Amazon Kindle 2 (2nd gen, 2009)

484 reviews

Feb, 2025

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portability (262)
usability (96)
price (64)
design (40)
performance (38)

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reliability (9)
storage (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 484 reviews of Amazon Kindle 2 (2nd gen, 2009). The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the design and screen are generally positive. The price and usability also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the storage and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Amazon Kindle 2 (2nd gen, 2009) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Amazon Kindle 2 (2nd gen, 2009)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Amazon Kindle 2 (2nd gen, 2009) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the usability. The price also gets good feedback.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Amazon Kindle 2 (2nd gen, 2009)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 230 user reviews of Amazon Kindle 2 (2nd gen, 2009) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the battery and design. The usability and price also get good feedback. There are some negative reviews about the reliability, and comments are divided on the size.

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70% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Expert review by : John Brandon (digitaltrends.com)

Amazon Kindle 2 Review

In the end, we heartily recommend the Amazon Kindle 2 over any other e-reader.

Easy access to new content; converts many different document types; free 3G access; wide selection of books; supports audiobooks

Hard to use at times; not as stylish as the Sony reader; limited support for free books

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Amazon Kindle 2 review

Having already handled the Kindle 2 at its launch in New York City, we had a pretty good idea of what we'd be getting into after it arrived at the bunker. Onc...

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by : Sarah Lord (pcmag.com)

Amazon Kindle (2024) Review

Most affordable Kindle ; Even white lighting ; Compact size

Lacks waterproofing ; Slower than other Kindles ; $10 more than predecessor

Amazon’s entry-level Kindle for 2024 has a slightly brighter screen and comes in a new color, but it costs $10 more and is otherwise the same ebook reader as the previous model.

Nov, 2024

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Kindle (2024) Review: Amazon's Entry-Level E-Reader Gets Brighter and Slightly Faster

The upgrades to the entry-level Kindle are relatively modest, but Amazon's most compact E-Ink e-reader remains an enticing alternative to the more expensive Paperwhite.

Slightly faster page turns and brighter light than previous model ; 300 ppi high-resolution display with slightly higher contrast ; Built-in light and USB-C charging ; Good value ($50 less than Kindle Paperwhite)

Not waterproof ; Lacks more premium feel of Kindle Paperwhite ; Costs $20 to remove ads

Nov, 2024

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

Amazon Kindle (2019) Review

Front light ; Similar performance to other Kindles

Not waterproof ; Relatively low-resolution screen ; Dated design

The latest low-cost Kindle improves night reading with its front light, but the slightly more expensive Paperwhite offers better overall value for most readers.

Jun, 2022

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Amazon Kindle (global wireless review

Amazon announced August 2, 2010, that the model reviewed here will be replaced with an updated Kindle. As of August 27, 2010, the redesigned Kindle with ship in a Wi-Fi version for $139 and a Wi-Fi plus 3G version for $189.

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 that works in the U.S. and some countries abroad (no PC needed); built-in keyboard for...

No Wi-Fi; no expansion slot for adding more memory; no protective carrying case included; battery is sealed into the device and isn't removable; isn't compatible with loaner e-books from your local library that use the ePub format; if you're using the...

While the new internationalized Kindle looks exactly like the earlier U.S.-only model, this e-reader, which uses AT&T's data network for wireless access, represents an incremental improvement to the Kindle line--just as serious competition is ramping...

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : Melissa J. Perenson (pcworld.com)

Amazon Kindle 2 E-Reader Review

Lets you buy and download e-books wirelessly ; Improved screen text, and a slimmer profile

Joystick nav and buttons are stiff and awkward ; Need to use menu to disable wireless ; Amazon Kindle 2 E-Book Reader ; Kindle 2 Review, by Melissa J. Perenson, PC World March 5, 2009 ; At half the thickness of Amazon's first e-book reader, the Amazon...

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by (pcworld.com)

Solid Improvements for Amazon's Kindle 2

The Kindle 2 is better looking, lighter, and the screen is even easier to read, but it's still difficult to view your own documents on the device.

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Feb, 2009

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Cost-Justifying the Kindle 2

Will Amazon's newest e-book reader save you money? Does it matter?

Unfortunately, I have no plans to visit Paris or any other international destination these days. But I've got a Kindle 2 winging its way toward me. Lousy return on investment aside, a person's got to have something to look forward to

Feb, 2009

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Amazon Kindle 2 Vs. Kindle Original: We Compare

We break down the key differences between the Amazon Kindle 2 and the company's original e-book reader.

On the whole, even though the original Kindle (at left) and the Kindle 2 share the same matte white color and have the same-size display (6 inches diagonally), their keyboards and their navigation buttons are clearly different. Here, you can see...

Feb, 2009

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