Amazon Kindle 2 vs. Kindle 1

As you may know, Amazon Kindle 2 is available for pre-ordering priced at $359 and will start shipping on February 24.

Do you want to know what are the improvements since the Kindle v.1? Here's our feature-by-feature comparison table:

	Kindle 1	Kindle 2	Resume
Size	7.5" x 5.3" x 0.7"	8" x 5.3" x 0.36"	Kindle 2 is almost twice slimmer, half-an-inch taller
Weight	10.3 ounces	10.2 ounces	Kindle 2 is a little lighter
Memory	256 MB (180 MB available for user content), SD expansion slot.	2GB (1.4GB available for user content), SD expansion slot.	Kindle 2 has more internal memory (will hold 1,500 books, versus 200 books in the Kindle 1). Kindle 1 has an SD memory card slot
Screen	6" diagonal E-Ink® electronic paper display, 600 x 800 pixel resolution at 167 ppi, 4-level gray scale		No changes
Battery	3.7V, 1530mAh lithium polymer, BA1001 model.	Battery life: 4 days with wireless on, up to two weeks with wireless off.	Kindle 2 has a 25% longer battery life, according to Amazon
Connectivity	EVDO/CDMA AnyDATA wireless modem	EVDO modem with fallback to 1xRTT; utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide U.S wireless coverage via Sprint's 3G high-speed data network	3G support added
Other		"Read-to-Me" feature. With its new Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle 2 can read every book, blog, magazine, and newspaper out loud. 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 speed up or slow down the reading speeds or choose a male or female voice. According to Amazon, Pages now turn 20% faster on average on Kindle 2. Kindle 2 featuring a redesigned keyboard, plus a 5-way control button, which can be used either for browsing through the pages of the books or magazines one is reading or for simply accessing the device's various options. Kindle 2 includes The New Oxford American Dictionary with over 250,000 entries and definitions, so you can seamlessly look up the definitions of words without interrupting your reading.	Kindle 2 can read out loud using robotic voice, has a better keyboard and built-in dictionary with instant lookup

Want more? Read more about Kindle 2 on its homepage at Amazon.com.

 

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New Sony Reader PRS-700 with touchscreen E-Ink display

From their press-release:

Svelte and stylish, the newest Reader still sports the dimensions of a slimmed down paperback book. The textured black casing and soft black cover contribute to its envy-inspiring design. And, at about 10 ounces, it’s the perfect way to carry all of your favorite books with you wherever you go.

A sizeable six-inch display with touch screen capability allows booklovers to flip pages with the slide of a finger. In addition, readers can easily search terms within a document or book, create notes using the virtual keyboard and highlight text with the included stylus pen.

Five pre-set text sizes are available so readers can find the one most comfortable for them and for those who need an even closer look, zooming in is as easy as tapping the screen.

The device still features high-resolution, high contrast electronic paper display technology which provides a reading experience very much akin to ink-on-paper. The result is crisp text and graphics that are highly readable, even in bright sunlight. For times when ambient light is not available, Sony is the first to offer a built-in LED reading light.

Expanded memory offers enough capacity to store about 350 average digital books. Using optional removable Memory Stick Duo media or SD memory cards, this Reader can hold literally thousands of books and documents.

View more PRS-700 specifications

Amazon Kindle 2 photos leaked

After rumors surfaced on the Web a few months back that a new Kindle might be on the way, Amazon.com did its best to shoot them down, saying a new Kindle was not coming this year. Well, Boy Genius Report has gotten ahold of some photos that appear to be the Kindle 2, so we're curious what Amazon has to say now.

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Limited offer: $100 Off Amazon Kindle

Until September 8, 2008 you could buy a new Amazon Kindle e-book reader for $259.00. Oh, and free shipping, too.

You'll get $100 off Kindle when you get the new Amazon.com Rewards Visa Card. Here are the simple instructions:

1. Use this link to go to the order page.
2. Apply online. Get a response in as little as 30 seconds. If you’re approved, your new card will be added to your Amazon.com account and you’ll get $30 back on your credit card statement after your purchase.
3. Add a Kindle to your cart.
4. Place your order using the Amazon.com Rewards Visa Card and enter this promo code: VISACARD to get the additional $70 savings at checkout.

Click here to get the discount!

240,000 Kindles have been shipped since November

TechCrunch pointed out how many Kindles Amazon has sold. Just a little excerpt:

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The Kindle is such a small part of Amazon’s overall business that the company does not break out how many it’s sold. But we found out anyway: 240,000 Kindles have been shipped since November, according to a source close to Amazon with direct knowledge of the numbers.

Wow, this is pretty impressive number. It seems Amazon successfully changed the overall ebook market.

Amazon Kindle price dropped!

Amazon reduced the price of their famous Kindle e-book reader from $399 to $359 + free shipping. They also expanded their selection to include over 130,000 books, blogs, newspapers, and magazines. Plus, declared that all New York Times bestsellers now are $9.99 or less.

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