I was holding off on the original Kindle because it’s first generation and I heard Kindle 2.0 will be coming out soon. When is Kindle 2 going to be released or available to buy?
According to Amazon’s website they are now taking pre-orders for the Kindle 2 which will be released on February 24, 2009.
For more information on Kindle 2.0 check out Engadets Kindle 2 first hands on look which also has a few videos.
Keep informed on the latest Kindle news on Amazon’s Kindle’s Blog.
Fast Facts on Kindle 2:
Priced at $359 and available for pre-orders right now.
Shipping on February 24th
About 1/3 of an inch in thickness.
Weighs in at 10.2 ounces.
25% longer battery life than first generation Kindle.
16 shades of Gray for improved viewing.
Pages turn 20% faster.
2GB of internal memory for storage.
Holds up to 1,500 ebooks.
Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle 2 can read books, blogs, and magazines, and newspapers out loud to you.
More Kindle 2:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/09/AR2009020901144.html
http://www.slashgear.com/amazon-kindle-2-official-359-on-february-24th-0933544/
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/09/live-blogging-amazons-kindle-20-launch/?em