logo.pngArs has gotten a pre-release copy of the 2.5 software and they like it a lot. They have a full review, along with a lot of pictures, here.

The 2.5 firmware helps the Kindle 2 and DX stay relevant in the face of increasing competition from the likes of the Nook and the iPad. (Sorry Kindle 1 users—it looks like you won’t be able to upgrade to 2.5.) None of the features are mindblowing on their own, but collectively, they make a pretty hefty update that addresses some of the complaints that Kindle users have expressed in the past. If Amazon eventually adds some of the additional social features that we want, it would make staying on the Kindle platform even more appealing.

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