Ed Baig takes a look at the new Kindle 2, Amazon’s wireless reading device.
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Talking Tech: Amazon Kindle 2
Posted on 28 February 2010.
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Kindle Wireless Reading Device, Wi-Fi, Graphite, 6"
The all-new Kindle has a new lectronic-ink screen with 50 percent better contrast than any other e-reader, a new sleek design with a 21 percent smaller body while still keeping the same 6-inch-size reading area, and a 17 percent lighter weight at just 8.5 ounces. The new Kindle also offers 20 percent faster page turns, up to one month of battery life, double the storage to 3,500 books, built-in Wi-Fi, a graphite color option and moreâall for only $139.
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You thought wrong
The first generation has an SD slot. Version 2 has more memory and the ability to offload books onto your pc.
I thought that it DOES have an SD slot
I LOVE MINE!
incorrect.
modern lithium batteries last a good 4, 5 years, plus if they aren’t easily removable, the device is thinner & more reliable.
you can replace any iPod battery for less than $15, they are not engineered to make you buy a new one, that’s absurd… they are built that way to keep them small and thin.
now you know!
I think the Kindle 1 was easy to navigate but then I have slender hands– I imagine it might be different for a guy. I never had any complaints at all about the buttons, on/off switches, scrolling or holding it– it worked perfectly for me–the new one will take time to adjust to–I’m keeping both, and I hope the Kindle 3 comes out by next January.
I love the scroll wheel on my Kindle 1 , I don’t like the fact that my new Kindle is larger and heavier. I like being able to remove the battery, the computer voice on the Kindle 2 is not as annoying as I imagined. The device pays for itself very quickly– I will save over $400 on books, newspapers and magazines in just six months time. This is not a device for the occasional reader.
I don’t believe its a tough sale. Because its new technology and anyone interested by new technology knows the price they will have to pay to be the first one to grab one. The Kindle 1 is on EBay now for $200 and its a fine player.
Amazon is trying to imitate Apple.
No removable battery just like the Ipod.
Engineered to make you buy the new model instead of repairing the old one.