I've got a Kindle 2 and definitely recommend it! I think I wouldn't buy Kindle DX, it's too big.
Pauline
June 10, 2009
I'm a teen too. Actually I think you get your answer already. The Kindle DX is good for the larger screen and PDF conversion, and no others. The larger screen is good for reading newspaper and PDF (which is mostly letter size). If you don't need such thing, the Kindle 2 will be enough. The PDF support on the Kindle DX is better, but if you don't have complicated PDF, the PDF conversion on the Kindle 2 is good enough already.
I'm a Kindle 2 owner and I do agree that it is more handy for this slimmer device. Indeed, it is much more convenient because I can just carry it in my purse. Sometimes I'll even complaint that it is still a bit too big, because it cannot fit into some of my smaller purses :P
Anonymous
June 10, 2009
Hi all I'm only a teen and I don't read all the time but sometimes I like it. I'm really interested in the Kindle and I can't decide if I should just get the Kindle 2 or wait for the DX? I already know what the difference is between the two of them but I want to know what you guys think. I don't read newspapers or documents or anything so I'm thinking that the bigger screen isn't really necessary. The DX seems a lot larger too. I want something portable. I know the DX is portable but the 2 would be better for portability. So let me know what you think. I wish there was a store that carried kindles so I could see one in person. Thanks!
1. Yes. It will keep your place in multiple books. I frequently have several books going at once, and the K2 remembers where I left off in each one. You can also add bookmarks if you like.
2. Most of my books average 400 to 700 kb. Although the Cooks Illustrated Guide to Cooking is 8.6 MB. Any books that you get from Amazon are backed up on their servers so you can delete and redownload any time. No charge for that.
3. A protective cover or case. Also, many people get a clip-on book light for reading at night. I'd also recommend headphones, so you can listen to music or old radio shows. I have the Cole Haan cover and it works great. I don't use the book light, but your wife may be need it .
Adam
March 20, 2009
Hi Noleen and all, I'm looking into buying a Kindle2 for my wife, And I have a few questions.
First: Does the Kindle allow swapping between books during a read? Does it keep the page(bookmark) saved on each book you've started?
Second: How much memory does a normal 300-400 page book take up? 100MB? 300MB?
Third: What accessories are 'must have' in your opinion?
Thanks for the time and I look forward to reading your replies.
Hi Syi, I agree with Noleen, but if you have a US address and a US bank credit card, you can buy kindle 2 and download kindle books while living in Japan as long as you can connect to Amazon.com. You may have to ship the kindle to someone who can bring it to you. Amazon won't ship the Kindle outside US borders.
Sorry, but Amazon does not sell the Kindle 2 outside the United States as Whispernet only works in the U.S. Plans only for cities and areas in all 50 states USA.
Syi
February 11, 2009
Nollen, please tell me, does it work if you live in Japan?
Alisha
February 10, 2009
Thank you Nollen for great news! I may be one of the few people who actually liked the newest version.
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Hi Adam..:)
1. Yes. It will keep your place in multiple books. I frequently have several books going at once, and the K2 remembers where I left off in each one. You can also add bookmarks if you like.
2. Most of my books average 400 to 700 kb. Although the Cooks Illustrated Guide to Cooking is 8.6 MB. Any books that you get from Amazon are backed up on their servers so you can delete and redownload any time. No charge for that.
3. A protective cover or case. Also, many people get a clip-on book light for reading at night. I'd also recommend headphones, so you can listen to music or old radio shows. I have the Cole Haan cover and it works great. I don't use the book light, but your wife may be need it .
Hi Syi, I agree with Noleen, but if you have a US address and a US bank credit card, you can buy kindle 2 and download kindle books while living in Japan as long as you can connect to Amazon.com. You may have to ship the kindle to someone who can bring it to you. Amazon won't ship the Kindle outside US borders.
Sorry, but Amazon does not sell the Kindle 2 outside the United States as Whispernet only works in the U.S. Plans only for cities and areas in all 50 states USA.
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