Help on which version Kindle to Buy...K2 or KDX?

kmj1 · 12-15-2009, 03:33 PM

I am wondering which Kindle to buy. A K2 or KDX. Which will be easier on my eyes and easier to read. I will mostly read novels, maybe a few tech manuals (ie. How to books), Maybe a newpaper, but mostly books. I will use mostly at my house and take it to work in a briefcase. Occasionally out to a park or bookstore. Also, the yearly vacation. I have a hard time grasping the size of the DX vs. K2. Any help or thoughts appreciated as this is my 1st ereader and I plan on having this one a few years. Thanks.

poohbear_nc · 12-15-2009, 03:49 PM

I have both. I highly recommend the DX for reading - esp. if you are concerned about eye strain. The large screen has really helped my tired
old(er) eyes - esp. since I do most of my reading at night after working with PC screens all day. Also, depending on the font size you find comfortable, the DX can markedly reduce the frequency of page turns needed while reading. I also enjoy being able to see an entire page (look back up at previous paragraphs, etc.) while using fairly large font sizes.

The K2 is approx. the size of a paperback, the DX the size of a hardback book.

desertgrandma · 12-15-2009, 04:00 PM

Right now, you can buy the k2 refurbished for $219, free two day shipping

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...on=refurbished

They did have the dx reburbished for $399, but I see they are gone

Both come with full warranty, and return policy. You cannot tell they aren't new.

Good luck with whichever one you choose.........

fugazied · 12-15-2009, 05:14 PM

I have owned both in the past, I'd go for the DX IF you usually read in bed or at a desk. It's heavier than the Kindle 2 and some people talk about arm strain with it. It's not the best device for holding up in front of your face (for some people). Since you are reading on a park bench at times, go to the Amazon site and look at the weight of the DX, then try holding a similar weight like you would a book and see if your arms can take it.

I have no problem with the weight, but some people do.

But in most other respects, the DX is a superior device in my books. Both devices fit into a briefcase easily.

osnova · 12-15-2009, 09:15 PM

I personally have DX because I often read pdf-s and a larger screen is important then. Kindle 2 is smaller and easier to carry around (it is more convenient for commuters and such).

Here are some links to help you decide:

http://ireaderreview.com/2009/05/05/...x-vs-kindle-2/

http://kindledx2009.blogspot.com/200...kindle-dx.html

http://blogkindle.com/2009/06/kindle-dx-vs-kindle-2/

http://geekmalaya.com/wp-content/upl.../kindle-dx.jpg

daffy4u · 12-15-2009, 11:44 PM

Here's an image that might make it easier for you to imagine the differences in sizes between the K2 and DX.

JSWolf · 12-15-2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmj1

I am wondering which Kindle to buy. A K2 or KDX. Which will be easier on my eyes and easier to read. I will mostly read novels, maybe a few tech manuals (ie. How to books), Maybe a newpaper, but mostly books. I will use mostly at my house and take it to work in a briefcase. Occasionally out to a park or bookstore. Also, the yearly vacation. I have a hard time grasping the size of the DX vs. K2. Any help or thoughts appreciated as this is my 1st ereader and I plan on having this one a few years. Thanks.

Have you seen a reader with a 6" screen? Is that too small? Do you have lots of DRM/password free PDF you want to be able to reader? If you find a 6" screen too small or have lots of unprotected PDF, I would suggest going with the DX. The DX is heavy though so it may not be all that great to carry around.

markbot · 12-16-2009, 10:14 AM

The screen on the K2 is too narrow for me. However, the price of the DX is probably not worth the extra real estate for most people. Amazon has little competition at the larger size....

rcuadro · 12-16-2009, 11:23 AM

I thought about getting the DX but I like portability and the K2 fits that role the best.

TallMomof2 · 12-16-2009, 12:13 PM

I have both and there are a couple of things I don't like on the DX. The most important (to me) is the navigation buttons are only on the right side (I'm a lefty). Somewhat minor but annoying to me is the weight. A bit on the heavy side.

PDFs especially technical PDFs are easier to read on the DX. The larger size makes the DX less portable but I can carry it a medium to large purse with a cover. It's very important to keep both the DX and the K2 protected because the screen is very fragile. This is true for all eInk devices.

jament · 12-16-2009, 12:23 PM

I have both a Sony 505 and a DX and I much prefer to read on the DX. I travel with it quite a bit as well as reading each night in bed and don't have an issue with the extra weight. It does have a lot more versatility when it comes to loading PDF's (and having them readable). The larger screen is very nice for PDFs and fewer page turns in other books.

JeremyZ · 12-16-2009, 04:14 PM

For a complete portable package, K2 is the way to go. The DX is huge in comparison. Still thin, but nowhere near the size of a paperback book any more. It would be OK in a briefcase, in bed, or at home. But other than that, it is big.

You can make the fonts on the K2 very big. It will require more page turns than on a DX of course, but turning pages is not a big deal.

Connallmac · 12-16-2009, 05:59 PM

I had a K2 and then traded up to the KDX in August and I love the KDX. I carry mine around with me nearly everywhere I go in a padded messenger bag that was designed for either a small laptop or netbook computer. It's more than enough to hold my KDX in a leather M-Edge cover with a few slim notebooks and my iPod Classic in the main compartment.

The KDX is great for general reading, but really shines when you want to read a full size pdf!

mdibella · 12-17-2009, 09:43 AM

I also have both. I do like the DX's large screen but when I am reading in bed, it's just too heavy. My wrists start to ache from holding it. And it's far from what I'd call 'portable'.

You need to decide which is more important to you. If you want something you can carry in a purse/briefcase, go with the K2. It's light and easy to carry around.

If you want something to read technical documents with a lot of pictures, or magazines, or newspapers...go with the DX. That larger screen is wonderful.

Connallmac · 12-17-2009, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdibella

I also have both. I do like the DX's large screen but when I am reading in bed, it's just too heavy. My wrists start to ache from holding it. And it's far from what I'd call 'portable'.

You need to decide which is more important to you. If you want something you can carry in a purse/briefcase, go with the K2. It's light and easy to carry around.

If you want something to read technical documents with a lot of pictures, or magazines, or newspapers...go with the DX. That larger screen is wonderful.

I should probably make note when I say that I think the KDX is great for general reading that I am a large man. I stand about 6'3" tall and played offensive and defensive tackle in high school. I think that probably makes the KDX a better fit for me, as I don't find it heavy to hold at all. In fact, while helping my mother with her Kindle 2 over Thanksgiving it (the k2) felt too small for me.

12-15-2009, 03:33 PM	#1
kmj1 Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: B&N nook & Sony PRS-300	Help on which version Kindle to Buy...K2 or KDX? I am wondering which Kindle to buy. A K2 or KDX. Which will be easier on my eyes and easier to read. I will mostly read novels, maybe a few tech manuals (ie. How to books), Maybe a newpaper, but mostly books. I will use mostly at my house and take it to work in a briefcase. Occasionally out to a park or bookstore. Also, the yearly vacation. I have a hard time grasping the size of the DX vs. K2. Any help or thoughts appreciated as this is my 1st ereader and I plan on having this one a few years. Thanks.

12-15-2009, 09:15 PM	#5
osnova Kindler of the Flame Posts: 582 Karma: 646016 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: US of A Device: K DX,3,KT,KP,KF, KFHD; Nook C, PRS600, iPad, Xoom, N900, N810, Zaurus	I personally have DX because I often read pdf-s and a larger screen is important then. Kindle 2 is smaller and easier to carry around (it is more convenient for commuters and such). Here are some links to help you decide: http://ireaderreview.com/2009/05/05/...x-vs-kindle-2/ http://kindledx2009.blogspot.com/200...kindle-dx.html http://blogkindle.com/2009/06/kindle-dx-vs-kindle-2/ http://geekmalaya.com/wp-content/upl.../kindle-dx.jpg Last edited by osnova; 12-15-2009 at 09:20 PM.

12-16-2009, 05:59 PM	#13
Connallmac Transplanted NYer Posts: 455 Karma: 520286 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastern IN Device: Kindle Fire HD 8.9", Kindle Fire HD 7", Kindle Touch	I had a K2 and then traded up to the KDX in August and I love the KDX. I carry mine around with me nearly everywhere I go in a padded messenger bag that was designed for either a small laptop or netbook computer. It's more than enough to hold my KDX in a leather M-Edge cover with a few slim notebooks and my iPod Classic in the main compartment. The KDX is great for general reading, but really shines when you want to read a full size pdf! Last edited by Connallmac; 12-17-2009 at 10:58 AM. Reason: Correction of punctuation!

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poohbear_nc Now what? Posts: 58,799 Karma: 135181808 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	I have both. I highly recommend the DX for reading - esp. if you are concerned about eye strain. The large screen has really helped my tired old(er) eyes - esp. since I do most of my reading at night after working with PC screens all day. Also, depending on the font size you find comfortable, the DX can markedly reduce the frequency of page turns needed while reading. I also enjoy being able to see an entire page (look back up at previous paragraphs, etc.) while using fairly large font sizes. The K2 is approx. the size of a paperback, the DX the size of a hardback book.

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desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462841 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Right now, you can buy the k2 refurbished for $219, free two day shipping http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...on=refurbished They did have the dx reburbished for $399, but I see they are gone Both come with full warranty, and return policy. You cannot tell they aren't new. Good luck with whichever one you choose.........

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fugazied Wizard Posts: 1,305 Karma: 1958 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: iPod Touch	I have owned both in the past, I'd go for the DX IF you usually read in bed or at a desk. It's heavier than the Kindle 2 and some people talk about arm strain with it. It's not the best device for holding up in front of your face (for some people). Since you are reading on a park bench at times, go to the Amazon site and look at the weight of the DX, then try holding a similar weight like you would a book and see if your arms can take it. I have no problem with the weight, but some people do. But in most other respects, the DX is a superior device in my books. Both devices fit into a briefcase easily.

12-15-2009, 11:44 PM	#6
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	Here's an image that might make it easier for you to imagine the differences in sizes between the K2 and DX.

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markbot Guru Posts: 612 Karma: 7511929 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New York, NY Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2	The screen on the K2 is too narrow for me. However, the price of the DX is probably not worth the extra real estate for most people. Amazon has little competition at the larger size....

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TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	I have both and there are a couple of things I don't like on the DX. The most important (to me) is the navigation buttons are only on the right side (I'm a lefty). Somewhat minor but annoying to me is the weight. A bit on the heavy side. PDFs especially technical PDFs are easier to read on the DX. The larger size makes the DX less portable but I can carry it a medium to large purse with a cover. It's very important to keep both the DX and the K2 protected because the screen is very fragile. This is true for all eInk devices.

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jament Enthusiast Posts: 40 Karma: 185 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Sony 505	I have both a Sony 505 and a DX and I much prefer to read on the DX. I travel with it quite a bit as well as reading each night in bed and don't have an issue with the extra weight. It does have a lot more versatility when it comes to loading PDF's (and having them readable). The larger screen is very nice for PDFs and fewer page turns in other books.

12-16-2009, 04:14 PM	#12
JeremyZ Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1000702 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago Device: Nook ST, Kindle 2, Samsung Galaxy Stellar phone	For a complete portable package, K2 is the way to go. The DX is huge in comparison. Still thin, but nowhere near the size of a paperback book any more. It would be OK in a briefcase, in bed, or at home. But other than that, it is big. You can make the fonts on the K2 very big. It will require more page turns than on a DX of course, but turning pages is not a big deal.

12-17-2009, 09:43 AM	#14
mdibella Groupie Posts: 193 Karma: 1107 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Infinite Kindles, Occasional Sony's	I also have both. I do like the DX's large screen but when I am reading in bed, it's just too heavy. My wrists start to ache from holding it. And it's far from what I'd call 'portable'. You need to decide which is more important to you. If you want something you can carry in a purse/briefcase, go with the K2. It's light and easy to carry around. If you want something to read technical documents with a lot of pictures, or magazines, or newspapers...go with the DX. That larger screen is wonderful.