AMAZON KINDLE 2
Accessible Reading System
The Ultimate in Accessible Reading Systems!
The Kindle 2 is lighter than
a typical paperback and as thin as most magazines. Barely a third of an
inch in profile, you'll find Kindle 2 fits perfectly in your hands.
With improved ergonomics,
Kindle 2 is as easy to hold and use as a book. It's designed 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.
Simple to Use
Kindle 2 is completely wireless and ready to use right out of the box--no
setup, no cables, no computer required.
Long Battery Life
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. Charge via USB
Kindle 2 supports wall charging via the included Kindle 2 power adapter, and
charging from your computer via the included USB 2.0 cable. Kindle 2 fully
charges in approximately 4 hours.
Get Books in Under 60 Seconds
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.
Kindle 2 has expanded its national coverage to include more cities
and areas in all 50 states, enabling wireless downloads of books, newspapers,
magazines, and blogs. No Wireless Bills
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.
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.
Download your books anytime for free.
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. Kindle 2 even backs up your last page read and annotations,
so you'll never lose those, either.
Looks Like Ink
Utilizing the latest in electronic-ink display
technology, Kindle 2 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.
High Resolution Screen
Kindle 2's high-resolution screen
now boasts 16 shades of gray, so images and photos are sharper and clearer
than ever.
Read in sunlight with no glare.
Kindle 2's screen reflects light like ordinary paper and uses no backlighting,
eliminating the glare associated with other electronic displays. As a result,
Kindle 2 can be read as easily in bright sunlight as in your living room.
Adjustable Text Size
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. Kindle 2
has six adjustable font sizes to suit your reading preference. Now every
book in your library can be large print.
It'll Even Read to You
With the new text-to-speech feature, Kindle 2 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.
Flip, Clip and Save
Using Kindle 2's new 5-way controller,
you can quickly flip between articles, making it faster and easier to browse
and read the morning paper. Want to remember the newspaper or magazine article
you just read? Clip and save entire articles for later reading with a single
click.
Write Notes
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
remembers for you and always opens to the last page you read.
View Photographs
Images and photos display crisply on Kindle 2 and can be zoomed to the full
size of the screen.
You CAN Take It With You
Kindle 2 makes it easy to take
your personal documents with you, eliminating the need to print. Each Kindle
2 has a unique and customizable e-mail address. You can set your unique email
address on your Manage Your Kindle 2 page. This allows you and your approved
contacts to e-mail Word, PDF documents, and pictures wirelessly to your Kindle
2 for a small fee. Kindle 2 supports wireless delivery of unprotected Microsoft
Word, PDF, HTML, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, PRC and MOBI files.
Look It Up!
Never get caught without a dictionary. 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. Come
across a word you don't know? Simply move the cursor to it and the definition
will automatically display at the bottom of the screen.
Wireless Access to Wikipedia
Kindle 2 also includes free built-in access to the world's most exhaustive
and up-to-date encyclopedia--Wikipedia.org. With Kindle 2 in hand, looking
up people, places, events, and more has never been easier.
Search
Kindle 2 makes it easy to search within a book, across your library, in
the Kindle 2 Store, or even the Web. To use the Search feature, simply
type in a word or phrase you're looking for, and Kindle 2 finds every instance
in your book or across your Kindle 2 library. Looking for the first reference
of a character in your book? Simply type in the name and search. You can
extend your search to the Kindle 2 Store to find related titles you may
be interested in. Explore even further by searching Wikipedia and the Web
Audiobooks
With Kindle 2
You are able to download and enjoy more than
50,000 audio titles from Audible.com,
including bestselling audio books, radio programs, audio newspapers, and
magazines. Listen via Kindle 2's speakers or plug in your headphones for
private listening.
Own an iPhone?
The iPhone is a perfect companion for your Kindle 2. To read Kindle 2 books
on your iPhone or iPod touch, simply download our free Kindle 2 for iPhone
application. Our new Whispersync technology saves and synchronizes your
reading location across your Kindle 2(s) and your iPhone. Now you can read
a few pages on your iPhone and pick up right where you left off when you
return to your Kindle 2.
The Kindle Store
More Than 300,000 Books At Amazon. Amazon has always been obsessed with having every book ever printed, and they know that even the best reading device would be useless without a massive selection of books. Today, the Kindle Store has more than 300,000 books available, plus top newspapers, magazines, and blogs. This is just the beginning. Amazon's vision is to have every book ever printed, in any language, all available in under 60 seconds on the Kindle. Whether you prefer biographies, classics, investment guides, thrillers, or sci-fi, thousands of your favorite books are available, including 109 of 112 books currently found on the New York Times® Best Seller list. New York Times Best Sellers and most new releases are $9.99, and you'll find many books for less.