Although Amazon’s Kindle e-reader has become the first major hit in its category — and the best-selling product in Amazon’s entire store this year — it does have its drawbacks. One of the biggest is that its wireless connection to the Kindle store works only in the U.S.
That changes on October 19, when Amazon begins shipping a new version of the Kindle that can be used to purchase and download books in over 100 countries. The new version, with the snappy name of “Kindle with US and International Wireless,” will sell for $280 and can be pre-ordered now.
The current version will still be for sale, and Amazon is dropping the price from $300 to $260. The bigger Kindle DX is unchanged.
International Kindle
Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6″ Display, U.S. & International Wireless, Latest Generation)
New Kindle to Download Books Beyond U.S.
Story in the NYT: New Kindle to Download Books Beyond U.S.
International Kindle details
I’ve put together a table that lists every country in which Kindle is available along with number of books, their pricing, wireless availability etc