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Amazon Kindle 2 Reviews
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Slimmer and sleeker looking than the original Kindle ; large library of tens of thousands of e... (cnet.com)
The Amazon Kindle has been the standard when it comes to e-book readers but one of the major... (gizmogroove.com)
alaTest Review Summary for Amazon Kindle 2
We have collected and analyzed 31 expert reviews and 158 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 78/100 and users rate it 76/100. The average review date is April 21, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 75742 reviews from other PDAs. The alaScore™ for this product is 100/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 19, 2009.
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Amazon Kindle 2 review
Slimmer and sleeker looking than the original Kindle ; large library of tens of thousands of e-books, newspapers, magazines, and blogs via Amazon's familiar online store ; built-in free wireless "Whispernet" data network--no PC needed ; built-in ...
No expansion slot for adding more memory or accessing files ; files such as PDFs and Word documents aren't natively supported, and need to be converted at 10 cents a pop by Amazon ; no protective carrying case included ; battery is sealed into the ...
While it's still short of perfection--and has a price tag that's too high--the Amazon Kindle 2 offers a range of improvements that makes it the best overall e-book reader we've seen to date.
Photo gallery: Amazon Kindle 2 There's been a lot of anticipation about what...
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The Amazon Kindle has been the standard when it comes to e-book readers but one of the major complaints is that you aren't based in the US, it can be a real hassle to get your books. This new version of the Kindle 2 will come with an ATT international ...
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Amazon Kindle 2 In-Depth Review
By Simon Barber* I have just spent a week with a Kindle 2 Amazon lent me to review. Tomorrow I have to send it back and will be sorry to see it go. I am fairly certain that I will not be able to resist the temptation to buy one of my own although I ...
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User Reviews (158)
"The Kindle 2 is Great!"
I highly recommend the Kindle 2. Unlike the f...
No subscription costs, better electronic paper technology, fast downloads
the keyboard is a little big, but so is the screen - it's not big enough to not get it, though
"screen lacks contrast"
Amazon came within inches of a great product....
Wide selection of books, both free and paid. Free wireless access. User interface is a little clunky, but not nearly as bad as most reviewers make it out to be.
The display doesn't have enough contrast to make it readable for long periods of time.
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Manufacturer's Description
Kindle is lighter than a typical paperback and as thin as most magazines. Barely a third of an inch in profile, you'll find Kindle fits perfectly in your hands. Kindle is as easy to hold and use as a book. When reading for long periods of time, people naturally shift positions and often like to read with one hand. Kindle's page-turning buttons are located on both sides, allowing you to read and turn pages comfortably with one hand from any position. The page-turn buttons now flex inward to...
