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Amazon Kindle 2 (2nd gen, 2009)
485 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 485 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. Reviewers really like the design and screen. The price and usability also get good feedback, whereas many are critical about the storage and reliability.
portability, usability, price, screen, design
reliability, storage
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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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
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. People are impressed by the usability and price.
portability, price, usability
75% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.com)
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. People really like the battery and design. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the reliability, and reviews are divided on the size.
portability, price, usability, design, battery
reliability
70% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 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
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
Expert review by : Sarah Lord (pcmag.com)
Amazon Kindle (2024) Review
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
Partner Source
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
Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)
Amazon Kindle (2019) Review
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
Partner Source
Expert review by : Timothy Torres (pcmag.com)
Amazon Kindle Review
At $79.99, Amazon's entry-level Kindle is the best option for budget ebook readers, but you'll need to add a book light for nighttime reading.
Jul, 2017
Partner Source
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
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
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
Expert review by (pcworld.com)
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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