Amazon Feb 9 press conference: Real-time coverage, and your reactions

[ProfCrash]

"If you have previously placed an order for Kindle 1, and have not yet received it, your order will automatically be upgraded to Kindle 2. You need to do nothing.

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. "

From the Amazon page. d*mn

[Luvmy4brats]

Text to speech, Oh WOW!

[Cuechick]

Display: 6" diagonal E-Ink® electronic paper display, 600 x 800 pixel resolution at 167 ppi, 16-level gray scale.
Size (in inches): 8" x 5.3" x 0.36".
Weight: 10.2 ounces.
System requirements: None, because it doesn't require a computer.
Storage: 2GB internal (approximately 1.4GB available for user content).
Battery Life: Read on a single charge for up to 4 days with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to two weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content. In low coverage areas or in 1xRTT only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly.
Charge Time: Fully charges in approximately 4 hours and supports charging from your computer via the included USB 2.0 cable.
Connectivity: EVDO modem with fallback to 1xRTT; utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide U.S wireless coverage via Sprint's 3G high-speed data network (check wireless coverage). See Wireless Terms and Conditions.
USB Port: USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) for connection to the Kindle power adapter or optionally to connect to a PC or Macintosh computer.
Audio: 3.5mm stereo audio jack, rear-mounted stereo speakers.
Content Formats Supported: Kindle (AZW), TXT, Audible (formats 4, Audible Enhanced (AAX)), MP3, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; PDF, HTML, DOC, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion.
Included Accessories: Power adapter, USB 2.0 cable, rechargeable battery. Book cover sold separately.
Documentation: Quick Start Guide (included in box) [PDF]; Kindle 2 User's Guide (pre-installed on device) [PDF].
Warranty and Service: 1 year limited warranty and service included. Optional 2 year Extended Warranty sold separately.

[libro]

for kindlers-in-waiting, Amazon page says:
"If you have previously placed an order for Kindle 1, and have not yet received it, your order will automatically be upgraded to Kindle 2. You need to do nothing. "
Some are gonna be angry!!
I'm HAPPY!!!!!!

I'm happy, too, but strangely enough I'm paranoid.  I love it so much I want to make sure I get the K2 and not the original!  BTW, just remembered the Kindle Support rep said I would be "happy." 

[Harvey]

From Amazon web site:

Say Hello to The New Kindle

Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines

Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback

Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots

Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered in less than 60 seconds; no PC required

Improved Display: Reads like real paper; now boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and even crisper images

Longer Battery Life: 25% longer battery life; read for days without recharging

More Storage: Take your library with you; holds over 1,500 books

Faster Page Turns: 20% faster page turns

Read-to-Me: With the new Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read every book, blog, magazine, and newspaper out loud to you

Large Selection: Over 230,000 books plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs available

Low Book Prices: New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases $9.99, unless marked otherwise

[Atunah]

Aha, book cover sold separately, I was wondering about that.

Pretty neat features this new baby, but I just got my 1 in December and I can't afford another one in quite some time anyway.

Dayum its thin.

[ProfCrash]

hmmm I have to decide by Midnight tomorrow? That is just wrong.

[Laurie]

At this point I'm happy I'll at least get SOMETHING. Seems like I've been waiting forever. I will have some brand new accessories for sale soon...
Any word on whether it has a replaceable battery or whether or not it you can use a memory card?

[Cuechick]

The back on Jeff's does not look like the shiny titanium form the pics?

[paisley]

::swoon:: I love any version of a Kindle--any generation, any future generations.

They should multiply like Tribbles, they should.  

[Gables Girl]

Just ordered K2 delivery date of 2/26 with prime.  Whoo Hoooo!  Cover is extra, I'll buy one later.

[jmeaders]

How come I feel slighted?  Go read the Amazon website and it says I have been upgraded automatically.  So, I have an M-Edge Exec and Lite, and my skin.  Now, I have to buy another flippin' case because they don't include one.  Tell me exactly how it is that I'm supposed to be happy?  I guess I now need to go call customer service.  

[Malibama]

WOOHOO, I hedged my bets and ordered a new Kindle on February 5 . . . and it worked!  I shall receive a K2 

[Wisteria Clematis]

But it doesn't use an SD card. Darn. And there is 1.4 GB of memory for book storage (the rest is taken up by programming). Whereas kindle classic has just about unlimited storage via cards. Hmmmm.

[ProfCrash]

I'm happy, too, but strangely enough I'm paranoid.  I love it so much I want to make sure I get the K2 and not the original!  BTW, just remembered the Kindle Support rep said I would be "happy." 

It looks like you will be happy.

I don't see anything about an SD card or replaceable battery.

[Harvey]

From Amazon website - new experimental features:

Experimental Features

The experimental category represents features we are still working on to enhance the Kindle experience even further. Try them out and let us know what you think.

Read-to-Me

Now Kindle can read to you. With its new Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read every book, blog, magazine, and newspaper out loud to you. You can switch back and forth between reading and listening, and your spot is automatically saved. Pages automatically turn while the content is being read, so you can listen hands-free. You can speed up or slow down the reading speeds or choose a male or female voice. Anything you can read on Kindle, Kindle can read to you, including books, newspapers, magazines, blogs and even personal documents. In the middle of a great book or article but have to jump in the car? Simply turn on Text-to-Speech and listen on the go.

Basic Web Browser

Kindle's Basic Web browser works well to read simple, text-centric Web sites such as Google and Wikipedia. Need to find a movie listing or look up a sports score? Now it's easier than ever to find the information you're looking for right from your Kindle.

PDF Document Conversion

You can email your PDF documents wirelessly to your Kindle, just like other personal documents. Due to PDF's fixed layout format, some complex PDF files may not format correctly on your Kindle.

Listen to Music & Podcasts

Transfer MP3 files to Kindle to play as background music while you read. You can quickly and easily transfer MP3 files via USB by connecting Kindle to your computer.

[ProfCrash]

LOL I love that you had the K2 banner ready to go Harvey.

[Harvey]

Hey, Stephen King is at the press conference. That's fun.

[Betsy the Quilter]

OK, I'm glad they filled my brother's order (ordered Nov 27).  If he had a K2 and I had a K1, I woulda had to give him my used Kindle and kept the new one.    And that just wouldn't have been right...

Betsy

[Harvey]

LOL I love that you had the K2 banner ready to go Harvey.

Ha! I was pretty sure I should be ready for that!!

[Lalaboobaby]

I called Amazon and customer service said I'll get the new Kindle 2, YIPPY!

[ginaf20697]

Q from a Kindle newbie. If you download the book from your computer wouldn't there be a copy there? Why would you need so much storage?

[ProfCrash]

So much of it sounds good but I wont the SD slot and the replaceable battery. The only thing I amreally seeing that I would like is the 16 grey shades for better images. I have never had a problem with the speed of page turns and the like. The text to speech is awesome and will open reading books to many folks who have been tied to lap tops but it is not something that I need.

I think I can safely say that I am sticking with K1.

[Cuechick]

Actually, amazon stores all the books you order from them and then yes, books you order from others are on your computer. So I do not understand the need to store on a card or to use your Kindle for storage?

[Dori]

UH OH  I wanna kindle that reads to me.   Will have to give my Kindle 1 to one of my nephews.