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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 changing the way people think about novels, magazines and newspapers. Some even hope that the Kindle 2, which allows users to download just about any book they want from the Amazon Kindle Store, will provide a much-needed boost to the publishing industry. Kindle 2 users can download most bestsellers for just $9.99, and can download several books for free.
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.
The reading experience is also a positive one. The Kindle 2's screen is amazingly clear for its smallish size. According to Amazon, the Kindle 2's screen boasts 16 shades of gray. This represents a big improvement over the four grays that the original Kindle featured.
Some Kindle 2 users have complained that pages - whether for books, magazines or newspapers -- take too long to turn on the Kindle 2. However, this is a fairly minor complaint regarding a device that many call an engineering marvel. The Kindle 2's pages turn 20 percent faster than did the pages on the first version, Amazon says.
The Kindle 2 also charges itself much like an iPod does, by connecting to any vacant USB port on a computer. If Kindle 2 users don't happen to have a computer nearby, they can also plug their Kindle, through the use of an adaptor, into a normal wall outlet.
Amazon this summer will begin selling its much-anticipated Kindle DX, which will include several upgrades over the Kindle 2. But those who want an e-reader now shouldn't feel the need to wait for the new version. The Kindle 2 boasts 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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