Amazon prepping Kindle 2.5 software...

[mkrishnan]

Just saw this, this morning, and wanted to pass it along to other Kindle users here.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20003748-1.html
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custo...swup_nav_highlights?nodeId=200324680&#version

The 2.5 software update for Kindle and Kindle DX is coming soon. We are rolling out the new software update to a limited group of Kindle users and plan a broad release in late May 2010. Check back here for updates on the release schedule.

Here's a list of the coming enhancements:

• Collections: Organize your books and documents into one or more collections.
  
  
• PDF Pan and Zoom: Zoom into PDFs and pan around to easily view small print and detailed tables or graphics.
  
  
• Password Protection: Password protect your Kindle when you're not using it.
  
  
• More Fonts & Improved Clarity: Enjoy two new larger font sizes and sharper fonts for an even more comfortable reading experience.
  
  
• Facebook & Twitter Posts: Share book passages with friends on Facebook and Twitter directly from your Kindle.
  
  
• Popular Highlights: See what the Kindle community thinks are the most interesting passages in the books you're reading.

That last popular highlights feature sounds like it would be really fun... I'll be excited to see that. Have not seen any word on how to get included on the pre-release.

 

[erickkoch]

Unfortunately I'm a 1st gen Kindle owner, no update for me. May just get an iPad instead.

 

[ucfgrad93]

It will be nice to organize my books into collections.