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Rating:  1800 reviews
Sales Rank: 36
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
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 Finally, an ebook reader that "feels" like a book! July 29, 2010
Nicholas Sabalos Jr. (Springfield, VA, USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
A little background......I've tried a couple of ebook readers in recent years and, after a day or two, found them unacceptable for any number of reasons. For example, the Sony device was cumbersome and adding books was frustrating and a plain hassle. I tried an early Kindle, but was unimpressed with the overall functionality and screen clarity. I experimented with various ebook reading software for my smartphone (which has a screen the same size as the average iPhone) such as Mobipocket and eReader (Barnes and Noble's software now). But, reading from a backlit screen that was still so small and was, again, cumbersome and less than satisfying. Again, purchasing and adding books to the device was just too much of a hassle.
Amazon has finally come up with an ereader that really DOES "feel" like a real book. By that, I mean, I HAVE found myself getting "lost" in the book or articles I am reading.....forgetting that I am not holding a paper book, but an electronic device. I never thought it would happen.....but the latest Kindle DX (July 2010) is so crisp in its display, so intuitively easy to operate and deep enough in features to make it a remarkable device. Adding a book is so simple, I suspect a young child could do it. Amazon's Kindle management features, both on Amazon.com and on the Kindle device itself are well-thought out and make the whole experience a hassle-free enjoyable experience. Just like buying a book in a bookstore used to be.....simple, rewarding, exciting with anticipation of a good read.
I also purchased the Amazon Kindle DX leather cover. Amazon Kindle DX Black Leather Cover (Fits 9.7" Display, Latest and 2nd Generation Kindles) Despite earlier issues with the cover, it apears Amazon has quietly fixed them. There is now a magnet embedded in the back of the cover that, with a slight tug, gently reminds you to not open the Kindle cover from the back (apparently risking damage to the Kindle, at times, in the past). Again, well-thought-out, Amazon!
hooty hoo my kindle is so cool July 29, 2010
E. Chalmers (san frasisco)
0 out of 19 found this review helpful
my kindle is so cool. its the collest kindle of them all. it has a picture of my balls on it. pfffft jk
love it July 28, 2010
S. Call (AZ, US)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
my husband absolutely loves it. easy to read, no noise turning pages at night, adjustable font size, no waisting paper. love it!
Works great for school July 28, 2010
gradstudent
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I am a grad student in a doctoral program so I weighed my desire for a Kindle against my desire to eat nothing but Ramen noodles for over a year. When the new graphite 9.7 Kindle was introduced I finally decided to stop agonizing and buy. I am so glad I did.
PROs
PDF: For me, the biggest and most useful thing about the new graphite Kindle is the ability to store and read PDF articles. As a graduate student, journal articles are essentially my life. I have thousands of them on my computer, now on my Kindle. I can read them when I fly to conferences or just mark notes and take them into lecture for discussion. The Kindle has been remarkably handy in this respect. (I should note that I am a getting my degree in a social science field, and therefore most of the articles I read are not technical or graphics heavy, usually just tables and notes).
BOOKS: Books are also very easy to read, although my free time to read for pleasure is pretty much nonexistant. I have not had any trouble with the screen or the appearance of the words, after a while I even forget that I am not holding an actual book. I do not have any of my textbooks on the Kindle but that is just a personal quirk of mine.
TIME: With this Kindle I can hook it up to my computer via the USB and just load my articles on very quickly. I have also found the downloads from the Amazon store to my Kindle are also very quick and I have been in some remote areas of the country and still been able to download books.
CONs
FOLDERS: As other reviewers mentioned, there is no folder option, so I have to scroll through pages of books and articles to find the correct one. There is an option to tag the articles but I just have not found the time to do that yet.
WEIGHT: The 9.7 is a bit awkward to hold and read. I solved this by buying a case that flipped open into a stand for the Kindle.
FEAR: I read review upon review before deciding to purchase my Kindle and one of my biggest fears came from reading reviews where the Kindle would just freeze and quit or suffer a slight fall and break beyond repair. I purchased the extended warranty but I still live in fear of irrepable damage to this device on which I spent so much money, especially given how much flying I do.
NEUTRALs
COLOR: I like the color of the graphite Kindle more than the white. I also think the color might help the words on the screen stand out a bit more, but that is a personal opinion.
KEYBOARD: I have not used the keyboard very much, so I am not sure how to rank it. In my experiene it has been pretty easy and smooth.
OVERALL
So far, I am very pleased with my decision to purchase this Kindle. I have found that the ability to store and take thousands of journal articles with me to conferences and meetings and lectures has been extremely helpful. I like the look and feel of the Kindle and I find it very easy to read.
Kindle DX Graphite- Latest Generation July 28, 2010
Xwinds
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Not being the sorts to really write a review- thought I'll chip in on this one, and more.. since we all rely on user experiences-
The DX Graphite is a very functional product for what it is- an e-reader, & it's enhanced my reading experience. My main use of the internet is for checking emails and news / periodicals websites that this gadget gives its worth. I went with other users' opinion to have a cover to preserve it so that bumped the price up a bit- no complains. The only enhancement I'd like to see is some sort of back light that I can turn on and off-- may be the sort of glow we see on the night clocks so I don't have to carry a light or look for one while reading at night! I think that'd take care of the glare and strain on the eyes. The gray border enhances text appearance & the device feels pretty solid- the keys and buttons are all pretty sturdy in place, and the weight with the Amazon cover isn't really a bother for me. Haven't had the need for customer service on anything yet, but sure have dear expectations from Amazon to back this little gem of theirs.
I've been contemplating between the Kindle-DX & iPad for sometime now and after comparing the complete functionality for my use and better prices for the content I decided to take the step forward with the Kindle. I would recommend this one to anyone seeking a device primarily for reading and organizing their library shelves in one portable gadget!
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