Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7" Display, U.S. Wireless) List Price: $489.00 Used From: $235.00 Average Rating:

Description

Sleek & Trim Kindle DX is as thin as most magazines. Just over a third of an inch in profile, you'll find Kindle DX fits perfectly in your hands. Beautiful Large Display Kindle DX's large display is ideal for a broad range of reading material, including graphic-rich books, PDFs, newspapers, magazines, and blogs. Kindle DX's display is two and a half times the size of the Kindle display. Whether you're reading the latest bestseller or a financial report, text and images are amazingly sharp on the 9.7" screen. Auto-Rotating Screen By simply turning the device, you can immediately see full-width landscape views of maps, graphs, tables and Web pages. Built-In PDF Reader Unload the loose documents from your briefcase or backpack, and put them all on Kindle DX. From neighborhood newsletters to financial statements to case studies and product manuals--you can take them all with you on Kindle DX. Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go. With Amazon's Whispernet service, you can send your documents directly to your Kindle DX and read them anytime, anywhere. 5-Way Controller Kindle DX has an easy-to-use 5-way controller, enabling precise on-screen navigation for selecting text to highlight or looking up words. Simple to Use, No Computer Required Kindle DX is completely wireless and ready to use right out of the box--no setup, no cables, no computer required. Long Battery Life - Read for Days Without Recharging With Kindle DX's long battery life, you can read on a single charge for up to 4 days with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to 2 weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content. In low coverage areas or in 1xRTT only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly.

Features

• Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines
• Carry Your Library: Holds up to 3,500 books, periodicals, and documents
• Beautiful Large Display: 9.7" diagonal e-ink screen reads like real paper; boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and sharp images
• Auto-Rotating Screen: Display auto-rotates from portrait to landscape as you turn the device so you can view full-width maps, graphs, tables, and Web pages
• Built-In PDF Reader: Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go

Reviews

The Amazon Kindle is more than I could have hoped it to be. The functionality, ease of use, volume of books, and screen quality all surpass what I would have imagined or surmised from reviews. I've played around with a friend of mine's older generation Kindle and this is a far cry from that device. I also own a smaller Sony Reader Pocket, and while that device is VERY compact and portable. It just doesn't offer the wealth of features that the Kindle DX does. I can easily see how the two could be considered, "Apples and Oranges," due to the different MO's if the two devices, but if you take away any one thing let it be this: The Amazon store and the screen darkness/clarity are MUCH better than anything the competitors have to offer. Other additional features that anyone can appreciate are led by Whisper Sync. Having your primary device sync up with your secondary and tertiary devices is just outstanding. The only caveat of this feature is that the wireless does have to be enabled, which will increase your battery drain. That being said, I bought my DX in the beginning of August and after daily extended use, did not have to charge it until about a month later. I can strongly recommend this product. I think that both versions of the Kindle have much to offer, but if you aren't on a gadget budget, or have some extra cash, and don't mind a device that's about the same size of a marble composition book (w/o a cover), then this device will not disappoint. An additional note for those of you that might be on the fence about an electronic reading device or think you aren't "tech-savvy," the set-up of this device is very simple and it comes with a pretty easy to understand user guide that is stored on the device so you'll always have it for a reference guide. This guide also isn't written as a dryer-than-bones instruction manual, it's truly a reference manual; written as if you were having a conversation with a knowledgeable friend. Good luck!

While I absolutely love the intent of this product, and the reading experience is much more authentic than reading on my iPad (which I also love), I have had to have my Kindle DX replaced two times already in the first year that I've owned it. The first time the battery wouldn't stay charged, the second time the 3G radio stopped working properly and the battery wouldn't stay charged and now after having this newest replacement Kindle for only a few months, the screen has stopped working. I called Kindle support again and while they have always been very helpful in the past and I've always received the new Kindle the very next day when there has been a problem, today the friendly guy in support tells me that now my Kindle DX is out of the warranty period and it will cost me $190 for a replacement. This after paying the full price only a little more than a year ago and having it replaced twice in that year. I just can't do it, I paid full price the first time, I can't drop another $200 just to use this thing for more than a year, and I'm sure it'll break again soon. It's to bad really, because when it worked I loved it. I guess I'll be reading all my Kindle books on my iPad from now on. Unfortunately I can't recommend this based on cost and unreliability.

The new Kindle screen contrast is fantastic for reading. The whole operation for downloading books is so easy and hassle free it is almost addicting. The customer support is remarkable. I left my kindle in our van over the weekend and when I went to use it the screen had lines ( might have gotten too hot )running through it. I called customer support and they shipped out a new kindle, next day ship at no charge. How cool is that.

I HAD DOUBTS AS TO WHETHER I WOULD REALLY BE ABLE TO USE THIS DEVICE FULLY - I LIVE IN A SMALLLL TOWN IN RURAL SOUTH AFRICA WHERE CELLULAR SIGNAL STRENGTH SOMETIMES IS DODGY OR WEAK AND INTERMITTANT . BUT ALL FOR NAUGHT ! MY KINDLE DX WORKED PERFECTLY AND WHOLE BOOKS WERE DOWNLOADED WIRELESSLY IN THIRTY SECONDS . MY KINDLE THEN DEVELOPED A PROBLEM AND IN LESS THAN THREE MINUTES ON THE PHONE AMAZON OFFERED A REPLACEMENT -WHAT INCREDIBLE SERVICE !

I had read a lot about the debate between e-ink and tablet computers. When I got my kindle all debates were put to rest. My kindle is so easy on my eyes as compared to my laptop (don't own a tablet yet). Thanks Amazon!