The Kindle 2 is Amazon’s latest in wireless reading devices. It is a godsend for someone who is ADD. People with Attention Deficit Disorder can have difficulties in concentration and memory. I have ADD and I cannot tell you how many books I have purchased over the years and within days or weeks of purchasing the books, misplaced or forgot I had even purchased the books. I have even purchased duplicate books, DVD’s, or videos. I use to start books, get bored, and stop them for a while, all the while reading 1-3 other books, or at least I use to read. Then at some point, I stopped reading books altogether.

One of my biggest hindrance in reading was I never had my book with me when I had time to read, or ended up waiting at an appointment, or would have a book I was simply not interested in at that moment. Invariably the book I wanted was in the car or at home, but that is no longer the case thanks to the simple fact that the Kindle 2 allows me to keep all my reading material in one place.

Amazon claims that the Kindle 2 will hold 1,500 full size books. Talk about cutting down on the clutter factor! If I finish reading a book while I am out somewhere I use the 3G wireless technology included in the Kindle 2 and can now download a new book, newspaper, or blog within a minute or so direct from the Kindle Store at Amazon. No internet connection or USB cords or connections required.

Amazon currently offers over 240,000 titles for the Kindle 2 in the Kindle Bookstore, but one day Amazon hopes every Amazon title will be available to Kindle readers. Books are expensive to make, cumbersome to keep, and can be difficult to replace. The new Kindle 2 is very thin at 1/3 inch and it is also very light weighing in at just 10.2 ounces.

The best part about the Kindle 2 Wireless Reading Device is the specially designed reading screen. The screen is a soft gray color (Amazon boasts it is a collection of 16 different grays) to make the screen appear as if one is reading straight off real paper. The screen design helps to reduces eyestrain on the reader, and is easy to read even in a lower lighted area. The technology is a black ink font, which is adjustable to six different font sizes.

Some nice features of the Kindle 2 includes are the built in dictionary allowing instant access to look up definitions of words the reader would like the actual definition. In addition, the full key pad allows readers to add his or her personal comments throughout a book. Unlike most electronic gadgets, charging the Kindle 2 is only necessary about once every two weeks if the wireless feature is kept off.

I am not a technical or gadget person and I struggle to learn how to use all the features of my Palm cell phone. Yet, I had very little difficulty maneuvering the Kindle 2 menu and features right out of the box. One final feature that readers may like is the text to voice reader, which means I can continue to listen as the Kindle 2reads to me in the car. Yes, the new Kindle 2 maybe seem pricey but it is a onetime price that offers years of enjoyment and organization of reading materials.

There is a two-year warranty against defects, damage, including a onetime dropped fix available and I do recommend buying a case for your kindle to help keep it safe while in a purse or bag. Amazon sets up your kindle with your basic information prior to shipping the item so essentially it is a plug and read device when it arrives at your door.

I am so happy to be reading again and to feel organized and uncluttered when using the Kindle 2. For those like me with ADD I believe you will find the Kindle 2 is a unique gadget to bring your favorite books back into your life. If you use the Kindle 2, I invite you to post in the ADD free forum your experience with this device. I have included a link to Amazon’s Kindle 2 below.