Kindle 2

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So amazon has apparently released the Kindle 2, and I must say, it looks pretty good. The design is slimmer, and they added a "Text To Speach" feature, and adjusted the dictionary function. Engadget has the scoop, so check it out the link when you get a chance =)

Later
-Ash

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