New Kindle 3, the renewed e-book reader from Amazon

With the growing popularity of e-book reading devices, Amazon has introduced the new kindle 3 model. It is a smaller, revised version of the best-selling Amazon original Kindle.

They have decreased in size and weight, said to be lighter than a paperback at 8.7 ounces. Reader response times have also been improved along with the new screen size which is now 6 inches (diagonal) and uses the new e-ink pearl format which provides a greater daylight reading experience than most. from the competitors of this device.

This new screen display technology gives you brighter, sharper text and better image quality compared to regular LCD screens. Glare reduction is especially its main benefit: you can read normally even in direct sunlight.

The 3g wireless application allows you to search for the latest book titles available online, without the need for a computer connection. The new Kindle 3 does this right on its own so you can search for a new book even when you’re on the go.

With the huge selection of e-books available online these days (free or paid), they have also increased the storage space on the e-reader, allowing you to store up to 3500 e-books at a time.

The price of eBooks is very reasonable as well compared to paperback and hardcover titles, mostly around the $9.00 mark.

Other improvements of the new Kindle 3 are:

• Longer battery life: up to ten days without having to recharge the device.
• Better button placement: The keyboard has improved tactile buttons.
• 3G wireless option.
• Integrated Wi-Fi capabilities.
• Audiobook function.

There is another function to convert text to speech (audio) which is not so special but for those who like to use this app it can be useful. As mentioned above, you can also store audiobooks for listening.

Another minor drawback is the location of the control buttons on the side of the eBook reader. There may be a tendency to mistakenly press them when picking up the Kindle, but once you get used to handling the device, this quickly becomes negligible.

Other applications like Twitter and Facebook can be used on the new kindle 3, you can share anything you find interesting with your friends.

This eBook reading device can be used right out of the box, there is no software to load, no setup required, you can build your eBook library instantly.