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Kindle 2.0 Introduced For US Before First Version Hits Canada

Once again, Canadians are shut out from the latest buzzed-about electronic toy.

Like the popular iPhone, the Kindle made its debut south of the border long before it was available in the Great White North.

And even though version 2.0 of the electronic reader has hit the (virtual) shelves in the United States, we still can’t get it here.

The Kindle 2, with its $359 price tag, is an odd fit as consumers cope with the crumbling economy. Not to worry though - shipping is included.

It’s Books On Tape for the 21st century. The device, pictured above, is slimmer than most magazines and slightly wider than a paper back novel.

But it still packs a hefty punch, storing roughly 1500 books inside its small frame. The original Kindle could only hold 200.

Boasting a wireless, cable-free service, the Kindle 2 allows for 3G downloading, promising that your latest purchase is available in less than 60 seconds.

That’s right - after shelling out for the toy, you still have to pay for the books. Luckily, a trip to the library is still free, even in Canada.

Here’s what the new version has that the old didn’t:

• Just over 1/3 of an inch
• 10.2 ounces
• 3G wireless
• Books delivered in less than 60 seconds; no PC required
• Reads like real paper; now boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and even crisper images
• 25% longer battery life; read for days without recharging
• Holds over 1,500 books
• 20% faster page turns
• Text-to-Speech feature: Kindle can read every book, blog, magazine, and newspaper out loud
• Over 230,000 books plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs available
• New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases $9.99, unless marked otherwise

[Thanks: http://www.citynews.ca]

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