Kindle - huge price drop hits the UK

It was bound to happen and the news will have early adopters kicking themselves - following the price drop for the US Kindle, reported earlier this week, it has now been announced that the new improved Kindle for the UK will retail for £140.

Among the new Kindle's highlights: an improved display, better performance, smarter ergonomics, and lighter overall weight.

The all-new Amazon Kindle is now available for pre-order in the UK.
The new Kindle has an electronic-ink screen with 50% better contrast, and offers 20 percent faster page turns, up to one month of battery life, a twofold storage increase to 3,500 books, built-in Wi-Fi, a new graphite colour and more - all for only GBP 149, and still with free 3G wireless - no monthly bills or annual contracts.