Kindle 2 Review
I received my new Kindle 2 at the end of February. I had ordered the original Kindle back in November but it was back ordered. They sent me the 2 instead, and I'm glad they did!
Ergonomically, Kindle 2 is a pleasure. There are "next page" buttons on both sides. This makes it easy if you're say, lying on your side in bed and want to be able to easily turn pages from the side that's most accessible. Visually, it's extremely easy to read - I often forget I'm reading on a device. It's much better than reading on an iPhone or computer screen. Those are back lit, and apparently back lighting creates a much greater strain on your eyes.
A lot of people ask me if I can read it in the dark. Well, it ain't back lit. So I have a little clip on "Mighty Bright" light that I use in the dark. A lot of people also ask me if you can change the text size. Yes, you can, though I'm happy with the default font size.
I've used my Kindle 2 on airplanes quite a bit, and it really makes the time "fly" (sorry!). I love having the ability to switch between several different books and magazines, depending on my mood.
Browsing the web on the Kindle 2 is so-so. I prefer my iPhone for that. It is possible to read your Gmail, but the layout is off-kilter. I guess its browser is not great at deciphering CSS. Browsing for books and magazines and blogs to buy or subscribe to is a bit better. It's still faster to find your reading material while at your computer. Once you purchase, it's sent automatically to your Kindle.
While most books are $9.95, I would not recommend buying a Kindle if your main goal is to save money. You cannot share books bought in Kindle format - and that's something I often do with "real" books. I tried a few travel books on the Kindle, and I must say a real book would have been better because it's not that easy to pull the Kindle out while standing on a street corner in an unfamiliar city to look something up.
The main reason I got my Kindle was to have the ability to bring a good variety of reading material along with me wherever I go without lugging a heavy stack of books. For that purpose, it is wonderful.
I heard about the new larger Kindle, but honestly I wouldn't want it because it would not fit into my purse or backpack as easily as the Kindle 2. I don't think having a larger screen size is all that important. I suppose if you wanted to use a larger text size and not have to flip pages too frequently, it might be a good option.
Overall, I highly recommend the Kindle 2! If you are even thinking about getting one, you should get one. Once you get it, you will agree with me!
Ergonomically, Kindle 2 is a pleasure. There are "next page" buttons on both sides. This makes it easy if you're say, lying on your side in bed and want to be able to easily turn pages from the side that's most accessible. Visually, it's extremely easy to read - I often forget I'm reading on a device. It's much better than reading on an iPhone or computer screen. Those are back lit, and apparently back lighting creates a much greater strain on your eyes.
A lot of people ask me if I can read it in the dark. Well, it ain't back lit. So I have a little clip on "Mighty Bright" light that I use in the dark. A lot of people also ask me if you can change the text size. Yes, you can, though I'm happy with the default font size.
I've used my Kindle 2 on airplanes quite a bit, and it really makes the time "fly" (sorry!). I love having the ability to switch between several different books and magazines, depending on my mood.
Browsing the web on the Kindle 2 is so-so. I prefer my iPhone for that. It is possible to read your Gmail, but the layout is off-kilter. I guess its browser is not great at deciphering CSS. Browsing for books and magazines and blogs to buy or subscribe to is a bit better. It's still faster to find your reading material while at your computer. Once you purchase, it's sent automatically to your Kindle.
While most books are $9.95, I would not recommend buying a Kindle if your main goal is to save money. You cannot share books bought in Kindle format - and that's something I often do with "real" books. I tried a few travel books on the Kindle, and I must say a real book would have been better because it's not that easy to pull the Kindle out while standing on a street corner in an unfamiliar city to look something up.
The main reason I got my Kindle was to have the ability to bring a good variety of reading material along with me wherever I go without lugging a heavy stack of books. For that purpose, it is wonderful.
I heard about the new larger Kindle, but honestly I wouldn't want it because it would not fit into my purse or backpack as easily as the Kindle 2. I don't think having a larger screen size is all that important. I suppose if you wanted to use a larger text size and not have to flip pages too frequently, it might be a good option.
Overall, I highly recommend the Kindle 2! If you are even thinking about getting one, you should get one. Once you get it, you will agree with me!
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