Amazon's Kindle released

[goobimama]

Don't think anyone has posted this, so here goes:

Oh, come now, like you thought the world's largest book retailer (online) -- which just started peddling digital video under the Unbox brand -- wasn't going to go head to head with Sony's Reader on an e-book device and service? Say hello to the Amazon Kindle, their take on a book reader device that comes equipped with a 6-inch 800 x 600 display (which we can only assume is e-ink), 256MB internal storage, smallish two-thumb keyboard cursor bar, scroll wheel, standard mini USB port, 3.5mm headphone jack, SD slot, and get this: EV-DO data! (Don't believe us? The spec sheet is after the break. Why do you think it was in the FCC?) The user manual also outlines the Kindle Store on Amazon (though doesn't spec out too many details), but we're a little less concerned with how we're getting these supposed e-books right now, and a little more curious about the price and launch. C'mon Amazon, we've got the dirt, now how's about you fill in the details?

http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/11/a...e-book-reader/

Amazon Kindle: First hands-on (http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/19/a...irst-hands-on/)

Many details about Amazon Kindle:
(http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/19/m...ut-the-kindle/)

PS: Did anyone notice how ugly this one is?

[cool_techie_tvm]

Hmm, an e-book device !! Ugly it is...

[chesss]

too expensive at 399$
also check out mobileread.com

[goobimama]

But it's got EV-DO with what they call the whispernet. Pretty neat to be always connected with no monthly bills.

[chesss]

what I am waiting for is a simple <50$ eink based reader . no features, just the ability to read txt files 4-8mb capacity, bas!

[Gigacore]

Wow, it has EV-DO.. thats really a good feature.. 2.4 Mbps Wireless Internet

[apoorva84]

i think e book readers still have along way to go..kindle doesnt have pdf support,no backlight,etc...

plus its costly...

the fast internet access is a plus though...

i'll wait till a better product comes out

[praka123]

it looks like straight out of 1984's

[anand1]

Good one. It's good !!!

[goobimama]

No backlit. That's the best part dude. It means it has more battery life and does not hurt the eyes. I think it's that e-ink technology...

[chesss]

^Exactly!. its an eink based screen. which is truly revolutionary, since to 'display' text it doesn't require any power(electricity) only to change the text, does it require power.

[apoorva84]

Originally Posted by chesss

^Exactly!. its an eink based screen. which is truly revolutionary, since to 'display' text it doesn't require any power(electricity) only to change the text, does it require power.

ok..thanks for the info dude...