daily reading time. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage
• Charge Time: Fully charges in approximately 3 hours from a computer via USB cable
• Wi-Fi Connectivity: Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
• Content Formats Supported: Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion
• Documentation: Quick Start Guide (included in box); Kindle User's Guide (pre-installed on device). Additional information in multiple languages available online
• Warranty and Service: 1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 2-year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here
• Included in the Box: Kindle, USB 2.0 charging cable, and Quick Start Guide