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Why the Kindle 2 is a Good Buy

admin — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:55:53 +0000

Megan Brown asked:
Many people have an inexplicable obsession with the written word. They have made hundreds of books bestsellers year after year. Now they wish to enjoy the freedom of owning thousands of books at a time. Thanks to the new Kindle 2, that wish can now come true. The new Kindle 2 is a wireless reading device that can hold a massive selection of e-Books. In under 60 seconds, this compact device can save thousands of electronic pages of newspapers, magazines and blogs. Aside from books and news clippings, it even comes in handy for saving other forms of literature such as biographies, classics and investment guides. Now, people can get every book in all languages with this powerful reading device.

The slim, lightweight, wireless, clear electronic display and 3G network make the new Kindle 2 a class above its competition. Carrying this 10.2-ounce wireless reading device is very much like carrying around a magazine. It is even lighter than a regular paperback. With its improved ergonomics, it can easily be held and operated with one hand. As it is designed with long-term reading in mind, the new Kindle 2 placed its page-turning buttons on both sides, allowing its user to comfortably turn pages. For fast readers, its 20% advantage in page turning speed suits occasional skimming and scanning. And compared to a laptop or smart phone, the device never gets warm, allowing you to read for as long as you would like.

As it is made simple to use, it does not require a computer to load up on e-Books and other types of literature. Furthermore, it is made comfortable enough for long hours of reading so you can easily lose yourself when reading with the new Kindle 2. Another bonus is its use of an electronic-ink display technology that copies the appearance and readability of printed paper in creating sharp and natural text displays with no glare. Even when you are reading in sunlight, it adjusts to your reading's lighting conditions by minimizing glare. Its high-resolution screen also features 16 shades of gray, making the text and the images appear sharper and clearer than any other wireless reading device out there.

The new Kindle 2 5-way controller boasts easy-to-use applications which enables on-screen navigation, text highlighting and location and wireless operations. Its six-font text size adjustment feature improves text display readability which helps avoid tiring the eyes. Also, one of the greatest features of the new Kindle 2 is its read-to-me capabilities. It can ready any newspaper, magazine, blog or book aloud unless otherwise disabled. You can switch back and forth listening to the content of the text you are reading. This way, when you are already in the middle of an interesting book and you need to jump out of your car, you can actually turn this feature on. Its text-to-speech capabilities allow you to read books or texts on the go.

Kindle 2 operations are completely wireless and ready to use right out of the box. Its 3G wireless features allows you to download books anywhere and any time; no monthly fees and service plans required. Now, you can start your hunt for Wi-Fi spots and enjoy the raving features of the new Kindle 2 wireless reading device!