The new Amazon Kindle will compete with the iPad for e-book readers.

The elctronic reading gadget could be available on August, it allows users to download books and newspapers instatnly. The new Kindle is expected to be thinnner than its predecessor. £222-£250, while versions of the iPad range from £429-£699 and the pocket-sized Dell Streak is free for people paying monthly internet charges of £35 or more.