Amazon Goes After Latinos With Spanish Kindles

By Michael Lopez

Sure we spend a lot of time talking about the iPad, but let's not forget that there are tons of other cool gizmos out there too. One that's making the most noise is the Kindle, an e-reader that lets you directly access Amazon.com's thousands of books. And now, the company is hoping to expand its reach even further with a deluxe Spanish edition.

The Spanish Kindle hopes to tap into the needs of the world's millions of Latino readers. Featuring a selection of over 22,000 libros, it will offer exclusive works from the likes of Mario Vargas Llosa, Julia Navarro, and Carlos Ruiz Zafon.

There will also be classic Español literature incorporated. But the big selling point of the Spanish Kindle is its affordability. The devices are priced way below the $500 iPads and even incorporate anti-glare technology to reduce eye-strain (something Apple hasn't quite perfected yet).

Not coincidentally, the Spanish Kindle is arriving just in time for the holiday shopping season. But if its price tag is still a little too hefty, you can always invest in some good old fashioned paperbacks instead.

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