New Kindle better but still pricey by Houston Chronicle

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I was one of those reviewers who thought the first Kindle was interesting but too flawed. But last week, Amazon began shipping the next-generation Kindle 2.0, and it’s a vast improvement.

It’s sleeker, a little faster, with a better screen and room for a lot more books. Its buttons have been reworked, so it’s harder to accidentally turn a page. And it has several interesting new features, including the ability to read books to you, if the publisher allows it.

But there remain other problems with the Kindle 2, from the fact that you can’t share e-books to its price. Yes, it’s improved, but there are enough issues to give potential buyers pause.

Continue reading the Kindle 2 Review.

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