Kindle Blog
3G or WI-FI
There are two versions of the Amazon Kindle available in the UK, known as the Kindle Wi-Fi and the Kindle Keyboard 3G. Previously these devices were essentially the design, but one offered 3G connectivity and one didn't.
However, with the recent updates to the Kindle line, the choice now incorporates different design and controls, so there is a fair amount to consider if you are looking to buy a new Kindle.
It's worth noting that in the US there are more Kindle devices which currently aren't available in the UK. We're not dealing with those devices here, only the ones you can actually buy from Amazon.co.uk.
Is the Kindle the right device for me?
Look around any commuter train and you can generally split devices into two categories: ebook readers and tablets. The two most common examples respectively are the Amazon Kindle and the Apple iPad.
The Kindle's display is E-Ink that offers great contrast and minimal power consumption. The battery will last you weeks rather than hours and you can see it perfectly in bright conditions, be that on the beach, by the pool or next to the window on a train.
There are two versions of the Amazon Kindle available in the UK, known as the Kindle Wi-Fi and the Kindle Keyboard 3G. Previously these devices were essentially the design, but one offered 3G connectivity and one didn't.
However, with the recent updates to the Kindle line, the choice now incorporates different design and controls, so there is a fair amount to consider if you are looking to buy a new Kindle.
It's worth noting that in the US there are more Kindle devices which currently aren't available in the UK. We're not dealing with those devices here, only the ones you can actually buy from Amazon.co.uk.
The Kindle isn't the only ebook reader out there, Sony is the most notable rival, but the likes of BeBook, Samsung and others have their own too. The thing that sets the Kindle apart from other ebook readers is the tie-in to Amazon.
If the Amazon Kindle store contains the titles you want, it is typically the most affordable place to buy ebooks, offers simplicity and, thanks to apps for PC, Mac, Android, BlackBerry, iPhone and iPad, you can access your books pretty much anywhere with syncing across devices.
The limitation of the Kindle is that you can't use other formats of ebook: if you buy an EPUB from the Waterstones or WHSmith website you won't be able to read it on your Kindle. Likewise, you can't use your AZW Amazon files on your Sony Reader.
Finally a word on libraries. In the US, a company called OverDrive has made it possible to borrow books on the Kindle from public libraries, so they are effectively free. Currently only Sony Reader devices offer this compatibility in the UK. We expect this facility to come to the Amazon Kindle in the future, but so far there hasn't been a confirmation of this.
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