Amazon Launches Kindle E-readers and Kindle Fire Tablets In India

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Amazon India has released its Kindle range of e-readers and Kindle Fire tablets in India.



The basic Kindle e-reader with Wi-Fi and 6 inch display is available for Rs 5,999. It has 2GB of internal storage and can hold up to 1400 e-books. It has battery life of up to 1 month with half an hour of daily reading.

The Kindle Paperwhite Wi-Fi is available for Rs 10,999 and the Wi-Fi + 3G version is available for Rs 13,999. It has higher resolution 6 inch touch-screen display with 212 ppi built-in light for illumination. The battery life is up to 8 weeks with backlight on.

The Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9" tablets are also available from Amazon.



The 7 inch Kindle Fire HD model is available for Rs 15,999. It has 7 inch display with 1280x800 resolution, 1.2GHz TI OMAP4460 dual-core processor, 16GB internal storage, dual-band dual-antenna Wi-Fi, stereo speakers with Dolby audio engine and offers over 11 hours of battery life. It is priced at Rs 15,999.

The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 comes with bigger 8.9 inch full HD display ( 1920 x 1200 pixels ). rest of the specs are similar to 7 inch model. It is priced at Rs 21,999.
 
Would love to own the Kindle Paperwhite. Though I hardly use my original kindle even when I have so many books pending.
 
Pseudo Admin said:
Would love to own the Kindle Paperwhite. Though I hardly use my original kindle even when I have so many books pending.
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I wish amazon does something like Kobo Aura HD. With that in market, Kindle Paperwhite seems a second best choice. I too am using the Kindle touch since the last couple of years but 1.3gb user storage, no audio is what is stopping me from going for Paperwhite.
 
I was reading the Kindle Paperwhite 3G description on amazon.in and there is a part where it is written

Unlike mobile phones, with Kindle Paperwhite 3G there are no monthly charges or commitments - Amazon pays for Kindle Paperwhite 3G's wireless connectivity.

What does this exactly mean ? No SIM card or anything to put in the Kindle and it uses any 3G signal available in the air in that area ? Like they have some deal with the wireless providers like vodafone/airtel etc ?
 
Yes I have the Kindle 2 cellular device (international model). There is no provision to put in the SIM and I can access the kindle store and download books. Can also browse wikipedia. There are no charges for it. Have not tested it in remote locations but it works in all cities where I have taken it.
 
raksrules said:
I was reading the Kindle Paperwhite 3G description on amazon.in and there is a part where it is written

Unlike mobile phones, with Kindle Paperwhite 3G there are no monthly charges or commitments - Amazon pays for Kindle Paperwhite 3G's wireless connectivity.

What does this exactly mean ? No SIM card or anything to put in the Kindle and it uses any 3G signal available in the air in that area ? Like they have some deal with the wireless providers like vodafone/airtel etc ?
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yes, amazon pays but do note you can only access either the kindle store/wikipedia over 3g. Nothing else ;)
 
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