しかし日本で発売されている電子ブックプレーヤーには無い、Sprint's high-speed data network が搭載されているので、この機能を使えば、「ワイヤレスであり、ベッドに横になっていても、また列車に乗っていても、本が読みたいと思えば、1分以内に入手できる」としていますが、日本でも不便に思う毎朝の新聞がマンションなど配達できない場所にあっても、契約だけしてあれば毎朝無線LANでダウンロード配信で購読できます。首都圏の通勤時間など、電車内の混雑をよそに見事な折り目で新聞をモバイル化しているサラリーマンの方々を見かけますが、この「キンドル」を使えば、かなりスマートですね。
Technical Details 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 185MB 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 (Check Wireless Coverage) 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, natively; HTML, DOC, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, MOBI, PRC 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