If you have been itching for a Kindle 2, now may be a great time to pick one up! Amazon announced today a price drop as well as a new model that features international wireless.

I still prefer the Kindle 1 because of the replaceable battery and the SD card slot, and they can still be bought for $199 or less on amazon. However, $259 is a great deal on a brand new model. This should help Amazon’s stay at the top of the ereader market even with the release of the new Sony model and the addition of Barnes and Noble to the ebook market.