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 popular expedient has undergone. If you're an owner of a kindle 2 considering an upgrade, or a reading enthusiast undecided on which would be the great 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 addition to being 2.5 times larger than the earlier Kindle's display, the Dx also has an auto-rotate highlight that allows you to toggle between a portrait and a landscape mode by simply rotating the reading device. This makes it the more favorable 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 farranging size while the Kindle 2 is simply 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 approximately 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 through the process of emailing your files to Amazon for file conversion - a assistance that you need to pay for, albeit with a minimal fee. With the Kindle Dx, Pdf support is built-in, so you can just download your Pdf files directly to your expedient and read them immediately. If you read a lot of Pdfs, then the Dx is the great 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 normally work with Pdf files, will find a way to elaborate the steep price of the Dx.

Amazon Kindle Dx vs Kindle 2 - end Thoughts

While the Kindle 2 still packs a punch for its price and features, those seeing for the extreme reading satisfaction will find the Dx the best choice between the two devices. Like I said, the price is all the time the choosing factor in the equation so weigh the costs versus your needs and allocation before development the extreme decision.

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