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2009年2月10日 星期二

Amazon Kindle 2 發佈

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Amazon Kindle 2 發佈了,二月二十四日你便可擁有。


比第一代薄了不少,外觀也型了。"Next Page" 的按鈕縮少了,誤按的機會應該會減少吧。但螢幕好像比第一代的細了一點,那一頁可顯示的行數好像有點少啊。更多的圖片

Technicial Details from Amazon:
  • Display: 6" diagonal E-InkR electronic paper display, 600 x 800 pixel resolution at 167 ppi, 16-level gray scale.
  • Size (in inches): 8" x 5.3" x 0.36".
  • Weight: 10.2 ounces.
  • System requirements: None, because it doesn't require a computer.
  • Storage: 2GB internal (approximately 1.4GB available for user content).
  • Battery Life: Read on a single charge for up to 4 days with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to two weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content. In low coverage areas or in 1xRTT only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly.
  • Charge Time: Fully charges in approximately 4 hours and supports charging from your computer via the included USB 2.0 cable.
  • Connectivity: EVDO modem with fallback to 1xRTT; utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide U.S wireless coverage via Sprint's 3G high-speed data network (check wireless coverage). See Wireless Terms and Conditions.
  • USB Port: USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) for connection to the Kindle power adapter or optionally to connect to a PC or Macintosh computer.
  • Audio: 3.5mm stereo audio jack, rear-mounted stereo speakers.
  • Content Formats Supported: Kindle (AZW), TXT, Audible (formats 4, Audible Enhanced (AAX)), MP3, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; PDF, HTML, DOC, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion.
  • Included Accessories: Power adapter, USB 2.0 cable, rechargeable battery. Book cover sold separately.
  • Documentation: Quick Start Guide (included in box) [PDF]; Kindle 2 User's Guide (pre-installed on device) [PDF].
  • Warranty and Service: 1 year limited warranty and service included. Optional 2 year Extended Warranty sold separately.
US $359 的話,感覺 SONY 的好一點。不知會何時在美國以外推出呢。就算現在能弄到一台,在美國以外的應該不能用它的 wireless 來上網買書吧 (聽說是用 3G 的)?

糕飛的心,還是向著最貴的 iRex ,不過......不過,實在太貴了,差不多是 Kindle 的兩倍!

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