AMAZON KINDLEBritany Sweet

History

• Developed by a company called Lab 126 – a subsidiary of Amazon

• First generation was released November 19, 2007

• The Kindle DX (3rd Generation) was just released this past July – July 7, 2010

Use and Purpose

• An electronic device for downloading, storing, and reading electronic books (e-books)

• Holds over 200 titles• Read newspapers, subscribe to magazines and

blogs and even play audio files like MP3’s and audio books

• Compact and light weight so it is easy to handle• Essentially a conveniently portable television for

your books

How to Use

Kindle 2.0

5-way controllerMenu

Back button

Symbol keyText key

Next page

Home

Volume controls

Previous page

Next page

Keyboard

Access Information

• Kindle has instant wireless access to Amazon.com, using the same 3G network as a cell phone– download over 115,000 e-books

• Register your Kindle to your Amazon account right from the Kindle menu

• Download books, newspapers, magazines, etc. from the “Shop in Kindle Store” option under “Menu”

• Your credit card that is on file on your Amazon account will be charged every time an item is purchased from the Kindle Store

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