Amazon unveils new Kindle: $139 WiFi-only model, $189 with 3G, available August 27th

If you were hoping for a Kindle hardware refresh, today’s your lucky day. Earlier this evening, Amazon unveiled the latest generation Kindle e-book reader, which offers better contrast, improved speeds, lighter weight, and double the storage and battery life compared to the previous model. This time around, Amazon is offering two Kindle models: A $189 version with 3G and WiFi to replace the Kindle 2, and a cheaper $139 version that only features WiFi. The cheaper model is clearly a response to Barnes and Noble’s $149 WiFi-only Nook , and it brings Amazon one step closer to the magical $99 price point. Amazon also ended up dropping the Kindle’s price to $189 back in June when Barnes and Noble reduced its Nook 3G model to $199. Both new models are slated for release on August 27th, and are available for pre-order now. The company will also release UK versions of the devices for £109 and £149 respectively on the same date and has announced a new UK e-book store.

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Amazon unveils new Kindle: $139 WiFi-only model, $189 with 3G, available August 27th