Excellent news: you can now pick up an Amazon Kindle 3G for a similar price because the Kindle WiFi. Naturally, there is a catch here: ads, ads, ads — but you could have pretty good at tuning those things out anyway, right? The web retail giant announced today the provision of the Kindle 3G with Special Offers, priced at $139 (down from $189 for the ad-free version) — better of all, that price includes the 3G subscription, which won’t cost you something, in case you are willing to plow through “money saving offers” and a few adtastic screensavers. The recent option joins the already announced ad-support WiFi model , so as to run you $114 and a $164 non-AT&T-sponsored 3G version . Press after the break.
AT&T to Sponsor Kindle 3GSEATTLE, Jul 13, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) –
NASDAQ:AMZN–With Kindle 3G, there isn’t a wireless arrange, and no buying or attempting to find Wi-Fi hotspots. Kindle 3G’s always-on global wireless connectivity implies that wherever you’re – on the beach, at the train, or stuck at the tarmac – no problem, you’re able to download books and periodicals in lower than 60 seconds and begin reading instantly. Amazon pays for Kindle’s 3G wireless connectivity, which implies the benefit of 3G comes without a monthly fees, data plans, or annual contracts. Today, Amazon.com announced that AT&T has agreed to sponsor Kindle 3G with Special Offers and that it’s now available at a brand new price of $139. Kindle 3G with Special Offers is equal to the $189 Kindle 3G, plus money-saving special offers and sponsored screensavers.
“Kindle 3G is more straightforward – customers never must hunt for or pay for a Wi-Fi hotspot – they only download and skim books anytime, anywhere. Kindle 3G customers read 20 percent more books, and profit from twice as many special offers,” said Jeff Bezos, Founder and CEO, Amazon.com. “a large thanks to AT&T for helping to make the brand new $139 price possible.”
“Kindle 3G is by far the fastest-growing connected device at the AT&T network. We consistently hear from customers how much they benefit from the freedom of not being tied to a Wi-Fi hotspot and instead with the ability to download and browse new books anytime, anywhere on AT&T’s fast, reliable network,” said Ralph de la Vega, President and CEO, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “We’re excited to sponsor Amazon’s best Kindle – Kindle 3G with Special Offers – on the new cheaper price of only $139.”
Kindle 3G includes each of the same features that helped make the third-generation Kindle the #1 bestselling e-reader on earth:
Free 3G wireless, no annual contracts, no monthly fees
Global 3G coverage means books in under 60 seconds in over 100 countries and territories
Paper-like Pearl electronic ink display, no glare even in bright sunlight
Lightweight body for hours of snug reading with one hand
Kindle Store with over 950,000 books – largest number of the preferred books
Seamless integration with free “Buy Once, Read Everywhere” Kindle apps for iPad, iPod touch, iPhone, Android, PC, Mac, BlackBerry and Windows PhoneLearn more at www.amazon.com/kindle.
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