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Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation) | 
| Brand: Amazon
Category: Amazon Devices
Buy New: $489.00
as of 3/13/2010 09:17 CST details
New (1) Used (4) from $460.00
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  1339 reviews
Sales Rank: 4
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 7.2 x 0.4
Model: D00801
UPC: 892685001232
EAN: 0892685001232
Release Date: January 19, 2010
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 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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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 1339
 Shocked I liked it so much March 13, 2010
Stiggy (WICHITA, KS, US)
I was not sure I wanted an e-book device like the Kindle because I love reading actual paper books and thought I would miss the smell, the feel in my hands, etc. The Kindle blew me away. The ink print technology is wonderful for the eyes, with the pivoting landscape, I can switch position easily to read. I can change the font for my husband and we can even read different books on the same machine. It hasn't replaced actual "hard copy" books in my home, but I happily read from either the Kindle or my books at home. The low cost of most titles has helped me try new genres and enjoy books I would normally pass over in a book store. And it is an invaluable travel companion, it keeps me up to date with my reading when I'm away from home. I would recommend it to anyone.
 Kindle DX for AUSTRALIA - big WOW factor and it works. BUY recommendation. March 12, 2010
Matthew Holden (Singapore, Singapore)
Finally purchased the international version of Kindle for use in Australia.
Without having the ability to see-feel'n'smell it before I purchased it was a risky USD489 (AUD$600) purchase.
Spending almost A$900 with accessories, goodies and shipping was a "gulp" risk. Being in Australia and so remote was a concern but communication with Amazon is good with the free Amazon telephone call back option however returns to Amazon has been very difficult (see my separate review of Kindle Cover)
I bought Kindle the week Apple announced their iPad - whilst Apple makes wonderful products, I wasn't convinced of Apple content, functionality and applicability of iPad so I bought a dedicated reader instead.
Kindle arrived was easy to set-up, install and get going. I was surprised at the e-ink capability and, true as they say, it's easy to read in all light conditions but night time with various ambient lights make it difficult but not impossible.
I rate Kindle DX International AUSTRALIA 3 stars. They loose one star for limited charging solution and one star for lack of colour display/limited input options which I really expect for a device at this price.
PROS:
* Easy to read and increase text size - can read without the need of glasses
* Plug into your computer to see Kindle as a USB drive where you can drag'n'drop content to it
* Right size for a book alternative - fits briefcase, travel satchel, handbag etc
* Easily fits the separate Kindle cover (a must have option BTW)
* Books actually download fast (even with dodgy Australian telco providers)
* Big WOW factor - be prepared for lots of stares and questions on the train, plane etc!
CONS:
* No international power plug. Big drawback - it only comes with a special Kindle USB cable. You really need a high power USB port on your computer to charge it. Will not charge from an Apple USB wall charger!
* Surprisingly we found the back catalog of books quite limited - new titles only - forget buying textbooks yet (unless they're black and white)
* Grey scale screen is nice but they need a colour version asap - hopefully with iPad and others around I expect to see an enhanced Kindle very soon
* Reading PDF files is limited - difficult to zoom and read
* Technical performance of the device was slow and unresponsive - press a button and it takes time to respond. This was surprising but understandable to save battery life and you get used to it
* Keyboard is so small - need magnifying glasses to see the keys and rather useless but needed.
BIGGEST CON:
* My wife loved it so much, she took mine and now won't give it back!
Returned....unfortunately March 12, 2010
B. Brandt (Dodgeville, Mi United States)
Unfortunately I had to return this. It was intended as a present for my neo-luddite father who does not use a computer. Because there was no reception at his house (and he could not download from the computer he refuses to use) he could not use this. I think that we would have loved it if there had been Sprint cell reception. I have to say though that I debated for a long time before I purchased this because I didn't want to get stuck with it if he didn't like it or couldn't use it for some reason and there was some hassle with the return. I contacted Amazon before I bought it and they sent me details about their return policy which looked pretty straight forward. When I finally did return it I was very leery of the outcome, but everything went completely smoothly, AND the return label that I shipped it with only decreased my refund by $2.98. I was extremely happy with the experience...even though the item was not kept.
Larger size is much better for me March 12, 2010
T. OGrady-Walsh (Washington D.C.)
This size is far better for quick readers.
- With the smaller Kindle at normal font, you're turning pages every few seconds.
- With the DX, I turn pages similar to a paper book.
- I do miss the page-turn buttons on the left hand side though.
- Bonus: school-age boys are far more interested in reading on the Kindle because "it's cool." And with the Kindle, I always have a book available for them to read redardless of where we are
- I also find I read the newspapers more throughly than I do in hard copy, again because I can pick it up and come back to it many times during the day
- The E-ink will keep me with the Kindle vs the back-lit competitors--FAR earlier on the eyes!
Well WORTH every cent!
 wouldn't buy another one March 12, 2010
EDWARD ROBINSON (Boca Raton, Fl, US)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I wouldn't buy another one. First, I have all kinds of problems with the machine. I do not believe it performs properly. I also miss something that I never realize exists about reading a real book .
I also found the tabs that hold the kindle in the cover broke off easily
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