Amazon has dropped the price of the Kindle (the 6" reader also known as the Kindle 2) to $299.00. This is a pretty nice drop and further differentiates the Kindle DX from the smaller reader.
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from the smaller reader.Perhaps more interesting, though, is that a Refurbished original Kindle is selling for $259.99, leaving the spread between these two devices at less than $40. At least the refurbished units come with a 30 day money back guarantee - there are used original Kindles selling for anywhere from $220 to $299, that are sold as-is from individuals.
is selling for $259.99, leaving the spread between these two devices at less than $40. At least the refurbished units come with a 30 day money back guarantee - there are 