Well, that didn’t take long: someone on MobileRead figured out a way to change the directory where the Kindle 2 looks for its default screensaver images. By default, this directory is hidden on a partition that doesn’t even get mounted on your PC when you connect the K2 via USB, but this hack changes the path to a directory on the accessible section–so you can add all the custom images you want and have the K2 you always wanted.

It’s not an idiot-proof solution, so if you’re kind of iffy when it comes to computers, you’ll probably just want to learn to accept Amazon’s restrictions. However, if you feel competent, click here to see the thread and the downloadable files that will let you hack the Kindle 2.

Thanks to reader Joshua M. for pointing this out in the comments!