Wow. New Kindle only $139

[Lil Missy]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38456511/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/

Amazon unveils new Kindle, starting at $139
A Wi-Fi-only model hits the lowest price yet for Amazon's e-book reader

Just weeks after lowering the price of the Kindle e-book reader from $259 to $189, Amazon unveiled a fully revamped Kindle on Wednesday. It's sleeker, better looking, easier on the eyes — and starts at $139.

This new Kindle, Amazon's third generation, is smaller by 21 percent, and 15 percent lighter too. It has much improved contrast, 50 percent better than before, answering a significant complaint among dead-tree purists who compared the device's e-ink screen unfavorably to real paper. It's available in two colors: graphite and white.

[pokerfan]

1. Now we're talking...

:bounce:

Glad I wasn't an early adopter.

[MajorChode]

2. I pre-ordered one

It's 21 percent smaller, but the screen size is the same as the one it replaces(6"). I'm going to check it out first, but I may buy a 2nd one also.

[ThatsMyBarack]

3. Someday....

They'll only be 39 bucks and for sale in every gas station and 7-11! ;)

[Locrian]

4. what does it mean WiFi only?

what does it mean WiFi only? Do you have to be connected to a network for it to work at all? That would kinda, like, suck.

[seaglass]

6. No, that is how you would purchase books. You don't need to be

connected to read. And if it's anything like the nook, you can probably download books to your pc and transfer them to the Kindle via USB as another option.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

5. If it shows PDFs as well as a PC reader software, I'm in. -nt

[madinmaryland]

7. Hmmm. A library and a hard copy of the book works for me!

AND IT IS FREE!!

[whistler162]

8. Actually not free. There is however no direct cost to you....

but then I can carry more books with me when I travel.

[madinmaryland]

9. There is the tax money required to support the library, but that is going

to be spent regardless. But why would I want to pay money for something, and then have to go out and buy the books? I don't buy books from the bookstore either.

[TreasonousBastard]

10. Hot Damn! And was going to pick up a Nook tomorrow...

now I think I'll wait for someone to pay ME to take one.

On edit...

It's not shipping until the end of August.