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eboyhan · 05-01-2010, 10:35 AM

At:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...eId=200324680&

Amazon is outlining features of Kindle update 2.5 scheduled for late May. Key new features (from my perspective): "Collections", a way of grouping/categorizing your books; pan and zoom PDFs (I'm really gonna like this one I think), some larger fonts, and (the media is really jumping on this one -- but I'm not much into social networking) Twitter and Facebook interface capabilities. This update will nicely enhance the kindle/kindle dx.

Also at:
http://www.amazon.com/tag/kindle/for...x2SUT85PXNNBVD
Amazon is announcing a new version of kindle for pc. The update includes full screen reading, background color and brightness controls, and the ability to create and edit notes and highlights in your books. They will be rolling this update out to existing Kindle for PC users, or you can download the updated version today at:

http://www.amazon.com/kindleforpc

I also expect a new kindle device announcement in advance of the Christmas 2010 selling season.

Apparently, the pan and zoom capability is only within a single page, and, if true (it actually makes sense -- intra-page zoom is easy; inter-page zoom requires a full document reflow), it will be an ok, but not great feature.

05-01-2010, 10:35 AM	#1
eboyhan PandaMuse Posts: 104 Karma: 104 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Device: kindle dx, kindle touch SO, kindle fire, kindle fire hd8.9	Kindle Update 2.5 is Announced At: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...eId=200324680& Amazon is outlining features of Kindle update 2.5 scheduled for late May. Key new features (from my perspective): "Collections", a way of grouping/categorizing your books; pan and zoom PDFs (I'm really gonna like this one I think), some larger fonts, and (the media is really jumping on this one -- but I'm not much into social networking) Twitter and Facebook interface capabilities. This update will nicely enhance the kindle/kindle dx. Also at: http://www.amazon.com/tag/kindle/for...x2SUT85PXNNBVD Amazon is announcing a new version of kindle for pc. The update includes full screen reading, background color and brightness controls, and the ability to create and edit notes and highlights in your books. They will be rolling this update out to existing Kindle for PC users, or you can download the updated version today at: http://www.amazon.com/kindleforpc I also expect a new kindle device announcement in advance of the Christmas 2010 selling season. Apparently, the pan and zoom capability is only within a single page, and, if true (it actually makes sense -- intra-page zoom is easy; inter-page zoom requires a full document reflow), it will be an ok, but not great feature. Last edited by eboyhan; 05-01-2010 at 11:50 AM. Reason: improve post