The document summarizes the features and specifications of the Amazon Kindle 2 e-reader. It notes that the Kindle 2 is available internationally, connects via 3G for quick book downloads, and has a 6-inch e-ink display. It can hold over 1,500 books, has a long battery life, and navigation features like text-to-speech. The document also mentions the larger Kindle DX and updates to the Kindle software and announcements of the next-generation Kindle 3.

1. Kindle 2 Another LRMS Knowledge Café Brought to you by Andrew Holmick

2. Amazon Kindle 2 International Version Kindle 2 Presentation -- Knowledge Cafe 30 July 2010 Kindle 2 International October 2009 Available in Over 100 Countries 3G Network--Get Books in Under 60 Seconds Free 3G No Monthly Fees or Contracts Holds Over 1,500 Books Original Kindle 1 late 2007 US$399 Kindle 2 Was $299, $245, Now $189

3. Kindle 2 Presentation -- Knowledge Cafe 30 July 2010 6" Display, 600 x 800 Pixels 8" x 5.3" x 0.36“ Overall 10.2 Ounces, lighter than typical paperback Barely 0.33" Thick E Ink Technology Long Battery Life 1 Week with Wireless On 2 Weeks with Wireless Off

4. Kindle 2 Presentation -- Knowledge Cafe 30 July 2010 Easy Navigation QWERTY Keyboard Search within a book or across your library Built-in Dictionary Add Bookmarks, Highlights, Annotations Clip Sections or Whole Periodical Articles Text-to-Speech Feature

5. Kindle 2 Presentation -- Knowledge Cafe 30 July 2010 Available in 2 Screen Sizes: 6” and 9.7” Larger Kindle DX 9.7” Ideal for Newspapers, Magazines and PDFs 9.7” Screen Same Size as iPad Automatic Rotation for Portrait and Landscape 1200 x 824 pixels 16 Shades of Gray

6. Kindle 2 Presentation -- Knowledge Cafe 30 July 2010 Kindle DX Graphite (3rd Gen) Launched 7th July 2010 New e-ink screen 50% Better Contrast Holds Over 3,500 Books Price Reduced from $489 to US $379 Any Colour as long as it’s Graphite

7. E-ink means ultra-low power consumption Battery lasts up o 2 weeks if wireless OFF Kindle 2 Presentation -- Knowledge Cafe 30 July 2010 Unlike backlit LCD displays, can be read in strong sunlight E-ink has ultra-low power consumption Means battery lasts up to 2 weeks with Wireless OFF Unlike LCD screens, e-paper can be read in strong sunlight Capable of holding text and images indefinitely without drawing power Capable of holding text and images indefinitely without drawing power

8. Kindle 2 Presentation -- Knowledge Cafe 30 July 2010 Content is King Over 665,000 Books (U.S.) Over 403,000 Books (Australia) 116 Newspapers (Australia) 41 Magazines (Australia) Blogs not available in Australia

9. Kindle 2 Presentation -- Knowledge Cafe 30 July 2010 Best Sellers in Kindle Store 5 Authors Sold Over 500,000 Kindle Books Stieg Larsson (First to sell Over 1 Million) Charlaine Harris StephenieMeyer James Patterson Nora Roberts

10. Kindle 2 Presentation -- Knowledge Cafe 30 July 2010 Buy with one click International Price $2.00 more than U.S. Can Shop via PC or via Kindle Apps to read your Kindle books On PC, iPad, iPhone, BlackBerry or Android Multple Devices can be Synched Seamlessly read were you left off on one device

11. Kindle 2 Presentation -- Knowledge Cafe 30 July 2010 Not All Titles Available in Australia Depends on Individual Agreements

12. Kindle 2 Presentation -- Knowledge Cafe 30 July 2010 What‘s New in Software Update Version 2.5 July 2010 release Collections: Organize your books, audiobooks, etc. PDF Pan and Zoom Password Protection Facebook & Twitter Posts: Share book passages with friends on Facebook and Twitter directly from your Kindle Popular Highlights: See what the Kindle community thinks are the most interesting passages in the books you're reading

13. Kindle 2 Presentation -- Knowledge Cafe 30 July 2010 It‘s Not a Web Browser But... Basic Browsing Available in “Experimental” Used to be Restricted to Wikipedia Best for Text-based sites No Support for Flash, Shockwave etc.

14. Kindle 2 Presentation -- Knowledge Cafe 30 July 2010 New Generation Kindle 3 Announced 28th July! Pre-order to Ship 27th August 2010 Smaller, Lighter, Cheaper, Faster New WebKit-Based Browser 50% Better Contrast Double the Storage 3,500 Books Price US$139 WiFi ; $189 3G + WiFi 2 Colours Graphite or White