Kindle 2 International - after yesterday 1st generation Kindle reviews now I will review Kindle 2 International. This kindle models is to
International market. Amazon announced an international version of the Kindle 2
with the ability to download new titles in over 100 countries. It appears that
whether the Kindle 2 is clearer or fuzzier than the prior model depends on the
font size. These issues became moot when Amazon sourced a higher contrast E
Ink technology it dubbed "Pearl E-ink" and which it used in all
of its e-reader devices thereafter. Kindle supports wireless delivery of
unprotected Microsoft Word (DOC, DOCX), PDF, HTML, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG,
BMP, PRC and MOBI files. Some complex PDF and DOCX files might not format
correctly on your Kindle. this device is about the size of an average DVD case,
at 8" x 5.3" x 0.36", and weighs 10.2 ounces. The screen measures
6-inches diagonally and has a 600 x 800 pixel display that supports sixteen
shades of gray
Specification
Display
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6" diagonal E Ink® electronic paper display, 600 x 800
pixel resolution at 167 ppi, 16-level gray scale
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Size “
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8" x 5.3" x 0.36" (203.2mm x 134.6mm x 9.1mm).
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Weight
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289.2 grams
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System Requirements
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None, because it's wireless and doesn't require a computer.
Check wireless coverage
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Battery Life
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Read on a single charge for up to 1 week with wireless on. Turn
wireless off and read for 2 to 3 weeks. Battery life will vary based on
wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content. In
low-coverage areas or in EDGE/GPRS-only coverage, wireless usage will consume
battery power more quickly.
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Storage
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2GB internal (approximately 1.4GB available for user content).
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Charge Time
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Fully charges in approximately 4 hours via the included U.S.
power adapter. Also supports charging from your computer via the included USB
2.0 cable.
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Connectivity
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HSDPA modem (3G) with a fallback to EDGE/GPRS; utilizes Amazon
Whispernet to provide wireless coverage via AT&T's 3G high-speed data
network in the U.S. and partner networks outside of the U.S. See Wireless
Terms and Conditions.
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USB Port
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USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) for connection to the Kindle U.S.
power adapter or optionally to connect to a PC or Macintosh computer.
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Audio
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3.5mm stereo audio jack, rear-mounted stereo speakers.
Content Formats Supported: Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, Audible
(Audible Enhanced (AA, AAX)), MP3, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC,
JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion
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Included Accessories
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U.S. power adapter (supports 100V-240V), USB 2.0 cable,
rechargeable battery. Book cover sold separately
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Documentation
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Quick Start Guide (included in box) [PDF]; Kindle User's Guide
(pre-installed on device) [PDF]. Additional information in multiple languages
available online
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