E Ink 101 : Compare Kindle's Screen to Traditional LCDs

E Ink 101

Kindle is our #1 bestselling item for two years running. It's also the most-wished-for, most-gifted, and has the most 5-star reviews of any product on Amazon. Now it's even better.
All-New, High-Contrast E Ink Screen - 50% better contrast with latest E Ink Pearl technology
Read in Bright Sunlight - No glare

New and Improved Fonts - New crisper, darker fonts
New Sleek Design - 21% smaller body while keeping the same 6" size reading area
17% Lighter - Only 8.5 ounces, weighs less than a paperback
Battery Life of Up to Two Months - A single charge lasts up to two months with wireless off
Double the Storage - Up to 3,500 books
Built-In Wi-Fi - Shop and download books in less than 60 seconds
20% Faster Page Turns - Seamless reading
Enhanced PDF Reader - With dictionary lookup, notes, and highlights
New WebKit-Based Browser - Browse the web over Wi-Fi (experimental)
Special Offers - Special offers and sponsored screensavers display on the Kindle screensaver and on the bottom of the home screen—they don't interrupt reading