We have some exciting Amazon Kindle news. First, our bestselling Kindle is now $259, down from $299. Second, we are introducing a new addition to our Kindle family of wireless reading devices: Kindle with U.S. and International Wireless. Our newest Kindle can ship to customers around the world so you can take advantage of referring Kindle sales to customers outside of the U.S.
With this new Kindle, you can receive your books, newspapers, and magazines wirelessly while at home or abroad in over 100 countries. Whether you’re in New York, Paris, São Paulo, Mumbai, Beijing, Tokyo, or Sydney, you can think of a book and be reading it in less than 60 seconds.
Our $259 Kindle with U.S. Wireless is available for immediate shipment, and our $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.
How to Build Links to Kindle & Make Money
Amazon pays a 10% referral fee to Associates on each qualifying Kindle device sale they refer. This includes the entire Kindle family of devices. There are several simple ways to earn referral fees on Kindle:
• Link directly to the Kindle detail page using the following link format, replacing “YOUR_ID_HERE-20” with your Associates ID: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00154JDAI?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20 and http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015T963C?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20
• Display Kindle banners – new Kindle banners are now available in various sizes in various sizes
• Visit product links and select “Kindle Store” from the drop down menu
In addition to earning referral fees on the newly priced Kindle, Associates can also earn referral fees on qualifying sales of Kindle magazine, newspaper, and blog subscriptions.
