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Reviews of the Amazon Kindle DX

  • 7.8

    CNET Review

    June 10, 2009

    The Good: The Kindle DX offers 2.5 times the screen real estate as the Kindle 2; native PDF support; you can switch from portrait to landscape mode by just turning the device; large library of tens of thousands of e-books, newspapers, magazines, and blogs via Amazon's familiar online store; built-in free wireless "Whispernet" data network--no PC needed; built-in keyboard for notes; faster processor speeds up the device; with 4GB (3.3 usable) of internal memory, it's capable of storing 3,500 electronic books; font size is adjustable; decent battery life; displays image files, and plays MP3 and AAC audio.

    The Bad: Expensive; somewhat heavy compared with the Kindle 2; no expansion slot for adding more memory; no protective carrying case included; battery is sealed into the device and isn't removable.

    The Bottom Line: The pricey Kindle DX offers improvements over the Kindle 2, but its larger chassis has its pluses and minuses.

    Read the full review

Manufacturer: Amazon.com

Part number: B0015TCML0

General

  • Product Type eBook reader
  • Width 7.2 in
  • Built-in Devices Display, Keyboard, Speaker(s)
  • Depth 0.4 in
  • Height 10.4 in
  • Dimensions (W x D x H) 7.2 in x 0.4 in x 10.4 in
  • Weight 1.1 lbs
  • Features 5-way controller, Built-in PDF reader, Auto-rotating screen, Read-to-me, Built-in dictionary, Text-to-Speech
  • Included Accessories Power adapter, USB 2.0 cable, Battery

Memory

  • Total User Available Memory 3.3 GB

Display

  • Display Type 9.7 in E Ink
  • Display type 9.7 in E Ink
  • Image 4-bit (16 gray levels)
  • Display Resolution 1200 x 824

Audio

  • Audio Output Speaker(s)
  • Supported Digital Audio Formats MP3

Telecom

  • Modem Wireless cellular modem - Integrated
  • Cellular Enhancement Protocol CDMA 2000
  • Wireless Connectivity 3G Wireless

GPS System

  • GPS Navigation None

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Interfaces Hi-Speed USB, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter
  • Recharge Time 4 hour(s)
  • Power supply device Power adapter

Input Device

  • Type QWERTY keyboard

EBook Reader

  • Supported Text Formats DOC, PDF, RTF, TXT, HTML, PRC (Mobipocket)
  • Supported Still Image Formats BMP, GIF, PNG, JPEG

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included 1 x USB cable

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

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