Display | Amazon's 6" Paperwhite display with patented built-in light, 212 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale |
Size | 6.7" x 4.6" x 0.36" (169 mm x 117 mm x 9.1 mm) |
Weight | 7.8 ounces (222 grams) |
System Requirements | None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content |
On-Device Storage | 2 GB internal (approximately 1.25 GB available for user content). Holds up to 1,100 books |
Cloud Storage | Free cloud storage for all Amazon content |
Battery Life | A single charge lasts up to eight weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 10. Battery life will vary based on light and wireless usage |
Charge Time | Fully charges in approximately 4 hours from a computer via USB cable |
3G Connectivity | HSDPA modem (3G) with a fallback to EDGE/GPRS; utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide wireless coverage via AT&T's 3G high-speed data network in the U.S. and partner networks outside of the U.S. See Wireless Terms and Conditions |
Wi-Fi Connectivity | Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) |
Content Formats Supported | Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion |
Documentation | Quick Start Guide (included in box) [PDF]; Kindle User's Guide (pre-installed on device) [PDF]. Additional information in multiple languages available online |
Warranty and Service | 90 Day warranty |
Included in the Box | Kindle Paperwhite 3G, USB 2.0 charging cable, and Quick Start Guide |