Travel Gear - Kindle 2 – Amazon’s Newest Wireless Reading Device

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 booksFaster Page Turns: 20% faster page turns
Read-to-Me: With the new text-to-speech feature, Kindle can read every newspaper, magazine, blog, and book out loud to you, unless the book is disabled by the rights holder
Large Selection: Over 260,000 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

Pros
Screen is easy to read both indoors and out, and font size is adjustable.
Longer battery life than Kindle 1; can last two weeks without recharging.
Slimmer design than original version.
Low-cost books (most for under $10), with free classics available online.
New free application lets you transfer existing Kindle titles to the iPhone.
Cons
High initial cost ($359).
Wireless function doesn't work outside the USA.
Limited participation by major guidebook publishers.
One-column format and lack of color for photos and maps.
Protective cover must be purchased separately; $30 through Amazon.com.