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Amazon Kindle 2 Review: Why should you buy the Amazon Kindle 2??

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For avid book lovers and readers, and those who do LOTS of traveling, the Amazon Kindle 2 is absolutely the gadget you NEED!

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 Amazon 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, Amazon 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.

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Amazon Kindle 1 vs. Amazon Kindle 2

HARDWARE: Kindle 1 has been said by few to be awkward looking. Moreover, the navigation is confusing and bizarre. The Amazon 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, Amazon 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 always a plus! What is really good with the Amazon 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

Amazon Kindle 2 Customer Reviews!

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"I bought my Kindle as an early Christmas gift for myself and I have to say, it is the best "gift" I have ever had:-)
Anyone who loves to read like I do, get a Kindle, you won't regret it, it's worth every cent of the cost." - Amazon customer, December 6, 2009.

"I've been enjoying my Kindlea lot! I've decided for kindle because I knew I could download the books, newspapers and magazines from Amazon anywhere in the world and as I live in France, but spend my vacations in Brazil (I'm Brazilian), but like to read in English; Kindle was the best opinion! I never miss the page, I take it everywhere and any 10 minutes I have I'm able to move forward in my book, and I love the privacy about what I'm reading!! A book you choose shows a lot about you and now this is something I can keep to myself! And going to Brazil for the holidays I'll save a lot of space in my suitcase with Kindle!" - Amazon customer, December 6, 2009.

Release Date: 10/19/2009

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Amazon Kindle 2 Review

Amazon Kindle 2: Pros and Cons

What are some of the PROS for Amazon Kindle 2?

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.

What are some of the CONS for Amazon Kindle 2?

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 TRAVELING: 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.

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