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This week Amazon announced the Kindle 2, the next generation of their revolutionary digital book reading device. Details are limited and we will have more information for you as it comes available. Here is what we know so far. The Kindle 2 is going to release on February 24, 2009.

Amazon Kindle 2 is thinner and in most respects much improved over the first version of the device. Ergonomics are so improved that you just look at the device and want to use it. The price tag of $359 might be a bit too high for some people, but the improved size, improved screen, and improved content selection makes the Kindle 2 much like the iPod nano or the first generation iPhone. It’s very much a game changer in the world of digital books.

The device was just announced and so there isn't much in the way of feedback available yet. What we've seen looks positive. The device is such a big improvement over the first generation in terms of design, that I can't help but think that eventual reviews will be quite positive.

Amazon.com is the internet's number one bookseller. Amazon's success in selling books has led them to be an innovative company that now is successful far beyond their original business vision. Now, Amazon.com's innovating to make digital books a reality on the Kindle device. With the Kindle, Amazon.com is on the verge of doing for digital books what Apple did for digital music with the iPod.

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