Submission + - Amazon Announces Kindle 2 (amazon.com)
synthparadox writes: Amazon has publicly announced the availability of the Kindle 2.
Specific new features include a slimmer body (1/3 of an inch), 3G wireless, improved display, a longer battery life, and a new feature called "Read-to-Me" (aka text to speech). According to the frontpage at Amazon, people who have the Kindle 1 backordered will have their order automatically upgraded to the Kindle 2 and will also be first in line to receive one.
Specific new features include a slimmer body (1/3 of an inch), 3G wireless, improved display, a longer battery life, and a new feature called "Read-to-Me" (aka text to speech). According to the frontpage at Amazon, people who have the Kindle 1 backordered will have their order automatically upgraded to the Kindle 2 and will also be first in line to receive one.
