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Kindle (1st Generation)

2007–2009 · e-reader

Specifications

Cpu: Marvell PXA255 (XScale), 400 MHz ARM9-based
Ram: max: 64 MB (soldered) · base: 64 MB SDRAM
Battery: Removable Li-ion pack, about a week of reading with wireless off
Display: 6" 4-level grayscale E Ink display, 600x800
Storage: base: 250 MB internal (roughly 200 non-illustrated books) · options: SD card slot for expansion
Cellular: Free lifetime Whispernet over Sprint's EVDO network (used for book delivery, no data plan required)
Os Support: latest: Kindle OS 1.x (firmware updates only, discontinued from Amazon's servers) · shipped: Kindle OS 1.0 (Linux-based)
Release Price: $399

storage

SD card slot, capacity limited by era (practically up to 4 GB in most units) · Slot is on the back edge of the device, no disassembly required.

~$10

EASY

battery

Original removable pack, user-replaceable without tools · Unusual for a Kindle: the 1st generation battery is designed to be swapped by hand.

~$15-25 (aftermarket)

EASY