Amazon Kindle is a software and hardware platform developed by Amazon for rendering and displaying e-books and other digital media.
Three hardware devices, known as "Kindle," "Kindle 2," and "Kindle DX" support this platform. Kindle software applications exist for Windows, iPhone OS, and BlackBerry, with a Mac OS X version in development. The first hardware device was released in the United States on November 19, 2007.
The Kindle hardware device uses an E Ink brand electronic paper display, and is able to download content over Amazon Whispernet using the Sprint EVDO in the USA or, for newer Kindle 2 devices, AT&T's network which also works internationally.
The Kindle hardware device can be used without a computer, and Amazon Whispernet is accessible without any monthly fee. These devices also provide free access to the internet. Kindle devices sold prior to October 19, 2009 were sold only in the United States. On October 7, 2009, Amazon announced an international version of the Kindle 2 with a built-in 3G (HSDPA) and EDGE/GSM wireless modem for connectivity in over 100 countries. This international version went on sale October 19, 2009 worldwide.
On March 3, 2009, Amazon.com launched an application called Kindle for iPhone in the App Store, allowing iPhone and iPod Touch owners to read Kindle content on those devices. Through a technology termed "Whispersync," customers can synchronize reading progress, bookmarks, and other information across Kindle hardware devices and other mobile devices.
Amazon announced the Kindle DX on May 6, 2009. This device has a larger screen than its predecessors and supports PDF files natively. It is marketed as more suitable for displaying newspaper and textbook content.
Amazon has released Kindle for PC as a free software download, allowing users to read Kindle books on a Windows PC
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
What Is Kindle?
Amazon Kindle is a software and hardware platform developed by Amazon for rendering and displaying e-books and other digital media.[1] Three hardware devices, known as "Kindle," "Kindle 2," and "Kindle DX" support this platform. Kindle software applications exist for Windows, iPhone OS, and BlackBerry, with a Mac OS X version in development. The first hardware device was released in the United States on November 19, 2007.
The Kindle hardware device uses an E Ink brand electronic paper display, and is able to download content over Amazon Whispernet using the Sprint EVDO in the USA or, for newer Kindle 2 devices, AT&T's network which also works internationally.[2] The Kindle hardware device can be used without a computer, and Amazon Whispernet is accessible without any monthly fee.[3] These devices also provide free access to the internet. Kindle devices sold prior to October 19, 2009 were sold only in the United States.[4] On October 7, 2009, Amazon announced an international version of the Kindle 2 with a built-in 3G (HSDPA) and EDGE/GSM wireless modem for connectivity in over 100 countries. This international version went on sale October 19, 2009 worldwide.[5]
On March 3, 2009, Amazon.com launched an application called Kindle for iPhone in the App Store, allowing iPhone and iPod Touch owners to read Kindle content on those devices. Through a technology termed "Whispersync," customers can synchronize reading progress, bookmarks, and other information across Kindle hardware devices and other mobile devices.[6][7]
Amazon announced the Kindle DX on May 6, 2009. This device has a larger screen than its predecessors and supports PDF files natively. It is marketed as more suitable for displaying newspaper and textbook content.[8]
Amazon has released Kindle for PC as a free software download, allowing users to read Kindle books on a Windows PC
The Kindle hardware device uses an E Ink brand electronic paper display, and is able to download content over Amazon Whispernet using the Sprint EVDO in the USA or, for newer Kindle 2 devices, AT&T's network which also works internationally.[2] The Kindle hardware device can be used without a computer, and Amazon Whispernet is accessible without any monthly fee.[3] These devices also provide free access to the internet. Kindle devices sold prior to October 19, 2009 were sold only in the United States.[4] On October 7, 2009, Amazon announced an international version of the Kindle 2 with a built-in 3G (HSDPA) and EDGE/GSM wireless modem for connectivity in over 100 countries. This international version went on sale October 19, 2009 worldwide.[5]
On March 3, 2009, Amazon.com launched an application called Kindle for iPhone in the App Store, allowing iPhone and iPod Touch owners to read Kindle content on those devices. Through a technology termed "Whispersync," customers can synchronize reading progress, bookmarks, and other information across Kindle hardware devices and other mobile devices.[6][7]
Amazon announced the Kindle DX on May 6, 2009. This device has a larger screen than its predecessors and supports PDF files natively. It is marketed as more suitable for displaying newspaper and textbook content.[8]
Amazon has released Kindle for PC as a free software download, allowing users to read Kindle books on a Windows PC
Differences Between Kindle 2 and Kindle 1
In this article I explain the differences between the Kindle 2 and Kindle 1 wireless electronic book readers. The Kindle 2 is Amazon's 2nd generation wireless eBook reader and has a new design, updated display, more storage, and a 6 inch 600x800 pixel display that provides 16 shades of gray (the previous generation Kindle displayed just 4 shades of gray). Having the additional shades of gray makes the text clearer, just like a real book, and provides crisper images and photos.
The Kindle 2 is only 1/3 of an inch thick, weighs about 10.2 ounces (lighter than a typical paperback book), has 2G of internal memory and holds 1,500 books--almost 8 times as many as the previous generation Kindle.
There are other important differences between the Kindle 2 and Kindle 1. With the new Kindle 2, pages refresh 20% faster and it has 25% longer battery life. You can read for up to 4 days with wireless on, or up to 2 weeks with wireless off, before you need to recharge. The Kindle 2 fully charges in approximately 4 hours, and supports charging from your computer via the included USB 2.0 cable.
Additional differences between the Kindle 2 and Kindle 1 are you can change text size, add bookmarks and notes, read PDFs and Word documents, and even search the web. You can increase the text size of your favorite book or periodical with the push of a button. If your eyes tire, simply increase the font size and continue reading comfortably. Kindle has six adjustable font sizes to suit your reading preference. Using the QWERTY keyboard, you can add annotations to text, just like you might write in the margins of a book. You can also edit, delete, and export your notes. Using the new 5-way controller, you can highlight and clip key passages and bookmark pages for future use. You never need to bookmark your last place in the book, because Kindle remembers for you and always opens to the last page you read.
One of the key differences between the Kindle 2 and Kindle 1 is that the new Kindle has an experimental text-to-speech function that allows you to listen to books. With the new text-to-speech feature, the Kindle can read every newspaper, magazine, blog, and book out loud to you. Pages automatically turn while the content is being read, so you can listen hands-free. You can choose from both male and female voices which can be sped up or slowed down to suit your preference. In the middle of a great book or article but have to jump in the car? Simply turn on text-to-speech and listen on the go.
The Kindle 2 also includes free built-in access to Wikipedia.org, the world's most exhaustive and up-to-date encyclopedia. Looking up people, places, events, and more has never been easier.
Electronic books for the Kindle 2 cost about $10 and download in less than 60 seconds. The Kindle has 3G wireless which lets you download books right from your Kindle, anytime, anywhere, with no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots. The Kindle Store offers over 230,000 books, and you can purchase subscriptions that are delivered wirelessly. Newspaper subscriptions currently range from $6 to $15 per month and magazines range from $1.25 to $3.50 per month.
I hope you've enjoyed this article on the differences between the Kindle 2 and Kindle 1. If you're transitioning from a Kindle 1 to Kindle 2, all the content you currently have on your Kindle 1 can be synchronized to your Kindle 2 using Amazon's Whispersync technology.
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The Kindle 2 is only 1/3 of an inch thick, weighs about 10.2 ounces (lighter than a typical paperback book), has 2G of internal memory and holds 1,500 books--almost 8 times as many as the previous generation Kindle.
There are other important differences between the Kindle 2 and Kindle 1. With the new Kindle 2, pages refresh 20% faster and it has 25% longer battery life. You can read for up to 4 days with wireless on, or up to 2 weeks with wireless off, before you need to recharge. The Kindle 2 fully charges in approximately 4 hours, and supports charging from your computer via the included USB 2.0 cable.
Additional differences between the Kindle 2 and Kindle 1 are you can change text size, add bookmarks and notes, read PDFs and Word documents, and even search the web. You can increase the text size of your favorite book or periodical with the push of a button. If your eyes tire, simply increase the font size and continue reading comfortably. Kindle has six adjustable font sizes to suit your reading preference. Using the QWERTY keyboard, you can add annotations to text, just like you might write in the margins of a book. You can also edit, delete, and export your notes. Using the new 5-way controller, you can highlight and clip key passages and bookmark pages for future use. You never need to bookmark your last place in the book, because Kindle remembers for you and always opens to the last page you read.
One of the key differences between the Kindle 2 and Kindle 1 is that the new Kindle has an experimental text-to-speech function that allows you to listen to books. With the new text-to-speech feature, the Kindle can read every newspaper, magazine, blog, and book out loud to you. Pages automatically turn while the content is being read, so you can listen hands-free. You can choose from both male and female voices which can be sped up or slowed down to suit your preference. In the middle of a great book or article but have to jump in the car? Simply turn on text-to-speech and listen on the go.
The Kindle 2 also includes free built-in access to Wikipedia.org, the world's most exhaustive and up-to-date encyclopedia. Looking up people, places, events, and more has never been easier.
Electronic books for the Kindle 2 cost about $10 and download in less than 60 seconds. The Kindle has 3G wireless which lets you download books right from your Kindle, anytime, anywhere, with no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots. The Kindle Store offers over 230,000 books, and you can purchase subscriptions that are delivered wirelessly. Newspaper subscriptions currently range from $6 to $15 per month and magazines range from $1.25 to $3.50 per month.
I hope you've enjoyed this article on the differences between the Kindle 2 and Kindle 1. If you're transitioning from a Kindle 1 to Kindle 2, all the content you currently have on your Kindle 1 can be synchronized to your Kindle 2 using Amazon's Whispersync technology.
Mark Minks is the founder of MoneyJibe, a Personal Finance website that offers money saving tips, money making ideas, and free online coupons. The Amazon.com Promotional Codes on the site are very popular for site visitors. A special page has been created on the site if you think you might be ready to Buy a Kindle wireless eBook reader. A portion of all money earned by the site from ads, product referrals etc. is given back to the community to help those that are less fortunate. Details can be found on the site.
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Amazon Kindle How-To Series - Five Cool Things You Can Do With Your Kindle 2
Once you've had time to spend a while with your new Amazon Kindle 2 you really begin to appreciate the enjoyable reading experience provided by this great device. If you've had a chance to download some e-books into your Kindle 2 you also have enjoyed an additional benefits of a great audio book listening experience. But, your Kindle 2 is capable of so much more! Here are five cool things you can do with your Amazon Kindle 2:
Cool Capability #1) - You're spending a relaxing afternoon reading an e-book on your new Kindle 2 e-book reader and the thought strikes you - "I need to check my e-mail to see if I've heard back from my daughter!" Now normally that means that you have to stop reading, put down your Kindle, and check your e-mail account on your computer. But, if you have a Gmail account you can read and respond to e-mails right on your Kindle!
First, go to your Kindle's built-in basic web browser (Home > Menu > Experimental > Basic Web). Next, make sure that Javascript for your Kindle's browser is turned on (Browser > Menu > Settings > Enable Javascript). Finally, go to the Gmail Internet address (Browser > Menu > Enter URL > Gmail address - see below), enter your Username and Password.
IMPORTANT - use the standard Gmail URL and not the Google URL provided by default in the Kindle's bookmark folder. If you try to access your Gmail from the URL provided in your Kindle you will be prompted to load a Google Gmail application. Applications cannot be loaded onto your Kindle so this will fail - you need to use the URL provided above to be able to use your Gmail account.
Cool Capability #2) - Are you a Twitter user? If you'd like to send a "Tweet" to your friends and followers about the great new book your reading on your Kindle you can do it right from your Kindle. This popular microblogging service offers a mobile version that works great on your Kindle.
Go to your Kindle's built-in basic web browser (Home > Menu > Experimental > Basic Web). Next, make sure that Javascript for your Kindle's browser is turned on (Browser > Menu > Settings > Enable Javascript). Finally, go to the Twitter Mobile URL (Browser > Menu > Enter URL > [http://www.m.twitter.com]), enter your Username and Password.
IMPORTANT - The standard Twitter URL is too complex for your Kindle to display properly. Use the URL above for best results on your Kindle.
Cool Capability #3) - Have you ever wanted to "save" a page you were reading to share with a friend? The Kindle has two different ways to do this. The first way is to take a screen shot of the page you wish to share. To take a screen shot hold down the and the keys then press the "G" key. You will notice that the Kindle screen will "flash" showing that the Kindle created the screen shot.
The screen shots are stored in your Kindle's "documents" folder as image files with a .gif extension. You can get them by plugging your Kindle into your computer using the USB cable that you got with your Kindle. Open "My Computer" and look for the Kindle drive icon. Double click on the icon to open up your Kindle and then double-click on the "documents" folder. Look for files that end with .gif and you'll find the screen shots you just made.
To share them with your friends you can save the files to your computer and then attach them to an e-mail message. You also can print-out the screen shots by opening them in a graphic program such as Windows Paint or Windows Internet Explorer. The quality is not great - but is certainly acceptable for sharing several pages.
Cool Capability #4) - There is another way to capture and share passages from Kindle e-books. When you highlight passages from Kindle e-books and make notes your Kindle saves them to a file in the "documents" folder called "My Clippings.txt". You can open this file with a program like Windows Notepad and copy your highlights to save in another program or share.
To do this, go to the passage you wish to share. Move the Kindle cursor to the beginning of the passage you want to save and click the navigation button. Now move the cursor to the end of the passage you want to save and press the navigation button again once all of the text is highlighted. This will save the highlighted text to the "My Clippings.txt" file.
Plug your Kindle into your computer then look for the Kindle icon in "My Computer." Double- click on the Kindle drive icon then double-click on the "documents" folder. Locate the "My Clippings.txt" file and double-click on it to open it in Windows Notepad. Find the text you highlighted on the Kindle. It should be at the bottom of the file. You can copy the text and paste it into a program like Microsoft Word to save it. Or you can copy and paste the text into an e-mail message.
Cool Capability #5) - Up to now we've been talking about text - now let's talk about graphics. If you haven't noticed, your Kindle 2 offers the ability to enlarge graphics so you can actually see them! To do this simply move your cursor over the graphic and it will change to a magnifying glass. Press the navigator button and your Kindle will zoom-in on the image so that it fills the Kindle's screen.
This is very handy when you are reading books with technical graphics or screen shots. The Kindle 2's screen is enough better quality that these graphics are worthwhile reviewing as you read through your books. To return to the original page view, press the button or the button.
Congratulations! You now know about five cool things you can do with your Kindle 2. You can use your Kindle 2 to check your Gmail and send "Tweets" with Twitter, take screen shots to save or share, save or share passages from Kindle e-books, and make graphics in your e-books more relevant by using the Kindle's "zoom" feature.
Got a Kindle? Then you need to go directly to http://www.guidetokindle.com for the best information, tips, and how-to advice for owners of the Amazon Kindle wireless reading device. Be sure to sign-up to receive our Guide to Kindle e-newsletter and keep up-to-date on everything Kindle.
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Cool Capability #1) - You're spending a relaxing afternoon reading an e-book on your new Kindle 2 e-book reader and the thought strikes you - "I need to check my e-mail to see if I've heard back from my daughter!" Now normally that means that you have to stop reading, put down your Kindle, and check your e-mail account on your computer. But, if you have a Gmail account you can read and respond to e-mails right on your Kindle!
First, go to your Kindle's built-in basic web browser (Home > Menu > Experimental > Basic Web). Next, make sure that Javascript for your Kindle's browser is turned on (Browser > Menu > Settings > Enable Javascript). Finally, go to the Gmail Internet address (Browser > Menu > Enter URL > Gmail address - see below), enter your Username and Password.
IMPORTANT - use the standard Gmail URL and not the Google URL provided by default in the Kindle's bookmark folder. If you try to access your Gmail from the URL provided in your Kindle you will be prompted to load a Google Gmail application. Applications cannot be loaded onto your Kindle so this will fail - you need to use the URL provided above to be able to use your Gmail account.
Cool Capability #2) - Are you a Twitter user? If you'd like to send a "Tweet" to your friends and followers about the great new book your reading on your Kindle you can do it right from your Kindle. This popular microblogging service offers a mobile version that works great on your Kindle.
Go to your Kindle's built-in basic web browser (Home > Menu > Experimental > Basic Web). Next, make sure that Javascript for your Kindle's browser is turned on (Browser > Menu > Settings > Enable Javascript). Finally, go to the Twitter Mobile URL (Browser > Menu > Enter URL > [http://www.m.twitter.com]), enter your Username and Password.
IMPORTANT - The standard Twitter URL is too complex for your Kindle to display properly. Use the URL above for best results on your Kindle.
Cool Capability #3) - Have you ever wanted to "save" a page you were reading to share with a friend? The Kindle has two different ways to do this. The first way is to take a screen shot of the page you wish to share. To take a screen shot hold down the and the keys then press the "G" key. You will notice that the Kindle screen will "flash" showing that the Kindle created the screen shot.
The screen shots are stored in your Kindle's "documents" folder as image files with a .gif extension. You can get them by plugging your Kindle into your computer using the USB cable that you got with your Kindle. Open "My Computer" and look for the Kindle drive icon. Double click on the icon to open up your Kindle and then double-click on the "documents" folder. Look for files that end with .gif and you'll find the screen shots you just made.
To share them with your friends you can save the files to your computer and then attach them to an e-mail message. You also can print-out the screen shots by opening them in a graphic program such as Windows Paint or Windows Internet Explorer. The quality is not great - but is certainly acceptable for sharing several pages.
Cool Capability #4) - There is another way to capture and share passages from Kindle e-books. When you highlight passages from Kindle e-books and make notes your Kindle saves them to a file in the "documents" folder called "My Clippings.txt". You can open this file with a program like Windows Notepad and copy your highlights to save in another program or share.
To do this, go to the passage you wish to share. Move the Kindle cursor to the beginning of the passage you want to save and click the navigation button. Now move the cursor to the end of the passage you want to save and press the navigation button again once all of the text is highlighted. This will save the highlighted text to the "My Clippings.txt" file.
Plug your Kindle into your computer then look for the Kindle icon in "My Computer." Double- click on the Kindle drive icon then double-click on the "documents" folder. Locate the "My Clippings.txt" file and double-click on it to open it in Windows Notepad. Find the text you highlighted on the Kindle. It should be at the bottom of the file. You can copy the text and paste it into a program like Microsoft Word to save it. Or you can copy and paste the text into an e-mail message.
Cool Capability #5) - Up to now we've been talking about text - now let's talk about graphics. If you haven't noticed, your Kindle 2 offers the ability to enlarge graphics so you can actually see them! To do this simply move your cursor over the graphic and it will change to a magnifying glass. Press the navigator button and your Kindle will zoom-in on the image so that it fills the Kindle's screen.
This is very handy when you are reading books with technical graphics or screen shots. The Kindle 2's screen is enough better quality that these graphics are worthwhile reviewing as you read through your books. To return to the original page view, press the button or the button.
Congratulations! You now know about five cool things you can do with your Kindle 2. You can use your Kindle 2 to check your Gmail and send "Tweets" with Twitter, take screen shots to save or share, save or share passages from Kindle e-books, and make graphics in your e-books more relevant by using the Kindle's "zoom" feature.
Got a Kindle? Then you need to go directly to http://www.guidetokindle.com for the best information, tips, and how-to advice for owners of the Amazon Kindle wireless reading device. Be sure to sign-up to receive our Guide to Kindle e-newsletter and keep up-to-date on everything Kindle.
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Amazon Kindle 2 Review - Why Should You Buy the Amazon Kindle 2?
For avid book lovers and readers, and those who do LOTS of traveling, Amazon Kindle is absolutely the gadget that you should have. In this Amazon Kindle 2 review, I will demonstrate the features and the Amazon Kindle 2's edge over the first version.
The Amazon Kindle 2 is the improved version of the Kindle 1.0, with its sophisticated and stylish tablet that you can easily handle. Aside from making the Amazon Kindle a lot more functional and portable, it's improved graphics and faster refresher speed makes it a complete package. It offers an experience that significantly hammers physical books. In the Kindle 2 however, you can only store 1,500 of them. Talk about big things coming in small packages! It is also a compact electronic book that is used as an audiobook player and a wireless web browser. The first version, Kindle 1 was first released in the United States on November 2007. It was on February 2009 when Amazon announced the improved version, the Amazon Kindle 2.
Kindle 1 vs. Kindle 2 Review
The Kindle 2 offers an improvement over the Kindle 1. The major developments are as follows:
HARDWARE: Kindle 1 has been said by few to be awkward looking. Moreover, the navigation is confusing and bizarre. The Kindle 2, on the other hand, looks sophisticated with keyboards that are more friendly and functional. The device is also thin which just adds to its aesthetic look. When holding the device, you can easily read with it using one hand which is something that is difficult with the other. The screen also clearer than the original version which now has 16 different shades of gray as compared with 4 in Kindle 1.
SCREEN REFRESHER SPEED: As compared with the original Kindle, Kindle 2 refreshes its screen 20% faster. This is really a great improvement because it just means that the device can take more information and change it to another while switching pages.
BATTERY LIFE: Battery isn't much of an issue since the Kindle doesn't really take that much power. Kindle 1 would usually last for more than a week before you have to charge it again and the Amazon Kindle 2 has a 25% longer battery life! Well, a much longer battery life is nice although not actually necessary. What is really good in Kindle 2 is the option of using a USB or AC adapter when charging.
SOFTWARE: For this Amazon Kindle 2 review, we've seen that not that much has changed with Kindle 2. The noticeable changes include the search options and dictionary that are now easy to use. You don't need to look up the meaning of the words on a separate screen. In Kindle 2, it is in line with the word, a much convenient way to look and read. Moreover, general menus are more organized and better.
Amazon Kindle 2 Review PROS:
TRAVEL: In our Amazon Kindle 2 review, Kindle 2 surely is great for travel. You don't need to bring heavy books in your luggage. You just need this device packed with several books.
FILE STORAGE: You can email DOC, TXT and even PDF files to your own Kindle email address for storage.
BOOKS AT ANYTIME: Almost all books that you need are on the Kindle store. There are just a few exemptions like some esoteric reference books. And as the technology is advancing, especially in the cyberworld, more publishers now go eBook.
Amazon Kindle 2 Review CONS:
DELICATE: If you are the kind of person who tends to throw your bag whenever and whatever, then this is not for you. Kindle is very sensitive, especially now that it is thinner.
NO SD SLOT: It doesn't' allow you to expand your memory but it holds about 1,500 books. Still, a great number of books
PLANE TRAVELS: Flight attendants will ask you to turn it off during take off and landing. In fact, it doesn't use any currents like other electronic devices do. It's basically an epaper.
In summary for this Amazon Kindle 2 review, the Kindle 2 addresses the few problems that Kindle 1 has while improving performance and points us to something really interesting; it is the future. Amazon has surely captured the world of eBooks.
Lately, I've been working on a website that reviews the Amazon Kindle 2 even further: reviewing Amazon's main e-reader competitors, emerging issues / stories, Kindle accessories, and user tips! CLICK HERE to get the latest scoop / reviews on the Amazon Kindle 2 and related products.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Aaron_Espinoza
The Amazon Kindle 2 is the improved version of the Kindle 1.0, with its sophisticated and stylish tablet that you can easily handle. Aside from making the Amazon Kindle a lot more functional and portable, it's improved graphics and faster refresher speed makes it a complete package. It offers an experience that significantly hammers physical books. In the Kindle 2 however, you can only store 1,500 of them. Talk about big things coming in small packages! It is also a compact electronic book that is used as an audiobook player and a wireless web browser. The first version, Kindle 1 was first released in the United States on November 2007. It was on February 2009 when Amazon announced the improved version, the Amazon Kindle 2.
Kindle 1 vs. Kindle 2 Review
The Kindle 2 offers an improvement over the Kindle 1. The major developments are as follows:
HARDWARE: Kindle 1 has been said by few to be awkward looking. Moreover, the navigation is confusing and bizarre. The Kindle 2, on the other hand, looks sophisticated with keyboards that are more friendly and functional. The device is also thin which just adds to its aesthetic look. When holding the device, you can easily read with it using one hand which is something that is difficult with the other. The screen also clearer than the original version which now has 16 different shades of gray as compared with 4 in Kindle 1.
SCREEN REFRESHER SPEED: As compared with the original Kindle, Kindle 2 refreshes its screen 20% faster. This is really a great improvement because it just means that the device can take more information and change it to another while switching pages.
BATTERY LIFE: Battery isn't much of an issue since the Kindle doesn't really take that much power. Kindle 1 would usually last for more than a week before you have to charge it again and the Amazon Kindle 2 has a 25% longer battery life! Well, a much longer battery life is nice although not actually necessary. What is really good in Kindle 2 is the option of using a USB or AC adapter when charging.
SOFTWARE: For this Amazon Kindle 2 review, we've seen that not that much has changed with Kindle 2. The noticeable changes include the search options and dictionary that are now easy to use. You don't need to look up the meaning of the words on a separate screen. In Kindle 2, it is in line with the word, a much convenient way to look and read. Moreover, general menus are more organized and better.
Amazon Kindle 2 Review PROS:
TRAVEL: In our Amazon Kindle 2 review, Kindle 2 surely is great for travel. You don't need to bring heavy books in your luggage. You just need this device packed with several books.
FILE STORAGE: You can email DOC, TXT and even PDF files to your own Kindle email address for storage.
BOOKS AT ANYTIME: Almost all books that you need are on the Kindle store. There are just a few exemptions like some esoteric reference books. And as the technology is advancing, especially in the cyberworld, more publishers now go eBook.
Amazon Kindle 2 Review CONS:
DELICATE: If you are the kind of person who tends to throw your bag whenever and whatever, then this is not for you. Kindle is very sensitive, especially now that it is thinner.
NO SD SLOT: It doesn't' allow you to expand your memory but it holds about 1,500 books. Still, a great number of books
PLANE TRAVELS: Flight attendants will ask you to turn it off during take off and landing. In fact, it doesn't use any currents like other electronic devices do. It's basically an epaper.
In summary for this Amazon Kindle 2 review, the Kindle 2 addresses the few problems that Kindle 1 has while improving performance and points us to something really interesting; it is the future. Amazon has surely captured the world of eBooks.
Lately, I've been working on a website that reviews the Amazon Kindle 2 even further: reviewing Amazon's main e-reader competitors, emerging issues / stories, Kindle accessories, and user tips! CLICK HERE to get the latest scoop / reviews on the Amazon Kindle 2 and related products.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Aaron_Espinoza
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