Kindle 2 gets native PDF support

Over thanksgiving Amazon announced an upcoming firmware update for its 6 “  Kindle – A native PDF support.

In the Past Kindle users could read  PDF files on the  Kindle 2 by converting  them to a Kindle format using Amazon’s conversion process.

However now with this new firmware, which can be installed wirelessly using Amazon’s  Whispernet, you can Download PDF files to the Kindle 2 -  either mailing the PDF files to your Kindle address or by connecting the USB cable to transfer them directly.

The new firmware update also  improves the Kindle 2’s battery life which gives users  up to 7 more days of use  (with wireless on – up to 4 days).