Amazon's newest eReader, the Kindle Touch, hasn't been made available in the UK.
Newest eReader not available to Brits yet
The 6in device, which Amazon claims is the smallest and lightest eReader it has produced to date, was one of three unveiled today at an event in New York, which also saw the launch of the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet PC.
See also: Amazon Kindle Fire review
Unlike other versions of the Kindle, which have a keyboard, the Kindle Touch uses an infrared touch system that allows users tap the screen in specific places to access menus, while pages can be turned forwards or backwards by tapping the screen on the left or the right-hand side. It also comes with an X-Ray feature that provides contextual information about the eBook displayed on the device, and is eight percent lighter and 11 percent smaller than previous versions of the eReader.
Available in Wi-Fi only and 3G versions, priced at $99 and $149 respectively, the device was announced alongside a cheaper non-touch version, which will cost $79 in the US.
While this smaller and lighter version is available to pre-order in the UK for £89, the Touch and the Touch 3G are not listed.
Instead, Brits are being told they can still "buy the bestselling Kindle Keyboard 3G with free 3G wireless—no monthly bills or annual contracts—now for only £149, and Kindle Keyboard Wi-Fi for just £109."
Amazon told us the Kindle Touch and Touch 3G are currently only available in the US but to stay tuned for more details.
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Comments
Matt Egan said: Im pretty certain it works globally as with other Kindles
Marcus said: Does the 3G work in uk
Asreal said: You knew what he meant go be a dick somewhere else
ZENITH said: Only Kindle I want for christmaswell done Amazon for not bringing it to the UK
Cart Ketchup said: Doesnt seem like a huge problem for Amazons sales figures as the Kindle isnt used to publish books rather to read them
Martyman said: Looking at some of the demos It looks like it will take MORE effort to turn a page I dont know how others user their existing kindles but i tend to hold my device with my hands on the side and just casually press my thumb on the page button In fact my thumb usually rests on that button anywayIt now seems turning pages may now induce a severe case of RSI
Art Mayo said: Thats pretty poor going Theyve had ages to prepare this new version for release I guess that means no Kindle Touch for Christmas in the UK - the nation which publishes more books than any other on earth HUGE missed opportunity
Hotmail said: only kindle i was interested in and its no available here