Kindle Cloud Reader vs Kindle 3G
Kindle is a concept and design from Amazon replacing paper book for reading lovers. Kindle 3G is a wireless reading device with 3G or WiFi with PDF reader. It’s a small light weight device where you can load 3500 books from Amazon ebook depository. Amazon Kindle has around a month battery life without wireless on.
Now people started using Smartphone and Tablets on top of their laptops. So Amazon came up with the concept of Amazon Cloud Reader where you don’t need to buy Kindle from Amazon to read those books instead you can read from your iPhone, iPad, Android and Blackberry Tablets and Phones, Kindle, and PC or Mac with browsers Google Chrome, and Safari for MAC, as well as iOS. Amazon boost this as “buy one and read everywhere”, which means if you buy an ebook from Amazon and keep in kindle cloud, you can read from anywhere in the world, if you are connected to Internet.
Kindle Cloud Reader will synchronise with Kindle Library and keep tracking of last page read, bookmarks, notes and highlights for all of your books irrespective of the device you are using. This Amazon Cloud Reader is optimised for iPad and will work in Safari browser. Even though currently Kindle Cloud Reader will be supported by Google Chrome, in near future it will be available via Internet Explorer, Firefox and Blackberry browsers. You can continue reading the books when you are offline too. Cloud reader means you can purchase a kindle book from Amazon stores and keep it in your cloud and read anytime, anywhere.
Making sense of the Amazon Kindle Cloud Reader. August 22, 2011. August 22, 2011 by John Yunker. One of the many reasons for Amazon’s success with the Kindle has been the fact that you can buy a book for the Kindle but read it on many different devices, such as the Android, iPad, and iPhone. All you need to do is download apps for these. Kindle Cloud Reader is a way to read Kindle books online in the web browser. Here are some facts and tips to keep in mind. If you don’t have a Kindle e-reader, a tablet or a smartphone, you can still access your Kindle books. But Kindle eBooks also weren’t like print books. When you changed the font size, line spacing, or read the book on a different device, the “pages” became significantly different. However, now on supported devices it is possible to scroll down through a Kindle eBook just like you scroll through an article on a website online. Jul 20, 2021 Dimensions and weight also differ between the two, with the Amazon Kindle coming in at 160 x 113 x 8.7mm and 174g, while the Kindle Paperwhite is 167 x 116 x 8.2mm and 182g (or 191g if you opt for.
Basically, it’s a PDF document like ebook, but instead of providing the soft version of the book to you, it will be kept in the cloud so that you can access it anytime anywhere. Thus, you don’t need to buy a special hardware to read books from Kindle library.
Kindle 3G, as said earlier, is an e-reading device that features a 6 inches high contrast E ink Pearl screen which is at least 50% brighter with greater contrast ratio than the screen of earlier Kindle models. The screen resolution is 600X800 pixels. The dimensions of 3G stands at 7.5X4.8X0.335 inches, and weighs 8.7 ounces. Users can store around 3500 books at a go. Kindle 3G battery lasts for 10 days in wireless on mode and around a month in wireless off mode. Surfing is made simple on Kindle 3G; no settings are required and you are ready to surf, shop and download once out of the packing.
What is the difference between Kindle 3G and Kindle Cloud Reader? (1) Kindle 3G is a physical device, whereas Kindle Cloud Reader is a web application, currently compatible with Chrome and Safari but in near future it will be supported by IE and Firefox. (2) Kindle 3G only can store 3600 books, and Amazon Cloud Reader can store 950,000 books. (3) For Cloud Reader you don’t need to have addition hardware to read books. |
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Device Reviews | Touch Screen | Screen | Audio/ TTS | Weight | Cons | Where To Buy Online |
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Wi-Fi, 4G optional | 8GB, 32GB | 1GHz Freescale i.MX6SL | 2-4 weeks | Adds support for audiobooks, flush front screen with frontlight, more storage, waterproof | $129 | |
Capacitive, 2 point touch | 1680x1264 E Ink Carta 300 PPI | Bluetooth, Audible, VoiceView | 6.6 oz 188 grams | 7' screen, warm light, waterproof, page buttons, audiobook support, invert colors | $249 | |
Capacitive, 2 point touch | 800x600 E Ink Carta 167 PPI | TTS via Bluetooth | 6.1 oz 174 grams | Upgraded screen with frontlight, small size is easily portable, cheap | $89 | |
Capacitive, 10-point | 1920x1200 ISP LCD 224 PPI | Stereo speakers, audio jack, mic, Bluetooth, TTS | 17.7 oz 500 grams | Very nice screen, fast performance, Alexa hands free, good battery life, can install Google Play | Low quality cameras, basic design, restrictive Fire OS | |
Wi-Fi | 16GB, 32GB, MicroSD card slot | 1.3 GHz quad-core, 1.5GB RAM | 10 hours | Cheap, long battery life, decent performance, adds hands-free Alexa support | Heavier than other 8 inch tablets, speakers not very loud, dim screen | |
Wi-Fi | 16GB, 32GB, MicroSD card slot | 1.3 GHz quad-core, 1GB RAM | 7 hours | Good build quality, can install Google Play, supports 512GB cards | $49 | |
Device Reviews | Touch Screen | Screen | Audio/ TTS | Weight | Cons | Where To Buy Online |
Kindle Comparison Table - Older Models
Kindle Vs Kindle Cloud Reader
Device Reviews | Touch Screen | Screen | Audio | Weight | Cons | Where To Buy Online |
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Wi-Fi, 4G optional | 8GB, 32GB | 1GHz Dual-core | 1-3 weeks | Larger 7' screen, waterproof, page buttons, audiobook support, invert colors | Frontlight color not adjustable, metal back is cold and slick, below average battery life | |
Wi-Fi | 4GB | 1GHz Freescale i.MX6SL | 2-4 weeks | Low price, lightweight design, 95% same software features as expensive models | Basic model with no light, no buttons, lowest screen resolution | |
Wi-Fi | 4GB | 1GHz Freescale i.MX6SL | 2-4 weeks | Same as $79 Kindle above minus ads plus a 2 year warranty and cover, better deal | No front light, buttons or audio, lower screen resolution | |
Wi-Fi, 3G optional | 4GB | 1GHz Freescale i.MX6SL | 3-6 weeks | 300 ppi screen, page button sensors with haptic feedback, screen flush with bezel | Premium price, no audio support, varying frontlight hues possible | |
Wi-Fi, 3G optional | 4GB | 1GHz Freescale i.MX6SL Screen recording for mac book air. | 3-6 weeks | Front light evenly distributed, high-res Carta screen, lots of extra features | No page buttons, large for 6', almost exactly the same as the 2nd gen | |
Wi-Fi | 8GB, MicroSD card slot | 1.3 GHz quad-core, 1GB RAM | 8 hours | Good build quality, can install Google Play, supports 256GB cards | Low res screen, slower than Fire HD 8, speaker sucks | |
Wi-Fi | 8GB, MicroSD card slot | 1.3 GHz quad-core, 1GB RAM | 8 hours | 1 free year Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, Kid-Proof Case, 2 year warranty | Exact same as $49 Fire with no additional kid features other than pros | |
Wi-Fi | 16GB, 32GB, MicroSD card slot | 1.3 GHz quad-core, 1.5GB RAM | 12 hours | Cheap, long battery life, decent performance, can install Google Play | Heavier than other 8 inch tablets, speakers not very loud, dim screen | |
Wi-Fi, 3G optional | 4GB | 1GHz Freescale i.MX6SL | 6-8 weeks | 300 ppi flat screen, page buttons, ergonomic design, includes leather charging cover | High price, can't buy without expensive cover, same software as $79 Kindle | |
Wi-Fi | 16GB, 32GB, MicroSD card slot | 1.5 GHz quad-core, 1GB RAM | Stereo speakers, audio jack, dual mic, Bluetooth, TTS | 15.2 oz 432 grams | 720p front cam, 5 MP rear camera, 10.1 inch screen | Low res screen, high price, Lenovo Tab 2 10 is better |
Wi-Fi | 16GB, 32GB, MicroSD card slot | 1.3 GHz quad-core, 1.5GB RAM | 12 hours | Better value than $49 Fire, long battery life, cheap for having an 8 inch screen | Low quality cameras, average screen and sound quality | |
Wi-Fi | 8GB, MicroSD card slot | 1.3 GHz quad-core, 1GB RAM | 7 hours | 1 free year Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, Kid-Proof Case, 2 year warranty | Exact same as $49 Fire with no additional kid features other than pros | |
Wi-Fi | 8GB, MicroSD card slot | 1.3 GHz quad-core, 1GB RAM | 7 hours | Super cheap, VGA front cam, 2MP rear camera, durable build quality | Low res screen, less battery and slower CPU than other Fires | |
Wi-Fi | 8GB, 16GB | 1.5 GHz quad-core, 1GB RAM | 7-8 hours | Low price, front and rear cameras, high-res screen, SlimPort, small size | Limited storage space, no Google Play access, restricted software | |
Wi-Fi | 8GB, 16GB, MicroSD card slot | 1.5 GHz quad-core, 1GB RAM | Stereo speakers, audio jack, dual mic, Bluetooth, TTS | 11.0 oz 311 grams | Low res screen, no Google Play apps, $100 more than 7' version | |
Wi-Fi | 4GB | 1GHz Freescale i.MX6SL | 2-4 weeks | Low price, touchscreen added, same software features as more expensive models | No front light, buttons or audio, lower screen resolution | |
Wi-Fi | 8GB, 16GB | 1.5 GHz quad-core | 7-8 hours | Front and rear cameras, dual speakers, SlimPort | Limited storage space, no Google Play access, lower res screen | |
Wi-Fi | 8GB | 1.5 GHz quad-core | 7-8 hours | 1 free year Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, Kid-Proof Case, 2 year guarantee | Same as cheaper Fire HD 6 and 7, no additional kid features other than pros | |
Wi-Fi, 4G LTE optional | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB | 2.2GHz quad-core SD 800 CPU, Adreno 330 GPU, 2GB RAM | 8-11 hours | High res screen, supports 3rd party apps, loud speakers, customer support onboard | No memory card slot, no custom options, Amazon's limited interface | |
Wi-Fi, 4G LTE optional | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB | 2.5 Ghz quad-core SD 8084, Adreno 420 GPU, 2GB RAM | 10-12 hours | Large high-res screen, front and rear cameras, LED flash | No memory card slot, limited custom options, forced to use Amazon's interface | |
Wi-Fi, 3G optional | 4GB | 1GHz Freescale i.MX6SL | 3-8 weeks | Front light evenly distributed, high-res Carta screen, lots of extra features | No page buttons, no audio support, almost exactly the same as the 1st gen | |
Wi-Fi, 4G LTE optional | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB | 2.2 GHz quad-core, Adreno 330 GPU | 2 speakers, audio jack, dual mic, Bluetooth, front camera, TTS | 13.2 oz 374 grams | High res screen, supports 3rd party apps, loud speakers, customer support onboard | No memory card slot, limited custom options, forced to use Amazon's interface |
Wi-Fi | 8GB, 16GB | 1.5 GHz dual-core | 7-10 hours | Low price, Fire OS 3.0, Kindle features | No memory card slot, limited storage space, no HDMI or camera | |
Wi-Fi | 2GB | 800 MHz Freescale i.MX508 | 2-4 weeks | Low price, solid design, support for foreign languages, dark fonts | No front light, older screen tech, less features than Paperwhite | |
Wi-Fi | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB | 1.5 GHz dual-core OMAP4470 | 2 speakers, audio jack, mic, Bluetooth, front camera | 20 oz 567 grams | High res screen, supports 3rd party apps, micro HDMI port, loud speakers | No memory card slot, limited custom options, forced to use Amazon's interface |
Wi-Fi | 16GB, 32GB | 1.2 GHz dual-core OMAP4460 | 2 speakers, audio jack, mic, Bluetooth, front camera | 13.9 oz 395 grams | High res screen, supports 3rd party apps, micro HDMI port, loud speakers | No memory card slot, limited custom options, forced to use Amazon's interface |
Wi-Fi, 3G optional | 2GB | 800 MHz Freescale i.MX508 | 3-8 weeks | Front-lit high res screen, extra font choices, reading progress estimator, web browser | NoePub support, lighting not completely uniform, no page buttons, no audio | |
Free 3G, Wi-Fi | 4GB | 532 MHz Freescale i.MX35 | Speakers, audio jack, MP3 player, audio books, TTS | 8.7 oz 247 grams | Accessibility features, free globalwireless, 3G web browsing, text-to-speech, keyboard | Keyboard takes up lots of space, several generations old |
Wi-Fi | 8GB | 1.2 GHz dual-core OMAP4430 | 8-9 hours | Cheap, supports 3rd party apps, Amazon's appstore, zippy processor, stream videos movies | No memory card slots, no HDMI port, AC charger costs more, so does removing ads | |
Wi-Fi | 8 GB, cloud storage | Dual-core 1GHz TI OMAP4 processor | 7-8 hours | Color ISP screen, fast web browser, zippy processor, Android apps | No memory card slots, no HDMI port, no Android Market, reflective display | |
Wi-Fi, 3G optional | 4GB | 800 MHz Freescale i.MX508 | Speakers, audio jack, MP3 player, audio books, TTS | 7.5 oz 213 grams | Infrared touch, partial refresh, cloud storage, x ray feature | $99 |
No | 800x600 E Ink Pearl 167 PPI | None | 5.98 oz 170 grams | Low price, very light, support for foreign languages, fast page turns, partial refresh | No audio support or text to speech, not all Kindle apps work | |
Free 3G | 4GB | Speakers, audio jack, MP3 player, audio books, TTS | 18.9 oz 536 grams | Large screen, free 3G web browsing, free global wireless, auto screen rotate | Lacks common Kindle features, not updated, keyboard is awkward to use | |
Free 3G | 2GB | 400 MHz XScale PXA250 | Speakers, audio jack, MP3 player, audio books, TTS | 10.2 oz 289 grams | Globalwireless, web browser, TTS, Wikipedia, large page buttons | $75 |
No | 800x600 E Ink Vizplex 167 PPI | Speakers, audio jack, audio books | 10.3 oz 292 grams | Less contrast, just 4 levels of gray scale, very slow | ||
Free 3G | 4GB | 400 MHz XScale PXA250 | Speakers, audio jack, MP3 player, audio books, TTS | 18.9 oz 536 grams | Large screen, free global wireless, auto screen rotate | Less contrast than newer Kindles, keyboard is awkward to use |
Wireless | Memory | Processor | Battery | Pros | Est. Price |