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Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G, 9.7" Display, Graphite, 3G Works Globally – Latest Generation | 
| Brand: Amazon
Category: Amazon Devices
Buy New: $379.00
as of 9/6/2010 18:32 CDT details
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  2115 reviews
Sales Rank: 5
Color: Graphite
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 7.2 x 0.4
Model: D00801
UPC: 892685001928
EAN: 0892685001928
ASIN: B002GYWHSQ
Release Date: July 7, 2010
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Product Description
Say Hello to the Newest Kindle DX All New, High Contrast E-Ink Screen: Our graphite Kindle DX uses our all new, improved electronic ink display, with 50% better contrast for the clearest text and sharpest images Beautiful Large Display: The 9.7" diagonal E-ink screen is ideal for a broad range of reading material, including graphic-rich books, PDFs, newspapers, magazines, and blogs Read in Sunlight with No Glare: Unlike backlit computer or LCD screens, Kindle DX's display looks and reads like real paper, with no glare. Read as easily in bright sunlight as in your living room Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines Books In Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered wirelessly in less than 60 seconds; no PC required Free 3G Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle DX; no monthly fees, no annual contracts. Enjoy 3G wireless coverage at home or abroad in over 100 countries. Long Battery Life: Read for up to 1 week on a single charge with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to two weeks. Carry Your Library: Holds up to 3,500 books, periodicals, and documents Built-In PDF Reader: Carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go. Now with Zoom capability to easily view small print and detailed tables or graphics 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 Large Selection: Over 600,000 books and the largest selection of the most popular books people want to read plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs. Over 1.8 million free, out-of-copyright, pre-1923 books are available to read on Kindle. For non-U.S. customers, content availability and pricing will vary. Low Book Prices and Free Book Samples: New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases from $9.99. Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy
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Great product, but could definitely be improved. September 6, 2010
Steve M
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I know the Kindle has many reviews already, but maybe somebody considering the purchase will find this review helpful.
I have had the Kindle DX for about 3 weeks now and definitely do not regret the purchase.
Pros:
1) The screen is easy to read and the larger size means less page turning with books, and less scrolling with PDF's and newspapers. (My sister has the smaller version, she prefers it because it fits in her purse, but I appreciate the extra size - the DX is still very thin and light)
2) The battery holds its charge for a long time, even longer for me than advertised. I turn the wireless off between downloads and have read four novels without recharging the battery yet.
3) No monthly charges, so it does not matter if I use it everyday, or just for vacations. If you are just reading books, this seems like a better choice than buying the iPAD and using its Kindle Ap, as you will have to pay monthly for the 3G with the iPAD.
4) My wife and I can use two kindles on the same account (though her's is currently back-ordered) When her kindle comes, we will be able to both read the same newly released best-seller at the same time, without having to buy it twice in hardcover. (We fight over the Michael Connelly's)
Cons:
1) A bunch of books I want to read are not available. Particularly books that have been published between 40 and 10 years ago. If the copyright has expired, you're fine. If it is new, you're fine. But in between is dicey.
2) Using the Kindle store with the kindle is slow and cumbersome. It is OK if you know what book you want, but not good for browsing.
3) The battery is not removable. Every electronic product I have every owned with a rechargeable battery has outlasted the battery itself.
4) The case seems cheap, and as soon as I attached the leather cover, the front and the back plastic plates started to bend and separate where the metal clasps of the cover attach. I have only had it 3 weeks, and now the cover will randomly fall off.
 Needs improvements for the visually impaired September 6, 2010
ghbisa
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
We recently purchased a kindle, it is a very useful product.
However, we suggest the following to improve the product.
People with poor eyesight need the following in order to facilitate or just use the kindle.
1. Larger font size options
2. Have menus display in larger fonts
3. have text to speech be able to read menus , article headlines and titles, and help in selecting them.
Kindle DX September 6, 2010
Harold D. Stolovitch (Los Angeles, CA, US)
I selected the DX after a lot of investigation into all of the available e-readers. I really wanted one that was specifically designed for reading and nothing else to complicate things. I have other devices for other tasks. The DX is portable yet has a large screen for easy reading. I just completed a journey of 3 weeks in Europe, traveling pretty well constantly. The DX was a wonderful aid on planes or in the evening.
My biggest problem is finding the right books. The book store has so many titles. I am slowly figuring out how to search for what is current in my interest areas. In the meantime I still go to bookstores and browse the shelves for titles. I then head for the DX bookstore.
Overall, a great companion for the road!
 I LOVE my KINDLE September 6, 2010
Ilona Selke
This is my second KINDLE -(I had bought the very first generation as well)
I love this Kindle version. The Kindle DX has a much greater contrast! Even in bright sunlight I am now able to read any text.(not so with the first one)
The page seize is larger so there is less 'turning of pages.'
Navigation is easy, pictures are great, PDFs look great, and most of all it has international download now available in most countries. I am all over the planet, and I can't take all my books everywhere I go, so this is a miracle! It is all I need for my long travels.
I definitely would suggest to get the Kindle DX leather cover, now available in many colors, as it holds the Kindle better. It helps protect the screen when storing. When taking it out of a bag or anything else, you don't need to worry where you are gripping the Kindle (screen, or pushing any buttons). My suggestion is to buy the cover with the Kindle all at once, as it saves shipping. I ordered mine in two steps.
I LOVE MY KINDLE DX!!!!WHAT A TREE SAVER & SPACE SAVER!
Great Customer Support! September 6, 2010
Michele Betti
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Thumbs up for Amazon customer support!
When I got my brand new Kindle DX, I soon realized something was wrong with the 5-way controller (it was pretty unresponsive). I live in Italy, where the free Amazon "Call me" service in unavailable, so I tried to contact them on the phone, but getting no answer, I sent them an e-mail message complaining I had been unable to talk to the custemer support. I got a call from them within 6 hours at my italian cellphone, and after a brief explanation, I soon got another Kindle being sent to me at no charge, together with a pre-paid UPS label for sending my defective one back to them. After two days, the second Kindle (perfect, this time) was in my hands.
Pretty impressive, indeed. I mean, as I said, I live in Italy, I know the way it is over here... ;-) I could expect no service like this from a local seller. Way to go, Amazon! Things can always go wrong, it's the way you react that matters!
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