Amazon Kindle DX Review

Ever since the Amazon kindle Dx became available for pre-order in early May, many kindle users and would-be owners have been wondering how much of a "makeover" the favorite gismo has undergone. If you're an owner of a kindle 2 considering an upgrade, or a reading enthusiast undecided on which would be the best fit for your lifestyle, wonder no more.

This comparison is your quick reference guide to what sets the new Dx apart from the former version.

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Display

The kindle 2's 6" diagonal screen is obviously no match for the Dx's 9.7" diagonal auto-rotating screen. In expanding to being 2.5 times larger than the earlier Kindle's display, the Dx also has an auto-rotate feature that allows you to toggle between a portrait and a scenery mode by plainly rotating the reading device. This makes it the more suitable tool for reading newspapers, image-rich books, or any material that contains maps, charts, and tables.

Size of the Device

The Amazon Kindle Dx measures 10.4" x 7.2" x 0.38" in unabridged size while the Kindle 2 is plainly much smaller at 8" x 5.3" x 0.36". While both devices are about as thin as a typical magazine at 0.3 of an inch deep, the Dx tips the scales at 18.9 ounces compared to the Kindle 2's 10.2 ounces. If you plan on using your ebook reader "on the go" then the Kindle 2 is the more transportable device.

Storage Capacity

The warehouse capacity is also a major factor to consider. The Dx boasts a 4Gb internal memory - duplicate the 2Gb capacity of the Kindle 2. That's warehouse for practically 3,500 books and 1,500 books for the Dx and the Kindle 2 respectively.

Built-in Pdf Support

With the Kindle 2, reading Pdf files are a bit of a hassle as you have to go straight through the process of emailing your files to Amazon for file conversion - a service that you need to pay for, albeit with a minimal fee. With the Kindle Dx, Pdf reserve is built-in, so you can just download your Pdf files directly to your gismo and read them immediately. If you read a lot of Pdfs, then the Dx is the best option.

Price

Here's the real deal maker or breaker between the two Kindles. The Kindle Dx costs a steeper 9, while the Kindle 2 is still priced high at 9. Even for the most avid readers, the price of whether of these ebook readers leave a big hole in the pocket. However, students eager to leave behind their heavy textbooks and professionals who regularly work with Pdf files, will find a way to by comparison the steep price of the Dx.

Amazon Kindle Dx vs Kindle 2 - conclusion Thoughts

While the Kindle 2 still packs a punch for its price and features, those finding for the greatest reading delight will find the Dx the best choice between the two devices. Like I said, the price is always the choosing factor in the equation so weigh the costs versus your needs and budget before manufacture the greatest decision.

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