We’ll have to admit that we were skeptical about the Amazon Kindle at first. But after taking the plunge and actually using one – we’re sold. It’s as thin as most magazines and weighs less than a paperback—but can hold 1,500 books. A special electronic-ink screen looks and reads like real paper with no glare (even in bright sunlight). Today Amazon announced the international version is available for pre-order. We think it’s worth checking out; more info after the link.

With this new Kindle, you can receive your books, newspapers, and magazines wirelessly while at home or abroad in over 100 countries. Whether you’re in New York, Paris, São Paulo, Mumbai, Beijing, Tokyo, or Sydney, you can think of a book and be reading it in less than 60 seconds. And because it uses the same signal as a cell phone, you never need to hunt for a Wi-Fi hotspot. It just works. No monthly wireless bills and no yearly contracts; no software to install, and no syncing required.

The U.S. Kindle Store has more than 350,000 books, including 107 of 112 New York Times bestsellers, plus top newspapers, magazines, and blogs.

Yep – you can read Swank City on your Kindle! What’s not to love?

• Amazon Kindle ($259)
• Amazon Kindle International ($279)