Digital Ebook Reader

Kindle 2 Ebook Reader

Ebook Readers have become popular since the introduction of Amazon’s Kindle.
The EBook revolution is not of interest to everyone, but if you have been thinking about giving this whole Book Reader idea a shot, the Kindle Dx Digital EBook Reader is the best investment you could make even though the Kindle 2 and the Sony Book Reader have dropped in price. They are now just $299.99 each. The Sony EBook Reader is a bit wider and thicker, while the Kindle 2 is a couple inches longer. Also the Kindle Dx and Kindle 2 have a 16 shade grayscale display while the Sony only has 8 shades. The Sony EBook Reader has no real wireless capability at all at this time. Because it lacks this on the go capability, Sony EBook readers are limited to a mere 100,000 eBooks and a somewhat limited amount of subject matter. The Sony EBook Reader however does have a PDF capability that the Kindle 2 lacks, which can be a big inconvenience in everyday use.
The kindle’s have over 300,000 books to choose from and the list gets bigger everyday. The Kindle’s also have twice the storage of the Sony not to mention the screen size of the Kindle Dx is 9.7″. The best reason that I can think of to buy an ebook reader is the amount of trees we can save by not wasting paper on books. If you care about the environment like I do, You need to buy an Ebook Reader.

Kindle 2 Order Button

Kindle 2 Ebook Reader Features

Kindle 2 Ebook Reader has a new easy-to-use 5-way controller, enabling precise on-screen navigation for selecting text to highlight or looking up words.
It is completely wireless and ready to use right out of the box–no setup, no cables, no computer required.
With Kindle 2’s 25% longer battery life, you can read on a single charge for up to 4 days with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to 2 weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle 2 Store and downloading content.
The Kindle 2 Ebook Reader supports wall charging via the included Kindle 2 power adapter, and charging from your computer via the included USB 2.0 cable. It fully charges in approximately 4 hours.

At 10.2 ounces, the Kindle 2 Digital Ebook Reader is lighter than a typical paperback and as thin as most magazines. Barely a third of an inch in profile, you’ll find it fits perfectly in your hands.
The Kindle 2 Ebook Reader is as easy to hold and use as a book. Amazon designed it with long-form reading in mind. When reading for long periods of time, people naturally shift positions and often like to read with one hand. Kindle 2’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 prevent any accidental page turns when picking up or handling the Kindle 2 Book Reader.

With the new text-to-speech feature, the Kindle 2 Digital Ebook Reader can read every newspaper, magazine, blog and book out loud to you, unless the book is disabled by the rights holder. You can switch back and forth between reading and listening, and your spot is automatically saved. Pages automatically turn while the content is being read, so you can listen hands-free. You can choose from both male and female voices which can be sped up or slowed down to suit your preference. In the middle of a great book or article but have to jump in the car? Simply turn on Text-to-Speech and listen on the go.

Whispernet utilizes Amazon’s optimized technology plus Sprint’s national high-speed (3G) data network to enable you to wirelessly search, discover, and download content on the go. Your books and periodicals are delivered via Whispernet in less than 60 seconds. And unlike WiFi, you never have to hunt for a hotspot.
They expanded Kindle 2’s national coverage to include more cities and areas in all 50 states, enabling wireless downloads of books, newspapers, magazines, and blogs.
No monthly wireless bills, data plans, or commitments. Amazon pays for Kindle 2’s wireless connectivity so you won’t see a wireless bill. There is no wireless setup–you are ready to shop, purchase and read right out of the box.

Additional Ebook Reader Features

The most elegant feature of a physical book is that it disappears while you’re reading. Immersed in the author’s world and ideas, you don’t notice a book’s glue, the stitching, or ink. Their top design objective was to make Kindle 2 disappear–just like a physical book–so you can get lost in your reading, not the technology.
Utilizing the latest in electronic-ink display technology, the Kindle 2 Ebook Reader provides a crisp black-and-white 6″ screen with the same appearance and readability of printed paper. Sharp and natural with no glare or backlight, reading on Kindle 2 is nothing like reading from a computer screen. Those who see it for the first time always do a double-take. The screen works using ink, just like books and newspapers, but displays the ink particles electronically. And unlike a laptop or smart phone, Kindle 2 never gets warm so you can comfortably read as long as you like. The high-resolution screen now boasts 16 shades of gray, so images and photos are sharper and clearer than ever. Kindle 2’s screen reflects light like ordinary paper and uses no backlighting, eliminating the glare associated with other electronic displays. As a result, it can be read as easily in bright sunlight or in your living room.

Because one size doesn’t fit all, you can increase the text size of your favorite book or periodical with the push of a button. If your eyes tire, simply increase the font size and continue reading comfortably. There are six adjustable font sizes to suit your reading preference. Now every book in your library can be large print.

By using the QWERTY keyboard, you can add annotations to text, just like you might write in the margins of a book. And because it is digital, you can edit, delete, and export your notes. Using the new 5-way controller, you can highlight and clip key passages and bookmark pages for future use. You’ll never need to bookmark your last place in the book, because Kindle 2 Ebook Reader remembers for you and always opens to the last page you read.

The ultimate travel companion, Kindle 2 weighs 10.2 ounces and holds more than 1,500 books. No longer pick and choose which books fit in your carry-on. Now you can always have your entire library with you. A copy of every book you purchased from the Kindle 2 Store is backed up online at Amazon.com in case you ever need to download it again. You can wirelessly re-download books for free any time. This allows you to make room for new titles on your Kindle 2, knowing that Amazon is storing your personal library of Kindle 2 books. They even back up your last page read and annotations, so you’ll never lose those, either. Think of it as a bookshelf in your attic–even though you don’t see it, you know your books are there.