| Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation) | 
| Brand: Amazon
Buy New: $489.00
Rating:  1066 reviews
Sales Rank: 2
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 7.2 x 0.4
Model: D00801
UPC: 892685001232
EAN: 0892685001232
Release Date: January 19, 2010 (In 6 Days)
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| Features:
| | Simple to use: no computer, no cables, no syncing. | | | Wireless connectivity enables you to find, buy, and read instantly—whether you’re in the back of a taxi, at the airport, or in bed. | | | Shop the Kindle Store directly from your Kindle. | | | Buy a book and it is auto-delivered wirelessly in less than one minute. |
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Product 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. International Coverage: Enjoy 3G wireless coverage at home or abroad in over 100 countries. 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.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 1066
 Merry Christmas To Me ... January 11, 2010
M. L. Vick (Belleville, IL)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I COVETED the Kindle DX for several weeks before Christmas, when I received it as a gift from my husband. I kept visiting Amazon, comparing features between the smaller and larger product, dreaming of how I'd put it to use, checking out the books to make sure my favorite authors were represented, etc. I was afraid I'd be disappointed, because I'd never actually physically seen one, but ... I absolutely LOVE it! I make the text a little larger to compensate for my deteriorating mid-range eye sight, so I can read for hours at a time. The contrast is wonderful and I don't feel like I'm looking at a computer, which I didn't want since I do it all day. Some say they forget it's not a book. I can't say that, but I can say the difference doesn't bother me.
The features I really enjoy: the ability to instantly have a book I want and begin to read it immediately; relatively inexpensive new releases; the opportunity to try different authors at little to no cost; having so many books at my fingertips in such a compact space (for travel and home); the built in dictionary that's so easy to use and the intuitive ease of the buttons. I read so fast that when I travel I never have enough space to bring as many books as I need to keep me happy, so this is the perfect solution. I'll also be happy to have them organized instantly by author instead of having them scattered, piled and boxed all over the house.
Enhancements I would like: ability to categorize into books that are read/unread without archiving books I'm temporarily finished with, a little less glare with my reading light.
Other than the enhancements I've suggested, there's nothing I don't love about the Kindle DX. I haven't used the download feature for pdf documents, etc., so I can't speak to that. But for what I want - pleasure reading - it's perfect.
One the best "toys" purchased. Would rec it anyone enjoys to read January 11, 2010
Perch (Birmingham mi)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I love this electronic reader it was a great gift easy to use and navigate. No glare. Great battery life.
Kindle DX January 10, 2010
Wayne S. Dewolf (Marysville PA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I use the Kindle during my Exercise routine and love the ability to change fonts so using the tredmill can be done at the same time I am reading, it sure makes the time fly when I'm exercising!
My first Kindle (DX Model) and I'm pleased. January 10, 2010
Lazy Gator (Central IL - USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I'm a 46 year old male who works in the Information Technology field (25+ years) as a network designer/administrator and software developer. I typically don't read for pleasure. Mainly for learning about something or someone. My primary reason for purchasing an ebook reader is to save bookshelf space and to be able to more easily carry several books with me at a time. The books I read are typically over 1000 pages and very bulky/heavy (also more difficult to hold on to while reading).
I have had my Kindle DX since early Nov. 2009. I did purchase the extended warranty and the leather cover. Overall, I'm very happy with my DX - I will be keeping it. I had several false-starts in making my Kindle purchase as the cost of the larger DX model was pretty steep in my opinion. I read dozens of reviews on the smaller Kindle and the DX as well as researched other ebook readers (including the upcoming B&N Nook) before making the decision to finally try the DX.
Pros:
- Great screen size for reading comfortably. The smaller screen would not be good for me.
- The device is relatively small in comparison to the HP 17" laptop I carry around. A lot lighter.
- It's easier to hold the Kindle DX versus the typical 2 inch+ thick and heavy books I used to purchase.
- I can carry hundreds of books with me on a single, lightweight device.
- Navigation is easy and intuitive on the Kindle.
- Being able to increase text (font) size is nice.
- Being able to go from portrait to landscape display mode by turning the device is handy.
- Length of battery is great as long as the wireless option is turned off.
- Books for the Kindle typically cost less than the printed copy.
Cons:
- Limited functionality with PDF files. You can view them easily, but not increase text/font size. Images in PDF files are difficult to read on occasion. Text is typically fine with larger font size used to create the PDF file.
- Organization of book titles is non-existent. All books show up in a single list on the Home page of the Kindle DX.
- Many computer-related (programming, etc.) books are still not available on the Kindle DX.
- Screenshot images in some books are a bit fuzzy. Still readable, but not as clear as the printed image would be.
- Some text characters appear to be "broken" in some books. It's as if the fonts used by the publisher do not render properly on the Kindle and are therefore slightly more diffult to read.
- Cost
Bottom line... this is the only ebook reader I found with the larger screen size. It does the job for me. The cost is a bit steep, but will likely pay off in the long run as I found most of the books I read are less expensive for the Kindle compared to the printed copies. Also, being able to carry a huge library of technical reference books on a single lightweight device is very handy in my career.
Enjoy!
Technology Wonder January 10, 2010
Norman L. Winton (Dallas, TX)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought this for my wife at Xmas. She had broken her writst and is an avid reader but couldn't hold a book in her one hand. The Kindle did the trick and she loves it more than any other present she has received. She became proficient in its use almost immediately which shows how easy it really is. Keep up the good work.
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