New Amazon Kindle 4 Review
Kindle Comparison Chart of All Models
The new Amazon Kindle 4 ereader is the latest edition at an even much more affordable price. New features include being 30% lighter, 18% smaller making it more comfortable to hold and easy to store. Besides the normal 14-day lending, you can also borrow ebooks from your library now. Faster, lighter and cheaper - only 79!Kindle Comparison Chart of Kindle 4, Kindle Keyboard, Kindle DX, Kindle Touch and Kindle Fire
| Model: | Amazon Kindle 4 | Kindle Keyboard | Amazon Kindle DX | Kindle Touch | Kindle Fire Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Image |  |  |  |  |  |
| Size | 6.5" x 4.5" x 0.34" | 7.5" x 4.8" x 0.335" | 10.4" x 7.2" x 0.38" | 6.8" x 4.7" x 0.40" | 7.5" x 4.7" x 0.45" |
| Display | 6" | 6" | 9.7" | 6" | 7" |
| Pixel Resolution | 600 x 800 at 167 ppi. Uses latest Pearl E-Ink, waveform & font technology. | 600 x 800 at 167 ppi. Uses latest Pearl E-Ink, waveform & font technology. | 1200 x 824 at 150 ppi. Uses latest Pearl E-Ink, waveform & font technology. | 600x800 at 167 ppi. Uses latest Pearl E-Ink, multi-touch display, waveform & font technology. | 1024 x 600 at 169 ppi. Uses IPS Vibrant Color and anti-reflective treatment. |
| Gray Scale | 16-Level | 16-Level | 16-Level | 16-Level | 16 million colors |
| 3G Wireless | N/A | HSDPA modem (3G) with a fallback to EDGE/GPRS; Amazon Whispernet | HSDPA modem (3G) with a fallback to EDGE/GPRS; Amazon Whispernet | HSDPA modem (3G) with a fallback to EDGE/GPRS; Amazon Whispernet | N/A |
| Wi-Fi | Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots. Free AT&T hotspots. | Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots. Free AT&T hotspots. | Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots. Free AT&T hotspots. | Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots. Free AT&T hotspots. | Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots. Free AT&T hotspots. |
| Web Browser | Free Experimental WebKit-Based Browser | Free Experimental WebKit-Based Browser | Free Experimental WebKit-Based Browser | Free Experimental WebKit-Based Browser | Amazon Silk Web Browser |
| Storage Capacity | 2GB internal, 1,400 books | 4GB memory 3,500 books | 4GB internal, 3,500 books | 4G internal, 3,000 books | 8GB internal, 6,000 books, 80 Apps, 800 songs |
| Supported Media Formats | Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion.. | Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, Audible (Audible Enhanced (AA, AAX)), MP3, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion. | Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, Audible (Audible Enhanced (AA, AAX)), MP3, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion. | Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, Audible (Audible Enhanced (AA, AAX)), MP3, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion. | Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, Audible (Audible Enhanced (AA, AAX)), DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, non-DRM AAC, MP3, MIDI, OGG, WAV, MP4, VP8. |
| Interface | 5-Way Controller | Keyboard | Keyboard | Infrared Multi-Touch | Multi-Touch |
| Text To Speech | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 1 month with wireless off, 3 weeks WiFi on | WiFi Model - Up to 2 months with wireless off, 3 weeks WiFi on
3G Model - Up to 2 months with wireless off, 10 days WiFi on | Up to 1 month with wireless off, 3 weeks WiFi on | WiFi Model - Up to 2 months with wireless off, 6 weeks WiFi on
3G Model - Up to 2 months with wireless off, 3 weeks WiFi on
| Up to 8 hours with WiFi off |
| Weight | 5.98 ounces | 8.5 oz WiFi 8.7 oz WiFi+3G | 18.9 ounces | 7.5 oz WiFi 7.8 WiFi+3G | 14.6 ounces |
| Price | $79 | $99 WiFi $139 WiFi+3G | $379 | $99 WiFi $149 WiFi+3G | $199 |
| Best Price Online | New Kindle 4! | Kindle Keyboard | Kindle DX | New Kindle Touch! | New Kindle Fire! |
Listed in the display box below are the current Kindle editions available for purchase from Amazon. They include the Kindle Keyboard WiFi + 3G, the Kindle 4 WiFi only model the and the larger Kindle DX and the new Kindle Touch and Kindle Fire Tablet. All are global wireless download capable.
- Only $79! - Lowest priced Kindle eBook reader
- Latest Version of Pearl E-Ink – The best crisp, clear images & text.
- 2G Storage – Up to 1,400 Books.
- New Sleek Design – 18% smaller body while keeping the same 6" size reading area, fits in your pocket!
- Better Browser - Screen can be set to landscape mode + 5 zoom levels
- Built-In Wi-Fi – Free AT&T hotspots, your home WiFi or any available network WiFi hotspots
Kindle 4 Features
To review and compare the Kindle, iPad, Sony Reader Daily and Barnes and Noble Nook ereaders, you can refer to our Ebook Reader Comparison Chart.
What Are Special Offers and Sponsored Screensavers? Why So Many Different Price Points?
Note that each Kindle ebook reader, with the exception of the Kindle Fire, has 
special offers (coupons) and sponsored screensaver ad versions and non-ad versions which usually run about $40 more. So each Kindle model has up to four different prices, depending if they come in WiFi and 3G versions - 2 prices for WiFi, 2 prices for 3G with and without ads. All the price listings in the comparison chart above lists the lowest price with offers. The offers don't show everywhere, just on the home screen and screensaver, not while reading. So if you want to save some money, get the cheaper version. If you really cannot tolerate any kind of ad promotion, then spend the one-time extra cost and never see an ad on you Kindle for the rest of your life. It's up to you.Kindle 4 Cons
The best feature of the Kindle 4 is its price at $79, but it is Amazon's most basic model and its priced so low because it does lack some of the features of the other Kindle models. Let's compare it to the Kindle Touch WiFi which is $20 more. The Kindle 4 lacks audio ability meaning it does not have speakers or an audio jack for headphones and so does not support audio files. It has a 5-way controller instead of a touchscreen which can make searching or browsing a little more cumbersome. The Kindle Touch has more than double the memory of the KIndle 4th generation, holding 3,000 books vs 1,400. The Kindle Touch also has double the battery life - up to 2 months vs only 1 month in the Kindle 4. But if you want one of the best cheap ebook readers, this is the one to get. So to summarize:- No Audio Capability - No text-to-speech, audiobooks, or mp3 files supported.
- Less Storage - 2G vs 4G in Kindle Touch
- Less Battery Life - 1 month vs 2 months in Touch model
- No Touch Screen, Instead has 5-way controller
The first original Amazon Kindle was released in November, 2007 and has become a world-wide phenomenon. Prior to its release, the only other ebook reader or wireless reading device that was comparable was Sony's ebook reader. There are a lot more advantages to Amazon's Kindle as summarized on this page: Amazon Kindle vs Sony eBook.The Barnes and Noble Nook has given the Kindle some competition, but now with Kindle's many offerings of models and price points and still very high quality, it;'s hard to beat. Here is our Kindle vs Nook Comparison Chart and review.
If you are considering getting an iPad because of all the hoopla, you may first want to read the iPad vs Kindle review which includes a side by side comparison chart or Kindle Fire vs Apple iPad.
Now Oprah has said it is one of her most favorite things as discussed on her show. She received it as a gift in the summer and so much enjoyed the fact that she has immediate access to more than hundreds of thousands of books, blogs, newspapers and magazines.
Here is a video explaining some of the features and functions of the new Amazon Kindle 4 Portable Wireless Ebook Reader:
Whether you travel or not, the Amazon Kindle Reader will be a wonderful addition to your life. You don't have to take time to go to the book store or even order online books. Just a couple touches on the Kindle and presto, it's there. What's nice is that it's not only books. Basically if it can be read, it's on the Kindle. Enjoy! If you want a larger reading screen, then you may want to consider getting the Amazon Kindle DX - Larger Screen.
Go to Amazon for the New Amazon Kindle 4
- good price with free shipping, get in line now before they sell out. When Oprah talked about the Kindle as one of her favorite things, they sold out within a week!
New Kindle 4 - Now Only $79!
New Kindle Touch WiFi and 3G
2011 eBook Reader Comparison Chart
Go to Amazon for the New Amazon Kindle 4
- good price with free shipping, get in line now before they sell out. When Oprah talked about the Kindle as one of her favorite things, they sold out within a week!New Kindle 4 - Now Only $79!
New Kindle Touch WiFi and 3G
2011 eBook Reader Comparison Chart
