Comments on: Amazon unveils the new Kindle 2

By: Richard, NY City, New York

Richard, NY City, New York — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:08:41 +0000

I believe that the Kindle 2 is going to be quite successful. I came across a web page that is having a competition where you could win a Kindle 2. Try your luck, I never have any myself in competitions:(
http://www.americanlisted.com/competition/

By: Kevin, Atlanta Georgia

Kevin, Atlanta Georgia — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:15:53 +0000

I just do not understand why people are complaining about the price. I am current enrolled in a Masters program and the cost of my books in a traditional format would be 1500.00. With the Kindle my cost has been reduced to 700.00. How does anyone this option is a wast of money? To the persons who suggest the pricing of the iPod series as a better option, you have forgotten the screen size is way too small, and the netbook option will consume your time with spyware, popups, and virus issues. Perhaps some of you should get over the price and if you don't want it or can not afford it then just walk away. I never quite understood the venting and yelling of people who seem to be jealous about what other people can afford. Have we not realized not everyone can have what they want? Time to grow up people and stop crying over material things. Yes, this device is a need not a want for me, as I would rather carry 1500 books then five heavy books in a bag on my shoulder.

By: Heather, Plano-TX

Heather, Plano-TX — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:07:24 +0000

Thanks, James, for offering your work on the the Kindle.

And just like THAT, I found your book, read a sample and then purchased and downloaded the full book from Amazon.

Looking forward to reading the entire thing!!

By: James Swezey, San Diego, CA

James Swezey, San Diego, CA — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:36:25 +0000

I think that this is an awesome advance in ebook reading technology. I think the Kindle may be the catalyst that will launch ebooks into a bright and rich new future. I look forward to the forthcoming years as more advances are made. This is an exciting time for me as an ebook author, and one who's book is a part of the Kindle.

By: Heather, Plano-TX

Heather, Plano-TX — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:53:49 +0000

My mother and I are both avid readers. She was gifted with a Kindle last May, and I received one for Christmas.

The devices are truly wonderful.

I wake up every morning and have the NY Times delivered right to my nightstand (and Newsweek once a week). I walk through the airport and see a new release hardcover selling for nearly $30, whip out my Kindle and have it downloaded out of thin air in 30 seconds (and for $9.99). I can email my own documents directly to the Kindle in seconds (business docs, recipes, maps or directions, etc.) I can also browse the internet.

The $359 price definitely qualifies this product as a luxury item. But the price also subsidizes the Whispernet services provided through Sprint, specifically for the Kindle device. You don't pay a dime, EVER, for using the service to download books, or browse the net.

I recommend them highly.

By: Nellie; New York, NY

Nellie; New York, NY — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:50:40 +0000

Am I missing something here? What unique benefit does this product provide? Call me old fashion, but I like books, flipping the pages, and going to bookstores to pick them out. I guess not all people do- thus the fact there is a market for this product…

ex ped: I've never owned one, but I think one benefit of a product like Kindle is that it can lighten your book bag without diminishing the quality of your reading experience.

By: kindle 2 book reader device

kindle 2 book reader device — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:55:31 +0000

this is going to be a real sell out for those who are awaiting to buy, my advice…. pre buy before they sell out again!

By: Anthony clarksville arkansas

Anthony clarksville arkansas — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:26:39 +0000

Why does this thing cost so much?

By: Bob, Buffalo, NY

Bob, Buffalo, NY — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:49:31 +0000

i don't like Apple

By: John - Fairfax, VA

John - Fairfax, VA — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:02:00 +0000

The device has "Oprah Glow". It has been exposed to countless women and men through the media. This seems comparable to what the Good Housekeeping Seal implied back in the day.