For those of you who are anxiously awaiting the arrival of your internationally-flavored Kindle, your wait is nearly at its end. Amazon has announced that the Kindle International is shipping out today. Also, it seems they have plenty on hand, so if you’d like pick up the international version for yourself or maybe for the upcoming holiday season, now’s the time to place your order.

This Kindle International version is an answer to many of those who either live or travel outside of the United States. Owners of the Kindle International version will be able to download new material while travelling abroad. Those of you who have been waiting for Amazon to begin shipping the Kindle to other countries will finally get to see what all the fuss is about!

The international version of the Kindle is essentially a Kindle 2 with a different wireless service. This is great news since the original Kindle 2 (if I can call it that without causing too much confusion) has been Amazon’s most popular Reader. So, you’ll be able to purchase, download, and store a library of books (over 1500) all with the same little device. You’ll get all the features that made the Kindle 2 a huge success with the international mobility so many have been asking for.

If you’re looking for the perfect traveler’s gift for this holiday season, give the Kindle International a look. But don’t wait too long… just like previous releases, it’s possible this version of the Kindle will sell out quickly, especially with Christmas being right around the corner!