Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7" Display, U.S. Wireless, Latest Generation) | 
| Brand: Amazon
Category: Amazon Devices
Buy New: $489.00
as of 11/7/2009 22:00 CST details
New (1) Refurbished (1) from $399.99
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  828 reviews
Sales Rank: 2
Color: Bisque
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 7.2 x 0.4
Model: D00611
UPC: 892685001188
EAN: 0892685001188
ASIN: B0015TCML0
Release Date: June 10, 2009
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 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 |
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Product Description
Sleek & Trim Kindle DX is as thin as most magazines. Just over a third of an inch in profile, you'll find Kindle DX fits perfectly in your hands. Beautiful Large Display Kindle DX's large display is ideal for a broad range of reading material, including graphic-rich books, PDFs, newspapers, magazines, and blogs. Kindle DX's display is two and a half times the size of the Kindle display. Whether you're reading the latest bestseller or a financial report, text and images are amazingly sharp on the 9.7" screen. Auto-Rotating Screen By simply turning the device, you can immediately see full-width landscape views of maps, graphs, tables and Web pages. Built-In PDF Reader Unload the loose documents from your briefcase or backpack, and put them all on Kindle DX. From neighborhood newsletters to financial statements to case studies and product manuals--you can take them all with you on Kindle DX. Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go. With Amazon's Whispernet service, you can send your documents directly to your Kindle DX and read them anytime, anywhere. 5-Way Controller Kindle DX has an easy-to-use 5-way controller, enabling precise on-screen navigation for selecting text to highlight or looking up words. Simple to Use, No Computer Required Kindle DX is completely wireless and ready to use right out of the box--no setup, no cables, no computer required. Long Battery Life - Read for Days Without Recharging With Kindle DX's long battery life, you can read on a single charge for up to 4 days with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to 2 weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content. In low coverage areas or in 1xRTT only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly.
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 I like it, but could be improved. November 8, 2009
Rick A. Martin (Phoenix, AZ USA)
I'm happy with my Kindle DX purchase, and I highly recommend the M-Edge case as an accessory. I love the ability to load my own PDF files. My improvement suggestions are the same as everyone else:
1. Needs update of OS to allow folders to organize files
2. Needs removable SD card for variety of content and ability to have more content
3. Needs replaceable battery (not a problem now, but I'm sure it will be).
 Can't buy it - yet. November 7, 2009
C. J. McKinney (Texas)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
As a lawyer, I would love to own this unit for business use. Two things are holding me back:
1) The price is still too high. DX charges a very premium price. This is OK, as long as your product is near perfect. The DX is still a work in progress and has many known kinks that need to be worked out;
I could probably even overlook the price but . . .
2) No file structure? Really? Device cannot be treated as a serious business or academic device without a file structure. I would plan to dump 1000+ pdf documents into Kindle on Day One. Without a file structure, I'll never be able to find them again.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE ADD A FILE SYSTEM! November 7, 2009
Christine H. Deane (Knoxville, TN USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
4 stars, not 5 because lack of a file system.
The Kindle DX looks like a vast improvement on the original Kindle. But where is the file system? You are offering vast storage capacity with no way to organize the titles. Please add a file system! I like the Kindle DX. The increased display size and increased contrast of print to background are very attractive. This item is somewhat pricey, but I have a bad habit of buying books regardless of price. PLEASE ADD A FILE SYSTEM! What operating system are you using? I have written programs for the Palm Pilot and you can have a file system on that small device. Cell phones have a file system to organize different kinds of data. Please add a file system so I can buy one of these things. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE ADD A FILE SYSTEM!
 It has just enough I need. November 7, 2009
Valdemar Katayama Kjaer (Porto Velho, RO, Brazil)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Despite the fact it doesn't have native support for .doc and .html files, it's worst defect, I am very happy with Kindle DX because it is easy to use and it is "just enough".
I am used to very complex gadgets, but it is a good feeling to handle a so easy and useful e-reader. It is really expensive but for my purposes the price is worth.
In the future, I hope there will be a Kindle with color-screen, touch-screen, hand written notes, freehand drawing, faster navigation and with full support to the main formats of text and image files. And also with the possibility to increase the letters of a PDF document (a zoom button, maybe?).
By now, however, I am very, very happy (Kindle DX is far better than a computer screen to my eyes!!!)
I would also suggest a feature: integration to computers, handheld computers and tablets to load movies and color pictures at an internet library within servers of Amazon.com, so an e-book could indirectly offer color images and movies to the reader. In some areas, like medicine (my profession), people wont buy an e-book because the printed book has color pictures and sometimes a DVD with movies. The e-book would be more useful to medicine with this proposed feature.
I beg your pardon for my awful english. I am not a native english speaker.
The Most Wonderful Device Ever November 5, 2009
Jeffory L. Dodson (St Paul, MN)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Amazon Kindle DX brings a whole new degree of satisfaction to reading. It makes wonderful use of technology while keeping us linked to the age old written word. So what started out on stone tablets, now ends up on small white electronic tablets. The DX offers myriad wonderful features that enhance the reading experience.
In addition to all of the great features that the Kindle 2 possesses, the DX is a bit more student friendly with its ability to read PDFs; however, it's not a perfect technology yet. For instance, a better zooming feature would be nice for PDFs, but it is sufficient for academic reading. The bigger screen, allowing the reading of larger text without as many page turns, and, of course, the quick access to all your books culminates into a truly marvelous and utilitarian device. Amazon has developed a truly wonderful product in the DX, and I look forward to their future updates for it.
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