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

[thejackylking #884]

I'm sure the priority is over new orders not backorders.

[Dazlyn]

My Kindle was ordered on Dec 1 and my ship dates are Feb 20 to Mar 4.  As long as I get it within those timeframes I am good.  I don't think that Kindle 1 orders that are given "priority" will change my place in line, right?

[Lizzy]

Thanks but no thanks amazon.

No replaceable battery. What do you do when it goes bad. Throw your kindle away?
No SD Card slot. Thats one of the things i like the most.
No folders.

I like the buttons where they are.
I like the shorter size better.
I like my Oberon cover.

Ever since the 1.2 upgrade half the time i turn the page i get the very quick fade out fade in page turn rather than the flash.
The reports were that there was no wall charger. Didnt hear anything different.

If i had one on order i would stick with V1. You give up more than you get.

[BK]

I think it's very fair.  The early adopters were the pioneers -- they deserve more than priority shipping; they should get a discount, too.  Feedback from the original Kindle owners paved the way for the enhancements announced today.  

[ScottBooks]

I'm sure the priority is over new orders not backorders.

That's certainly the way I read it.

1:Already Ordered
2:New Orders from K1 Owners
3:New Orders
4:Sold Out

[sjc]

BruceS:  I have a feeling they have doubled their efforts and put the pedal to the metal.  I'm confident that they are going to start fulfilling orders doubletime if not sooner.  I thought the same thing for the "waiters" and I am a K1.  See, I am compassionate...lol.

[dollcrazy]

I don't think the or priority for current K1 owners is really fair to the people who have been waiting for almost three months for the order to be delivered.

I am sure every kindle that was already ordered has been accounted for and will be ready for shipping on the scheduled date. Offering priority to kindle owners will come from additional units manufactured to meet this offer. There is no way a company like Amazon would not be taking care of those customers that have been on a waiting list.

[BruceS]

That's certainly the way I read it.

1:Already Ordered
2:New Orders from K1 Owners
3:New Orders
4:Sold Out

With number 4 probably happening before number 2 is completed. 

[thejackylking #884]

wouldn't doubt that a bit. 

[thejackylking #884]

Woo-Hoo finally got to sherlock

[jmeaders]

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[LDB]

Well, they've improved but failed in some areas. They shorted the memory, especially since there's no SD slot. With no card slot and with memory as cheap as it is the internal memory should be 8gb. The lack of folders is another big shortcoming. They earn major points for fixing the horrible buttons of the original. Now with the K2 there are areas where you can hold the unit and not inadvertently turn the pages with a glance or a breath. The button fix is a HUGE improvement. Overall it's an improved unit but it falls short of where it should be.

[sdrmartin]

Here is the statement from the kindle 2 web site.  Sounds to me like kindle 1 owners have priority over people who have been waiting.

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. If you currently own a Kindle 1, we want to be sure you 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.

[ScottBooks]

From Amazon's FAQ page for the Kindle 2:

I ordered Kindle 1 before the Kindle 2 release, but have not received it yet—which Kindle will I get?

Because you already ordered the original Kindle and are awaiting its arrival, we're pleased to inform you that we are upgrading your order so that you will receive the new Kindle 2. You will be in the first group to receive Kindle 2, and you will receive yours as soon as Kindle 2 becomes available later this month. You need not do anything.

Should you wish to view, cancel or change your order you may do so any time prior to shipment by visiting www.amazon.com/wheres-my-stuff. Post shipment, you can always return Kindle in it's original packaging with all accessories within the first 30 days of getting

[mwvickers]

As far as I understand it, there is an ability to charge using either the wall charger or the USB cable. 

[Linda Cannon-Mott]

 No thanks Amazon. I am happy with my K1, the buttons are not an issue for me at all. It took about 15 to 30 minutes for me to adapt to the buttons. My Kindle 1 has paid for itself and I will continue to enjoy it. If and when there is a K 3 with more to offer I will consider upgrading. I am not a gadget/electronic guru so upgrading is not an issue for me at all. Same thing with my car, if it is paid for I am a happy camper until it won't run anymore.

[thejackylking #884]

Included in The Box

Kindle electronic reader, power adapter, and USB 2.0 cable (for connection to the Kindle power adapter or optionally to connect to a PC or Macintosh computer).

[Harvey]

One of the liveblogs indicated that a page turn can be done by swiping the joystick to the right or left. I'm going to see if I can find a confirmation of that, though...

Can't find it, so I may be wrong about the 'swipe'. Nearest thing I can find is this, from the Amazon site:

Improved Newspaper Experience

Using Kindle's new 5-way controller, you can quickly flip between articles, making it faster and easier to browse and read the morning paper. Want to remember the newspaper or magazine article you just read? Clip and save entire articles for later reading with a single click.

... but I think that is probably describing something different than a 'swipe'. Sorry for the misinformation.

[Panjo]

That sounds to me like a little joystick that we can use to highlight words to look up, or in the Web Browser to move over to a specific link and click directly on it instead of the silver bar thing (which I love cause it's cool... but would rather have a joystick, I think, for ease of use. )

[sjc]

Harvey,

You know another thing I can't wait to find out and I'm surprised nobody has mentioned it?  I wonder if they have added intervals to the automatic page turns...being that many of us can't keep up with the nine seconds; though we like our smaller font.  I don't like having to have the huge font just to keep up with the auto page turns. I'm comfortable with 4 font.

I am impressed with the text to speech thing; I won't use it personally but feel that it will aid many.  I hope that Amazon donates some K2's to the school for the blind.

[harrycalgary]

A big thanks for all of the great coverage of the K2 sure helped to decide to order

[Wisteria Clematis]

I'm sort of disappointed in Amazon's video of kindle owners who've tested the K2. None of them actually talked about what they like about the NEW kindle as opposed to the K1. They seem to be just promoting the kindle in general. I was hoping to get some personal takes on whether the new buttons, etc. are more or less intuitive to use than the old ones.

[Panjo]

Harvey,

You know another thing I can't wait to find out and I'm surprised nobody has mentioned it?  I wonder if they have added intervals to the automatic page turns...being that many of us can't keep up with the nine seconds; though we like our smaller font.  I don't like having to have the huge font just to keep up with the auto page turns. I'm comfortable with 4 font.

I am impressed with the text to speech thing; I won't use it personally but feel that it will aid many.  I hope that Amazon donates some K2's to the school for the blind.

I'm with you, everyone mentions the folders, which I would love, too... but a close second is the page turning intervals. I like to read at number 4, but if I auto page turn I need it at a 6. I'd love to see that update in one of the next firmware upgrades.

[Anita]

What cover should I get to hold it in well well?  Should I place a separate order so I don't mess up my original (in waiting) order?

FWIW, I ordered the new cover before the Press Conference was over. I still have time to cancel if I change my mind so at least I'm in line for it.

It is a separate order from my Kindle - but both are scheduled to ship on the same day.  I also got my email from Amazon confirming that I was getting Kindle 2.

**HappyDance**HappyDance**HappyDance** 

[Gables Girl]

Just wondering if anyone here was one of the K2 testers?  They have the video showing K1 users that tested K2 and I know we had Oberon testers here.  So were any of the Kindleboard members K2 testers?  Or were you sworn to secrecy?