A Kindle is an e-reader that Amazon produced, which also includes tablet PC features that allow users to browse the Internet, check their email, and use a variety of built-in applications. Kindles are available in a variety of different models including the original Kindle, the Kindle DX, and the Kindle Fire, just to name a few. Various Kindle models also include support for WiFi, 3G, or both, and features a USB port for connecting with any standard computer.

 

Types of Kindles

While most people know that the Kindle is available in WiFi-only and WiFi + 3G versions, few people realize how many types of Kindles are really available. As of 2011, Amazon released the original Kindle, the Kindle 2, the Kindle DX, the Kindle DX Graphite, the Kindle Keyboard, the Kindle 2011, the Kindle Touch, and the Kindle Fire, each of which has its own features and aspects. For example, the DX models feature large screens, full keyboards, built-in accelerometers, and are still the thinnest Kindle models available to date. Unfortunately, the Dx models lack Wi-Fi support and are only able to connect to Amazon’s Whispernet e-book catalog.

 

How Many Books Can a Kindle Hold?

Naturally, the number of books that a Kindle is able to hold depends on each book’s size and the Kindle model’s total hard drive space. Unsurprisingly, each new Kindle is able to hold more than the previous version, with the original Kindle able to hold an average of 200 books, the Kindle 2nd Generation able to hold 1500 books, and the Kindle 3rd Generation able to hold 3500 books. Users should also note that the original Kindle came with an SD card port for users to expand this number and all other models are equipped with USB ports that allow users to store e-books on their computer. Additionally, Amazon keeps all Amazon purchased e-books in its archive on the user’s account, which can all be re-downloaded at the user’s leisure.