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Amazon Kindle 2 eBook Reader

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Product Description
Kindle is as easy to hold and use as a book. designed it with long-form reading in mind. When reading for long periods of time, people naturally shift positions and often like to read with... More
Kindle is as easy to hold and use as a book. designed it with long-form reading in mind. When reading for long periods of time, people naturally shift positions and often like to read with one hand. Kindle's page-turning buttons are located on both sides, allowing you to read and turn pages comfortably with one hand from any position. The page-turn buttons now flex inward to prevent any accidental page turns when picking up or handling Kindle. Less
Product Features: Operating System: Palm OS; Weight: 6.49 oz.; Installed Memory: 16 MB; Family Line: Palm Tungsten; Type: PDA; Expansion Slot: Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot; Interface Type:... More
Product Features: Operating System: Palm OS; Weight: 6.49 oz.; Installed Memory: 16 MB; Family Line: Palm Tungsten; Type: PDA; Expansion Slot: Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot; Interface Type: Infrared IrDA; Screen Resolution: 320 x 320; Color Depth: 16-bit (64k colors); Display Technology: Color TFT LCD; Battery Type: Lithium-Polymer; Depth: 0.67 in.; Height: 5.43 in.; Width: 3.07 in. Less
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Key Features   
Wireless Capabilities   Built-in Modem -
Weight 10.2 oz. 6.49 oz.
Installed RAM   2 GB 16 MB
Text Formats AZW -
Operating System   Linux based OS Palm OS
Screen Size 6 inch -
Family Line Amazon Kindle Palm Tungsten
Type eBook Reader PDA
Technical Features   
Expansion Slot   - Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot
Interface Type   USB 2.0 Infrared IrDA
Display   
Screen Resolution   800 x 600 320 x 320
Color Depth   4-bit (16 gray levels) 16-bit (64k colors)
Display Technology Monochrome LCD Color TFT LCD
Multimedia   
Built-in Music Player   MP3 Player -
Audio Output Built in Stereo Speakers • 3.5 mm Stereo jack -
Battery   
Battery Life Up to 336 Hours -
Battery Type   Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer Battery Lithium-Polymer
Dimensions   
Depth 0.36 in. 0.67 in.
Height 8 in. 5.43 in.
Width 5.3 in. 3.07 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
Included Accessories USB Synchronization Cable • AC adapter -
Release Date 24 February, 2009 -
Product ID 82454302 85488650
UPC 892685001317 805931009777
Product MPN   
MPN 000101000000CNETKINDLE2 P80505IEROW
 
Consumer Reviews
Kindle 2
Amazon Kindle 2 eBook Reader
From $6.95
Tungsten W
Palm Tungsten W Handheld
$199.95

Product Review Summary

4.2
Based on 38 user reviews
87% recommend this product
5 stars
21
4 stars
11
3 stars
3
2 stars
1 star
3
Pros
  • Compact (4)
  • Energy Efficient (3)
  • Great Design (3)
  • Quality Construction (2)
  • Easy To Use (1)
  • Good Value (1)
  • Adequate Storage (1)
  • Reliable Performance (1)
  • Feature Rich (1)
Cons
  • No backlight (3)
  • Overpriced (2)
  • Expensive (2)
  • expensive to fill (1)
Good For
  • Travel (5)
  • Everyday Use (5)
  • Home (4)
  • Gifts (3)
  • Office (1)
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Consumer Reviews

gamblin_man
473

An eBook Reader With Some Thought Behind It

bygamblin_man Mar 14, 2009
53 Helpfuls 54 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Well thought out and capable
Cons Expensive to buy and to populate
Recommended it? Yes

Think of most anything invented in the 15th century and you will find it outdated and supplanted by something invented later. But one invention of that era has only been improved on slightly and perfected. That is the printed book. It is a technology just as germane to today's computer and internet... Read full review »

Bruguru
2024

Sure to Kindle Your Interest in Reading: Amazon Kindle 2 E-Reader

byBruguru Dec 29, 2009
51 Helpfuls 52 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Slim, lightweight, stores an entire library, lots of free books, handy features.
Cons No case, no covers for many books, no pictures with periodicals.
Recommended it? Yes

Have you ever thought about how much environmental impact there is in the production of a book? Few people do. First and foremost, books are made from paper, and paper comes from trees. True, many books today are made from recycled content, but there still must be some fresh pulp used, and even... Read full review »

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