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None of the Kindles, including DX, can read Adobe DRM, which means you cannot use public libraries unless you remove the DRM, which is 1) illegal and 2) difficult. Fortunately, via Calibre and since sites like Gutenberg.org offer mobi format, you can read public domain books, which is what all ereaders are best for. The prices for ebooks are ridiculous -- sometimes more than the new paperback price and ALWAYS MUCH more than the prices for used books. Until they figure out how to drastically reduce the price of new ebooks, which given the greed of publishers is not likely to happen soon, if ever, I am sticking with public domain, libraries, and used paperbacks. Why other companies cannot come up with a dedicated ereader (like the Pocketbook 360 which I have) that would be comparable in size and quality to the Kindle DX without the unnecessary frills (WiFi, touchscreen, etc.) I don't know. Maybe some Indian company will do it. In the meantime if I want a second reader I'll probably go for the Kobo, even though it unfortunately is only available in the US.
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