Since its release in November 2007, the Amazon Kindle e-reader has been a major driver of the mainstream adoption of the digital e-book format. E-books now outsell hardcover and paperback books combined on Amazon.com. Learn about the history and evolution of Amazon tablets, from the original Kindle to the Amazon Fire.
How to Use a Kindle (Complete Beginner's Guide)
Over the years, the original E Ink Kindle has undergone many upgrades. Variants include the Kindle DX, Kindle Touch, Kindle Voyage, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Oasis. Key differences between models include size, screen quality, and the presence of features like mobile data and a touchscreen. Current models come with a web browser, so you can check your email on a Kindle.
New Kindles are coming out all the time. They’re all designed for the same purpose, allowing you to read e-books comfortably wherever you are. There are thousands of free Kindle books available, so an e-reader is worth it if you’re an avid reader. You might also consider an e-reader for school, so you don’t have to lug around textbooks.
These are the current versions of the Amazon Kindle:
