Ebook Reader: Why Kindle 2 is the best

September 19, 2009 by Jeff Robinson  
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The Kindle 2 includes a built-in basic web browser to read text-centric web sites and has a built-in dictionary. Thanks to the expanded battery life of the Kindle 2, you are able to read for up to two weeks with the wireless access turned off, or up to four days with it turned on. The Kindle 2 has the capacity to hold over 1,500 books, including many best-sellers that can be downloaded for less than ten dollars each.

I got the Kindle 1 in June of last year, and after reading two or three books, I was hooked. However, the Kindle 2 is a nice upgrade over the original Kindle; yes, it leaves off a couple of key items–most importantly removable memory and a protective carrying case–but it makes up for it with a slicker design, improved performance, increased internal memory, built-in speakers, and a new feature, Text-to-Speech audio reading. I’ve been able to download required reading material for my Philosophy class for a quarter of what I would pay in the bookstore.

With its 16-level gray scale screen, the Kindle 2 packs one of the best e-Book reader displays we’ve seen, trumping the displays found on the original Kindle and on Sony’s PRS-700, both of which only handle 8 levels of gray scale. For connectivity, the Kindle 2 uses Amazon’s Whispernet data service for downloading content. At slightly more than a third of an inch thick, Kindle 2 is a lot thinner and a tad taller than the original.

If you are wondering just how big the Kindle 2 Ebook Reader is, you will be glad to know that it is about the size of most magazines, which makes for easy reading. At just over one third of an inch, you will surely not become too quickly tired holding the Kindle 2 Ebook Reader. And since it is so thin, you can expect the weight of the reader is be easy on the arms as well. With it being only about 10.2 ounces, you will find that it is easier then holding a typical paperback book.

The redesigned Kindle 2 ebook reader got favorable reviews at the launch in New York City. [1] The connectivity needed to download books and browsing certain other sites is free of charge: The Kindle Store enables you to download, display and use on your Device a variety of digitized electronic content, such as books, subscriptions to magazines, newspapers, journals and other periodicals, blogs, RSS feeds, and other digital content. With the new Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle 2 can read every book, blog, magazine, and newspaper out loud to you.

Amazon pays for Kindles wireless connectivity so you wont see a monthly wireless bill. Especially with the wireless capability to get what I want on demand. With wireless off, it can go two weeks without recharging.

Im a HUGE news junkie, and I would love to subscribe to the New York Times, the Washington Post, and a host of other faltering newspapers on my new Kindle 2. The weeks that I have spent with my Kindle 2 has made it clear that it is miles ahead of the competition. With an 800×600 resolution e-ink screen and unlimited free Internet access, the Kindle 2 makes a compelling choice for anyone who enjoys reading.

Pricing and availability of the Kindle 2 will set you back US $299. Although the “text to speech” is computer generated, I was impressed by its natural flow and intonation on the Kindle 2. In addition to the memory, Kindle 2 has an improved display that reads like real paper, with 16 shades of gray, for clear text and crisp images. The Kindle 2 also turns pages 20% faster than the original.

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You Need A Kindle 2: Find Out why.

May 3, 2009 by Joseph W. Rusinko  
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With 20% faster page turning and improved ergonomics, the makers of Kindle 2 have made the experience of reading a book, periodical or blog an even more enjoyable one. While the Kindle 2 may weigh less than the average paperback book, it employs electronic paper technology that provides an experience similar to reading words on a piece of paper. There’s no need to worry about eye-strain with the Kindle 2, because you have the option to adjust the text size to suit your needs.

Kindle has shown that people are more willing than analysts think to read on devices other than books, and I think Kindle, and e paper in general, are going to be very popular. Kindle makes it easy to take your personal documents with you, eliminating the need to print. Kindle also includes free built-in access to the world’s most exhaustive and up-to-date encyclopedia–Wikipedia.

The Kindle 2 is exactly what people want in a digital reader ” simple, sleek design. The Kindle 2 is BUILT to be a reader, and as such, does a great job. The newest Reader is fast, fast and faster.

Reading content on the Kindle is comfortable and easy to do; I know that some people have claimed that it takes you out of the reading experience, but I found the opposite to be true. Reading the blogs and newspapers is quicker on the Kindle 2 even though I do not like the new navigation buttons. It took some getting used to at first as I too love reading paper books and magazines.

Like some other electronic paper products, the Kindle 2 uses “e-ink” technology, which serves to make the letters and words on the screen look more printlike in their appearance. A lot of people, when they first see the screen, are genuinely impressed. The 600-by-800-resolution screen is the same size, measuring 6 inches; but now, packing the latest E-Ink technology, it gives you 16 shades of gray versus the 4 shades available on the original Kindle.

Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots. Kindle was an interesting concept, and its ability to load books quickly and wirelessly was innovative- but as the author states, it seems much more likely that other devices will step in and do what the Kindle merely suggests: a better screen, better interface, and perhaps best of all much less DRM on the content. I love the wireless features, dictionary, electronic ink, etc. Especially with the wireless capability to get what I wanted on demand.

I think eBook readers like this will be the future, eventually. However, I think that the advantages of eBooks over printed ones are great enough that the main factor affecting sales will be the popularity of reading vs that of listening to music. The wireless near-instant downloads of the kindle is what makes it superior to other ebook readers to me.

Im a HUGE news junkie, and I would love to subscribe to the New York Times, the Washington Post, and a host of other faltering newspapers on my new Kindle 2. The weeks that I have spent with my Kindle 2 has made it clear that it is miles ahead of the competition. With an 800×600 resolution e-ink screen and unlimited free Internet access, the Kindle 2 makes a compelling choice for anyone who enjoys reading.

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Kindle 2 VS. Sony: Which one Is Better?

April 7, 2009 by Joseph Rusinko  
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Nowadays, there are more e-book reader devices on the market such as theSony Reader, Booken Cybook Ebook reader or Amazon Kindle 2. Both Amazon and Sony use proprietary formats so you can’t just go from one to the other for the Reader. Both Kindle 2 and Sony Reader offer a great readable screen and excellent battery life.

You will probably learn very quickly that you get what you pay for in life and that is no different when it comes to Kindle copycats.The Sony Ebook Reader is quickly making some friends but it is only because people are not looking deep enough into the product. For starters, the most obvious difference between the Kindle 2 Ebook Reader and the Sony Ebook Reader is that the Sony version is cheaper.

Amazon continues to lock down their format so that it can only be used on the Kindle, while Sony has subscribed to policy of more openness when it comes to what can be put on its reader. SONY tends to give little discount for the eBooks but Amazon caps all books at $9. Kindle 2 might be $100 more but buy 10 books and soon you will break even.

The Sony Ebook Reader has enough storage space to store 160 ebooks. This sounds great and all but the Kindle 2 can store over 1,500. This is an obvious difference between the two. Since the Sony Ebook Reader is not able to hold as many books, it is no wonder that it is maybe an inch or two smaller.

With the Kindle 2 getting a lot of press these days, people are starting to think about eBooks much more seriously. What it seems most people do not know is that the Kindle 2 is not the only portable eBooks reader available to the consumer. If you are buying a Kindle or Sony Reader, make sure the reader displays protected Mobipocket and Adobe PDF files.

The Kindle 2 includes that power adapter along with the USB cable, a quick start guide, and a rechargeable battery for the price of the unit. The Sony Ebook reader does not. They recommended that you buy the AC charger for an additional cost but all they include with their purchase price is a case to carry the reader in, a USB cable, and a quick start guide.

If you want to buy the AC adapter so that you can actually make use of your purchase then that will cost you another $29.99. So when it comes to purchasing an Ebook reader, wheather it is for yourself or for someone that you care about, you want to make sure that you are getting the most for your money.

These are not the times we should be casually spending our money with no regards to what we are actually getting. For something that will surely entertain and be worth the purchase, the Kindle 2 is the way to go.

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You Need A Kindle 2: Find Out why.

March 31, 2009 by Joseph W. Risinko  
Filed under Travel

The Kindle 2 includes a built-in basic web browser to read text-centric web sites and has a built-in dictionary. Thanks to the expanded battery life of the Kindle 2, you are able to read for up to two weeks with the wireless access turned off, or up to four days with it turned on. The Kindle 2 has the capacity to hold over 1,500 books, including many best-sellers that can be downloaded for less than ten dollars each.

Kindle has shown that people are more willing than analysts think to read on devices other than books, and I think Kindle, and e paper in general, are going to be very popular. Kindle makes it easy to take your personal documents with you, eliminating the need to print. Kindle also includes free built-in access to the world’s most exhaustive and up-to-date encyclopedia–Wikipedia.

Personally, I like the size of the reader, but would consider jumping up to a larger screen if the footprint isn’t too big. If you’re an avid reader such as myself, buy one and you’re hooked. I was a sceptic about any ebook reader, but since purchasing my Kindle last year, I can’t imagine my reading life without it.

Reading content on the Kindle is comfortable and easy to do; I know that some people have claimed that it takes you out of the reading experience, but I found the opposite to be true. Reading the blogs and newspapers is quicker on the Kindle 2 even though I do not like the new navigation buttons. It took some getting used to at first as I too love reading paper books and magazines.

With an 800×600 resolution e-ink screen and unlimited free Internet access, the Kindle 2 makes a compelling choice for anyone who enjoys reading. The color of the button text is the same shade of grey produced by the e-ink screen, which helps everything to blend together. The front of the device is entirely white except for the screen and the labels on the buttons.

Amazon pays for Kindles wireless connectivity so you wont see a monthly wireless bill. Especially with the wireless capability to get what I want on demand. With wireless off, it can go two weeks without recharging.

The availability of books in the Kindle format or any other eBook format is at the discretion of the publisher and/or author, NOT Amazon. However, I think that the advantages of eBooks over printed ones are great enough that the main factor affecting sales will be the popularity of reading vs that of listening to music.

Amazon Kindle 2 is the hot new e-book reader for those who have moved way past the paper back. The more portable power charger is another great added function, though the improved battery life for the Kindle 2 also allows it to last upto 4 days with wireless turned on and 2 weeks with the wireless powered off. The Kindle 2 reader is the perfect device for the person on the go.

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