Thread: When do you think will be a new kindle?
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Old 06-14-2011, 11:23 AM   #21
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Device: amazon kindle DXG
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Originally Posted by Solicitous View Post
Well a number of people are saying the dx needs a firmware update to that of the k3. I would like to see a new dx with wifi, left side page turn buttons, more durable 5 way button. I would still like one as it is but with all the complaints about firmware (not that I am fully understanding the issues) I am hesitant.
I've used a kindle 3 for some time and then gave it to a friend and got the DX for the larger screen. The pearl screen still amazes me just like the first time i looked at a kindle 3 screen but the difficulties you mentioned are there.

At least by porting the 3.x software to kindle DX you overcome some of these but the absence of the left side page turn buttons,lack of wifi and the joystick problems are still there.

But i too think instead of just overcoming these difficultities and releasing an upgraded kindle DX, amazon will wait for the next big leap in e-ink world (color e-ink, high dpi, much faster refresh rates making video possible). I don't think touch screen or or any of the minor difficulties i mentioned before is enough for the next gen.
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