I <3 Kindle 2
You have my official Kindle 2 review to look forward to tomorrow, but I thought I'd give you a sneak peek now.
Basically, this is a story of love and redemption, and me eating crow.
While I maintain that the original Kindle was horribly designed and I didn't miss it one minute after it had been sent back to Amazon, Kindle 2 has broken my anti-technology spirit.
How much did I love it? I've already ordered one for myself.
Kindle 2 is smaller, lighter and, well, prettier than its predecessor. Amazon has more titles that interest me, as well as periodicals -- although I'm still not paying for blogs that I can already read from my home computer, work computer and iPhone.
And while I don't dive into the text-to-speech hullabaloo in my review, I will say here that it is pretty disturbing. Especially if you have it read aloud any passage from Carrie Fisher's Wishful Drinking. There's something about a disembodied robot voice talking about bras and drug overdoses that just creeps me out.
So Dave and I are now officially at odds. I see many posts in the future, me pegged as the heretic bookhater, him as the anti-progress luddite. But either way, I'm standing my ground on this one: You are wrong, Mr. Rosenthal.
Oh, and Claude, let me know if you want to have a Kindle playdate sometime.
Comments
I'm excited to read your full review. I have a Kindle 1, and I'm expecting my Kindle 2 in the mail shortly. It's good to see the comparison between the two.
Posted by: BAC | March 23, 2009 10:46 AM
Yikes, Nancy. Don't go all quivery on us, like some fanatic Twilight fangirl. It's just a mass of electrons.
Posted by: Dave | March 23, 2009 11:15 AM
Nancy + Kindle2 4EVA!!!!
But seriously, between the instant gratification and never having to pack dozens of books with one carry on again, this is pretty exciting for me. I can understand that it isn't for everyone, but with my book habit, it's even saving me money.
Which isn't to say you won't see me at the local bookstores anymore. I'm too much of an addict for that.
Posted by: Nancy | March 23, 2009 12:59 PM
Until I get to hold a Kindle (1 or 2, preferably 2) in my hands, there's no way I'm going to buy one. I've broken - I'm actually considering buying an eReader, but only once I've actually held it and seen how it works. In the meantime, I've only heard of the Sony Reader and the Kindle. No finger contact, no money. Still, good to hear it's fun. Though disembodied robot voices almost always creep me out, no matter what. I don't think the book will make the difference...
Posted by: Biblibio | March 23, 2009 3:21 PM
Biblibio, If you or anyone else wants to see (up close and personal) a Kindle2, you might like to take a look at the "See a Kindle in Your City" Discussion Forum on Amazon. To find the link, go to Google and type this phrase in as your search terms: See Kindle City Amazon Forum
It's amazing how Kindle2 users are so eager to do the marketing for Amazon! It is, I think, testimony to an outstanding product.
Posted by: Gail Farrelly | March 23, 2009 5:36 PM
If you're trying to decide to buy a Kindle to save money, try http://www.shouldyoubuyabookreader.com -- it will analyze your public Amazon WishList and tell you how much money you'd save.
Posted by: George | March 28, 2009 1:16 PM