Here’s the deal:
Our bestselling Kindle is now $259, down from $299. Second, we are introducing a new addition to our Kindle family of wireless reading devices: Kindle with U.S. and International Wireless. Our newest Kindle can ship to customers around the world so you can take advantage of referring Kindle sales to customers outside of the U.S.
With this new Kindle, you can receive your books, newspapers, and magazines wirelessly while at home or abroad in over 100 countries. Whether you’re in New York, Paris, São Paulo, Mumbai, Beijing, Tokyo, or Sydney, you can think of a book and be reading it in less than 60 seconds.
Our $259 Kindle with U.S. Wireless is available for immediate shipment, and our $279 Kindle with U.S. and International Wireless can be preordered today for delivery starting in two weeks.
Kindle utilizes the same 3G wireless technology as advanced cell phones, so you never need to hunt for a Wi-Fi hotspot. Unlike cell phones, there are no monthly wireless bills and no yearly contracts. There is no software to install, and no syncing required.
Kindle is as thin as most magazines and weighs less than a paperback—but can hold 1,500 books. Its electronic-ink screen looks and reads like real paper with no glare—even in bright sunlight. A long battery life means you can read for up to two weeks on a single charge.
The U.S. Kindle Store has more than 350,000 books, including 107 of 112 New York Times bestsellers, plus top newspapers, magazines, and blogs.
I love that for a mere $20 more, you can purchase an international Kindle that will work just about everywhere. Even better, there’s no monthly fee!
Like most people, I probably think about/plan reading books the most when traveling. I often have to pick books vs. clothes and other necessities!
This may just be the push I needed to try a Kindle out for myself…
So I recently heard Bioshock 2 was coming out, and I am surprised at how excited I am. When I got an Xbox 360 for my honey’s birthday two years ago, I never dreamed of playing it, and actually enjoying it.
Then we pick up Bioshock–the cover was irresistible, and the synopsis on the back sounded pretty cool. Unfortunately it is single player. Do I actually play by myself? I figure out how to boot up the Xbox, fiddle with the speakers, and settle on to the couch. A mysterious plane crash! A lone island! The graphics! I am beside myself with anticipation about this game. As it progresses, you find that you have entered an underwater city, Rapture. Meant to be a utopia, it is now a land of chaos, ruled by splicers who basically attack anything that moves. As you progress, you are connected by Radio to the mysterious Atlas, who helps you navigate your way and gain powers via ADAM, a gene-altering cocktail. Unfortunately, ADAM is harvested and supplied by Little Sisters, who you can choose to either kill for ADAM, or save (and restore their humanity) while gaining much less ADAM. The Little Sisters are protected by formidable Big Daddies with powers that are much greater than your own, and they must be dealt with in order to get close to a Little Sister.
So I’ve taken to watching Kings, NBC’s new show on Sundays. All I keep thinking is, “How has this not been done before?????” The whole alternate reality is very cool. It is “present day” but the people are governed by a monarchy, and a religious one at that.
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