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Faster processor is always nice and the 16-level grey scale might be good for some of the maps/charts for my non-fiction reads. But those aren't "must haves" for me.
Lack of an SD card doesn't bother me as I don't need one now...at one time I contemplated using it for audiobooks or mp3s, but I have my pmp for those and it has a better battery life for audio.
I think the joystick was a mistake...using one wouldn't bother me as much as it would someone like my non-gadget/tech mother. One of the cool things about the Kindle was that it was non-threatening to those not comfortable with computers.
Text-to-speech probably has its benefits for some...but I fail to see how the mass-market would find it compelling. Personally, I would find a computer voice distracting...would take away from the emotion/color of reading.
If I wanted audio, I'd prefer an audio book and play it on my pmp.
I think the new form factor will convince a lot of those who have been in the sidelines to jump in.
If my Kindle dies, I would be just as happy to replace it with the new Kindle. But I don't find the Kindle 2 compelling enough to upgrade.
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