The Kindle part 2: Slimmer,Sleeker, almost worthy!

Kindle the 2nd Generation

The Amazon eBook reader, the Kindle will launch it's second generation eBook reader on Monday. The handle held reader update over the first generation, is almost what we wanted to see in an eBook reader.

First off, yes the keyboard is needed to operate and also connect and shop wireless at the Amazon eBook store. A uni body design keeping the keyboard away from a slide out design, is less flimsy. The only thing better would of been a multi-touch screen and a touch keyboard during store operations.

That leads to the next point, the screen could of been closer to paper size, making it true e-paper. Now the catch would be larger screen same hardware footprint, hence, multi-touch - screen keyboard... Oh well, maybe on the 3G

The backing on this reader is metal and adds to it's sturdy feel. With a very close first gen iPhone feel. Now does this mean you are going to run off and spend $359 on this lil bad boy. It's yet to be seen, the general consensus is, is that the price point is two high, most will be waiting for bargin sales to pick one up.