Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7" Display, U.S. Wireless)

The Kindle Store: 400,000 Books, Newspapers, Magazines, and Blogs

At Amazon, we've always been obsessed with having every book ever printed, and we know that even the best reading device would be useless without a massive selection of books you want to read. Today, the Kindle Store has more than 400,000 books, newspapers, magazines, and blogs available, plus top newspapers, magazines, and blogs. This is just the beginning. Our vision is every book ever printed, in any language, all available in less than 60 seconds. We won't stop until we get there. Whether you prefer biographies, classics, investment guides, thrillers, or sci-fi, thousands of your favorite books are available, including 101 of 112 books currently found on the New York Times® Best Seller list. New York Times Best Sellers and most new releases are $9.99, and you'll find many books for less

Kindle DX: Amazon's New Addition To The Kindle Family 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 Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle DX, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, no annual contracts, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots Books In Under 60 Seconds: You get free wireless delivery of books in less than 60 seconds; no PC required Long Battery Life: Read for days without recharging Read-to-Me: With the text-to-speech feature, Kindle DX can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book's rights holder made the feature unavailable Big Selection, Low Prices: Over 400,000 books, newspapers, magazines, and blogs; New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases are only $9.99, unless marked otherwise More Than Books: U.S. and international newspapers including the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, magazines including The New Yorker and Time, plus popular blogs, all auto-delivered wirelessly

Kindle 3G, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 3G Works Globally, White, 6" Display with New E Ink Pearl Technology

Kindle 3G, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 3G Works Globally, White, 6" Display with N…
by Irene(Ind)
I researched the acquisition of a Kindle for a long time. I could not pick whether or not it was worth purchasing a dedicated e-reader. Boy am I glad I made this purchase. The downside to Amazon's online selling of Kindle three is that the customers don't get to see it in person. It is much better in person. This may sound dull, but when I got my new Kindle, I thought there was a stuck-on overlay on the screen containing a diagram of the unit's buttons, etc. I actually tried to peel it off. Doh! The e-ink on this unit is THAT lovely. I didn't recognize that I was one time staring at the actual display. I also didn't recognize that no power is necessary until the display changes. (thus the great battery life) I do lots of reading, but was facing the prospect of reading less or purchasing large type books because of my variable & deteriorating eyesight. The new Kindle has been a godsend. Now, I can pick the size of type I need depending on my level of fatigue among other things. The weight & ergonomics are excellent. For somebody, like me, with neuropathy in his hands, it is simple to manage & enjoyable to own. To me, it is simpler to read than print books. The ease of navigation is great as is the speed. The battery life, so far, has been strange. It basically connected to our home Wi-Fi, which by design does not broadcast an SSID. It downloads books so fast that I  thought they were not received. I did not buy the 3G version because of the cost difference & the fact that there is no coverage where I live. In the event you are not constantly travelling, I don't see the necessity to spend the additional bucks, but that is a matter of personal choice. For those who have no Wi-Fi at home, keep in mind that you can always download the material to your computer & transfer it by USB. today I was one time watching an interview with Tony Blair on TV. They was speaking about his new book, which sounded fascinating. I picked up the Kindle & downloaded a free sample before the interview was over. I have only read the preface so far, but will probably buy the book. Now THAT is a great way to buy a book! I haven't used online browsing extensively yet, but find it reasonable for what the device is. This is primarily a book reader, not a laptop computer or laptop. They are great for what they do, but cannot match the e-ink display, or the light weight. For those of you worrying about the wait for the new Kindle, let me finish with, "It is worth the wait" This new Kindle is all about the quality of experience. There's lots of format choices for electronic reading. In the event you need the best experience, go with the Kindle.

Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7" Display, U.S. Wireless)

Kindle DX has over 5500 blogs for every interest. Unlike reading blogs on your PC, Kindle blogs are downloaded onto Kindle DX so you can read them even when you are not wirelessly connected. And unlike RSS readers which regularly only provide headlines, blogs on Kindle DX give you full-text content and pics, and are updated wirelessly throughout the day. Get blogs wirelessly delivered to your Kindle DX for as tiny as $.99 per month. A quantity of our most popular blogs include:
-every thing is perfect , even the speed of turning pages is pretty acceptable
but for some books that you want to take note of , usually there are a lot of them , kindle is not a good device , or , any ebook would not be a good device

Kindle DX, Free 3G, 3G Works Globally, Graphite, 9.7" Display with New E Ink Pearl Technology

       You can search and shop the Kindle Store wirelessly right from your Kindle DX, allowing you to click, buy, and start reading your purchases within a minute. The Kindle Store offers the same great Amazon.com customer experience you are used to, including customer reviews, personalized recommendations, and low prices. They auto-deliver your selections wirelessly, so the next time you listen to about a great book, search, buy, and read.
In case you are out of wireless coverage, such as travelling abroad, you can download ebooks to your PC or Mac and transfer by USB to your Kindle DX

 by Sandra N(UK)
This item is actually my 4th Kindle. I have moved up the ranks as each new product has been unveiled. The print is clear & simple to see. Contrast is excellent & can be controlled. If I had a concern it would be the weight of this item. I had an simpler time with the smaller Kindles. They are so brilliant though that I have bought as gifts. You can not very go wrong.

Kindle DX, Free 3G, 3G Works Globally, Graphite, 9.7" Display with New E Ink Pearl Technology

       by Anton M (USE)
Here are my first impressions of the Kindle DX which I received earlier today. I have been using the Kindle two for the past months & have loved it. It's improved the way I read by making it simple to download & try books before purchasing them, & allowing me to over a variety of reading material with me. I was one time disappointed with the way it handled PDF's, which is important to me, so I sold the Kindle two & bought the DX.

- The DX works like the Kindle two in terms of keys, navigation, joystick etc., except all the navigation keys are on the right.
- Was concerned about lack of navigation on the left, but in case you flip it 180 degrees, the display auto rotates & you can use your left hand. Very slick.
- The DX is heavier, but is still comfortable to hold & read.
- The general size of the DX is not as giant as I expected from the pics on the net.
- The digital ink looks similar on both, but a small sharper on the DX.
- The DX works much better for PDF's overall. The bigger screen helps here.
- A complex powerpoint I converted to pdf looks like it does on my computer except in b&w.
- PDF's with columns work fine. I could not read them on the Kindle two.
- In case you have a PDF with multiple columns, the print may appear small on the DX, & you cannot alter fonts in PDFs.
- Newspapers are simpler to read on the DX, pics & tables.
- I downloaded a sample chapter of a textbook. I can see this working well for students.
- The rotate feature is excellent on the DX; works as advertised.
- The Kindle two weighs less & is more transportable. If reading only books, I'd probably prefer the Kindle two, given the lower cost & size, & nav keys on both sides.

Regarding the cost, while I'd love Kindles to cost less, I think the cost is reasonable. Here's how I justified it. I assumed I could resell the DX in two years for 50% of its purchase cost, or $245. (50% seems reasonable based on the experience of Kindle one). So my net cost is $245. The differentiating feature of the Kindle is the built in wireless capability. Not only is it elegant & integrated, it is also included in the acquisition cost. If limitless wireless were priced separately, a reasonable cost would be around $10/month. So effectively my out of pocket cost using the DX for two years is roughly equivalent to what the wireless would cost me if it was priced separately.

Both the DX & Kindle two are lovely values. In case you only read books, the Kindle two is probably better. In case you already own a Kindle two, & don't read PDF's, I recommend keeping your Kindle two. In case you read plenty of pdf's or newspapers, or you like to read with giant fonts, you'll be happier with the DX. For my needs, I am liking the DX more.

Kindle 3G, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 3G Works Globally, 6" Display with New E Ink Pearl Technology (Electronics)

The size is absolutely ideal. In the Amazon cover, it is exactly like reading from a paperback book. It is noticeably lighter & simpler to hold for reading, even with arthritis in my hands. The page turn buttons are brilliant. Very no noise, & you don't must push them as hard. It ought to make it much simpler for those with weak or disabled hands. I also like have next page & earlier buttons on both sides. I didn't think it would make a difference to me, but it does.

When I first unboxed the new K3, I was one time slightly disappointed. The new 5-way appeared to be harder to used than the tiny joystick of the K2. I must say, though, days later, I am liking it much better. Since I am getting used to it so quickly, I think in another day I won't know the difference.

I haven't had it long to comment on the extended battery life. But I was one time honestly fine with the over ten days I always got with K2.

I attempted a couple of times to connect the WiFi, but didn't get it to work. Today I had more time so I thought I'd try to puzzle through it. But when I navigated to the wireless menu, it had somehow figured out how to connect by itself. The browser is MUCH faster, & it made purchasing a book a breeze.

& the FONTS! My word what a difference! I can practically read in the dark! I have been able to reduce the font size from four to two. Merge sharper contrast with better fonts & it is an unbeatable combo.

The ONLY thing I would alter if I could is to move the Menu button, & the Back button. I am having a tiny trouble navigating with the down arrow because I hit Back. But I am beginning to get the hang of it.

All in all, I think Amazon hit it out of the park with the K3!

Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, U.S. Wireless)

Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, U.S. Wireless)I've owned the first Kindle since it started shipping over a year ago. Despite it is quirks, I loved it... so when Amazon announced the Kindle two, I pre-ordered right away. I received my shiny new Kindle two this past Friday (2/27/09) & began putting it through it is paces. Functionally, it is a sizable step up from the earlier Kindle - but when I went to do of my favourite activities this weekend, lounge around in the yard reading, I discovered a major issue. When exposed to sunlight, my Kindle 2's screen didn't render properly. It was badly faded, streaked, & blotched like an terrible Xerox copy... utterly unreadable. Strangely, if I shaded even a portion of the screen with my hand or a piece of paper, the shaded portion rendered clear as a bell... while the portion exposed to the light remained so faded it was unrecognizable.

Update: After contacting Amazon's customer support I was one time sent a replacement Kindle right away. This does NOT have the weird sensitivity to sunlight that my earlier had & now I could not be happier. As a user of the original Kindle, I do must stress how much better the user experience is in this tool than the earlier. Amazon claim's it is only 20% faster, but it FEELS  two times as quick - & the menus are much better organized & simpler to navigate. Regrettably Amazon won't let me change the rating of this review, but I'd otherwise officially give it four stars. The only thing holding Kindle back from utter perfection (ie: five stars) is the dearth of native PDF support (still!). Sony recently patched in full native PDF support for their own reader - so they know it IS feasible, even in the event you lose a number of the devices inherent scaling expertise. But since PDF is a lossy format, that is the trade off you need to make in the event you need to read native PDF files. Still, now that there is a competing reader on the market with that ( important) feature, that is the only area that Kindle needs to improve in order to catch up. On the other hand, Kindle DOES give you wireless access to Amazon's library anywhere, any time... & that is the clincher. At least for me it is.