Kindle 2

Electronic Book Readers

enlarged fonts and

text to speech reading capabilities -

a great visual aid for those with macular degeneration.

The price has dropped from $259 to $189. But the real savings is in the low price of downloading books.

Kindle Reader

This means you can be almost anywhere and quickly and easily download a book to your wireless reader. It uses the same technology as cell phones - so if you can get a phone signal you can download a Kindle ebook or newspaper - quickly - in less than 60 seconds.

E Book Reader

They are:

1. Ability to adjust contrast

2. No glare screen

3. Any book, newspaper, or periodical can now be read in large print

4. Lightweight and portable

5. No need for a computer

6. No monthly fees, unlike a book club

Adjustable Text Size

Kindle 2 has six adjustable font sizes. Here you will see the corresponding Microsoft Word font size.

1 = 7pt

2 = 9pt

3 = 11 pt

4 = 14 pt

5 = 17 pt

6 = 20 pt

Now every book in your library can be large print. You can now read large print newspapers as well.

No Glare

The screen works using ink, just like books and newspapers, but displays it electronically.

There is no backlighting, which eliminates the glare you experience with other types of electronics - like cell phones or Blackberries.

As a result, Kindle can be read easily in bright sunlight if you are outdoors or in your living room.

Text to Speech Converter

The voice is computer generated but sounds very much like a human voice, and although it is not as good as an actor reading a book it is way better than the old robotic sounding voice.

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 choose from both male and female voices which can be sped up or slowed down to suit your preference. If you get tired of reading and want to listen to the next chapter? Simply turn on the Text-to-Speech feature and listen.

Read the Newspaper Again

Want to remember the newspaper or magazine article you just read? Clip and save entire articles for later reading with a single click.

Not sure how well this is going to work for you? You can try out your favorite newspaper subscription for two weeks for free and if you don't like it, cancel it.

Full Image Zoom

Handheld Electronic Books

Whether you prefer biographies, classics, investment guides, thrillers, or sci-fi, thousands of your favorite books are available.

Not sure if a book is going to be one that you like? You can get the first chapter for free, read it and then decide if you want the book.

The Kindle Store offers 103 of 111 books currently found on the New York Times® Best Seller list. New York Times Best Sellers and most new releases are $9.99.

You'll find many of the Kindle ebooks for $5.00 or less.

International Readers

They are: The Kindle Reader with International Wireless Capabilities

Enjoy 3G wireless coverage at home or abroad in over 100 countries.

You can now download Kindle ebooks in over 100 countries. If you want to read your favorite newspaper you can get that as well. Amazon has a wireless coverage map to check for availability.

The charge for U.S. customers traveling abroad is a $1.99 fee when downloading books or single issues of periodicals wirelessly from your Archived Items or the Kindle store while roaming internationally.

To avoid any fees, you can always download books, periodicals, and personal documents via your computer and transfer to your Kindle using USB.

Kindle 2 can now be shipped to customers outside the U.S

For non-U.S. customers there are no additional charges for wireless delivery outside your home country.

The selection is still very large - over 290,000 English-language books to choose from and U.S. and international newspapers and magazines.

Kindle ebooks are priced a little bit higher with New York Times® Best Sellers and New Releases are $11.99 to $13.99 (prices include VAT), unless marked otherwise.

Many books are priced under $5.99.

International shipments are subject to customs duties, import taxes and other fees levied by the destination country. The fees are shown when you checkout.

Return Policy

If it doesn't work, here is the return policy.

You can return your Kindle for a full refund within 30 days of the day you received it as long as it is in new condition and in accordance with our return policy.

Your Kindle is not eligible for return and refund after the 30-day return period has expired.

Reviews from those with Macular Degeneration

I love the Kindle 2! My eyesight has deteriorated due to age and Macular Degeneration and I had quit reading because of the strain it caused. Now I can enlarge the print so I can see the print with little effort. I am already half way through book three! Convenient, easy, compact and amazingly fast book delivery. I would give it 10 stars.

kindle 2, March 30, 2009 By Dal Ward

I absolutely love my kindle 2, i have macular degeneration

and being able to read larger script has made my life so much easier and if i lose the sight in my left eye, i will still be able to listen to books. i have been reading all and every thing since i was about nine, it is my favorite thing to do. thank you so much for this wonderful product. i also find it easier to use than the kindle one, there is not one thing i would change. i truly think of the kindle 2 as my sanity lifesaver.

The Kindle has sparked hope for a Mom with Macular Degeneration, March 19, 2009 By Maureen King

Then the Kindle arrived, and she found the text to speech setting, the print size modifier, and it is a match made in heaven. She loves it, finds comfort in it, and uses it constantly.

The only better thing would be large print mah jongg tiles, and I'll find them yet! I love it too, as I can roll over in bed and read my NY Times with out sitting at a computer screen. Should be more marketing to the vision impaired for sure! A wonderful thing-can't wait for Kindle 3.

If you buy a lot of books, especially the costly large print editions, you will save money with the Kindle 2. Don't hesitate. Any one in the Charleston, SC area who would like to see mine, please let me know.

Significant help for macular degeneration, April 29, 2009 By James Howard

I have macular degeneration and find the Kindle 2 to be amazing help. I have always read many books and when I developed vision problems I had to revert to listening to books on tape. Kindle 2 has an adjustment to large print, in addition to audio, which is a tremendous help for me. It is small enough to enable me to take it when traveling.

Ideal for the elderly with progressive macular degeneration, May 22, 2009 By Regott

I've had the Kindle 2 for two days and have wondered how I ever lived without it. I have been able to acquire Classics that I have wanted to read for many years. Most books that I desire are available for quick transfer. The ability to control font size has allowed me to be able to read almost anywhere. Due to my progressive macular degeneration I was having difficulty reading the physical book. With the Kindle 2 I am able to control the distance the reading material is held from my eyes.

Kindle 2, June 8, 2009 Nancy L. Holforty

I bought the kindle for my 90 year old mother whose sight is slowly decreasing due to macular degeneration. She was able to learn how to use it quickly and I was able to adjust the print so that she could read without glasses. It was a very good product for her. To read more reviews click here:

Kindle 2 Reviews

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Kindle: Amazon's 6" Wireless Reading Device (Latest Generation)

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