Wireless Kindle DX to transform UK book market

New Amazon Wireless Kindle DX is set to transform how we read books.

The first Amazon Kindle device was launched in the US and sold in massive numbers, now an improved device has been launched and we in the UK can take advantage.

The Wireless Kindle DX will finally be available in more than 100 countries outside the US from January 19th 2010. The new version has a slick 9.7 inch mono screen but now able to render 16 shades of grey to provide richer graphics although this is a minor addition to a device used for displaying text.

The key feature in the new Kindle DX is its wireless functionality, meaning it can connect and download new books on the go, a feature not available on the former Kindle device. While working like a mobile phone to connect and download books, there are no ongoing data charges to connect and transfer books to your Kindle DX (although you will be charged varying rates for the books you buy). The device can store 3,500 books and is lightweight so a perfect companion for those that like to read on the go.

Further details on the Kindle DX from the Amazon.com site follows:

Beautiful Large Display: 9.7″ diagonal e-ink screen reads like real paper; boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and sharp images

Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines

Books In Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered wirelessly in less than 60 seconds; no PC required

3G Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle DX; no monthly fees, no annual contracts, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots

Global Coverage: Enjoy 3G wireless coverage at home or abroad in over 100 countries.

Carry Your Library: Holds up to 3,500 books, periodicals, and documents

Longer Battery Life: Now read for up to 1 week on a single charge with wireless on, a significant improvement from the previous battery life of 4 days

Built-In PDF Reader: Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go

Auto-Rotating Screen: Display auto-rotates from portrait to landscape as you turn the device so you can view full-width maps, graphs, tables, and Web pages

Read-to-Me: With the text-to-speech feature, Kindle DX can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book’s rights holder made the feature unavailable

Free Book Samples: Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy

Large Selection: Over 400,000 books, including 101 of 112 New York Times® Best Sellers, plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs. For non-U.S. customers, content availability and pricing will vary. Check your country.

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