One of the best Kindles they ever made!
920853
This was my favorite old-school Kindle. It was the very last one with a physical keyboard, and it was a lot lighter than all of the other kindles before it. It was easy to hold, and had physical buttons to turn the pages. If you can find one of these, then I'd definitely recommend them. They're especially awesome if you need physical buttons on your keyboard. They've also retained their value better than any of the other Kindles.

One of the things that I don't like about Amazon devices is that the only input method available is qwerty. I usually use the Dvorak keyboard on everything else. But, if I have to type on a qwerty keyboard, then this one is the best one that I've found so far. Well, the one of my G1 phone was pretty good, too.

This has text to speech, and it can also read audio books. I think that's missing from all of the subsequent kindle devices. So, if you need an older Kindle device, I definitely recommend this, even though it's a little hard to track one down.
88634
I purchased the Kindle2 for my mom for christmas.  I gave it to her at Thanksgiving instead so she wouldn't have to wait.  What a treat this is!!!  She's in her 80s and has glaucoma so you can imagine how difficult things have been. She's able to read the Bible every day which is something that is very important.  She didn't think she'd like it because she thought it was a "computer" but no... this is a very well made and designed product.  The buttons are designed so that they can't be accidently pressed unlike the touch screen devices.  The gray scale makes for less eye strain too.

Another plus is the fact that there's no need to fumble with a heavy book.  I purchased a cover when I ordered the Kindle2 and an extra power cable.  You will want to protect your device and the cover in a bright color makes it easier to locate.

Worth every penny for the enjoyment it's given.
4687365
This is my second Kindle and they NEVER disappoint! I love the Wi-Fi, it makes it easy to surf the web!
2127697
I was honestly planning on returning this. I bought it purely out of curiosity. Once I held it, I immediately fell in love. This is unlike any other kindle. I've owned all the cheaper versions, and this is leaps and bounds better. It's SO MUCH easier to hold with one hand. The battery is great. There is even lighting throughout. The touch response time is much faster. It's so good that I ended up buying another one for my girlfriend too.

Good job, Amazon. I'm impressed.
3830182
I love the Kindle.  Sleely designed, lightweight, extremely portable...what's not to love?  It holds everything I want.  Great selection of literature-classic and modern-at absolutely fantastic prices.  Downloads material quickly, allows web browsing...my nephew can even do some of his schoolwork on it!  I enjoy the ability of changing font size, turning audio on, bookmarking, and instant dictionary acess!  Even ran a search of my articles, looking for a particular saying, and presto! there it was.
I looked at the Kindle for a long time before finally purchasing it.  Compared it to other e-book readers, but nothing else came close to this little machine.
1714185
I love the Kindle Reading Device! I think it was the best invention since the ipod!
I had it on my wish list for a long, long time because of the price. But once I decided to go for it, I can happily say I don't regret it. Although, I'll admit it was a budget set back. You have to be prepaired for that. It is an expensive treat, no doubt about it. But if you love to read and never be without a book at your disposal this is the perfect device.
Not to mention you save yourself the huge acumulation of books (like novels) in a small apartment that you may never read again. And I do love Novels but, I would rather save space in my bookshelves for special books. Like an Art book that can only be best in it's physical form.
The other great advantage is taking the Kindle on trips. Like the one I just took with my sister who carried four thick books in her luggage. I carried six books in my Kindle in a small little tote bag. If I hadn't had the Kindle I would have taken only one book finished it and would have been stuck with nothing to read. I would never carry as many books as my sister because it takes up too much luggage realestate and it's too much trouble keeping track of them. So, I think I might have turned my sister into a convert.
4755590
The Kindle was everything it was advertised to be.  Easy to understand, easy to use and easy to download books to.  I also like the fact that you can change the size of the font meaning at night, in bed, I do not need reading glasses - I just make the font bigger!  The selection of books available is amazing and the download time of a minute or less is impressive.  No downside!  I was a commuter on a train to NYC for 30 years and I wish I had made the switch as soon as the Kindle came out!
630236
Great for reading PDFs. The second generation does a fantastic job at chopping off large margins, maximizing screen usage and test/graphic size.

I really hope that Amazon continues to develop its tablet technology outside of the Kindle Fire... this is such an amazing alternative to reading on a computer screen - and still way better than the Paperwhite. I own both the DX and an older, smaller kindle that's great for novels while traveling. For strictly reading purposes, I vote these devices over any iPad, Kindle Fire, or even Kindle Paperwhite.

Great job, Amazon.
1316435
The Kindle Oasis is the best e-reader -  it looks like a paper page when you're using it, especially in the bright light of the sun outside. I love the charging cover, and it can be removed easily for a feather light single hand capability so that out by the pool, or on the beach  you can read with one hand and drink out of a glass with the other. I find myself sometimes trying to "poke" the definition of a word on a paper book, or swiping back, just for a second because almost everything I read now is on my Kindle.  Yes, it's pricey, but it's light, sleek, easy to use, and the battery lasts a long time.  I have a Paperwhite and I have a Voyage;  each time thinking these devices were the quintessence of the readers; now these will be my "back up" kindles.  If I could change anything on it, I would replace the plastic buttons with the haptic feedback buttons that are on the voyage. And that is not a disappointment just a minor observation.
3301157
This is my 6th kindle And I love it.  It is much faster and has more(I really like the forward camera)!  You all just keep improving them, but I don't see how you can make them any better.
4570216
We love kindles! They are so well priced and so much more kid friendly than our iPad. We have 4 kids and they all have kindle. They can take a little punishment and the iPad can not! Not to mention they're a quarter of the price.
468650
I received the Kindle 2 for Christmas and it is the best gift I have ever received.

The best thing about the Kindle is that it is a pure reading device. It does one thing and does it better than any other device. There is much talk about the soon to be announced Apple tablet but I for one don't see it competing with the Kindle. The Apple Tablet will do many things very well. The Kindle does 1 thing near perfectly.

Battery life is great. The screen is wonderful to look at. Navigation works fine (not perfect but not bad). The small size and low weight makes it easy to hold.

If I had a complaint, it would be the keyboard....not so easy to use. Then again, like I said it is a great READER, not typer :)

If you read at least 1 book per month, buy this device! You will not be sorry.
2564297
I love this product so i had to buy another one while i could. This one came with the 60 dollar case. It looked like the product had not been used. If you read other reviews on this kindle. It was the best made so far from what i have heard. It will slow down if you put too many books on it. I had over 2000(what to you expect) I got 99% of them for free from ereaderiq.com. I love the text to speach the most as well as the readable paper look quality(outdoors is great too)You will need the lighted case in the dark, but that runs off the kindle battery(no extra batteries needed) it was worth the cost. No problems with the port charging plug. I love it!!!
3514141
Wonderful product, this is my third kindle and I couldn't be happier with it. A superb device that I have already recommended to my family and friends. Keep up the good work :)
373275
So I bought my Kindle 2 about 3 months ago and have loved it from the moment I turned it on. But this morning, it truly won a place in my heart. Have you ever been reading the first book in a series and finished it late on a Sat. night. You know that tomorrow is Sunday and the book store is ALL THE WAY ACROSS TOWN. And the last thing that you want to do is drive over there in the morning to buy the next book. Enter the miracle of the Kindle. Turn on your wireless function, find the book in the Kindle bookstore, and buy it. How lovely to not even have to get out of bed and already reading #2 in the series. My Kindle- WORTH EVERY STINKIN' PENNY! Thank you Amazon!
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Kindle Fire
September 30,2013
Amazing, wonderful for all ages!

My Kindle was given to me by my parents for Christmas. All of my siblings also received one. My little brother loves to play truck games on his. Whereas my older siblings use it for reading, emailing, and school work. This all proves that this device is great for all ages.

This device is black, small, and about eight inches long, which makes it wonderful for traveling and carrying around. It is Wi-Fi accessible with Internet and many app choices to download. An extraordinary ten hour battery is also what makes this device great. Those are just a few details about this device.

The Kindle is very durable. I am constantly dropping it and have not yet experienced any cracks or scratches. Sadly there is no camera, which is always fun to have on any device. But all of the other great features make up for it. It is very easy to navigate and use.

Many people buy the Ipad instead. It costs anywhere from $200-400 more! The only thing it has that the Kindle doesn't have, is a camera. Kindles are just as nice, and range from $110-160. Or if you would rather, the new Kindle Fire HD does include a camera for a very reasonable price.

I highly recommend this easy to use product to kids and adults of all ages. Great for everyone and your wallet.
902414
I love my Kindle2!  It's everything the previous reviewers said it was.  I can see the convenience of it becoming very dangerous.  It's like having a book store in the palm of your hand AND you can buy a book...okay, in my case several books, with the click of a button.  Before you know it, you've purchased several books and you're staying up past your bedtime to read them. Bottom line...if you're thinking about buying the Kindle2 it's well worth the price and you'll probably be reading a lot more than usual.