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5 Stars Different and Better

I have owned both Kindle 1 and Kindle 2, so I'm already committed to the basic idea: e-ink reading in a slim form factor with excellent connectivity to a large selection of books and subscriptions. I have come to rely on my Kindle experience, and it has seriously enhanced my reading.

The Kindle DX was not an obvious upgrade for me, but two features put me over the...
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Published 14 months ago by Alexander Scherr

5 Stars Even better than Kindle 1 & 2, June 10, 2009

By David Edmiston "Dave" (So Cal) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7" Display, U.S. Wireless) (Electronics)
Reading on the Kindle DX is such a joy. I've been so happy with my first generation Kindle 1, but the DX takes Kindle reading to the next level. The amount of content that fits onto the screen is a vast improvement to the experience. And even better than the *quantity* of content is the *quality* of the content. The display on the DX is truly phenomenal.

I write technical documents for a living. The product documentation that I write is full of images, diagrams, and rich formatting. I've tried loading my PDF documents onto my Kindle 1, but they won't display. I couldn't believe my eyes when I loaded my PDFs onto the Kindle DX. The formatting of the page displayed perfectly!!! Zooming and rotating was simple.

I read a lot of technical documents too. I've always been sorry that I couldn't read good technical books on my Kindle 1 (the latest Photoshop books, etc.) They look great on the DX though. With the DX, you can carry your whole reference library with you: dictionaries, reference manuals, the Bible, ... I even have PDF versions of the shop manuals for our dirt bikes. I haven't loaded them onto the DX, but it sure would be easier to have them on one compact device than having five big fat books for the bikes.

The Kindle DX isn't cheap, but I imagine the price will come down eventually like it did with earlier Kindle versions. It is an astounding device though--truly a game changing piece of equipment. Think of how your TV viewing changed when you got your first TiVo, how driving changed when you got a GPS, how your phone changed when you got voicemail and caller ID. That's how your reading will change when you get your fist Kindle.

5 Stars Night and Day, July 9, 2010

By fairbrooks - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G, 9.7" Display, Graphite, 3G Works Globally – Latest Generation (Electronics)
I've had my new DX for one day, but I cannot imagine going back to the Kindle 2 at this point. The difference in contrast between the two is dramatic - literally, as the title says: night and day.

I have owned a Kindle since November of 2007, and loved my original Kindle. The Kindle 2 was never quite right for me; I felt the contrast was much too light, but I liked so many of the other features that I kept it and have read on it for the past year and a half. After one day with the new Graphite DX, I don't know how I managed! The text is so clear and crisp and dark and the background so light that my daughter's first comment on seeing the new screen was that it appeared backlit! I love having more text on the page, meaning fewer page clicks, though the buttons on the DX are totally silent when pushed. They have a great response and the perfect resistance as well. The graphite is quite handsome, though I always liked the white just fine. I know many people have written that the darker bezel may aid in the improved screen appearance, but to my eyes, the screen is just that much better on its own. I even covered the graphite bezel with the white bezel of my old Kindle to check and it really is a dramatic improvement over my K2(US version).

I am getting used to the larger size and weight faster than I thought I would. Though I thought I would originally read the DX sans cover because of its size, I have already ordered and received the red Amazon cover and prefer reading the DX that way. It just feels safer and more secure to me, and I don't worry about getting my fingers all over that vast screen surface while carrying it. I have also discovered through trial and error that I like the fewest words per line option, giving a nice margin to the page. With the text so clear and dark, I'm able to read at a smaller font in low light, so even with the fewest words chosen, I still get plenty of text on every page.

I do miss the next page button on the left hand side, but as I use the DX more, I'm sure I'll reach for it less and less. I'm not sure why Amazon chose not to give us that option on the DX; I know some have suggested it might have been to keep the weight down. Whatever the reason, I do miss it. Another small quibble is the fact that you are not able to change the line spacing on a page of text as you can on the Kindle 2. With experimentation, I found that choosing fewer words per line gave me almost the same effect, but it would be nice to have that choice as well. These are minor complaints, and far, far outweighed by the superior reading experience.

The unit I have has a solid, quality, and well-built feel. The buttons are quiet, the keyboard responsive. Page turns are fast, especially considering the much larger amount of text per page compared to the K2. Overall, I am thrilled with this purchase.

If you are on the fence, wondering if the Graphite DX really is that much better, I have to say, unequivocally, it is.

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