Posts about the Amazon Kindle DX
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Reviews of the Amazon Kindle DX
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CNET Review
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.
Manufacturer: Amazon.com
Part number: B0015TCML0
General
- Built-in devices Display, Keyboard, Speaker(s)
- 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
- Packaged contents Power adapter, USB 2.0 cable, Battery
Display
- Display type 9.7 in E Ink
- Color support 4-bit (16 gray levels)
- Max resolution 1200 x 824
Power
- Recharge time 4 hour(s)
- Power supply device Power adapter
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