Read a Sample of the Book before you buy it – one benefit of owning the Kindle is that you can sample the beginning of the book for free (not all books offer this option). If the book offers a free sample, you will see a box on the right side of the page that says “Try it Free.” Your sample will be sent automatically and wirelessly to your Kindle via Amazon Whispernet. If you send your sample to an iPhone or iPod touch, it will be available in your Kindle for iPhone application.

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Here are just a few of the books I found at Amazon that you can download for Free:

Assassin’s Apprentice
Kindle Price: $0.00 & includes wireless delivery via Amazon Whispernet

Treasure Island
Kindle Price: $0.00 & includes wireless delivery via Amazon Whispernet

His Majesty’s Dragon
Kindle Price: $0.00 & includes wireless delivery via Amazon Whispernet

Settling Accounts Return Engagement: Book One of the Settling Accounts Trilogy
Kindle Price: $0.00 & includes wireless delivery via Amazon Whispernet

The Holy Bible English Standard Version (ESV)
Kindle Price: $0.00 & includes wireless delivery via Amazon Whispernet

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I think I am one of the few people that wasn’t that excited for the first Kindle because I prefer to listen to books (rather than read) and my iPod is perfect for this.

But now, the new Kindle 2 has a Text-to-Speech feature where it can read every book, blog, magazine, and newspaper out loud to you – how cool is that. Now I can listen to my favorite books while exercising or working on the computer, just as I would with my iPod.

What makes the Kindle 2 better is that I have access to over 240,000 books plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs.

If you are thinking about buying the new Kindle, here are just a few other new features:

• Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines
• 10.2 ounces: lighter than a typical paperback
• 16 shades of gray for clear text and even crisper images
• 25% longer battery life; read for days without recharging
• 20% faster page turns
• Holds over 1,500 books

Currently, Amazon is offering Free Super Saver Shipping.

Find more information on the Kindle 2 at Amazon.com