| Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G, 9.7" Display, White, 3G Works Globally – 2nd Generation | 
| Brand: Amazon
Buy New: $359.00
as of 7/29/2010 12:38 MST details
New (1) Used (13) Refurbished (1) from $275.00
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  1798 reviews
Sales Rank: 32
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 7.2 x 0.4
Model: D00801
UPC: 892685001232
EAN: 0892685001232
ASIN: B0015TG12Q
Release Date: January 19, 2010
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Revolutionary electronic-paper display provides a sharp, high-resolution screen that looks and reads like real paper. | | • | Simple to use: no computer, no cables, no syncing. | | • | Wireless connectivity enables you to find, buy, and read instantly;whether you're in the back of a taxi, at the airport, or in bed. | | • | Shop the Kindle Store directly from your Kindle. | | • | Buy a book and it is auto-delivered wirelessly in less than one minute. |
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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. International Coverage: Enjoy 3G wireless coverage at home or abroad in over 100 countries. 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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If you were about to get a DX but aren't sure now that Kindle 3 is coming out... July 29, 2010
Ron Cronovich (Kenosha, WI)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have a Kindle 2 and (graphite) DX, and have ordered a Kindle 3 (though obviously haven't seen it in person).
Some reviews here are suggesting that, if you were thinking of ordering a DX now, you should wait until the Kindle 3 starts shipping in late August before deciding.
I suggest otherwise.
People who need the larger display of the DX, and can afford it, should probably go ahead and order it, despite the new Kindle 3 coming out next month. The current generation DX (graphite) just started shipping a few weeks ago and is not likely to be updated again during 2010, and perhaps not until summer 2011.
The DX that is shipping now has two of the best features that the just-announced Kindle 3 will have: 50% greater screen contrast, making it easier to read in dim lighting, and better handling of PDF files.
The upcoming Kindle 3 has other features that the current DX does not have. Of these, the only one that really matters to me is the ability to select between two or three different fonts, instead of just one. Others include: 20% faster page turns (though the Kindle 2 and Kindle DX are already pretty fast in my view), a 5-way navigation rocker that replaces the little joystick, quieter buttons (as not to wake a sleeping spouse), wi-fi, and reduced size and weight relative to the Kindle 2. When the DX is eventually updated, it's a safe bet that it will have most of these added features, will be a bit smaller than the current DX (while keeping the same display size), and will probably a few other features that next month's Kindle 3 doesn't yet have (but that Kindle 4 will get).
The current version of the DX itself is quite new - it just began shipping a few weeks ago. For Amazon to come out with an even newer DX that incorporates all the features of the new Kindle 3, they would have to retool their factories, make new molds for the new casing, etc etc. And all of the partners who manufacture accessories, such as cases, would also have to retool to produce new accessories that would fit the new DX model. This is a lot of work and expense. Plus, each time a new model comes out, everyone who bought the old one and is still within the 30-day return period will return it to get the new one, and Amazon takes a loss on these returns - another cost of coming out with new models. Therefore, we can expect new models probably no more often than once every 6-12 months. Since the DX is not the huge seller that the 6" Kindle is, we should expect the DX will be updated less frequently than the 6" Kindle.
So, what to buy today?
I think most people can safely choose between the current (graphite) DX and the new Kindle 3 on the basis of whether they need a 10" display or a 6" display. It's hard for me to imagine that someone who would choose a DX over a Kindle 2 would choose a Kindle 3 over a DX.
To someone who buys a Kindle DX now, it is surely frustrating to know that the $139 kindle shipping next month will have some features that your DX doesn't have. But these features won't matter much to your everyday experience of using and enjoying the DX. For example, the DX's joystick does everything that the Kindle 3's new 5-way rocker button will do. Wi-fi would be nice, but honestly there aren't too many places left on the planet that have wi-fi but no 3G coverage.
So if you need a 10" screen and can afford a DX, go ahead and order it now and enjoy it. It's a really great device, well-designed, has snappy performance and is a joy to use.
 Awesome device! July 29, 2010
J. Cody Leger
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Awesome device. Amazing piece of technology. I really am enjoying it more than I thought I would have. It is way more convenient than keeping a book on the nightstand and having to keep a bookmark. The amount of storage is incredible and downloads are amazingly fast. I can highly recommend the Kindle DX to anyone who reads alot and doesnt want to be overcome with complicated device and download instructions.
Ouch - bought this one just before Aug 2010 release of NEW Kindle July 29, 2010
K. Corn (Indianapolis,, IN United States)
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have two Kindles. One is first generation (and I still love it) and the other is the Kindle DX (which I love even more). But I am writing this review in light of the fact that the newer Kindles will soon be here and anyone contemplating a Kindle DX should not buy one until you read about the upcoming features on the newer and FAR CHEAPER models of the Kindle. There will two of them.
Otherwise, you might feel like me and think...Ouch!...because shortly after I bought the "new" Kindle in 2010, the release of an even newer set of Kindles was announced (in Aug 2010), one for $139 and one for $189. I've compared the features and I am truly wondering if I should have waited. These Kindles are being released so fast and furiously that it is hard to know how soon the "newest" Kindle will be replaced by a newer version!
I know that the Kindle DX has holds far more books and has longer battery life than the first generation Kindle. But what about the newer versions? Will they do just as well and cost far less than I paid for my Kindle DX? They will definitely be lighter to carry! The DX weighs far more.
For those of you contemplating a Kindle DX, I would strongly suggest waiting to see how the newest Kindles do. It is impossible to review them, including possible glitches, until they ship on August 27. But since it is late July as I write this, I have to ask why anyone would want to pay $379 for the current Kindle (which shows as being "in stock" ) when the newer ones will be released in about a month.
If you still are interested in the DX, it does upload books quickly, has nearly a 10 inch reading display, up to 3G in storage, etc. I'd be happy to answer any more questions for those who want to leave any in the comments section but since this review is coming so close to the release of the newer Kindles, I think it would be worthwhile to look at both the Kindle DX page and the upcoming Kindle model (Aug 27) and compare features. I'd love to know what others think.
Finally, an ebook reader that "feels" like a book! July 29, 2010
Nicholas Sabalos Jr. (Springfield, VA, USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
A little background......I've tried a couple of ebook readers in recent years and, after a day or two, found them unacceptable for any number of reasons. For example, the Sony device was cumbersome and adding books was frustrating and a plain hassle. I tried an early Kindle, but was unimpressed with the overall functionality and screen clarity. I experimented with various ebook reading software for my smartphone (which has a screen the same size as the average iPhone) such as Mobipocket and eReader (Barnes and Noble's software now). But, reading from a backlit screen that was still so small and was, again, cumbersome and less than satisfying. Again, purchasing and adding books to the device was just too much of a hassle.
Amazon has finally come up with an ereader that really DOES "feel" like a real book. By that, I mean, I HAVE found myself getting "lost" in the book or articles I am reading.....forgetting that I am not holding a paper book, but an electronic device. I never thought it would happen.....but the latest Kindle DX (July 2010) is so crisp in its display, so intuitively easy to operate and deep enough in features to make it a remarkable device. Adding a book is so simple, I suspect a young child could do it. Amazon's Kindle management features, both on Amazon.com and on the Kindle device itself are well-thought out and make the whole experience a hassle-free enjoyable experience. Just like buying a book in a bookstore used to be.....simple, rewarding, exciting with anticipation of a good read.
I also purchased the Amazon Kindle DX leather cover. Amazon Kindle DX Black Leather Cover (Fits 9.7" Display, Latest and 2nd Generation Kindles) Despite earlier issues with the cover, it apears Amazon has quietly fixed them. There is now a magnet embedded in the back of the cover that, with a slight tug, gently reminds you to not open the Kindle cover from the back (apparently risking damage to the Kindle, at times, in the past). Again, well-thought-out, Amazon!
hooty hoo my kindle is so cool July 29, 2010
E. Chalmers (san frasisco)
0 out of 14 found this review helpful
my kindle is so cool. its the collest kindle of them all. it has a picture of my balls on it. pfffft jk
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