Comments on: Amazon Kindle 2 Wireless E-book Reader Review

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 05:41:57 +0000

Wait the e-book wars are on. When the smoke clears they will be cheaper. Sony is coming out with a new 7inch wifi 3g in December
http://gizmodo.com/5345112/sony-daily-edition-reader-3g-7+inch-touchscreen-in-december $400.00 bucks OUCH!!!

Cheers Chris

By: Armil at eBook reader comparison

Armil at eBook reader comparison — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:44:45 +0000

I am having 2nd thoughts on buying Kindle2. I like the sleek design. the eggshell cover and its amazing battery life.
the only thing holding me back in buying Kindle 2 is that if i buy it now then after a month or so a new product is released which had better functions and design then kindle 2 then would it be worth buying it??? i know this question is quite funny but I am anticipating for a better product.

By: Protect your Kindle with the Smak-Dab Cover Secure Clip — The Gadgeteer

Protect your Kindle with the Smak-Dab Cover Secure Clip — The Gadgeteer — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:31:20 +0000

[...] Kindle 2/DX owners who also use covers that are attached by the eReader’s spine, may find the Cover Secure Clip from Smak-Dab useful. This small polymer coated stainless steel clip has been designed to prevent damage to the Kindle device from Amazon’s covers that utilize the spine hinge by keeping the back cover jacket attached to the Kindle. It’s a simple solution that costs less than $5 and available now through Amazon.com [...]

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10 Kindle Cases You Can Make Yourself — The Gadgeteer — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:01:40 +0000

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By: Susan Graham

Susan Graham — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:09:18 +0000

Can anyone comment on the differences between the K2 and the K-DX, especially as to whether the increased screen size has benefits that outweigh the increase in carrying size and weight in a handbag (that’s a purse to Americans).

By: DeKlutter Your Kindle with Firmware Update 2.5 — The Gadgeteer

DeKlutter Your Kindle with Firmware Update 2.5 — The Gadgeteer — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:32:01 +0000

[...] new release of the Amazon Kindle firmware, 2.5, was downloaded to my Kindle DX the other day. (It has been steadily downloaded to [...]

By: Let your Kindle Swim with the Fishes — The Gadgeteer

Let your Kindle Swim with the Fishes — The Gadgeteer — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:01:26 +0000

[...] introduces the Guardian waterproof case for the Kindle 2. The Guardian is made of molded plastic and can be used in water up to 1 meter deep, from the [...]

By: Apple iPad Review — The Gadgeteer

Apple iPad Review — The Gadgeteer — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:44:27 +0000

[...] been dreaming of using the iPad as a full color, backlit eBook reader for a long time now. The Kindle and Nook are both very nice, but for my eyes, I need a backlit display. Although my favorite [...]

By: The Apple iPad Has Arrived at The-Gadgeteer HQ — The Gadgeteer

The Apple iPad Has Arrived at The-Gadgeteer HQ — The Gadgeteer — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 15:44:01 +0000

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By: pamela.jackson.

pamela.jackson. — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:46:26 +0000

why carnt i buy a kindle2 in the uk. yours p,jackson.

By: OCTOVO Kindle 2 or DX eBook Reader Case Giveaway! — The Gadgeteer

OCTOVO Kindle 2 or DX eBook Reader Case Giveaway! — The Gadgeteer — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:40:02 +0000

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Tiko Folding Stand for Electronics Devices — The Gadgeteer — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:39:38 +0000

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By: devin

devin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:17:17 +0000

I ordered the Amazon Kindle with guaranteed Christmas Eve delivery. It didn’t come on Christmas Eve, nor Christmas Day. I called customer service and shortly afterward I received an SMS text message stating that they’d attempted delivery on Christmas Eve (even though I was home all day and their “attempted delivery” time was one minute from the time it was scanned at a facility 15 miles away). You would think they would offer a few free ebooks or something — given the fact that they had obviously disappointed a customer with a failed guarantee. Instead, the only thing they offered was for me to return the product. Thanks Amazon customer service — that really helps me out, seeing as how I was unable to give a gift on Christmas day due to your failure!

By: Barnes & Noble nook eBook Reader Review — The Gadgeteer

Barnes & Noble nook eBook Reader Review — The Gadgeteer — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:44:38 +0000

[...] showed more interest, but not enough to contradict the eBook naysayers. A year and a half later the Kindle 2 was announced and I could tell that the tides were starting to shift. Add another 8 months and it [...]

By: Hugh

Hugh — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:12:16 +0000

I wasn’t aware that I would have a problem down loading books from my house. Seems there’s no wireless in my area.

I might not have bought the Kindle had I known this in advance.

By: Periscope Lighted Folio Kindle Cover Review — The Gadgeteer

Periscope Lighted Folio Kindle Cover Review — The Gadgeteer — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:36:49 +0000

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By: Rob Tillotson

Rob Tillotson — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:56:13 +0000

@chris benson: Thankfully, wireless is no longer an issue outside the US — new Kindles have global wireless. (I’m not sure the US-only models are even available now; just in case, though, make sure you get the one that says “global wireless” in the description.)

As for book selection — it’s been my experience of the Kindle store that they have plenty to choose from in any popular genre. There are probably some differences between the US and UK availability of some books, but Amazon says that there are 300,000 books available to UK users so I’m sure thrillers are well covered. You should be able to see which titles have Kindle editions available when looking at them on the web, so you can check for stuff that your wife might like in advance.

By: chris benson

chris benson — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:41:35 +0000

I have found all of these comments really useful, and Julie’s review very informative. My wife reads a lot, almost all fiction, mainly thrillers. She reads anywhere but mostly in bed or curled up on the sofa. I’m thinking of buying her a K2 for Christmas. Amazon ship to the UK now and the cost inc delivery is $259, about £155 UK. Some of the comments suggest you can’t use the wireless facility outside the US. Is that still the case? Would people say it might fit for somebody like my wife? Are there enough titles avaialble in her preferred genre? Her only bad habit is turning the spine of the book back on itself, thus damaging the spine. I suppose this would stop that! Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

By: Slide your Kindle 2 into an OCTO Sleeve — The Gadgeteer

Slide your Kindle 2 into an OCTO Sleeve — The Gadgeteer — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:44:16 +0000

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By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:03:05 +0000

@Angie I have two lighted case reviews coming up really soon…

By: Angie

Angie — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:38:18 +0000

I am considering buying the first Kindell and was also looking for a case that has a light in it or that connects to it easily any suggestions?

By: Sara Hopkins

Sara Hopkins — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:54:46 +0000

Terrific reviews! I’m not deciding yet. Am torn between the Sony and the Kindle. Or hm, maybe a tablet PC! Fortunately I can afford to wait and hope that the formats standardize and the prices come down. Will be watching for your reviews of future readers. When readers become available globally & one can download books in all countries in all languages…then I will be there, cash in hand.

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First came books, then came eBooks and now Vooks? — The Gadgeteer — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:55:49 +0000

[...] awhile to get to this point. All of a sudden, eReaders are popping up all over the place, with the Kindle 2, Sony’s eReader and others. So now, just as everyone has gotten used to eBooks, we are [...]

By: Rudi

Rudi — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:22:39 +0000

Don’t buy e-Book Readers! Wait for the Tablet-PCs:

http://blogorama.eisbrecher.net/2009/08/tablet-pcs-blick-in-die-zukunft/

They are the future!

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Keep your Kindle Cozy with the Kozette — The Gadgeteer — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:31:03 +0000

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