The second generation of the Kindle wireless reading device has been released. Techies and book lovers alike are excited about the new, improved version.
Say Hello to The New Kindle
- Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines
Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback
Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots
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 clear text and even crisper images
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: With the new Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read every book, blog, magazine, and newspaper out loud to you
Large Selection: Over 240,000 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
The Kindle 2 is definitely making it to my wish list this year.
My daughter and I were talking about the Kindle the other day and she said, “Wouldn’t it be great if there was an iPhone app like the Kindle or rather than the Kindle had some of the features that the iPhone has like the ability to browse the internet, instant messaging and games?” That really would be cool, like having a mini computer in your reader.
Then I read this Review of Kindle 2 on Crunchgear and I see that he also has the same ideas!
If you’re into gadgets or are interested in developing your own applications and maybe are interested in IT jobs, these are the kind of ground breaking ideas to look out for. Crunchgear thinks this is the way everyone will be reading in the future. Can you imagine students having one of these instead of 5 textbooks in their backpacks?
