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Old 02-09-2009, 10:24 AM   #16
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I think it's the total available library.
Ahh...

Whispersync? I'm confuzzled. Switching devices?
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Old 02-09-2009, 10:24 AM   #17
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Special Opportunity for Kindle 1 Owners
Even though we’ve increased our manufacturing capacity, we want to be sure our original Kindle owners are first in line to receive Kindle 2. Place your Kindle 2 order by midnight PST on February 10th and you will receive first priority.
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You're right; it's the total number of books available for the Kindle per Amazon!
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Old 02-09-2009, 10:25 AM   #19
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I just placed my pre-order and it seems you have the option of a 2 year warranty.
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Old 02-09-2009, 10:26 AM   #20
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So do we know if they are allowing those with Kindle 1 to get Kindle 2 yet?
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Old 02-09-2009, 10:26 AM   #21
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Ahh...

Whispersync? I'm confuzzled. Switching devices?
I would assume it means switching between the Kindle and computer. Not sure how useful that feature would be.

They are saying 7x more storage on the device.
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I would assume it means switching between the Kindle and computer. Not sure how useful that feature would be.

They are saying 7x more storage on the device.
Hrmm, then they might not have expandable storage...
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The press release is out
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix....544&highlight=

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It has text to speech capability!!!
Well damn, that is pretty cool.
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Old 02-09-2009, 10:29 AM   #26
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Anything about better handicap accessibility? Larger buttons, larger fonts, etc? I'm at work and can't log onto the conf.
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Old 02-09-2009, 10:32 AM   #27
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It appears to be the same 6 font sizes, but there is text to speech now. The K2 page is up at Amazon, and the user's guide is available there.
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