Thread: Will Amazon release new Kindle DX or other large screen Kindle in the near future?
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Old 10-09-2011, 11:31 AM   #22
j.p.s
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Originally Posted by Barty View Post
One reason it never caught on is it sucks at handling PDF, which is what most textbook users need. So it's basically a giant reader for novels, and the price guarantees limited appeal.
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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc View Post
I always wondered why Amazon didn't release a Wifi only version and slash the price - if they wanted to continue in the large screen e-ink reader market. But I agree, the Fire arrival may stop any further large screen development. A pity - the DXG is a fine reader.
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Originally Posted by pidgeon92 View Post
I wish they would.... If they brought it down to $200-$250, I would definitely get one.
I don't know why Amazon is artificially crippling the Kindle DX. There are a number of cheap, easy, quick fixes that they could make to greatly boost its appeal and sales.

1. Update the PDF software to match that on the K3 and K4. It has already been proved feasible by the user community. There are a lot of super frustrated people out there that want to read PDFs on a large Eink screen. Pocketbook and Onyx seem unable to get it together enough to make a decent one. So even though the PDF software on the K3/K4 is still quite lacking, it would be quite bearable on a large screen.

2. Release a wifi model at a $50 lower price. The DX cellular radio is on a standard plug in module that can be replaced by a standard plug in wifi module. No new DX motherboard required.

3. Sell a special offers version for another $40 or $50 off.

These would make PDF bearable on the DX and get the price well below $300. The resulting increased volume should allow the price to drop further and justify further development of much needed improvements. If they are waiting for increased sales of the as is DX, it will never happen.
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