My observations - K2 vs. KDX graphite...(pics)

coolbreeze · 07-16-2010, 09:02 PM

Well, I got the KDX graphite and have had the K2 for a while. My first impressions after getting the KDXg right after launch were that it was very clear and had great contrast. Now that I've used it for over a week, I'm not so sure it's vastly superior to the K2's screen. I can read for hours on either with no discomfort.

I'm wondering if I should just return the KDXg while I have time. Plus, I travel on airplanes weekly, so the K2 is a much better option. It doesn't hurt that I only paid $149 for the K2 (refurb).

Buyers remorse or is it really not that different?

rcuadro · 07-16-2010, 10:40 PM

I think it may be buyer's remorse. I made the change from a K2 to the KDX and never looked back. Now, if I traveled as much as you do I would stick with the K2... but then again those are my 2 cents. the portability of the k2, I think, outweigh the larger,sharper screen...

makani · 07-16-2010, 10:42 PM

What makes the dxg look so good to me is the size of the screen, more book less page turning. How is it ergonomicly comared to the k2, taking into consideration the weight?
Does it make sense to keep both and use the dxg at home and the k2 on the road?

Skydog · 07-16-2010, 11:35 PM

As I travel extensively around the world, I typically carry the K2. When at home, however, I much prefer reading on the DXG. Another well-traveled colleague has the original DX and takes it everywhere.

SamuraiXSendai · 07-17-2010, 05:44 AM

From your pictures the background on the KDX looks lighter. That could be an illusion.

I just did an extremely rough edit where I colored both frames white and it clearly shows the KDX is lighter. If somebody could cut a small square out of the center of each in the third picture and place them side-by-side I think we'd have a good comparison (of your 2 kindles, anyway, quality seems to vary more than I'd like).

laurie_lu · 07-17-2010, 10:33 AM

I think the background on the KDX graphite has a cool toned background. The background on the K2 has a warm toned background. I think they're both equal in brightness, but just different color tones.

PaulGuy · 07-17-2010, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolbreeze

Well, I got the KDX graphite and have had the K2 for a while. My first impressions after getting the KDXg right after launch were that it was very clear and had great contrast. Now that I've used it for over a week, I'm not so sure it's vastly superior to the K2's screen. I can read for hours on either with no discomfort.

I'm wondering if I should just return the KDXg while I have time. Plus, I travel on airplanes weekly, so the K2 is a much better option. It doesn't hurt that I only paid $149 for the K2 (refurb).

Buyers remorse or is it really not that different?

My opinion is the new screen is much better. But I've always valued screen contrast above all other considerations. While the Kindle for me was always the best eReader due to a variety of factors I always wished the screen contrast could be better, more like my PRS-505. The GDX is wonderful and I for one can't wait for a 6" Kindle sporting this screen. As for portability, the K2 is better at that. That's why I have both, and the ability to sync the two is one of those factors I hinted at above.

JaneD · 07-17-2010, 01:07 PM

The DX there looks like the contrast is sharper, but the only important opinion is yours. If you really don't see an upgrade and you prefer your k2, just send it back. Save your money til the next release.

I just think you should love it, and if you don't, then you should return it.

Mike L · 07-17-2010, 02:13 PM

Coolbreese,

Thanks for the observations, and especially the pictures.

By the way, I see you're a Stieg Larsson fan.

oncdoc · 07-17-2010, 04:40 PM

good sir what case is that. looks darn nice.

Osiyo · 07-17-2010, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oncdoc

good sir what case is that. looks darn nice.

I concur...which case is that? Is it good?

SamuraiXSendai · 07-17-2010, 06:42 PM

I recognize it. It's a Timbuk2. I agree very nice, and they do make great messenger bags, so I bet it's well made.

coolbreeze · 07-18-2010, 02:46 AM

This is the case:

http://www.amazon.com/Timbuk2-Kindle...9435555&sr=8-5

Not sure what I'm going to do yet. Will be in Vegas next week for work - will carry the KDXg to see how it goes...

mewmartigan · 07-19-2010, 08:08 AM

If you like the portability and are happy with the K2, I would return the DX. Rumors are rampant about a K3 in August which we can probably safely assume will have the new e-ink screen along with whatever else at a lower price than the DX.

pboss · 07-19-2010, 12:18 PM

Buyers remorse or not KDXG looks very sexy on those pictures. I hope you give it a second thought and say yes to the bigger screen. K3 has not even been confirmed to come out this year.

07-16-2010, 09:02 PM	#1
coolbreeze Addict Posts: 214 Karma: 2600 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Nook Color, White 3G K3	My observations - K2 vs. KDX graphite...(pics) Well, I got the KDX graphite and have had the K2 for a while. My first impressions after getting the KDXg right after launch were that it was very clear and had great contrast. Now that I've used it for over a week, I'm not so sure it's vastly superior to the K2's screen. I can read for hours on either with no discomfort. I'm wondering if I should just return the KDXg while I have time. Plus, I travel on airplanes weekly, so the K2 is a much better option. It doesn't hurt that I only paid $149 for the K2 (refurb). Buyers remorse or is it really not that different?

07-17-2010, 05:44 AM	#5
SamuraiXSendai Addict Posts: 229 Karma: 1234 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Earth Device: Kindle 1. Kindle 2. IPAD. KDXG. Kindle 3.Fire	From your pictures the background on the KDX looks lighter. That could be an illusion. I just did an extremely rough edit where I colored both frames white and it clearly shows the KDX is lighter. If somebody could cut a small square out of the center of each in the third picture and place them side-by-side I think we'd have a good comparison (of your 2 kindles, anyway, quality seems to vary more than I'd like). Last edited by SamuraiXSendai; 07-17-2010 at 05:56 AM.

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07-16-2010, 10:40 PM	#2
rcuadro Wizard Posts: 1,686 Karma: 874275 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Device: Kindle DX	I think it may be buyer's remorse. I made the change from a K2 to the KDX and never looked back. Now, if I traveled as much as you do I would stick with the K2... but then again those are my 2 cents. the portability of the k2, I think, outweigh the larger,sharper screen...

07-16-2010, 10:42 PM	#3
makani Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cambria, California Device: sony PRS-505	What makes the dxg look so good to me is the size of the screen, more book less page turning. How is it ergonomicly comared to the k2, taking into consideration the weight? Does it make sense to keep both and use the dxg at home and the k2 on the road?

07-16-2010, 11:35 PM	#4
Skydog Wizard Posts: 2,243 Karma: 7400001 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Circling Earth @ Mach .83 Device: Elipsa 2E, Sage, Forma, Libra 2, Clara 2E, Kindle Oasis3, Voyage	As I travel extensively around the world, I typically carry the K2. When at home, however, I much prefer reading on the DXG. Another well-traveled colleague has the original DX and takes it everywhere.

07-17-2010, 10:33 AM	#6
laurie_lu Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 242 Join Date: May 2010 Device: none	I think the background on the KDX graphite has a cool toned background. The background on the K2 has a warm toned background. I think they're both equal in brightness, but just different color tones.

07-17-2010, 01:07 PM	#8
JaneD Addict Posts: 322 Karma: 1057749 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LA, CA Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2013	The DX there looks like the contrast is sharper, but the only important opinion is yours. If you really don't see an upgrade and you prefer your k2, just send it back. Save your money til the next release. I just think you should love it, and if you don't, then you should return it.

07-17-2010, 02:13 PM	#9
Mike L Wizard Posts: 1,479 Karma: 3846231 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Device: Kindle 3, Samsung Galaxy	Coolbreese, Thanks for the observations, and especially the pictures. By the way, I see you're a Stieg Larsson fan.

07-17-2010, 04:40 PM	#10
oncdoc Addict Posts: 299 Karma: 300 Join Date: May 2009 Device: kindle, pocket pro	good sir what case is that. looks darn nice.

07-17-2010, 06:42 PM	#12
SamuraiXSendai Addict Posts: 229 Karma: 1234 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Earth Device: Kindle 1. Kindle 2. IPAD. KDXG. Kindle 3.Fire	I recognize it. It's a Timbuk2. I agree very nice, and they do make great messenger bags, so I bet it's well made.

07-18-2010, 02:46 AM	#13
coolbreeze Addict Posts: 214 Karma: 2600 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Nook Color, White 3G K3	This is the case: http://www.amazon.com/Timbuk2-Kindle...9435555&sr=8-5 Not sure what I'm going to do yet. Will be in Vegas next week for work - will carry the KDXg to see how it goes...

07-19-2010, 08:08 AM	#14
mewmartigan Guru Posts: 852 Karma: 8242060 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Kindle Oasis (2019)	If you like the portability and are happy with the K2, I would return the DX. Rumors are rampant about a K3 in August which we can probably safely assume will have the new e-ink screen along with whatever else at a lower price than the DX.

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07-19-2010, 12:18 PM	#15
pboss Evangelist Posts: 408 Karma: 646 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	Buyers remorse or not KDXG looks very sexy on those pictures. I hope you give it a second thought and say yes to the bigger screen. K3 has not even been confirmed to come out this year.