Amazon’s Kindle 2 Finally Revealed
February 10, 2009 | In: Amazon Kindle
Monday saw the long-awaited revealing of Amazon’s Kindle 2. Rumors going back since late last year about the second generation e-reader sparked interest beyond belief, and with good cause it would seem.
So, what’s new about the Kindle 2? Well, you’re going to be pleased, we can tell you that much. Now with 16 shades of gray instead of six, the readability factor is much higher.
The new Kindle also boasts a width of just 1/3 of an inch, which is comparable to most magazines. The e-reader weighs in at a mere 10.2 ounces, lighter than most paperbacks.
The battery pack has also been improved, giving you 25% more life before having to charge. Better pages turns allow you to turn the e-reader’s pages 20% faster.
So, you see what I mean about you being happy about the second generation Kindle, eh?
At a price point of $359, the Kindle 2 is ready for pre-ordering, as it will be officially released February 24.
