Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Amazon Kindle 2, the next generation wireless reading device

Imagine you could have an electronic book that would replace paper, update you with the top news papers of the world, and can holds over a thousand of your books all in one slick hand-held package. It's also another great way to go Green.

Here's the scoop:

The Kindle 2 is as thin as a typical magazine and lighter than a paperpack, the new Kindle has seven times more storage and now holds over 1,500 books. It has a longer battery life and faster page turns. An advanced display provides even crisper images and clearer text for an improved book-like reading experience. Kindle 2 even reads to you, with “Read to Me”, our new Text to Speech feature.

With the Kindle 2, Amazon kept everything readers love about the original Kindle; the convenience of reading what you want, when you want it, the immediacy of getting a book wirelessly delivered in less than 60 seconds, and Kindle’s ability to “disappear” in your hands so you can get lost in the author’s words. The Kindle Store has over 230,000 eBooks available.

Kindle 2 is available for pre-order starting today for $359 here and will ship later this month. They also have a wide variety of Kindle accessories available, including new covers from Cole Haan, Patagonia, Belkin and more.

New Features & Enhancements

Slim & Lightweight: Just over 1/3 inch and 10.2 ounces

Books in under 60 seconds: Get books delivered in less than 60 seconds; no PC required

Improved Display: Reads like real paper; now boasts 16 shades of gray for crisp images and text; even reads well in bright sunlight

Longer Battery Life: 25% longer battery life; read for days without recharging

More Storage: Take your library with you; holds over 1,500 books

Faster Page Turns: 20% faster page turns

Read-to-Me: Text-to-Speech feature means Kindle can read every book, blog, magazine, and newspaper out loud.

No Wireless Bills: No monthly wireless bills, data plans, or commitments. Amazon pays for Kindle’s wireless connectivity so you won’t see a monthly wireless bill.

Large Selection: Over 230,000 books, plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines and blogs available

Low Book Prices: New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases $9.99, unless marked otherwise