Kindle Finally Ready For Global Distribution 145
geirnord writes "Previously a US-only device, the Amazon Kindle 2 is now finally available in an international edition. The new device is identical to the Kindle 2, with the exception of Edge and 3G support. That means Whispernet-like functionality over most of the world."
Reader pasm notes a report at The Guardian which points out higher ebook prices for international Kindle users. "When asked by the Guardian precisely how much downloads would cost, an Amazon.co.uk spokesman revealed that foreign customers — including those in Britain — would be paying $13.99 (£8.75) per book instead of the American price of $9.99 (£6.25). That amounts to a 40% premium for the same title." The spokesman said the higher prices reflected higher operating costs and VAT rates.
Re:VAT on Books in Europe Trending Towards 0%-5% (Score:2, Funny)
Is Amazon full of it, or are you jumping to uninformed conclusions? The Kindle doesn't read books, it reads e-books, which are considered and taxed as software in many locales.
Your Kindle can READ?! Shit, that's really advanced. Mine just displays text.
Re:VAT on Books in Europe Trending Towards 0%-5% (Score:3, Funny)
They would if it was shiny and called an iMobile.