Amazon’s tablet is the first to inflict serious damage on Apple’s monolithic market share.

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Amazon has announced that Kindle owners will be able to borrow Kindle books at 11,000 libraries across the US which could strengthen the company's hold on the e-book market

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Sony announced a snazzed-up e-book Reader in the US today, with 3G and a 7-inch screen.

After a two-year wait, New Zealanders can finally order an Amazon Kindle.

The latest model of the e-reader tablet was due for release on August 27 US time, but online sales are open now for NZ (and multiple other countries), ahead of schedule, Amazon spokewoman Stephanie Mantello told NBR this morning.

Well, sort of early. If you order now, Amazon promises delivery mid-September.

There are two models: one with wi-fi ($US139/$NZ198), one with wi-fi and 3G ($US189/$NZ254).