Kindle Goes Global!

For those of us who spend too much time on subways and in airports, this is big, exciting news! First, the bestselling Amazon Kindle is now $259, down from $299.

Second, Amazon is introducing a new addition to the Kindle family of wireless reading devices: Kindle with U.S. and International Wireless. The newest Kindle can ship to customers around the world.

With this new Kindle, you can receive your books, newspapers, and magazines wirelessly while at home or abroad in over 100 countries. If you are like me and travel constantly, you can now just think of a book and be reading it in less than 60 seconds.

The $259 Kindle with U.S. Wireless is available for immediate shipment, and the $279 Kindle with U.S. and International Wireless can be preordered today for delivery starting in two weeks.

Kindle utilizes the same 3G wireless technology as advanced cell phones, so you never need to hunt for a Wi-Fi hotspot. Unlike cell phones, there are no monthly wireless bills and no yearly contracts. There is no software to install, and no syncing required.

Kindle is as thin as most magazines and weighs less than a paperback—but can hold 1,500 books. Its electronic-ink screen looks and reads like real paper with no glare—even in bright sunlight. A long battery life means you can read for up to two weeks on a single charge.

The U.S. Kindle Store has more than 350,000 books, including 107 of 112 New York Times bestsellers, plus top newspapers, magazines, and blogs.