Exclusive: Amazon Kindle 2 official images + price + release date - Page 4

pilotbob · 02-07-2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by nrapallo

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We're over half-way there! This Kindle 2 News Alert seems to be drawing in a lot of Guests...

I tweeted this thread. Possible brought in some traffic. Engadget uses Alex's scoop but didn't link.

BOb

Andybaby · 02-07-2009, 12:31 AM

giz has the article too. that is why

nrapallo · 02-07-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

I tweeted this thread. Possible brought in some traffic. Engadget uses Alex's scoop but didn't link.

BOb

Could you try tweetering desertgrandma's current poll (see my sig.) to see if we can break the 1000 voter barrier?

Only obstacle I can see is that you have to be a member to vote! Maybe Mobileread will get a spike in memberships...

Alisa · 02-07-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Andybaby

giz has the article too. that is why

And Giz credited Mobileread.

MonaLS · 02-07-2009, 01:20 AM

My Kindle better last a long time, cause I'm not buying that. I hate joysticks and suck at making them work.

Sigh.

pilotbob · 02-07-2009, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MonaLS

I hate joysticks and suck at making them work.

Sigh.

That's what she said.

BOb

desertgrandma · 02-07-2009, 01:32 AM

dual post

desertgrandma · 02-07-2009, 01:34 AM

I think it looks beautiful. I also have a real problem with the joystick.

Now, I'm wondering.........is the battery replaceable?

Is there an SD card slot?

Is the screen at least the same size as what I have now?

Guess those questions will be answered on the 9th.

I definitely won't be replacing mine, regardless. I"ve grown attached to it!

[SIZE="3"]I"m wondering.......is it backlit? Is the screen in color? Can I use the whispernet in Australia, France or Canada? And most of all, can I download the paperbooks I"ve bought from Amazon in the past for free?

[/SIZE]

pilotbob · 02-07-2009, 01:41 AM

I am sure many have the same questions. Also, what is NEW? Other than the form factor? Does it do anything else? Does it have a GSM radio in it?

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Is the screen at least the same size as what I have now?

I'm 99% sure the answer to that is yes.

BOb

awesomevegan · 02-07-2009, 02:18 AM

I plan on sticking with the one I have now. I love my Kindle 1. I like the way K1 looks better... ya call me crazy. I have gotten attached to it. If the new one has a joystick and no sd slot and no removable battery, I would rather stick with mine! The shape of K1 seems like it would fit better in the hand than the new one. K2 seems too square... i like the angled shape of the Kindle.

lisreed · 02-07-2009, 02:35 AM

Is there any info on the weight? I hope its lighter. If it is I think I will definitely get it. I hate the edges if the current one. I like to hold it without a case and it is not always comfortable. Lighter would be great though! I never use an sd card so that doesn't worry me too much. It's hard to judge size though. It looks bigger but when the models are holding it , it doesn't look too large. I wish it would come in black though!

Flub · 02-07-2009, 02:54 AM

No sign of them launching outside of the US then? That's a shame

Kindleist · 02-07-2009, 03:08 AM

Alexander, how did you get a hold of these leaked images?

lisreed · 02-07-2009, 03:28 AM

From the pictures, it does look like on the left side that there are a couple holes for maybe a Sony -like attached case. Unless those slots are for something else. They look pretty small so I can't figure out what else it might be for.

Donnageddon · 02-07-2009, 04:59 AM

I'll wait to see the specs for a final decision, but right now, I gotta say it has way too much wasted space. It still looks like you could strap a handle on it and play ping pong with it.

02-07-2009, 01:32 AM	#52
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	dual post Last edited by desertgrandma; 02-07-2009 at 01:36 AM. Reason: going to bed now, making too many mistakes.......

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Andybaby Wizard Posts: 1,279 Karma: 1002683 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York Device: PRS-700	giz has the article too. that is why

02-07-2009, 01:20 AM	#50
MonaLS Groupie Posts: 180 Karma: 34 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Kindle (Gen 1), Kindle DX, Kindle Fire, LG Enact	My Kindle better last a long time, cause I'm not buying that. I hate joysticks and suck at making them work. Sigh.

02-07-2009, 01:34 AM	#53
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	I think it looks beautiful. I also have a real problem with the joystick. Now, I'm wondering.........is the battery replaceable? Is there an SD card slot? Is the screen at least the same size as what I have now? Guess those questions will be answered on the 9th. I definitely won't be replacing mine, regardless. I"ve grown attached to it! [SIZE="3"]I"m wondering.......is it backlit? Is the screen in color? Can I use the whispernet in Australia, France or Canada? And most of all, can I download the paperbooks I"ve bought from Amazon in the past for free? [/SIZE]

02-07-2009, 02:18 AM	#55
awesomevegan Connoisseur Posts: 89 Karma: 334 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts, USA Device: Kindleing since 11/4/08	I plan on sticking with the one I have now. I love my Kindle 1. I like the way K1 looks better... ya call me crazy. I have gotten attached to it. If the new one has a joystick and no sd slot and no removable battery, I would rather stick with mine! The shape of K1 seems like it would fit better in the hand than the new one. K2 seems too square... i like the angled shape of the Kindle.

02-07-2009, 02:35 AM	#56
lisreed Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 1301 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upstate NY Device: Nook GlowLight 3	Is there any info on the weight? I hope its lighter. If it is I think I will definitely get it. I hate the edges if the current one. I like to hold it without a case and it is not always comfortable. Lighter would be great though! I never use an sd card so that doesn't worry me too much. It's hard to judge size though. It looks bigger but when the models are holding it , it doesn't look too large. I wish it would come in black though!

02-07-2009, 02:54 AM	#57
Flub Groupie Posts: 164 Karma: 70995 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: United Kingdom Device: iPhone, PRS-505, K2i, iPad 64GB+3G, K3, Nexus S	No sign of them launching outside of the US then? That's a shame

02-07-2009, 03:08 AM	#58
Kindleist Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Amazon Kindle	Alexander, how did you get a hold of these leaked images?

02-07-2009, 03:28 AM	#59
lisreed Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 1301 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upstate NY Device: Nook GlowLight 3	From the pictures, it does look like on the left side that there are a couple holes for maybe a Sony -like attached case. Unless those slots are for something else. They look pretty small so I can't figure out what else it might be for.

02-07-2009, 04:59 AM	#60
Donnageddon Now you lishen here... Posts: 2,494 Karma: 479498 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Device: Sony PRS-650. Kobo Touch, Kindle Fire	I'll wait to see the specs for a final decision, but right now, I gotta say it has way too much wasted space. It still looks like you could strap a handle on it and play ping pong with it.