Comments on: Amazon Kindle 2 Slated For “Early Q1″

By: sem

sem — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:54:11 +0000

What is the actual point of having such a large keyboard. I am agreeing with some of the posters above, a flip keyboard would be the most efficient use of space for the Kindle.

By: Kindle 1 for Christmas? Bummer - K2 around the corner

Kindle 1 for Christmas? Bummer - K2 around the corner — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:04:29 +0000

[...] 2 reportedly will be released in early Q1. (See Boy Genius photo, above, which has been confirmed. Actually, my nephew might not even be [...]

By: Remote desktop software

Remote desktop software — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:56:55 +0000

I believe the PDF format may emmerge as these catch on, because it can include zoomable graphics or photos in full color. PDF is also an included format on a lot of document scanners, that would allow easy home-based transfers or uploads.

By: Rich Ferr

Rich Ferr — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:55:20 +0000

I have had Kindle 1 since it’s inception and I think is is great. Every day is an adventure. I still buy books and retrieve them at the local library but all in all you can’t beat wispernet and at no charge as well. With all that in mind I can imagine the Series 2 is a wow!

By: Anthony Ortiz

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:34:58 +0000

For a review of the Kindle 2 as well as conversion info, check http://anthonyp...et.blogspot.com

By: Lucas

Lucas — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:39:32 +0000

It’s on Amazon’s website now:

http://www.amaz...ASIN=B00154JDAI

By: Raul

Raul — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:22:57 +0000

When will Kindle be avalaible in Spain?

By: Andrys

Andrys — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:38:12 +0000

That’s what many of us have suspected all along, but where did you get this info that you seem very sure of?

I hope it’s right because in no way would I be interested in going to version 2 if it’s like this.

I could see it as a cheaper version though, without an SD card and with a non-user-replaceable battery for those who prefer the more slim, generic e-gadget look.

By: Andrys

Andrys — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:34:50 +0000

They have something over 200,000 Kindle books plus the new 7,000+ free books they just quietly added (largely public domain + unusual articles).

I especially like the kindlefeeder.com
capability (which currently includes the New Yorker in full-feed version, at no added cost).

By: Andrys

Andrys — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:32:57 +0000

As of today, no one knows that those pics are actually of Kindle 2 rather than of the prototype, since it is also said to have a non-user-replaceable battery and no SD slot. Something like a fixed 1 gig internal memory feature. I like the flexibility and expandability of SD cards that I have and would not be trading in for version 2 unless there is a lot more than has been described. I don’t want longer, and I actually think it’s ugly

By: Andrys

Andrys — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:29:18 +0000

I use the keyboard all the time for searches in books on the Kindle (especially the one I’m reading) and for searching the web or just wiki.

Just doing web browsing requires the keyboard of course and I happen to do it quite a bit when out of the house, as it works anywhere albeit klunkily, but it works. That includes quick emails, but normally am more interested in looking up info.

By: Andrys

Andrys — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:26:35 +0000

$99 ? Not if they retain the currently Free 24/7 wireless access anywhere a cell phone works, which is a major factor for me, as I use it constantly when outside, to look up places, etc., on google.

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:20:15 +0000

Hate to break it to you all, but this photo which is from the boygeniusreport web site is not the Kindle 2.0, its actually the Kindle Beta. Those are pics of the prototype device that became the Kindle we all know and love. That’s why no SD slot, no removable battery, etc. It’s built on a generic case kit to show functionality, hence that joystick.

By: Is The Kindle Outpacing Early iPod Sales? | All about MICROSOFT

Is The Kindle Outpacing Early iPod Sales? | All about MICROSOFT — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:20:42 +0000

[...] thing Amazon is getting ready ready to announce the second version of the Kindle on Monday. Below is Mahaney’s updated [...]

By: Is The Kindle Outpacing Early iPod Sales?

Is The Kindle Outpacing Early iPod Sales? — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:10:49 +0000

[...] thing Amazon is getting ready ready to announce the second version of the Kindle on Monday. Below is Mahaney’s updated [...]

By: Kindle 2.0 kommt | Sven Plaggemeier

Kindle 2.0 kommt | Sven Plaggemeier — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:42:07 +0000

[...] kommt Kindle aber doch sehr bald nach Deutschland, denn wie TechCrunch gestern vermeldete, steht der Verkaufsstart der nächsten Generation “Kindle 2.0″ in [...]

By: Josh

Josh — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:12:42 +0000

Ellen,
What’s your take on Amazon’s online store? Do they really have a large selection in comparison to their selection of hard copies? Also, how’s the Kindle’s readability in dim light?

Thanks,
Josh

By: JT

JT — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:50:03 +0000

I use the Gen.1 Kindle keyboard all the time – I wouldn’t want to have to attach and detach it like an old Pocket PC thumb keyboard – that would be a pain. The keyboard is essential for Searching inside books and for the Kindle Store. It also makes note-taking possible. As a previous poster stated, readable, non-glare, touch-screen e-ink is cost-prohibitive, and the Gen.1 keyboard is very handy and easy to use because of the angled layout. This bubble keyboard looks awkward – I hope it’s a hoax.

By: “Kindle 2: Where are you?”…01.23.09 « The Proverbial Lone Wolf Librarian’s Weblog

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:54:18 +0000

[...] ask him). Some stories claim that Amazon was ready to release a new Kindle for the holidays, then pulled back at the last minute. Fine. But it seems odd that the company would then plaster the device on its homepage and [...]

By: the kindle report - WanderMom

the kindle report - WanderMom — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:35:30 +0000

[...] rumors on tech-blogs suggest that Kindle 2.0 will be released early in 2009 – there’s even photos of the [...]

By: The Kindle Chronicles - 19 Linda Hopkins

The Kindle Chronicles - 19 Linda Hopkins — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 01:52:23 +0000

[...] The Kindle is sold out just in time for Christmas. Will the one I ordered today turn out to be a Kindle 2.0? Should Amazon say so? Also, a secret New York Times memo reports more than 10,000 Kindle NYT [...]

By: Despite upcoming Kindle 2, sales of Kindle 1 doing quite well

Despite upcoming Kindle 2, sales of Kindle 1 doing quite well — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:00:15 +0000

[...] though it’s pretty much an open secret that Amazon will release the Kindle 2 early next year, plenty of people are still looking to buy [...]

By: Searches For “Kindle” Picked Up During The Holidays | Fidicaro.net

Searches For “Kindle” Picked Up During The Holidays | Fidicaro.net — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:28:00 +0000

[...] Kindle by nearly two to one. If you really want one, just do yourself a favor and wait for the next version to come out early next [...]

By: Kindle Searches Way Up…12.24.08 « The Proverbial Lone Wolf Librarian’s Weblog

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:17:36 +0000

[...] Kindle by nearly two to one. If you really want one, just do yourself a favor and wait for the next version to come out early next [...]

By: Searches For “Kindle” Picked Up During The Holidays

Searches For “Kindle” Picked Up During The Holidays — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:15:16 +0000

[...] Kindle by nearly two to one. If you really want one, just do yourself a favor and wait for the next version to come out early next [...]