Amazon has decided to drop the price of the Kindle 2 and now the eBook reader is available for just $259 for U.S. customers. That’s $40 less than the previous price tag. If you were waiting for it to get cheaper, you can go ahead and order it right now.

In case you’re travelling outside of the USA and want to take the Kindle with you then you’ll be even happier to find out that Amazon has an international version of it. The international Kindle 2 comes with a GSM radio and an AT&T SIM card that will let you download eBooks while you’re away. The international Kindle 2 costs $279 and it’s available to pre-order. If you choose this version then you should also know that your books will be charged an extra $1.99 per download when you’re not in the USA.

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It was only a matter of time before this happened — A hacker by the name of Jesse Vincent has successfully been able to get Amazon’s Kindle 2 to run Ubuntu 9.04.

Now you may say, who cares it’s just an eBook reader, but perhaps this will unlock some Kindle 2 functionality that no one knew about before. Exactly what, you ask? Well, your guess is as good as mine at this point.

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It seems the problem was a bit more widespread than we anticipated — Following a recent lawsuit brought before Amazon.com regarding the Kindle 2’s screens being prone to cracking, the company has released a press release stating that they will in fact replace cracked screens absolutely free.

If you are familiar with Amazon’s policy, they previously charged a $200 fee for the same repair. Perhaps Apple can learn a thing or two from Amazon.3

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Amazon’s Kindle certainly wasn’t the first eBook reader on the market but it’s probably the most hyped which means the company is bound to get some negative feedback from its customers.

It seems that one Seattle customer was so unpleased with his Kindle that he has decided to sue Amazon. The lawsuit states that the customer’s Kindle 2 was subject to cracking and screen freezes months after it was purchased.

I don’t know about you guys but I haven’t heard of any similar cases. Perhaps the guy/girl who bought it dropped the device and is sueing to make him/herself feel better? Who knows.

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It was only a matter of time before the Chinese knockoff manufacturers turned their head towards the Kindle and it seems that time has come. What you see above is Peking University Founder’s eBook reader that bears a striking resemblance to Amazon’s Kindle 2.

This device will reportedly make use of a SIM card for cellular connection to download Apabi eBooks. While it’s not confirmed, it looks to be sporting an E-ink display similar to that of Amazon’s device.

There aren’t many more details in terms of specs or the UI but we do know that it has a 6″ display and will make its way to Japan by the end of this year.

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If you were looking to pick up one of Amazon’s Kindle 2 eBook readers but haven’t been able to justify the $300+ price tag, a recent price cut to $299 may have made it a bit more palatable.

Don’t get this device confused with the 9.7″ Kindle DX as this price cut only applies to the 6″ Kindle 2.

Is this price cut just what was needed for you to slap down the big bucks for one of these eBook readers? For me, another $100 wouldn’t hurt.

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What, you didn’t expect it to last much longer than that did you? Despite it’s high almost-$500-price the buyers have managed to completely exhaust Amazon’s entire stock of the Kindle DX.

However, those looking to get their hands on the device should make note that its product listing page states that it will be back in stock on June 17th.

How many devices they are going to have, we have no idea, but if you want to give yourself the greatest possibility of securing one on June 17th, order it now.

Oh yeah, Amazon also subtly notes that their smaller device, the Kindle 2, is in stock and ready to ship.

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Now, there’s not much information on Bookeen’s latest eBook reader, the Cybook Opus, but from what we know it sure does sound promising.

The device featured above will apparently weigh just 5.10 ounces and fit in your pocket despite the fact that it has a 6″ screen. Interntal storage clocks in at 1GB which can be used to store PDF, HTML, ePub, and other text formatted eBooks. Gizmodo says that the battery life will last for 8,000 page flips and 21 days of standby.

Unfortunately there are no built in 3G capabilities like in the Kindle but that means the Cybook Opus will probably be affordable. Expect to see this thing in stores next month.

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Amazon is going to host a special press event this Wednesday. If you’re interested in their Kindle then you should definitely find some time to at least virtually attend. Scheduled for May 6 at 10:30AM ET the whole event should be Kindle-related. The press conference will be held at Pace University which is the historical location of the New York Times. Are we going to see a bigger Kindle made especially for magazine’s and newspapers? We’ll find out more in less than two days!

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Amazon second Kindle has been just released and people are already talking about the future of Amazon’s gadget. The third Kindle should be equipped with a larger screen which would make a better fit to newspaper companies. Amazon hasn’t officially commented on the matter but according to the Wall Street Journal, Kindle 3 might make an appearance sometime before Christmas. Considering that other manufacturers have announced their interest in creating Kindle-like gadgets, we have high expectations from the next-gen Kindle.

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If you purchased a Kindle 2 recently, watch out what you’re doing with it. It’s being reported that Amazon threatened a site that offered instructions on how to trick the Kindle ino reading other types of files.

A Russian hacker found a way to view non-proprietary files on the Kindle and that’s why Amazon came in strong, talking DMCA at the wrongdoers. The software wasn’t even hosted on the site in question. Who will Amazon go after next? Will the company sue everyone taking advantage of the Kindles in a way they shouldn’t?

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How would you like to browse the internet on your Kindle 2 through a USB network? Well it seems there’s a way of doing that. Simply use some of the debugging commands available and follow the link below for a complete unofficial tutorial. Remember that it’s not an official tutorial and you will be doing all the modifications on your own risk. Those faint of hear should not try this at home. Especially since Amazon might not like all this playing around with its hardware and firmware.

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As we said before, Amazon’s new Kindle 2 is already available for sale but what about a Kindle 3? We have been picking up Kindle 3 rumors sooner than we expected. The new e-reader should be bigger in size and similar to an 8.5 x 11-inch sheet of paper. Similar to the Hearst concept we’ve just shown you right?

According to sources from Prime View International, the guys that make the electrophoretic display for the Kindle, the next Kindle will be launched by the end of the year and it will also feature a touch-friendly display. Would you dump your Kindle 2 in favor of the next version if this rumor turns out to be true?

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Amazon, you should get ready for some heavy competition. The Kindle 2 has just begun shipping and while the device is still in stock, those keen on buying one might want to hold on to their money for a little while longer. It looks like the Hearst Corporation, which publishes Cosmopolitan, Esquire and the San Francisco Chronicle, wants to release its own wireless e-reader. So will we have a Kindle look-alike or are we going to get a totally new device?

Well it looks like Hearst wants something different, in an effort to “preserve the business model that has sustained newspapers and magazines.” Heart’s e-reader should be as big as a standard sheet of paper which will offer both publishers and advertisers enough space to do their thing. The device will come in a monochrome version first but a color version should arrive later. We’ll keep you updated as these device might change for ever the way we read our regular magazines and newspapers.

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You’re going to love the video above. It’s Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon and he’s unveiling not the features of the second Kindle but his uncontrollable laughter during The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The full episode is available below and the segment with Jeff Besos is right at the end.

While Jeff Bezos explains or better said, tries to explain the features Jon Stewart brings on the jokes. The Kindle 2 failed to really impress Jon Stewart but it’s still an impressive device. The Kindle 2 will get you reading hundreds of thousands of ebooks and thousands of books without having to carry real paper around. Unfortunately each title is $9.99 and the price of the Kindle 2 hasn’t changed yet either. The device should have already delivered to you and if you failed to order one yet, it’s still in stock, so go get it.

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Did you order one of those new Kindles already? If you did, then go ahead and check the status of your order. It looks like Amazon has started shipping that Kindle 2 ahead of time and you might get it even before February 24. And from what we hear it seems that Amazon has started shipping the Kindle 2 to new customers already even though Kindle 1 owners were supposed to be the first ones to get the new Kindle version.

via Engadget

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Just like we told you the Kindle 2 was scheduled for a release today. And Amazon delivered. Those of you reading lots and lots of eBooks can go ahead and pre-order one. Here’s what you need to know about this baby:

• measures: 8″ x 5.3″ x 0.36″
• weighs 10 ounces
• 6 inch diagonal E-Ink electronic paper display with 600 x 800 pixel resolution at 167 ppi
• 16-level gray scale
• better battery - up to 25%
• 2GB of internal storage
• 20% faster page turning
• Read-to-Me feature
• exclusive Stephen King pre-loaded story (not printed yet)

The Kindle 2 ships on February 24th and it will be available to pre-order. How much will it cost? Just $359. Original Kindle owners will have priority over anyone else if they order before midnight.

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Amazon is definitely going to launch the Kindle 2 two days from now, but the gadget has already appeared in all its glory around the Internet. And it confirms the pictures we’ve seen last year. Kindle 2 is thinner, it has stereo speakers on the bottom and it seems to be made out of metal. The Kindle 2 will be in store starting with February 24 and it will cost $359. Ready to make the switch from the first generation Kindle?

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The second version of Amazon’s Kindle has been debated for months last year and we’re finally going to see Amazon launch it. Kindle 2 will be unveiled at an event taking place in New York. Want to attend? Well go ahead and clear your schedule for Monday, February 9, at 10:00AM. The Kindle 2 is said to be a much better device. It should have the same size screen but this one will be touch friendly. As for size people expect it to be slightly longer and not as thick as its predecessor. In terms of prices and availability dates we have rumors saying the second Kindle will replace the first after the announcement and prices should align to current offers. On Monday we’ll have all the details, so stick around!

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In case you were secretly planning to get yourself the new Amazon Kindle this Christmas then you should reconsider your choices. It looks like the new Kindle will only be available in the first quarter of next year. We’ve come a long way from Amazon’s denial of the second Kindle. That happened this summer and for a while we actually considered believing it. Then this autumn leaked pictures of Kindle 2 emerged all over the Internet and since then we’ve been waiting for Amazon to release it.

So will we see the Kindle 2 first thing in 2009? Well we don’t have any facts yet, just this rumor…

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