Amazon Kindle 2nd Generation eReaders

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Amazon Kindle 2 eBook Readers

The Amazon Kindle 2 eBook readers were originally released in 2009 and are a part of the second generation of Kindle devices by Amazon. With the Kindle 2, you can read all of your novels, poems, and magazines without needing to manually flip every page or pack a large book in your bag when traveling. The Kindle 2 is packed with features and has enough space to hold hundreds of e-books at a time.

What is a Kindle e-reader?

A Kindle e-reader, such as the Kindle 2, is a tablet-like device from Amazon that provides you with the ability to browse, download, buy, and read a wide range of digital media directly from Amazon's Kindle store. The types of digital media they provide for this e-reader include e-books, magazines, and newspapers. There are a wide range of features on the Kindle that make reading e-books and digital content convenient and streamlined.

What are some features available on a Kindle 2?

The Kindle 2 was the first e-reader released within the second generation of Kindle devices. One of the key highlights of this Amazon Kindle is the ability to turn text into speech. With the click of a setting, it is possible to have your entire book or newspaper read to you aloud, which works well for instances when you are relaxing after a long day or cooking dinner and you have your hands full.

This Amazon Kindle comes with 2GB of internal memory although the amount allotted specifically to users is set to 1.4GB. With this amount of memory, it is estimated by Amazon that it is possible to store around 1,500 full digital books on the reader without needing to make room for more. This number is reduced, however, if there a sizable number of images. Some additional features within this model include:

  • Wireless connectivity
  • Long battery life
  • 32MB of main memory
  • An ARM-11 90nm processor
  • A highly capacitive touchscreen that displays at a resolution of 800x600P.
  • A USB 2.0 expansion port
  • A built-in dictionary
How do you keep your Kindle in good shape?

When you have purchased a Kindle, you want it to last as long as possible. Caring for an Amazon Kindle is easy as long as you follow some basic tips.

  • Do not keep it in the sun for too long. Make sure that you avoid direct exposure with water, sand, and other contaminants.
  • Transport it in a protective carrying case.
  • Never drink beverages or eat food in its proximity.
  • Make sure that the device is placed with the screen facing down whenever it is not in use.
  • Close the covers on any doors, slots, or connectors whenever you are not using them.
  • Never use abrasive solvents when cleaning the display.