The third-generation Kindle, later called the Kindle Keyboard, shipped in August 2010 with a sharper E Ink screen, a smaller body and a $139 Wi-Fi-only price. Amazon said it was its fastest-selling Kindle and that Kindle books had begun outselling hardcovers on the site.
- Maker
- Amazon
- Released
- 27 August 2010
- Launch price
- $139 (Wi-Fi) / $189 (3G + Wi-Fi)
Specifications
| Display | 6-inch E Ink Pearl, 600 x 800 |
|---|---|
| Storage | 4 GB (about 3,500 books) |
| Battery | Up to a month with wireless off |
| Input | Physical keyboard and five-way controller |
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