Amazon.com has further delayed the ship date of new Kindle 3 which it released this week.  Initially it was expected that Seattle based retailer will ship the new version of Amazon Kindle by August 27. However Amazon.com has delayed it for a week to September 4.

Amazon Kindle 3, which was recently launched, was sold out in just five days.  New Kindle 3 has two versions. One which cost $139 supports only Wi-Fi connectivity whereas Wi-Fi + 3G Kindle 3 is sold for $189. Amazon.com still accepts order of the device but doesn’t guarantee the ship date of the e-Reader. “(Amazon Kindle is) Temporarily Sold Out. (You can) Order now to reserve your place in line” says Amazon website.

Sources: Examiner, Amazon and Others