Hasta La Gadget!

We heard that Amazon was already prepping the earliest Kindle 2 orders for shipment, but now we’re seeing a flood of shipment notifications head our way. So far as we can tell, the second iteration of the Kindle e-reader is shipping en masse, and Amazon even lists the thing as “In Stock” on its website. Of course, the original Kindle had that status for about 3.87 (okay, 5.5) hours before slipping into backorder land for far too long, but we’re hoping the supply chain’s a bit more ready for the rush this go ’round.

[Thanks, Dan]

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Amazon’s Kindle 2 listed as “in stock” — for now, anyway originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know, you can’t wait to cuddle up with your Kindle 2 and have Tom read you a bedtime story while you turn pages 20 percent faster than before — and it looks like Amazon wants to alleviate your pain, because it’s just posted the entire user manual online for you. A quick skim didn’t reveal anything too revolutionary, but we’re sure you’re itching to pore it over yourselves, so we won’t hold you back — the read link awaits.

[Thanks, Michael]

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Amazon posts Kindle 2 user manual originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here’s a little tidbit to start your morning: According to the New York Times, one year ago today, Toshiba, creator of HD DVD, conceded to Sony’s rival Blu-ray format. Take a look at Gearlog’s deals for Thursday, February 19 (especially the first one!):

1. Save some big bucks on a three-pack of Blu-ray discs from Amazon.com today. Choose from the Action Bundle, which includes Casino Royale, Black Hawk Down, and Hellboy; the Love and Marriage Bundle, with Made of Honor, The Other Boleyn Girl, and Across the Universe; or the Comedy Bundle, with Superbad, You Don’t Mess with the Zohan, and Talladega Nights. Normally all three Blu-ray discs would come out to about to be as much as $117, but with this offer, you’ll save 65 percent. The deal ends today, so get on it.

2. MacMall is knee-deep in its Apple Blowout Deals with up to 83 percent off of select Macs, iPods, software, accessories, and more. Save up to $84 on MacBooks, $1,044 on MacBook Pros, and $1,194 on MacBook Airs. Also, orders of over $49 get free shipping with this mail-in rebate. The sale ends on February 24. [Via Dealnews.com]

3. If you’re the type of person who gets lost all the time while driving, but is too proud to ask for directions, you’re in luck. Best Buy is having a sale of 10 to 33 percent off of select GPS receivers. Get the Garmin Nuvi 255 GPS in Piano Black for $179.99 (normally $229.99).

You know it people. It’s the Engadget Podcast, back on the most terrifying Friday in February (or any month for that matter) — the 13th. This week you get to hear the dudes discuss the Kindle 2 / Stephen King encounters, new offerings from Garmin on the mobile front, predictions for Mobile World Congress (which starts next week), and so, so, so much more. Settle in and get ready to glide on the gentle sounds of Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, and special guest host Chris Ziegler. We guarantee you’ll love it.

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel
Special guest host: Chris Ziegler
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: Friday the 13th theme

00:02:00 – Kindle 2 first hands-on!
00:07:25 – Know Your Rights: Does the Kindle 2’s text-to-speech infringe authors’ copyrights?
00:16:33 – Palm’s done with PalmOS, plans to get Pre on other carriers in 2010, speaks to patent issues
00:22:27 – Sprint Treo Pro getting delayed into a bleak, uncertain future?
00:31:45 – Data tethering is a go on Palm Pre
00:37:40 – Garmin-Asus announces Windows Mobile-based nuvifone M20
00:38:50 – Garmin slips out a few more nuvifone G60 details
00:50:15 – An Engadget adventure with TeleNav’s G1 GPS software: hands-on, impressions, and video
01:00:30 – Samsung Acme i8910 gets caught flashing its S60 5th Edition
01:05:25 – MWC predictions

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Engadget Podcast 133 – 02.13.2009: Pre-MWC edition originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It may not have the same slimness or Stephen King-inspiring abilities of the new-and-improved Kindle 2, but those looking for a bit of a bargain, or those simply fond of the quirkiness of the original Kindle, can now take their pick from a number of used original Kindles that are finally starting to crop up at decidedly more reasonable prices. Judging from Amazon’s own used listings, it seems that $275 is the new average starting price for one in “very good” or “like new” condition, with a whole slew more available in the $300 range, which is a far cry from the $400+ prices some were fetching in the lead up to the Kindle 2.

[Via KindleBoards]

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Prices for original Kindle come back down to earth originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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