Kindle 6
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Kindle 6
- Made by: Amazon
- Released: Oct 2014
- Predecessor: Kindle 4
- Languages Supported: English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Dutch, and Simplified Chinese
- File Types Supported: KF8, AZW, TXT, PDF, MOBI
Overview
- Touchscreen display that reads like real paper—no screen glare, even in bright sunlight
- Exclusive Kindle features—now includes Goodreads integration, Kindle FreeTime, Vocabulary Builder, Word Wise (coming soon), and more
- Double the on-device storage to 4Gig —holds thousands of books
- Page turns fly with a 20% faster processor
- Lighter than a paperback—fits in your pocket
- Battery lasts weeks, not hours
- Massive book selection, lowest prices—over a million titles less than $4.99
- Download books in less than 60 seconds with built-in Wi-Fi
Specifications
- Display: 6" E Ink Pearl, 800 x 600 167 ppi,
- optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale
- Touch screen
- Size: 6.7" x 4.7" x 0.40" (169 mm x 119 mm x 10.2 mm)
- Weight: 6.7 ounces (191 grams)
- On-Device Storage: 4 GB; holds thousands of books
- Cloud Storage: Free cloud storage for all Amazon content
- Battery Life: up to four weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off.
- Charge Time: approximately 4 hours from a computer via USB cable
- Wi-Fi: public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard
- support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
- USB 2.0 - data transfer and charging.
- Content Formats: Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC
- HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion
- Documentation: Quick Start Guide (included in box); Kindle User Guide (pre-installed on device) PDF.
- Included in the Box: Kindle, USB 2.0 charging cable and Quick Start Guide
History
This replaces the Basic Kindle 4 and Kindle Touch
See Also
Kindle Kids Bundle
This unit is specifically optimized for children.
- Includes the latest Kindle without sponsored screensavers ($99.00), a kid-friendly cover ($19.99), and a 2-year warranty provided and sold by SquareTrade ($19.99). Save $39.98 compared to when purchased separately.
- Set reading goals and track progress with Kindle FreeTime
- Power up a young reader's vocabulary with features that offer hints for difficult words and let you practice them on digital flashcards
- Drops or spills? No worries—includes 2 years of accident protection provided and sold by SquareTrade. Once your Kindle ships, you will receive an email with instructions on how to activate your included coverage.
- Zero distractions—unlike tablets, Kindle is designed just for reading
- Lighter than a paperback and holds thousands of books
- Kindle offers more than 250,000 children’s titles, plus easily borrow e-books from your public library