Thanks for your order, Jared!

That’s from the email I just received from Amazon, confirming my Kindle 2 order. I’m expecting it to come in this Wednesday, and I’m totally excited! I’m sure I’ll make a huge deal out of it… you know, the typical geek-ish “unboxing” and reviews.

After I’ve used it for a while, I’ll probably post a detailed comparison between the first Kindle and the Kindle 2. I’m also excited to try out Kindle accessories and posting my thoughts.

You might be wondering how I could possibly have the Kindle 2 delivered so quickly. I decided to use the Amazon Prime free trial. For the next month, any Amazon item I purchase will be delivered via 2-day delivery for free. Before the free trial is up, I can decide to cancel Amazon Prime, or continue to use it for $79 a year. Signing up for the free trial is a no-brainer. But if you order something from Amazon at least once a month, it really makes sense to use Amazon Prime.

Still thinking about getting a Kindle for yourself or a loved one? If you want to learn more about them, just follow this link: Amazon Kindle 2