The New Kindles Bring New Kindle 2 Cover Styles

The new Kindle 2.0 electronic readers that came out have a new sleek design that completely renders the old Kindle covers useless for this new version. As a result, the owners of the new Amazon Kindle will have to choose from new styles and brands when buying a Kindle 2 accessory to protect their reading device.

3rd party Kindle covers became popular because the original version didn't come with a very good cover, so as a result, many third party companies came up with their own Kindle covers to fill in the gap. Brands like M-edge and Belkin became very popular with Kindle owners. The new Kindles have completely different dimensions.

The New dimensions are 8" x 5.3" x 0.36". These new dimensions means the new version is thinner than the original Kindle. They are a somewhat lighter as well, but not enough to make a significant change in the kinds of materials needed to create a high quality Kindle cover. These new covers have all of the same features as the covers for the 1st model, including snap closures and a better design to keep the Kindle in place so it doesn't slide out.

Other models are available for the Kindle 2 such as zip pouches and Neoprene sleeve case covers and leather covers. Cole Haan, a producer of high-end leather covers perfect for business owners who want to impress for success is a new player in the Kindle cover market.

M-edge is still a big player for the Kindle covers in the new market. Some of their most popular models are the platform jacket and the prodigy jacket for the Kindle 2. The prodigy jacket comes in many colors of leather and has the standard book-cover style with a strap close mechanism (a strap that slips into a loop to keep it closed. Inside of the cover, there are reinforced loops that keep the Kindle secure.

The Platform jacket is a new style that came out for the Kindle 2. This style is made out of leather and also comes in many colors just like the other m-edge styles for the Kindle 1. The difference with the style of the Platform jacket is that it is rotated 90 degrees and the cover flips up like a notepad instead of to the side like a book. This construction allows the Kindle user to use the jacket as a Kindle stand when they turn the cover inside-out so they can experience hands free reading. Although this is clever, I don't know how many users will use this cover in this fashion because most people hold the Kindle to read it like they are holding a book. The stand feature could be useful if the reader has their hands full while they are reading (such as following a recipe).

Amazon also has created a new cover design for the new Kindle as well. Many of the complaints from the previous version of the cover have been addressed with this new version, although not all of them. The new version is very cost effective and get the job done, but was built for functionality and not luxury. There have been many more favorable reviews of this version.

The new features of the Kindle 2.0 will cause new types of accessories to be created to enhance this electronic reader. As people take advantage of these features, we will see additional accessories emerge. The Kindle cover is no exception to this rule. New brands and styles for the covers are already available and are being purchased by Kindle owners today. Protect your Kindle 2 with a stylish and functional cover so you can enjoy your electronic reader for years to come.

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Top 10 Kindle Covers and Cases for 2011 - Latest Generation Kindle Covers

With every new Kindle that comes out of Amazon's market place, spawns a new generation of Kindle Covers and Cases. Each new generation of Kindle is called the "Latest Generation Kindle", and therefore people will be looking for the latest generation Kindle Covers and Cases.

This years latest generation covers and cases are either updates from previous generation covers and cases, or are brand new designs for 2011. With that being said, there are some trends already pointing to the top 10 Kindle covers and cases for 2011.

The first cover we are seeing as a top seller is the CrazyOnDigital leather Kindle cover. This cover is a black leather exterior with matching black soft micro fiber padding in the inside. The leather case provides complete all around protection for your latest generation Kindle eReader device. The case secures your device in place with flexible straps on top corners and molded to fit leather straps on the bottom to secure the device in the case. The cover also comes with an anti-scratch screen protector for your Kindle to protect the screen from scratches.

The next cover is the M-Edge leather Kindle cover that comes with complete surface protection in a soft padded case. The interior is a soft grey material which ensures the Kindle will be cushioned for protection.

Coming in at number 3 in the top ten list of latest generation Kindle covers and cases is Acase Vintage Leather cover with a light. This cool looking cover has a vintage look while being brand new. The case is genuine leather on the outside for durability and protection, while the inside is soft velvet for scratch free interior protection. This case also comes with a light for reading in the dark.

Number four in the list of top latest generation Kindle Covers and cases is DuraGadget Leather Kindle Cover and Case, which also have a built in stand. This case has soft leather construction to protect your Kindle, with cut-outs for all the ports. The case also has an adjustable stand to you can set it up on a desk for hands free reading.

The next Kindle cover or case on the list is a Neoprene sleeve from USA Gear. This sleek looking neoprene sleeve is made of soft but dense neoprene to protect the Kindle from bumps, drops and scratches. The soft inside makes it easy to slip your kindle in and out for quick access and storage.

The 6th cover is another neoprene cover from Gizmo Dorks. Same as the above type neoprene sleeve, but this one has a hard plastic zipper to securely close the pouch. Soft but dense and pliable neoprene cushions the Kindle from bumps, scratches and scrapes.

RooCase comes in at number 7 in the top 10 Kindle covers and cases for 2011. The RooCase Super Bubble Neoprene Case is a neoprene case with a super bubble, soft interior for maximum cushion and protection from drops, bumps, scratches and hits. This case comes with an external pocket for securely carrying the smaller Kindle Accessories.

Octovo Vintage Leather Kindle Cover is the next item on the list of top covers and cases for 2011. This leather Kindle case is also genuine leather and has that nice vintage look and feel, while still being brand new. This cover has a combination of Italian leather on the outside with a soft microfiber interior to ensure your Kindle will be cushioned for safety.

Number nine in the top ten covers for 2011 is another neoprene cover by Belkin, a top leader in cases for all sorts of personal computing devices. The Belkin neoprene Kindle cover is a slim, sleek looking design; this soft and durable neoprene case protects your Kindle during travels but minimizes bulk and additional weight for easy portability.

Last but not least in our list of Top Ten Kindle Covers and Cases for 2011, is the ever popular Kindle Cover, with light by Amazon.Com. This popular cover for your Kindle is made by Amazon.com for its own Kindle reading device. It comes with a built in light that actually gets its power from the kindle itself, so there is no need to buy additional batteries. Fitted perfectly for the latest generation Kindles, this is a great accessory for your latest generation Kindle. This cover comes in a wide variety of colors is made of genuine leather. It too has a soft micro-fiber interior to protect the kindle from scratches.

All of these latest generation Kindle covers and cases are sold for under $70 with the lowest prices one selling for only $7. These prices fit into anyone's budget and will ensure that your latest generation Kindle is kept safe and sound while on the go.

Larry writes about many topics, and one of them is on Latest Generation Kindle Covers and Cases. Protecting your new investment in your Kindle is essential for the life of the Kindle, and Larry reviews the top 10 Kindle Cases and Covers at his website.

Amazon Kindle 2 Review - Why Should You Buy the Amazon Kindle 2?

For avid book lovers and readers, and those who do LOTS of traveling, Amazon Kindle is absolutely the gadget that you should have. 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 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, 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.

Kindle 1 vs. Kindle 2 Review

The Kindle 2 offers an improvement over the Kindle 1. The major developments are as follows:

HARDWARE: Kindle 1 has been said by few to be awkward looking. Moreover, the navigation is confusing and bizarre. The 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, 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 nice although not actually necessary. What is really good in 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 PROS:

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.

Amazon Kindle 2 Review CONS:

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 TRAVELS: 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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Kindle Vs iPad - Which is More Beneficial to Readers?

There are common questions raised regarding the comparisons between Amazon Kindle And Apple iPad. These are the most popular brands of ebook readers well received by avid ebook readers. Below listed points are some known facts that Kindle Reader is still far better than iPad as an ebook reader.

1. Kindle street price is lower than iPad. The cost comparison with the assumption of built-in 3G capabilities: Kindle 2 - US$259, Kindle DX - US$489, iPad - US$629.

2. The next factor is the unit weight for easy portability. Kindle DX only weighs 10.2 ounces while iPad weighs nearly a pound and a half. This causes iPad less attractive to be used as book readers because people may be holding it for a longer duration when reading a novel.

3. Battery life results the duration of portable usage. Kindle battery can lasts nearly two weeks as compared to only 12hours for the case of iPad battery. Usage duration is especially important for heavy travellers on the move. It may not be easy to get power point for charging the device battery in remote areas or onboard the airplane.

4. Book readers must also consider its readability under outdoor conditions. Most readers like to read books during the day time under a tree or even under direct sunlight.Kindle hardware is especially designed to best read under direct sunlight and therefore it enables the ease of usage regardless of where the reader wants to read it. Similiarly, like other smart webpads, iPad does not read well under direct sunlight conditions.

5. It is better to do night reading via Kindle than iPad. This is because Kindle device does not have any built-in backlight on it. Its display brightness works best for bedside reading in the night. On the other hand, iPad's brightness may cause tireness for the reader's eyesafter some reading.

6. Power consumption can limit where to read. Kindle device's power consumption is quite low and therefore it is suitable to work under direct sunlight. iPad may have power consumption issue under hot weather conditions. Its power consumption will need to be improved in order to catch up with Kindle.

7. The size of the book resources can determine your reading scope. If you are an active reader in many different topics, it is essential to select kindle as the right device because Kindle can support over 450,000 kindle titles and these can be further read via iPad application.

8. The size of magazine and journal resources is larger for the case of Kindle. The more popular ones like Economist, Atlantic, Times and Reader Digest can be read via kindle but not on kindle iPad applications. Kindle also supports the best newspapers like The New York Times and etc.

9. Audio enabled reading feature of Kindle is not always necessary to use but it is convenient to readers whenever they are busying doing some other things. If the reader get tired after long hours of reading, this feature can be turned on to carry on reading. Kindle will make a better reading experience.

10. Kindle purchase is bundled with free internet access in US and other supported countries.

Having said all the above advantages of Kindle over iPad, they are mainly emphasised for better reading. If reading usage is not a major consideration, then iPad is still quite compelling. It is just another larger piece of iPhone. If one has a higher budget with lesser reading usage and more computing requirements, then iPad is certainly a good buy.

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Amazon Kindle How-To Series - Five Cool Things You Can Do With Your Kindle 2

Once you've had time to spend a while with your new Amazon Kindle 2 you really begin to appreciate the enjoyable reading experience provided by this great device. If you've had a chance to download some e-books into your Kindle 2 you also have enjoyed an additional benefits of a great audio book listening experience. But, your Kindle 2 is capable of so much more! Here are five cool things you can do with your Amazon Kindle 2:

Cool Capability #1) - You're spending a relaxing afternoon reading an e-book on your new Kindle 2 e-book reader and the thought strikes you - "I need to check my e-mail to see if I've heard back from my daughter!" Now normally that means that you have to stop reading, put down your Kindle, and check your e-mail account on your computer. But, if you have a Gmail account you can read and respond to e-mails right on your Kindle!

First, go to your Kindle's built-in basic web browser (Home > Menu > Experimental > Basic Web). Next, make sure that Javascript for your Kindle's browser is turned on (Browser > Menu > Settings > Enable Javascript). Finally, go to the Gmail Internet address (Browser > Menu > Enter URL > Gmail address - see below), enter your Username and Password.

IMPORTANT - use the standard Gmail URL and not the Google URL provided by default in the Kindle's bookmark folder. If you try to access your Gmail from the URL provided in your Kindle you will be prompted to load a Google Gmail application. Applications cannot be loaded onto your Kindle so this will fail - you need to use the URL provided above to be able to use your Gmail account.

Cool Capability #2) - Are you a Twitter user? If you'd like to send a "Tweet" to your friends and followers about the great new book your reading on your Kindle you can do it right from your Kindle. This popular microblogging service offers a mobile version that works great on your Kindle.

Go to your Kindle's built-in basic web browser (Home > Menu > Experimental > Basic Web). Next, make sure that Javascript for your Kindle's browser is turned on (Browser > Menu > Settings > Enable Javascript). Finally, go to the Twitter Mobile URL (Browser > Menu > Enter URL > [http://www.m.twitter.com]), enter your Username and Password.

IMPORTANT - The standard Twitter URL is too complex for your Kindle to display properly. Use the URL above for best results on your Kindle.

Cool Capability #3) - Have you ever wanted to "save" a page you were reading to share with a friend? The Kindle has two different ways to do this. The first way is to take a screen shot of the page you wish to share. To take a screen shot hold down the and the keys then press the "G" key. You will notice that the Kindle screen will "flash" showing that the Kindle created the screen shot.

The screen shots are stored in your Kindle's "documents" folder as image files with a .gif extension. You can get them by plugging your Kindle into your computer using the USB cable that you got with your Kindle. Open "My Computer" and look for the Kindle drive icon. Double click on the icon to open up your Kindle and then double-click on the "documents" folder. Look for files that end with .gif and you'll find the screen shots you just made.

To share them with your friends you can save the files to your computer and then attach them to an e-mail message. You also can print-out the screen shots by opening them in a graphic program such as Windows Paint or Windows Internet Explorer. The quality is not great - but is certainly acceptable for sharing several pages.

Cool Capability #4) - There is another way to capture and share passages from Kindle e-books. When you highlight passages from Kindle e-books and make notes your Kindle saves them to a file in the "documents" folder called "My Clippings.txt". You can open this file with a program like Windows Notepad and copy your highlights to save in another program or share.

To do this, go to the passage you wish to share. Move the Kindle cursor to the beginning of the passage you want to save and click the navigation button. Now move the cursor to the end of the passage you want to save and press the navigation button again once all of the text is highlighted. This will save the highlighted text to the "My Clippings.txt" file.

Plug your Kindle into your computer then look for the Kindle icon in "My Computer." Double- click on the Kindle drive icon then double-click on the "documents" folder. Locate the "My Clippings.txt" file and double-click on it to open it in Windows Notepad. Find the text you highlighted on the Kindle. It should be at the bottom of the file. You can copy the text and paste it into a program like Microsoft Word to save it. Or you can copy and paste the text into an e-mail message.

Cool Capability #5) - Up to now we've been talking about text - now let's talk about graphics. If you haven't noticed, your Kindle 2 offers the ability to enlarge graphics so you can actually see them! To do this simply move your cursor over the graphic and it will change to a magnifying glass. Press the navigator button and your Kindle will zoom-in on the image so that it fills the Kindle's screen.

This is very handy when you are reading books with technical graphics or screen shots. The Kindle 2's screen is enough better quality that these graphics are worthwhile reviewing as you read through your books. To return to the original page view, press the button or the button.

Congratulations! You now know about five cool things you can do with your Kindle 2. You can use your Kindle 2 to check your Gmail and send "Tweets" with Twitter, take screen shots to save or share, save or share passages from Kindle e-books, and make graphics in your e-books more relevant by using the Kindle's "zoom" feature.

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Amazon Kindle - Is it Really the New iPod?

The Amazon Kindle seems to be the current hot "must have" gadget on the market right now. It seems very much as if the ebook reader is an idea whose time has come - and the Amazon Kindle is undoubtedly the best example of such a device on the market right now. It is also, and let's make no bones about it here, cool.  

The Kindle has been compared to the Apple iPod - which now has a kindle application that allows you to read kindle books on it - by a number of industry observers. Indeed, going right back to the launch of the original Kindle in November of 2007, Steven Levy's Newsweek cover article suggested that the Kindle was the "... iPod of reading". Two and a half years down the line it seems that drawing parallels between the two devices might go some way towards understanding the current phenomenal success of the Kindle - and perhaps even some insight into what may happen in the near future.  

Amazon supremo Jeff Bezos is quoted as saying, again way back in 2007, that "This [the Kindle] isn't a device, it's a service." - and that is absolutely fundamental to understanding why the Kindle works so well in Amazon's business model. Some criticisms have been levied at the Kindle's high price - it currently retails at $359 for the Kindle 2, slightly reduced from the original Kindle price of $399. The original iPod was priced at $399 when it was released - prices have fallen as the product was first accepted, and then passed through mainstream to practically ubiquitous. At the same time functionality has increased.  

Apple is, and has been for some time now, synonymous with music downloads and has increased the available range of products to include videos, games and a host of applications for the iPod. In a similar way, Amazon is strongly associated with books, making the kindle an ideal choice of product for them. The recent announcement of the larger Kindle DX is noteworthy, not purely because of the various technical enhancements that it offers, but because it improves Amazon's capability to deliver newspapers, magazines and even academic textbooks to its consumers.  

It would be wrong to discount the technical aspects of the Kindle series of readers completely of course, but it seems that, for Amazon, the technology is a means to an end rather than the end itself. In fact, as far as e-book reader technology goes, Amazon  are pretty late to the party when you consider that there have been contenders such as the Franklin ebook (no longer being developed but still available from some sources) kicking around since 1999, and Sony have had ebook readers for some time. There are a number of others, some have already died a death others are soldiering on without, currently at least, attracting anything like the volume of interest generated by the Kindle.  

Another key advantage enjoyed by Amazon at this time is the 3G wireless technology used to enable Kindle users to download their ebooks in less than a minute without the use of a computer or an internet connection - and without being tied in to a monthly contract or having to pay a download fee. It's a great example of the way Amazon have used the technology to provide a perceived benefit for their customers.  

No monthly connection fee and no download charges means that customers do not feel tied in or committed to the Amazon service, an important factor considering the relatively high ticket price and the current economic climate. Of course, whilst customers will be able to purchase ebooks elsewhere for use with their Kindle, it is still going to be a lot easier for them to buy from Amazon's large, and ever expanding, selection of Kindle friendly books. Amazon are going to see a lot of repeat business - just as Apple do with their iTunes store.  

Using the iPod experience to predict the Kindle's potential future, it seems unlikely that the Kindle will have everything its own way. As previously mentioned, there are already a number of existing alternative ebook readers on the market - the Sony PRS is probably the most significant player aside from the Kindle right now, but there are others. These will either improve and provide strong competition for the Kindle or disappear from the marketplace.  

Also worth considering is the fact that there are a number of new readers in development. Plastic Logic, has a Kindle DX sized reader in development which has been scheduled for release in 2010. Rumours abound about the release of an Apple tablet based computer, suggested to be aimed at the gap between an iPod Touch and a full blown MacBook. It would not be too fanciful to imagine that Apple might expand their iStore to include ebooks just as they expanded it to include videos after the release of the iPhone and iPod Touch.  

And it's not just tougher competition based on improved reader technology that Amazon may have to face. In March of 2009 Google and Sony announced that Google's huge library of public domain e-books would be made available for free on Sony's reader. That's a total of 600,000 titles and is a clear signal that the ebook reader market going to be fiercely contested in future.  

At the moment Amazon is sitting pretty. It has a large number of ebooks in its library, it has the wireless technology to provide fee free downloads and, most important of all - the Kindle is cool. Whether or not it develops into a ubiquitous iPod type product or not in the face of what will likely be fierce competition only time will tell. Amazon have been more than smart so far, so it seems likely that they will be a major player in this emerging market for a long time to come.  

One thing seems certain, we will all have the option to read books, magazines, newspapers and even textbooks using portable digital readers in the immediate future. As competition, volumes of scale and advancements in technology combine to drive prices down this will become an increasingly popular choice for many, possibly even a majority of, readers. The way we read is about to change, possibly faster than you might imagine.

Hamish Hayward
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Barnes & Noble Nook Vs Amazon Kindle - Which is the Best eReader?

Amazon's Kindle eReader has been the leader, at least in the US, of the eReader market since the introduction of Kindle 1 in 2007. Sony has held 2nd place with 30 - 35% of the market.

But now there is a new kid on the block. In October '09 Barnes & Noble announced its nook eReader that sold out on pre-order within a few weeks.

The nook is revolutionary primarily in its looks. It will be hard for your average gadget boy/girl to see one and not develop a serious craving. But does this mean that the nook is the best thing since the printing press for bookish boys and girls?

Let's look at and compare some of the features of the nook and the Kindle eReaders.

For the most part reading on the nook's e-ink screen is very similar to reading on the Kindle eReader's e-ink screen. Both eRreaders use the same or a very similar reading screen.

What is dramatically different, and what in fact attracts many people to the nook eReader is the small LCD touchscreen under the e-ink screen. On the Kindle, navigation is accomplished by using the chicklet keyboard and the 5-way controller. The controls for the nook are mostly accessed through using the LCD touchscreen.

The nook's touchscreen is also used for browsing books in your library or for selecting books to purchase from Barnes & Noble over the wireless connection. A virtual keyboard is available on the LCD screen for typing.

The nook's color LCD screen looks really nice and would seem to be a very desirable feature, but there are problems with the software implementation, which we will get to in a bit.

Connectivity:

The Kindle eReader has a 3G wireless connection through AT&T for the Kindle Global, and Sprint for the Kindle 2. Amazon calls its wireless service "Whispernet". Using Whispernet, you can usually purchase and download a book within a minute or less. You also can use the somewhat clunky but functional browser to access the internet, check email, research your reading on Wikipedia, even access another online ebook store than Amazon to purchase and download books, etc. With Kindle Global you also have access to the Kindle store in many other countries besides the US, though you have to pay a surcharge for downloading a book on the Whispernet outside of the US.

The nook eReader has both a WiFi connection and a 3G AT&T wireless connection. The difference is that the nook's connection can only be used for purchasing and downloading books from Barnes & Noble. No internet, no Wikipedia, you cannot use it to connect to another online ebook store and purchase books.

The nook's WiFi connection will be useful if you carry your nook eReader into a B&N store as it will download coupons and special offers to your eReader. You can also use the WiFi to browse ebooks while in a B&N store, but you can only read each book for a maximum of one hour in a 24-hour period. These in-store features are not yet fully implemented so we don't yet know how useful they will prove to be.

Sharing

One of the nook eReader's features that received a lot of press coverage is the ability to lend your ebooks to friends. Unfortunately, this feature is not as great as first thought. For one thing, publishers must opt in to let their books be loaned. Some have said they will not allow this. Also there are restrictions: you can only loan a particular book once ever, and only for 14 days. While a book is loaned out you cannot access it on your own nook.

The Kindle does not at this time allow this type of lending. However, you can share ebooks with up to 6 (it can vary by title) Kindles that are registered to the same account. This works well for multi-Kindle families. It is even possible to set up a reading club with your Kindle owning friends if you feel comfortable sharing a single credit card to register your Kindle eReaders to.

Other Features

One nice feature that the nook eReader has is a user replaceable battery. The Kindle's battery is hardwired in and therefore will need to be sent back to Amazon for replacement ($60). Amazon says that even after 500 charges (ten years or so) these batteries will still hold 80% charge, so this may not be an issue for most people.

The nook also accepts an SD card for additional storage. The Kindle only has its internal storage, but that is enough to hold around 1,500 books, so this may also not be an issue for you.

A nook feature that has not received any official Barnes & Noble acknowledgment is the ability to borrow ebooks from your local library if they use Overdrive's digital distribution service. To do this you need to install Adobe Digital Editions on your computer and use that to sideload the ebook onto your nook. You can borrow an ebook from the library for 14 days, after which it will be automatically deleted. You cannot renew library ebook checkouts. To find out how useful this feature will be in your case you should check your local library website. Most libraries do not have a large catalogue of ebooks yet. Kindle does not support borrowing library ebooks at this time

The eBook Stores

No matter how attractive the hardware, an eReader's primary purpose is to read books. Since today's eReaders tend to be tied to proprietary DRM formats for current titles, you want to make sure that the hardware that you choose is backed up by the best ebook store(s).

The nook's primary ebook supplier for DRM'ed ebooks will of course be Barnes & Noble. You can also purchase DRM'ed ebooks from other online sellers that support Adobe Digital Editions. The nook is also compatible with non DRM'ed EPUB and PDF format.

With Kindle you will purchase most if not all of your DRM'ed titles from Amazon's Kindle store. Kindle also uses a few other formats for non-DRM'ed ebooks such as MOBI and PDF. Public domain ebooks are also available for the Kindle eReaders. I suspect that at some point Amazon will also have to allow EPUB compatibility for the Kindle, as there is increasing pressure for this.

Many people disparage the Kindle's being locked into Amazon's ebook store for DRM'ed ebooks. While this may be true to a large extent, the fact is that the Kindle store has more titles available than B&N and all of the online stores selling ADE format ebooks put together. In most cases Amazon's prices are less as well, although Barnes & Noble has been trying to match their prices.

If you primarily read books on the current best sellers lists you will likely be able to find these available in most formats at similar prices. The more off the beaten path your reading is however, the more likely you are to find what you are looking for at the Kindle store.

So Which eReader is Best - Kindle or nook?

If the nook eReader had not been rushed to market to make the holiday 2009 season, and if Barnes & Noble had waited until they had the software ready and the bugs worked out, then I would say that the nook would have been a very close second choice and maybe even equal to the Kindle.

In fact, the nook at present is crippled by its faulty release version software and unless B&N gets it fixed in a timely fashion the nook will be leapfrogged by the next Kindle release. Barnes & Noble has said that they are working around the clock to update the software and fix the current nook problems; and to their credit they have released a couple of updates as of this writing. However there are still lots of bugs and the nook is slower than the Kindle, which will be distracting when you are trying to immerse yourself in that next great book. In its present state the LCD screen does not play well with the e-ink screen and can be very frustrating to use.

Also, I prefer the Kindle store. My reading tastes may be different than yours however, so I would suggest you make a list of books you want to read and make a price and availability comparison between the Kindle store and B&N's offerings. Higher ebook prices can add up pretty quickly.

The Kindle's ability to connect to the internet and Wikipedia, etc. is also not to be underestimated.

I think that the nook eReader has the potential to be a great eReader and possibly equal the Kindle, but it is something of a gamble buying one now and waiting to see if Barnes & Noble can get all of the glitches fixed in time and also match the Kindle store's offerings.

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Kindle 2 Reviews - Amazon Kindle Vs Kindle 2 Reader, Differences & Similarities

Review for Amazon original reader vs kindle 2 upgrade is here. Differences in form are more evident than it's function. We can say the upgrade 2 got one step closer to imitating paper and its tactile and visual feel. No, you can not roll it up as yet, like in a sci-fi movie, but the latest cosmetic and technological Kindle upgrade can make any book reader wanting to own one desperately.

Amazon.com has officially launched the 2nd upgrade in Feb 2009, and the response is building up like quantum leaps. Amazon gave preference to customer loyalty, which led them to assure owners of the original first-generation reader, to be able to pre-order much ahead of the queue. And their words were: "Our original Kindle owners are first in line to receive the upgrade. Place your order by midnight PST on February 10th and you will receive first priority.Customers who have placed an order for the first generation are due to receive a 2.0 upgrade much sooner."

Amazon Kindle vs Kindle 2 Reader Comparison

Thickness reduced to half making it more handy. The first generation was "19 mm" thick while upgrade 2 retains all of it's capabilities, being as thin as "9 mm" now. The new device surely feels better in your hands, and is albeit easier to pack.

Sleeker and Smoother: Kindle 2.0 is a cosmetically advanced gadget. It is thinner and sleeker in appearance. Smooth and gentle curves with rounded buttons make it all the more eye-candy.

Improved Joystick: The slim silver line has been also been replaced by a few buttons and a joystick offering "5 way controller" option. Now making notes, highlights, and bookmarking options are easier to access through the keyboard and using the joystick.

Easier Access to Dictionary: The dictionary has words that appear at the bottom of the screen, instead of leaving current the book page.

Enhanced E-Ink screen: It has incorporated the latest E-Ink technology that uses 16 shades of gray versus the 4 shades available on the original Kindle.

Improved screen technology and Sharper Text : The difference is noticeable on readable text that looks crisper and clearly tighter, with less ink-like bleed-in to the virtual page behind it.

Better Picture Quality: Undoubtedly pictures appear more detailed with 2.0 as the images use more color composites and far greater gradations.
Smoother Screen: The background of the screen also has changed. Earlier, the screen appeared to have a slight texture, imitating the look of a newspaper, but now the surface is completely smooth.

Faster Page Turn Option: Pages supposedly turn 20 percent faster, although the difference is apparently subtle between the two. But with time we will know better.

Sleek Speakers: The speakers are now integrated on the new, sleek back design.
Longer Lasting Battery: The battery-power lasts longer.

More Internal Storage Capacity: New Kindle has a memory of 2GB whereas earlier one had an internal storage capacity of 256 MB only, shipping with 180 MB free.

SD memory Card Expansion Slot Removed: Original version had a SD memory card expansion slot officially supporting up to 4GB which implied support for SDHC. But now the SD card slot has been dropped. This has although been compensated by an 8 times increase in the internal storage. And most likely just like ipod story, Amazon will probably focus more on increasing its internal storage than depending on external card expansions.

Text To Speech Feature: AT&T 's foray into text to speech recognition technology more than 30 years ago has come of age. Yes! Unlike the Original the version 2.0 has integrated an experimental text-to-speech feature. Now kindle can read your favorite book or the news even while you are driving.

Easier Article Copy Feature: Another addition is the ability to quickly copy entire articles.

Faster Zoom in feature: Zooming into pictures is of great utility value too.

Whispersync Feature Added : Whispersync is a new interesting and exciting functionality, that allows users to seamlessly switch back and forth between Kindle devices while keeping your reading location synchronized- simply pick up reading right where you left off. How Whispersync evolves is what we have watch out for, as it may transform it to work across multiple networks as well. Amazon is all set to allow readable files to be moved across different mobile devices such as cell phones etc. Current users can sit back and wait for Kindle cell phones and see what whispersync has to offer as well.

Case Accessory Unavailable: Yes! The new version does not arrive with a case, and it will not fit in the covers of first generation either, so the $299 price tag needs a $30 cover extra for a case.

Similarities Between Original Reader and Kindle 2.0

Both still have 600 x 800-resolution screen size, measuring 6 in.
Weight is virtually the same. Original one weighed 0.29kg, but now even with it's thinner profile it is currently weighs about 0.28kg.
Whispernet download speed is still just as fast and is likely to improve. The New upgrade retains its Wi-Fi ability.
Adjustable and Variable font sizes making the text more readable.
Battery life is still as commendable.
It is still based on paperlike E-Ink display technology that considerably reduces eyestrain, as compared to the backlit displays of mobile phones and other mobile devices.
Smart automatic bookmarking, remembering where it was the last time.
Facilitates text conversions for txt and pdf files. Free books can just be converted and emailed.
Glare-free screens making it readable against direct light.

Design enhancements are more appealing in in the new one than the preceding model. Technical upgradation, although commendable is apparently less enough to transport the original device to the next level. Whatever remarks or ratings does kindle review gets, it is still a revolution of a kind.

They say old flings die hard. And if you have romanced with original version, then version 2 will surely rekindle your love interest for technological reading in a far more seductive way.

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Amazon Kindle How-To Series - Help! My New Kindle 2 is Frozen!

One thing about electronic devices - they know how to put us in a panic every once in a while! The new Amazon Kindle 2 is no different - it sometimes seems to get possessed by one of those demons in the books stored deep inside it's memory. While the Kindle 2 is a very well designed and durable device, it is subject to strange behavior. The worst of these behaviors is when the Kindle 2 freezes-up. The pages don't turn, the screen saver won't turn-off no matter how many times you "Slide and release the power switch to wake".

There are a few things you can do to "unfreeze" your Kindle 2, but the best cure is a bit of prevention. First, let's get to the "unfreezing". In the Kindle 1 you have a few options to unfreeze your device:

A. Use the keyboard reset - hold down the ALT and SHIFT keys then press the "R" button.

B. Manually reset by remove the back cover and insert a paper clip (GENTLY) into the "Reset" hole to reset and unfreeze the Kindle.

C. Remove the battery (with the unit unplugged), turn on the power button to discharge the power in the Kindle, then reinstall the battery.

Unfortunately the new Kindle 2 does not have a keyboard reset, there is no manual reset using a paper clip, and the battery cannot be accessed. So you have one option left for unfreezing your Kindle 2. That is resetting the device using the Power button.

Before doing this it's a good idea to make sure your Kindle 2 is completely charged. Even if it is "frozen" it should still charge - that is the charging indicator should light when the charger is connected. If the charging indicator does not light-up check your plug and if that's OK contact Amazon Kindle support.

Once you are satisfied that your Kindle 2 is charged it's time to reset. To do this -

1. Remove your Kindle 2 from the charger.

2. Slide the power switch to the right and hold it there.

3. SLOWLY count to 15 (the switch has to be held in-place for at least 15 seconds).

4. Release the switch.

5. What will happen? At first NOTHING so don't panic.

6. After about 5 to 10 seconds the Kindle 2 will flash on and off several times.

7. The Amazon logo will appear along with a progress bar showing the Kindle is restarting.

8. Next the Hope page will load with the ebooks, audio books, and other media you've loaded onto your Kindle.

That's it! You should be back in business ready to read another book.

A few things to remember:

If you only hold the Power button to the right for five to 10 seconds you'll just turn the unit OFF. You have to hold the power button to the right for at least 15 seconds.

If the process above does not work - contact the Amazon Kindle support team. They are very helpful and may be able to do some other trouble-shooting on your device.

Now - how do you prevent your Kindle 2 from freezing in the first place?

Well, unlike the Kindle 1, the Kindle 2 does not like to be completely turned off and on. The unit goes into a screensaver power-down mode when not in use consuming very little power. Try leaving the unit on continually and take advantage of the power-down feature. This seems to prevent freeze-ups for many owners. Ok, ok, if you're flying please turn off your Kindle and wait until you get above 10,000 feet before turning on approved electronic devices. And please disable the wireless feature Kindle while flying!

One other thing you can do to prevent Kindle 2 freeze-ups is to make sure your battery doesn't fall below about 15% to 20% charged. The device seems to work better when the charge is above 20%. You don't have to charge your Kindle 2 everyday - in fact that is NOT recommended unless you need it. Just watch the power indicator and give your Kindle 2 a charge when the battery level falls below 20%.

OK - by now we trust you are back to enjoying your favorite ebook or audio book. Congratulations! You've learned how-to unfreeze your Kindle 2 and prevent future freeze-ups from happening.

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Amazon Kindle and Accessories For Sale - Firing Up a Good Book

Amazon Kindle book reader and accessories for sale is indeed worth every dime. Kindle, a technological treat to digital ebook lovers. Kindel, kindell, kindel, the reading device, with its many homonyms made electronic paper and wireless reading come true. The portable ebook reader with its freshly introduced upgraded version 2.0, one that is endorsed by Oprah Winfrey, simply promises to change the world's information distribution system in years to come. Be a part of the revolution.

Nothing is better than reading a good book, especially when there isn't the need to do anything else but plug in the Amazon Kindle for sale. This device is one that I have found to bring hours of reading pleasure, without having to turn the pages of different books. Through the Amazon Kindle is the ability to enjoy the classics of books, as well as the newer options that provide a wealth of knowledge and enjoyment.

What To Read Into?

The Amazon Kindle for sale is a completely new and unique device, that takes all the trouble out of reading. It is a hand held device that is available with the concept of the electronic paper. This means that books, newspapers, blogs and other online writing is all available with the push of a button. This isn't the only great thing about the Amazon Kindle, however. It also carries Whispernet, which is like Wi-fi, but better. It is able to generate the online text, even when there aren't any hotspots, allowing you to connect and to stay connected, even if you are in the middle of Kansas or on a flight over the Atlantic Ocean.

Is It Really an Electronic Revolution?

To begin, the Amazon Kindle for sale is able to offer over 230,000 titles to read. Just in case you thought you would run out of titles, you don't have to worry anymore. This includes the ability to hold 7 times more storage that its previous version, over 1,500 titles at one time. Not only this, you also have the option of transferring Mp3s and music into the same portal, so you can listen to your favorites while you are reading. The revolution isn't one that is just reaching the book availability and titles. More than this, it is reaching the crowds. With Amazon sales alone, the Amazon Kindle is taking about 12% of the revenue. Of course, since this device is newer, the revenue and growth are still in progress, with consumers still catching on.

This means that the revolution to save a tree and read electronically is expected to grow in the next year by up to 50%.

Thinking - Price?

If anyone has looked at the original Amazon Kindle on Amazon, than you will have noticed that the price is not as cheap for the device. However, because of increasing popularity, the Kindle have now made it's way into retail stores that are able to offer cheap Amazon Kindle for sale. Though the device only a few months old, has given rise to multiple online stores as well, offering prominent deals that can get you reading without paying a high price.

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For anyone who is interested in the best of books should embrace the Amazon Kindle revolution, one that is changing the concept of interacting with a book itself. Finding cheap Amazon Kindle and accessories for sale, is your beginning to reading in a different way.

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Amazon Kindle How-To - Help! My Kindle's Frozen!

You just got your new Kindle and have loaded it up with e-books and audio books. After playing a while you decide to make a few phone calls. When you come back, you find your Kindle screen is frozen! Unresponsive. The Next Page and Previous Page buttons don't work. The (Aaa) doesn't "wake it up." Nothing seems to bring your Kindle back to life. That old-school screen saver just stares back at you.

First of all - don't panic. As with any other electronic device, the Kindle occasionally has a few hiccups. There are a few things you can do to get your Kindle running again good as new.

1. Plug-in your charger. Sometimes the Kindle battery can get run-down enough so that it will "freeze." Plugging the charger in and giving your Kindle battery some much needed power often will un-freeze the screen.

2. If that doesn't work, try what is called a "soft reset." To do a soft reset on your Kindle press the , , and keys simultaneously. Your Kindle screen should go blank or dark and then slowly come back to life.

3. When doing a soft reset doesn't work, you will occasionally have to do a "hard reset." To do a hard reset -

- Make sure your Kindle's battery is charged (about an hour of charging time should do it)

- Remove the charger cord from your Kindle

- Open the back of your Kindle

- Locate the small hole under the word "Reset"

- Open a small paper clip

- Insert the paper clip end into the hole and press GENTLY for about 10 seconds

- Your Kindle screen should go blank (or black) and then the Kindle should re-start

4. When a hard reset doesn't work you can try to remove and replace the battery in your Kindle. This is a bit more complex but not too difficult -

- Turn your Kindle off

- Remove the charger cord from your Kindle

- Open the back of your Kindle

- Locate the gray battery, and the finger-notch for removing the battery

- Gently press the battery toward the back of its compartment, then lift the battery out

- Locate the connector that attaches the battery to the Kindle

- GENTLY pull the battery connector out of the Kindle

- With the battery out of the Kindle turn it on for about 5 seconds

- Replace the battery and close the back cover of your Kindle

- Turn the Kindle on

If your Kindle is still "frozen" after completing the steps above, your next move is to contact the Amazon Kindle support team. Go to your Amazon account page - select "Manage my Kindle" and contact the support team from there. You can find the link at the top of the "Manage my Kindle" page on the far right side.

There is a good chance, however, that the steps above will get your Kindle un-frozen and by now you'll be back enjoying your favorite e-book or audio book.

Congratulations! You've now learned how to do a soft and hard reset on your Amazon Kindle wireless reading device.

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New Designs With the Amazon Kindle 2 Leather Cover

The first version of the Amazon Kindle came with a leather case. Unfortunately for most Kindle owners, this leather case was lacking in some functionality and features. Some of the most common complaints were that the cover was flimsy and did not last very long. There were also complaints that the design allowed the Kindle to slip out of the cover.

Some people have had experiences with their Kindle sliding out of its cover and hitting the ground, thus damaging the expensive electronic device. The very thing the Kindle cover was supposed to prevent was completely negated by the design. A large percentage of the original Kindle owners ended up getting a brand new cover from a different manufacturer all together.

Other popular manufacturers for the original Kindle were M-edge and Bobarra. There were many different styles and colors offered within these brands that were favorites of the original Kindle owners.

Now that the new Kindle has made its way to the market and there have been a few changes required for Kindle cover designs. Firstly, the new Kindle's have a completely different design. They are thinner than the original Kindles and therefore the old Kindle covers will not work with the new Kindle covers. Many of the manufacturers of the old Kindle covers have made covers for the Kindle 2 as well.

So what about the Kindle 2 from Amazon? Over 1600 Kindle owners have weighed in on this subject. Well, the biggest difference is that the new Kindle cover made by Amazon is not included with the Kindle electronic reader. Because of this, Amazon can now put some extra cost into creating a higher quality cover. Like the 1st generation covers, the new Amazon Kindle cover is made out of leather. This model seems to be made out of higher quality leather. Amazon also seems to have taken to heart, some of the original Kindle owners have complained about. For one thing, the new cover now secures the Kindle within the cover.

The second thing many people have complained about that seems to have been addressed with the new Amazon Kindle Cover is that it doesn't add bulk to the new more streamlined model. This is especially important for those that love that new streamlined design

One remaining complaint is that doesn't seem to have been addressed from the 1st model is that there is no latch to keep the leather cover closed. If you want to have a latch you would need to add one yourself or use a popular solution of using Velcro to keep the leather cover together.

The significant changes in design of the Kindle 2 are enough to warrant a new Kindle cover design. Amazon, amongst other manufactures came out with their own Amazon Kindle 2 leather cover. Overall, it weighs in positively with a few people focusing on what still needs to be done to fully update the cover. The consensus is in. Amazon certainly took several steps in the right direction, but they stopped short on a complete delivery. Even though Amazon stopped short on the delivery in some areas, their new cover is still a worthwhile investment.

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Kindle, Oprah and Amazon Combination Beat Recession - 40,000 Kindles Sold

Kindle, Oprah and Amazon proved to be a great combination to beat the global meltdown and recession. It proved to be a great commercial success against all odds with Amazon.com selling out 400,000 Kindles in total by 2008 according to an estimate by James McQuivey, an analyst at Forrester Research Inc. in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Oprah endorsement in October 2008 catapulted the sales revenue to new high in the last 3 months. Jeffrey Lindsay, an analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein, speculated the figure much higher, at about 450,000. In 2009, it may cross more than half a million mark according to Colin Sebastian, an analyst at Lazard Capital Markets.

Yes the official price of Kindle being $ 359, may not be called cheap, even if it means a one-time investment. But the sheer ability to download a book electronically from wherever you are has generated immense amount of mouth publicity and interest. Since its introduction in November 2007, the paperback-sized device that allows one to download books, magazines and newspapers, displaying them on a high-resolution contrast screen that resembles a real paper print, proved to be a successful niche product.

The popularity quotient is still on the rise and the Seattle-based company got sold out of stock ahead of this holiday season. Oprah Winfrey just re-kindled the demand multifold, with a timely pre-season kindle testimonial on her television show in October. And to add to it all was the $ 50 discount (drop the MRP to $ 309), that shoppers could avail on entering the coupon code "oprahwinfrey". Hundreds of bloggers and deal sites cashed in on the Oprah-Kindle $50 off coupon pushing the sales even more. Many critics who originally thought the Kindle wouldn't be received well because of its high price have been proved wrong especially after Oprah endorsement. Yes the timing was just apt for Amazon, which is now gearing up for a second breakthrough with kindle 2 upgrade. Indisputably Amazon stands out as the No. 1 online bookseller since 1994. Now with its scheduled release of a brand new Kindle 2.0 version in Q1 2009, it couldn't have been in a better off market position.

The utility of the product is pre-sold.
Everyone is convinced of its ingenuity.The Kindle buzz is in full swing.
The stocks have depleted creating a huge surge in demand.
Retailers are loaded with inquiries.
Customers are willing to put their names on the waiting list till the release (3 months as of today)

Kindle stock earned US $1,500 while other stocks were crashing

Yes, kindle sold as high as US $1,500 this holiday season unofficially due to the abrupt shortage even while real stock markets were crashing. With the Kindle in short supply and asking prices soaring up online, there have been instances where people sold off kindle electronic book readers, some of which were even received as gifts for thrice the retail price of $ 359. The proof could be found from purchases on Craigslist where buyers shelled out anything over US $500 and more. People who wanted to give it as a holiday gifts paid a premium to get it in time. The situation however worked for Amazon resulting in a steep upward spike in their kindle sales. People reasoned by saying, if the existing product could be sold at a profit while a better and new version could be bought within a span of two to three months, then it was worth selling them off now.

And eventually they will break even to have their own kindle for free. Though everything stands in favor of Amazon today, only thing it can't afford to do now is delay the product release long enough. The success has indeed got a few other multinationals and hi-end product manufacturers like Nintendo and eslick ebook reader building up competition. Amazon on its side is also expanding the amount of content read for its new Kindle, to offer more than 200,000 books, blogs and publications.

According to a recent survey, more than 50% American women are responsible for all online purchases. Imagine the impact of Oprah Winfrey to recommending a product to the womankind today? Or the man-kind for that matter. Come to think of it, Oprah has established herself as no-nonsense woman who speaks for people like you and me. And if she mentions kindle to be her "most favorite gadget" on her show, then the product must be worth every penny. I believe she can't jeopardize her worldwide reputation for the sake of endorsement bucks. Especially when her name figures amongst the richest people on earth. You may visit Oprah's website to watch the video of Bezos and Oprah giving a presentation called Kindle Class. Oprah Winfrey's recommendation of Kindle was double delight for many Kindle sellers this Christmas with a good turnaround.

The fact is that, there are a lot of wealthy people in the Silicon Valley, who cared more for the novelty and trendiness of the product as a gift than the asking price. People bought it like crazy breaking the supply chain of Amazon. Bidding wars broke out on used, brand new, unpacked and sealed kindles listed on eBay auctions. Craigslist and Amazon.com's second-hand product site had figures shooting up to US $1,500. Over 50 newspapers and hundreds of popular blogs wrote articles about Oprah and the kindle. All this means readied publicity and raised expectations. Amazon Kindle ebook reader and its future release is a must-experience for all book lovers and tech savvy, information hungry people. Are you as eager as me too?

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Amazon Kindle: The Next Generation G3 Review - What Do You Think?

With the presentation of the Third generation of Amazon Kindle, the online retailer has all the reasons to celebrate: this ebook reader is not only better than everything has been built before in this category, but it is also ready to meet the mainstream masses. With the Amazon Kindle, Amazon solves all the negative aspects of earlier ebook reader generations, such as slow page turns, finger-unfriendly button designs and heavy weight. This doesn't mean there is no room for improvement, but this Kindle is the first I will certainly recommend to my friends.

Value

There are two versions of the third-generation Amazon Kindle. The Kindle Wi-Fi costs $139, while the Kindle that has both Wi-Fi and 3G and costs $189. The 3G-only Kindle 2 cost previously just as much. Please remember the third generation Kindle is not only a minor update, display improvement or a color refresh, just like we have seen in the case of Kindle DX (Graphite). It can be seen from a distance that there is a lot of work and attention in this ebook reader. This might show that the company thinks its hardware strategy to be very important, in complementing its software (the Kindle apps for Mac, Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, iPad, and PC) and e-bookstore strategies.

One has to notice that the new Kindle comes in two colors: eye-pleasing graphite (just the same as the Kindle DX presented earlier this summer) and the usual Kindle white. Some might argue that dark ebook readers are easier to read, because they give a perception of better contrast. However, this is only an impression. Others might feel they can read the white one better. The display was enhanced, too. The Amazon Kindle now has a 6-inch E-Ink Pearl display just like the Kindle DX (Graphite). This display has 50 percent better contrast, which is quite noticeable in use. Just like on Kindle DX (Graphite), the text looks smoother, and the blacks are more solid. The Pearl display also has faster screen refresh rates, which improves user experience significantly (more on that later).

Smaller

The streamlined design of the Amazon Kindle made possible to shrink the reader by 21 percent. However is we look at the numbers, it doesn't seem that much is shaved off. The new model measures 7.5 by 4.8 by 0.34 inches, versus the 8 by 5.3 by 0.36 inches of the Kindle 2. However if you look at the two devices side-by-side, it is obvious that the third generation Amazon Kindle became significantly smaller. In order to get this smaller design, the manufacturer primarily trimmed the superfluous, wasted space around the edges, so the device is now dominated by its 6-inch screen. The functionality is not affected by this: there is still enough room around the edges for the fingers to rest comfortably while holding the device.

Lighter

The design of Amazon Kindle is a pleasure to hold in hand. The user can read a couple of hours without feeling any pain or stiffness in his hands. This fact is even more interesting because the same thing cannot be said for the multipurpose Apple iPad: this device with its 1.5 pounds (25 ounces) weight is almost three times heavier than the Kindle (8, 7 ounces). This fact makes a really strong argument in favor of the Kindle.

However, this review is not only about comparing the iPad to the third generation Amazon Kindle. The Kindle is a masterpiece in itself, and it is the first time I can say that it is a pleasure to hold a Kindle ebook reader in hand. I must also say that the Kindle is not the lightest ebook reader available on the market: there is an ebook reader that is nearly one ounce lighter, the Kobo eReader, which also has a 6-inch display. Then the Bookeen Cybook Opus, with a 5-inch display, is even lighter, with 5.3 ounces. At the same time, the Barnes & Noble's Nook (11.6 ounces for Nook Wi-Fi, 12.1 ounces for Nook Wi-Fi + 3G) is significantly heavier than the Amazon Kindle; and the new Kindle is 15 percent lighter than its 10.2-ounce predecessor.

Better Design

The new Kindle, with its lighter weight and more compact design, the third-generation Kindle also provides a more pleasing reading experience than the earlier models. Its curved back cover made from a subtle, rubberized material, also makes it easier to hold. Because of the more compact design, Amazon had to modernize and thoroughly redesign the keys and buttons. Near the screen now there are very simple forward and back buttons, mirrored in shape and size, and signaled by arrows instead of words. With this feature, the Kindle is suitable for both left- and right-handed users. The unit's buttons, when used, seem to be in very well-thought, convenient and ergonomic places.

A drawback of the second-generation Kindle was that the page-forward and page-back buttons depressed inward, into the screen: as a result, when they were pressed, a noisy, mechanical sound was heard. The third generation Kindle now has buttons that depress away from the screen, and are much slimmer, like a rocker-style button that melds into the edge of the device. This solution is much better, as the fingers don't need to hover in a single place to turn the page. The hand can be moved and the page can still be turned with the heel of the palm, or even with the thumb: a rather unique experience. In addition to this, Amazon corrected the unfunctional, outwardly page-turn buttons of its first-generation Kindle that led to many accidental page turns.

Navigation

The navigation buttons were also completely redesigned. They were rearranged and clustered together, the page-forward and -back buttons have shrunk dramatically: to only one-quarter of an inch wide. At the bottom of the keyboard there is the Home button, ant the joystick-navigation cluster of the Kindle 2 was replaced with a very comfortable D-pad-like approach with a five-way navigation square, with an oval Menu button above it and a Back button beneath. When you use the Amazon Kindle, your fingers will find the new layout very convenient and finger-friendly. It is very easy to adapt to the new organization, which is way better than the joystick of the previous models. The buttons respond promptly, and the Amazon Kindle is kept up well.

There is a tighter keyboard layout, the key are a bit closer and the row of numbers is removed. So you will have to press the symbol button to get to the numbers, just like you do on a touchscreen phone keyboard. Because the keyboard buttons are rounded and they are closer together, it is much easier to type on this keyboard than that of the second-generation Kindle. The typing experience resembles very much the typing on a physical cell phone keyboard.

Every Amazon Kindle button and port (the headphone jack, the micro-USB, power switch and volume rocker) is now situated along the bottom edge, in a neat row. The power switch was on the top, and on Kindle 3 it was moved down, which might seem a little bit unexpected and awkward, but the other buttons are very comfortable. And there is a cute thing: when you slide the switch or plug the device into the power, the healthy battery life is shown by a green light. When the battery needs to be charged, it glows in amber.

Technology

The Amazon Kindle, unlike its predecessors, just breezes thorough the pages. Even very impatient persons can be happy with the way the new Kindle turns the pages. And there is virtually no lag in scrolling through the menu options. The page turns are 20 percent faster, according to Amazon. The manufacturer says that the increased speed comes from the Amazon's proprietary waveform and controller technology (this technology is essentially a series of pulses that move white and black electronic ink particles to give the grey level that makes the final text or image), and the new display. When the page turns, there is still an annoying flicker, but because the speed is much increased, the flicker is rather acceptable.

In my experience, the speed issue is very important. The second generation of Kindle was quite unresponsive and sluggish, but I must mention that the slowest ebook reader I ever saw was the Kobo eReader. There is only one place I noticed a lag: in a Kindle bookstore. However it is until today unclear to me whether the lag was due to the speed of the display's redraw, the bookstore's responsiveness or the integrity of the 3G connection. No matter the cause was, in this situation several times the book cover thumbnails lagged behind the page load of the rest of the content.

The Experience

The e-reading experience on the Amazon Kindle remained largely unchanged. However, even here Amazon added some cool new features. You can change line spacing from within menus (there are three options: small, medium and large), and you can also change the typeface too (the options are condensed, regular and sans serif). These options can be accessed from the font's button, now situated on the bottom row, between the space bar and the home button. Some other font options would be welcome, and the options could be presented in the sample text, much like the font-size options are presented. Despite this, it is good to see Amazon add the option to change fonts, because virtually all LCD-based ebook readers have this feature for some time.

It would be also great if Amazon would take the opportunity to start to improve the speed and presentation of its bookstore. While shopping, it occurred to me that the page redraw speeds are slower than when I was elsewhere in the device. This might be caused by the Kindle bookstore's design or 3G connection.

Just like Kindle DX (Graphite) and the second-generation Kindle with updated firmware, the third-generation Kindle supports sharing passages via Twitter and Facebook. It also supports popular highlights and viewing collections: these are created from the data of what passages Kindle users are sharing. There is also a new WebKit-based Web browser in the new Kindle. This browser is still in an experimental stage, but it evolved from the second generation Kindle. The PDF viewer is also improved, but the manufacturer still has to come up with a solution for how to reflow PDFs so we can read them directly on the unit. (The closest approximation today requires you to email a PDF to your Kindle device.)

More Memory

The new Kindle increased its memory from 2GB to 4GB, which means that it can hold up to 3500 books (the second-generation Kindle only could store 1500). The manufacturer also claims that the Kindle can function up to one month with one single battery charge. Amazon says that it doesn't use any revolutionary battery technology for this: the performance could be obtained thorough software modifications. The 3G wireless is still delivered by AT&T with no charge.

For those who want a lighted E-Ink screen, the case solution of Amazon can be a great choice. The case worked splendidly on a night-time plane ride, without the need of an overhead light. The leather case sold for $60 feels good in hand, and has an ingenious pull-out extendable light that curves around and illuminates the screen. It is a clever, but not perfect design: if you don't have any fingernails, the light might be difficult to pull out. Besides, the light spread proved to be uneven: more intense in the upper right quadrant than in the lower left.

My Conclusion

The third generation Amazon Kindle is ideal for those who want the advantages on a dedicated ebook reader. Its greatest advantages are long battery life and a paper-like screen that can be read in bright light. The new Kindle is worth its money because the mix of its price, features and performance. Its great build quality, along with the improved design, integrated store and cross-platform transportability make the third generation Amazon Kindle a leader in its segment. I have to say that this is the first ebook reader after a long time that left me wanting to read more. I will probably buy one myself.

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Kindle 3 Review - Latest Kindle Reader to Capture the E-Book Reader Market

Finally, Kindle 3 is officially launched on 28 July 2010 for ordering. With Kindle 3 being the latest kindle, it is to outbeat its competitors including iPad, Ereader and The Nook in terms of the offered prices and features. Kindle 3 review will be shared here to compare its fantastic improvements over the 2nd generation Kindle 2.

Kindle 3 Size and Weight

Kindle 3 is really 21% smaller and 17% lighter than its former Kindle 2 family model. The 6" display size still remain as it is even with this smaller form factor. This has greatly enhanced Kindle's portability and to outshine against all of its other competitors in the similar category. With only 8.7 ounces in weight, Kindle 3 can be read comfortably with only one hand as it is even lighter than a typical paperback and slimmer than a magazine.

Kindle 3 Battery Life

Former Kindle 2 battery life is about 14 days without wireless connection. The new Kindle 3 has certainly pushed its battery life even further to a longer period of one month without wireless condition. In real reality, its battery life may be even longer than its official stated specifications.

Kindle 3 Screen Display And Size

This 3rd generation of 6" kindle reader has the same improvement of over 50% contrast than any other e-reader for the optimum reading experience. Kindle 3 can be read with its latest, high contrast E-ink for the sharpest texts and images. With this latest display feature, the reading experience can be almost the same like reading on printed book. Its screen display is also sharper and more natural with no glare or backlight. Therefore, it is even more comfortable to read on Kindle than reading on a computer screen. Those who know Kindle 3 for the first time will love it at the first sight.

Kindle 3 Fonts

Besides having a better display quality, its proprietary font technology has also improved to make pages turn faster even with more sharper fonts. This better feature has led to the making of words and letters more crisp, clear and natural looking. Kindle 3 also comes with 2 additional font options of condensed Caecilia and Sans Serif. It can also allow a broader range of characters like Cyrillic used in Russian, Tajik, Bulgarian and dozens of other languages like Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Greek and etc.

Kindle 3 Storage, Wireless Connectivity And Price

Kindle 3 now has a bigger 4GB of internal flash memory for storing about 3,500 books. This is more than double of the Kindle 2's storage capacity. Similarly to Kindle 2, it has eliminated external memory card storage. For Kindle 3 with both 3G and Wi-Fi option pricing at US$189, its faster 3G connectivity has removed the need for large internal buffer storage. It can now also take advantage of its neighbouring 3G Wi-Fi hotspots for quicker download speed and to download stuffs without telco coverage. For Kindle 3 with only Wi-Fi option, it only cost US $139 and 0.2 ounces lighter to match the expectation of budget conscious book readers.

Other Kindle 3 Features

Kindle 3 has the similar social features for supporting Facebook and Twitter integration. It also gets voice-accessible menus along with text-to-speech feature to make Kindle a fully accessible device that can be used in a classroom.

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Amazon Kindle - If You Have the First Kindle Should You Buy the Kindle 2?

Don't you hate it when you spent a bunch of time researching a product, making sure you have the best for what you want to do and at the best price, you are sure you have figured out which unit is best and you have found the best place to get it at the best price. You buy it, its great, all is good with the world!

Two weeks later a newer, better, lighter, faster, holds more, setup better, and its almost the same price or less than what you paid for the earlier version hits the market, suddenly the one you have is obsolete. I really hate that, but with our constantly changing technology its something we just have to live with!

The very popular Amazon Kindle falls into this category, if you have the original Kindle you probably know exactly what I mean. There you are reading on your Kindle, thinking you have the best unit out there and you feel good that you have made the right choice. Wait a minute, Amazon just released a Kindle 2? If this is you don't feel bad because the Original Kindle is still very popular and I think worth hanging on to.

If you like the Kindle 1 "SD" card memory than you might not like the Kindle 2. Kindle 2 did away with the "SD" card and now uses a fixed amount of memory that Amazon says holds about 1500 books, Newspapers or whatever. That's a lot of books but Kindle 2 doesn't give you anyway to organize your books. The books are listed in the order that they were downloaded to the unit.

The Original Kindle with its "SD" card does allow you to organize your books, if you put different kinds of books on different memory cards. One card for this and another card for that. Just grab the card that you are in the mood for. Kindle 2 is a little slimmer but not enough to make a huge difference. The viewing area is the same, the page turning is a little faster on the Kindle 2 but not that much.

The Original Kindle uses two button for the power and sleep modes with each having their own button. Kindle 2 has one slider switch that controls both. Kindle 2 has something that the Original Kindle does not have, text to speech. If you like to have books read to you the Kindle 2 has that feature with two small speakers on the back at the bottom. It has a computer sounding voice which you can choose from Male or female, and can control the speed in which it is read.

Amazon sold out every Kindle 1 they had in just over 5 hours. Many of the thousands of Kindle users told Amazon that the way Amazon designed the page turning buttons made it very easy to accidentally turn the page before they wanted to. Amazon listened and changed that setup on the Kindle 2. Kindle 2 has the page turn button hinged the opposite way so its easy to page forward or back but next to impossible to do it by accident.

The Original Kindle comes with its own custom fit cover to protect it from scratches and dings, the Kindle 2 does not and buying a nice cover for the Kindle 2 can cost anywhere from $40 and up.

The main controls are redesigned on the Kindle 2 and now uses a 5 way toggle switch to move your cursor around the screen, this did away with the up and down cursor along the right side of the screen. People seem to like that setup better as its easier to make notes and hi-lite area's of interest.

The back of the units are different as the Original Kindle users have said that it can come off to easily when handling. The Kindle 2 looks and feels more modern and locks in place in a way that its not going to come off unless you want it too. Kindle 2 has a back that is plastic but it looks like brushed aluminum or stainless steel.

Kindle 2, the latest generation, now comes with international wireless. The first Kindle 2 only had wireless coverage in the states and was handled by Sprints 3g network. If you do not live in the US and like the best thing about the Kindle, the wireless, than you will be glad to know that over 100 countries are now covered wirelessly.

That pretty much covers the major differences between the Original Kindle and the Kindle 2. If you have the Original Kindle and are thinking about buying the Kindle 2 than maybe this article will help. If you have a Kindle 2 and are thinking about picking up the Original because of the cheaper price than that might not be a bad idea.

I hope I have given you enough information to make a decision before buying your first Kindle or an additional Kindle. Amazon now has 3 Kindles in total and I think they are all good units and most people would be happy with any of them, but they do have their differences.

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Kindle 3 - The New Features For the Kindle 3rd Generation (And What They Left Out)

The announcement for the Kindle 3 is now official, and no doubt orders for the new eReader are piling up by the thousands. For those of you who don't know what a Kindle is; simply put, it's an electronic book from Amazon which is about the height of a large novel and as slim as half a pencil. Is all the excitement for the Kindle 3 merited or is it just the same old device in a new graphite case? Let's look at what Kindle 3 brings to the table and what Amazon decided to leave out. However, before we do that we need to put some focus on the eReader market and what Amazon is trying to achieve with the Kindle.

Yes Amazon - it's a jungle out there

It's no surprise to say that Amazon is facing a very different world compared to when it first released the Kindle. The competition for the eReader market is getting crowded at both the budget end and the high-end. Additionally, there has been a lot of talk about "kindle-killers' which are looking to dethrone the Kindle king as the number one eReader. The Kobo eReader was released earlier this year, with a price tag significantly less than the Kindle at $149, and it will be news to nobody that Apple launched its attack into the eReader market with the media-rich iPad.

As well as a tough market, Amazon is faced with a strange situation where the implicit consumer demands are contradictory to the explicit demands. On the one hand, the unspoken implicit demands are telling Amazon that readers want an easy to use device that doesn't distract from the reading experience. Something very "book-like." On the other hand, the explicit demands are requesting a new state-of-the-art device with multi-media functionality, with touch screen technology, video viewing, etc...

How has Amazon responded to these challenges? Firstly, they weren't tempted to create an eReader which does everything and distracts from its main task; namely reading. The Kindle 3 has kept its simple interface and is still very "book-like". Secondly, Amazon has counter-attacked the budget eReaders entering into the market by launching two versions of the Kindle 3. These being, a Kindle with 3G Wifi ($189) and a Kindle with Wifi ($139). The Kindle 3G Wi-Fi device maintains the previous price tag of the Kindle 2 while adding a bunch of new functionality. The Kindle Wi-Fi undercuts a large majority of other eReaders on the market, while delivering a mature product which is backed up the Amazon book store with millions of titles to choose from.

Given the situation where Amazon finds itself, let's look at what features they put into the Kindle 3 and what they decided to leave left out.

Kindle 3 - what they put in.

Amazon focused on improving the Kindle's basic functionality, by letting the Kindle do what it does best: reading.

Amazon has improved on the readability of the device, which by all standards was already very good. They claim 50% better contrast than any other eReader, better readability under bright sunlight, and some new improved fonts to read your books with.

The physical device itself has also been improved. The size of the Kindle has been reduced while maintaining the same dimensions for the reading area. The battery life has also not been neglected. A simple charge can last up to one month.

The capacity for the Kindle 3 is now 3500 books which can be down loaded in under 60 seconds.

Wi-Fi is added to the 3G as a way of connecting with your Kindle so that you can browse the Amazon bookstore and the net with the new web-kit based browser.

Kindle 3 - what they left out

After the release of Apple's iPad the expectations for the Kindle were sky-high. In a nut-shell people wanted an Amazon iPad. Now that some time has passed, the iPad is a slightly less attractive as a device for reading books. People are realizing it's too heavy to hold for hours, and the display which is LCD is not easy on the eyes over long periods of time.

A lot of people were predicting color screens for the Kindle 3. There was a lot of sense with this, as there are currently a lot of eReaders coming to the market that have color. A non-color device next to a color device looks quite dull in comparison. However to include color is not as easy as first thought. This would involve leaving the e-Ink technology behind which is responsible for the "book-like" text on the Kindle display. A possibility is that the eInk technology could be radically improved to incorporate color into the display, but Amazon and there R&D teams are not there yet. Another alternative is to use LCD technology as found in the iPad, but then you increase eye-strain over long reading periods and the inability to read in direct sunlight.

Touch screen technology was another rumor that was circulation for the Kindle 3. It seems logical that readers can flick through the pages of an eBook by swiping screen of their device. Earlier this year Amazon brought Touchco, a New York start up that, which specializes in... yes you guessed right... touch screen technology. It seems that Amazon is moving in that direction, or at least investigating the possibility to include this type of interface in the future.

Lastly, another conspicuous absence is innovation. Amazon was 100% right to focus on the core features for the Kindle. However, it could have added at least one new innovative feature to the device. The eReader market is no longer a side-show; it's a central part of Amazon's strategy and sales volumes. Ebook sales have passed hard-cover sales, and the CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos, recently predicted that eBook sales will exceed paperbacks in the next 12 months. Given the importance of this market and the resources to develop these products, it is not unreasonable to expect the unexpected. A possible example of a new innovation might be to develop the social networking functionality for the Kindle. The Kindle has integrated networking with Facebook and Twitter, however there exists a lot more scope within the social networking for people who are passionate about authors or subject areas and want to share their thoughts about what they read. Another example could be location based services, where content is delivered to your Kindle depending on where you are in the world. These are just a couple of examples, which may not be even practical after a "real-life" analysis has been conducted, but they do show that the Kindle could think out of its new graphite colored box, and get more creative.

Kindle 4?

The Kindle 3 has successfully improved on an already mature product, in response to increasing tough market conditions and growing consumer demands. While the Kindle 3 will not surpass expectations, it nevertheless provides an improved reading experience that will not disappoint. Jeff Bezos recently declared that the Kindle is in for the long haul and that he expects that there will be dozens more generations of Kindle ahead. Let's hope that the Kindle 4 will do that little bit more than the Kindle 3.

Christopher Auriol is an author for kindle-ready.com, your one-stop shop for information about the Amazon Kindle. Visit kindle-ready.com for more information about the Kindle 3 and an impartial comparison of eReaders available on the market. Kindle Ready also provides information on Kindle resources and where to find Kindle content.

A 2009 Comparison of the Amazon Kindle 2 Vs Sony Reader PRS-700

The Amazon Kindle 2 and the Sony Reader PRS-700 are two of the hottest ebook readers to hit the market in the past 12 months, bringing reading pleasure to an entirely new level. For those who are new to ebook reading devices and are interested in getting one, here's a comparison of the Amazon Kindle 2 vs. Sony Reader and how they match up against each other.

Price

The price of any gadget is a big factor for many individuals especially for first-time buyers. The Amazon Kindle 2 is currently priced at $359, while the Sony Reader is currently pegged at $399, making the Kindle 2 cheaper by $40.

ADVANTAGE: Amazon Kindle 2

Size and Weight

The size and weight of these gadgets don't really give one distinct advantage over the other. The Sony Reader PRS-700 weighs around 10 oz., the Kindle 2 just slightly over that. The Sony Reader is a bit wider and thicker, while the Kindle is a couple inches longer. In any case, both are very convenient to carry around.

ADVANTAGE: Tie

Display

The two reading devices both use e-ink technology which creates a display that is very similar to text on paper, eliminating eye strain, and providing an easy read with crisp, clear text and images. The Amazon Kindle 2009 however, is now enhanced with 16 shades of gray, while the Sony Reader has an 8-level gray scale.

ADVANTAGE: Amazon Kindle 2

Wireless Capabilities

Here is a category where the Sony Reader is clearly bested by the Kindle. The Amazon Kindle 2nd generation makes use of the Whispernet technology, providing free wireless coverage in the US via Sprint's 3G high-speed network. Kindle users can gain access to over 240,000 book titles, magazines, newspapers, and even blogs. By just choosing the reading content of choice and paying for it, the book or magazine will be downloaded to the Kindle anytime, anywhere within minutes! The Sony Reader PRS-700 on the other hand, still lacks this wireless capability, and with only less than 100,000 books to choose from, it does not even come close to the breadth of content that the Kindle offers.

ADVANTAGE: Amazon Kindle 2

Formats Supported

Both electronic book readers support most commonly used formats such as TXT, MP3, JPEG, GIF, PNG, and BMP, plus some formats unique to each device. The Sony Reader however, supports PDF while the Kindle 2 does not - not directly, anyway. PDFs still need to be emailed to Kindle's support desk to be converted for viewing on the Kindle and Amazon has gives an advance notice that "some complex PDF files may not format correctly" on the Kindle.

ADVANTAGE: Sony Reader 700

Storage Capacity

In this feature, the Sony Reader gains the clear upper hand. True, the Amazon Kindle 2 has 2G of internal memory of which 1.4g is available for content and can hold up to 1,500 books, but it no longer supports external memory cards. While the Sony Reader's 256mb internal memory may seem like peanuts compared to the Kindle, the main advantage actually lies in the Sony's ability to support up to 16G of external memory. Now that's a great benefit not only when it comes to holding thousands of content should one need it, but also for managing files into different memory cards.

ADVANTAGE: Sony Reader PRS-700

Battery Life and Charge Time

The two ebook readers have the same capacity when it comes to battery life. On a fully charged Kindle 2 or Sony Reader, one can read straight for two weeks without needing a recharge. The only difference is that if the Kindle 2 is used with the wireless turned on, the battery capacity is reduced to just four days. Charging time for both readers is four hours via USB, or two hours using an AC wall charger.

ADVANTAGE: Tie

The Bottom Line 2009 Comparison of the Amazon Kindle 2 vs Sony eBook Reader:

Although it's not a total knock out for the Kindle over the Sony Reader, it's close! The Amazon Kindle 2 remains the better ebook reader hands-down. The price, breadth of content, wireless capabilities, and overall design improvements of the Amazon Kindle 2nd generation makes it a clear winner over the Sony Reader 700.

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