Have a reader on your gift list? Amazon's Kindle 2 e-reader may be the perfect gift. In a world where TV shows, movies and Internet videos continue to cut into the sales of novels, newspapers and magazines, the Kindle 2 is adding a cool factor to reading, something any avid reader will appreciate.
The Kindle 2 ranks as one of the most popular e-readers on the market. With it, users can download and store an incredible 1,500 electronic books. Then, much like with an iPod, Kindle 2 users can simply dial up the book, magazine, newspaper or blog that they'd like to read.
It's incredibly simple, and it is revolutionizing the way people shop for and buy the printed word. Kindle 2 users can download just about any book they can think of from the Amazon Kindle Store. Bestsellers usually cost about $9.99. That's pretty cheap for a newer book. Kindle 2 users can also download several books, including many classics, at not charge at all.
The Kindle 2 is also impressive from a design standpoint. For one thing, it is extremely thin and light. It also features a tiny five-way joystick that makes navigating through the Kindle 2's menus a breeze.
Reading newspapers, books or magazines on the Kindle 2 is also a positive experience. The Kindle 2's screen is clear enough to accommodate even those with weak eyesight. Amazon says that the e-reader's screen boasts an impressive 16 different shades of gray, ideal for newspapers and magazines. This represents a significant improvement from the mere four shades of gray that Amazon's original Kindle displayed.
Some users have complained that book pages take too long to turn on the Kindle 2. However, this is a relatively minor complaint. The Kindle 2's pages turn 20 percent faster than did the pages on the first Kindle, according to Amazon.
The Kindle 2 is also a snap to charge. Users can plug the Kindle 2 to any vacant USB port on their computers. They can also connect the device, through the use of an adaptor that comes with the Kindle 2, into a standard wall outlet.
Amazon will introduce its own competition for the Kindle 2 when it begins selling its much-anticipated Kindle DX this summer. This new device will include several upgrades over the Kindle 2. But those who want an e-reader now don't have to wait for the Kindle DX. The Kindle 2, after all, comes with more than enough features to satisfy any reader.
Owning a Kindle 2 isn't quite as fun as a trip to the local library or bookstore. But it comes a close second. And it's the perfect gift for anyone who still loves novels, nonfiction and the printed word in general.
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Liz loves her Kindle 2 and would of loved to have a Kindle DX when she was in college.
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