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Screen
| Size | Type | Color/Backlit | Text Size | Legibility | Stars |
| Medium | E Ink | BW/No | Adjustable | Good |
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Content
| Transferable | Open/DRM | Download Price | Other Content Cost | Stars |
| No | DRM | High | Med |
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Availability
| In Production | Support | Acquire | Stars |
| Yes | Yes | Easy |
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Functionality
| Portability | Ease of Use | Stars |
| Excellent | Easy |
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Features
| eBook | Has Extra | Extra is Beneficial | Stars |
| Excellent | Yes | Yes |
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Software
| Necessary | Ease of Use | Platforms | Stars |
| No | Easy | Multi |
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Price
| Price | Overall with added Features | Stars |
| $399 | Fair |
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Totals
| Device | Overall Stars | Average Stars |
| Kindle | 30 |
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| Sony | 31 |
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| ETI-1 | 23.5 |
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| ETI-2/EBW | 26.5 |
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| eBookMan | 20.5 |
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| Cybook | 27 |
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| iLiad | 27.5 |
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| PDA | 30.5 | ![]() |
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| 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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