Kindle 2.0 new rumored release date: Q1 2009 - Page 4

TallMomof2 · 11-26-2008, 09:49 PM

When I first saw the picture of the leaked Kindle 2.0 my first thought is that it looked like a 1.0 prototype. I do not like the rounded keys. The keys on Kindle 1.0 are rectangular and the keys on the left and right side are canted differently. Personally, I find it relatively easy to type on the current keyboard. The one in on the leaked 2.0 would be harder for me to use because all the keys have the same feel.

I do hope that the UI in 2.0 includes folders!!

desertgrandma · 11-26-2008, 10:02 PM

There is now one Kindle on Ebay being offered for a BIN price of $l995. Bear in mind they do offer free shipping.

If thats too expensive for you, how about three others for $995?

Or maybe $795?

I would really like to meet the people that would buy these. Really.

Boston · 11-26-2008, 10:35 PM

Seriously, why not give the person a raincheck with lots of accessories and books for that kind of money?

...and to think I have a new one sitting here for my mom who doesn't even know what an ebook reader is

desertgrandma · 11-26-2008, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boston

Seriously, why not give the person a raincheck with lots of accessories and books for that kind of money?

...and to think I have a new one sitting here for my mom who doesn't even know what an ebook reader is

An amazon GC for the amount of the Kindle and $100 worth of books and you are still ahead of the game!

Must be the "I want it and I want it NOW" mentality...........

ProDigit · 11-26-2008, 10:55 PM

Prices will drop soon.. I mean, I could buy myself 5 Sony Readers for that

CleverClothe · 11-26-2008, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daithi

It doesn't support SD cards. I love my 4gb SD card with tons of books. I also have a backup SD card.

Maybe they are putting a hard drive in it? That could partly explain the change in size and shape.

MonaLS · 11-28-2008, 08:18 PM

Those are still the same photos from BoyGenius, why would anyone think they are for real on the basis on one set of pictures? And it does seem to be a downgrade from the original Kindle.

catsittingstill · 11-30-2008, 12:00 PM

I don't get it. This looks to me like the same picture that came out in the early fall and that we generally agreed was probably one of the prototypes for Kindle 1.0 that got passed over in favor of the current form. I realize that I've been gone for a while; is there some new reason to think that it might actually be Kindle 2.0 now?

Nate the great · 11-30-2008, 12:16 PM

More rumors are circulating.

Boston · 11-30-2008, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

More rumors are circulating.

.....and you aren't going to share them with us

Nate the great · 11-30-2008, 03:21 PM

I could make some up if you want. Other than that I don't know any more than you.

wallcraft · 11-30-2008, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catsittingstill

is there some new reason to think that it might actually be Kindle 2.0 now?

TechCrunch cites "sources" for their report that this is the real device. Their article (see 1st post) is all that is new.

Ervserver · 11-30-2008, 05:52 PM

I think its bizarre not having a memory card slot, I wouldn't buy it for that reason alone

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleverClothe

Maybe they are putting a hard drive in it? That could partly explain the change in size and shape.

greg777 · 12-04-2008, 11:01 AM

I heard that the price may be lower on the Kindle 2

I think that the price was the biggest problem with the first Kindle. Anyway, I still like it and may purchase the Kindle 2 if it is around $249.

ProDigit · 12-04-2008, 11:23 AM

That price would be ok;I also have the impression they where going to drop costs on the kindle 2 somewhere in better,and cheaper design.

One for sure is that the flash memory has dropped in price dramatically!
Normally one should not pay more than $20 on 4GB manuf. price.
So I don't know why they still equip them with less than 1GB.

What's more, the memory of the Sony is MLC memory,and isn't that much faster than an SDHC card,which cost less than $25 for 8GB

11-26-2008, 10:02 PM	#47
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462841 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	There is now one Kindle on Ebay being offered for a BIN price of $l995. Bear in mind they do offer free shipping. If thats too expensive for you, how about three others for $995? Or maybe $795? I would really like to meet the people that would buy these. Really. Last edited by desertgrandma; 11-26-2008 at 10:39 PM. Reason: sp.

11-26-2008, 10:35 PM	#48
Boston Fanatic Posts: 555 Karma: 40032 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boston :) Device: Kindle, Kobo Aura H20, Pixel XL	Seriously, why not give the person a raincheck with lots of accessories and books for that kind of money? ...and to think I have a new one sitting here for my mom who doesn't even know what an ebook reader is Last edited by Boston; 11-26-2008 at 10:37 PM.

12-04-2008, 11:01 AM	#59
greg777 Member Posts: 11 Karma: 248 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: kindle	price may be lower on the Kindle 2 I heard that the price may be lower on the Kindle 2 I think that the price was the biggest problem with the first Kindle. Anyway, I still like it and may purchase the Kindle 2 if it is around $249.

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11-26-2008, 09:49 PM	#46
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	When I first saw the picture of the leaked Kindle 2.0 my first thought is that it looked like a 1.0 prototype. I do not like the rounded keys. The keys on Kindle 1.0 are rectangular and the keys on the left and right side are canted differently. Personally, I find it relatively easy to type on the current keyboard. The one in on the leaked 2.0 would be harder for me to use because all the keys have the same feel. I do hope that the UI in 2.0 includes folders!!

11-26-2008, 10:55 PM	#50
ProDigit Karmaniac Posts: 2,553 Karma: 11499146 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami FL Device: PRS-505, Jetbook, + Mini, +Color, Astak Ez Reader Pro, PPW1, Aura H2O	Prices will drop soon.. I mean, I could buy myself 5 Sony Readers for that

11-28-2008, 08:18 PM	#52
MonaLS Groupie Posts: 180 Karma: 34 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Kindle (Gen 1), Kindle DX, Kindle Fire, LG Enact	Those are still the same photos from BoyGenius, why would anyone think they are for real on the basis on one set of pictures? And it does seem to be a downgrade from the original Kindle.

11-30-2008, 12:00 PM	#53
catsittingstill Guru Posts: 643 Karma: 551634 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle 1.0.8, iPod Touch, Kindle Keyboard	I don't get it. This looks to me like the same picture that came out in the early fall and that we generally agreed was probably one of the prototypes for Kindle 1.0 that got passed over in favor of the current form. I realize that I've been gone for a while; is there some new reason to think that it might actually be Kindle 2.0 now?

11-30-2008, 12:16 PM	#54
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	More rumors are circulating.

11-30-2008, 03:21 PM	#56
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	I could make some up if you want. Other than that I don't know any more than you.

12-04-2008, 11:23 AM	#60
ProDigit Karmaniac Posts: 2,553 Karma: 11499146 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami FL Device: PRS-505, Jetbook, + Mini, +Color, Astak Ez Reader Pro, PPW1, Aura H2O	That price would be ok;I also have the impression they where going to drop costs on the kindle 2 somewhere in better,and cheaper design. One for sure is that the flash memory has dropped in price dramatically! Normally one should not pay more than $20 on 4GB manuf. price. So I don't know why they still equip them with less than 1GB. What's more, the memory of the Sony is MLC memory,and isn't that much faster than an SDHC card,which cost less than $25 for 8GB

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