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rijker · 06-12-2009, 12:53 PM

I have had a very similar experience (also similar age/occupation demographic so that may have something to do with it? ). Large type = me. Before the DX arrived was really concerned it would be too big, bulky or just "weird feeling" to read books on. After using it for a few hours, has definitely zoomed to the top of my favorite-reader-so-far list. Size is great - our cat also grudgingly agreed to share a lap with this new intruder so all is well with the world ..

I do read a lot of PDF format documents however, and have actually found them to work a lot better and faster on the DX than other comments in the forums would indicate. Maybe I'm just lucky so far. A 21mb PDF loaded quickly and easily. Would prefer a zoom feature in portrait mode but text although sometimes small, is crystal clear and sharp.

I actually was ready to send the thing right back upon arrival if it didn't fit perfectly - almost despite myself have to admit it's a definite 'keeper'. So I'm out my $489+ but a very happy camper!

06-12-2009, 12:53 PM	#3
rijker curiouser and curiouser Posts: 12 Karma: 328 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Device: Kindle DX, K1,K2, iTouch 16gb	I have had a very similar experience (also similar age/occupation demographic so that may have something to do with it? ). Large type = me. Before the DX arrived was really concerned it would be too big, bulky or just "weird feeling" to read books on. After using it for a few hours, has definitely zoomed to the top of my favorite-reader-so-far list. Size is great - our cat also grudgingly agreed to share a lap with this new intruder so all is well with the world .. I do read a lot of PDF format documents however, and have actually found them to work a lot better and faster on the DX than other comments in the forums would indicate. Maybe I'm just lucky so far. A 21mb PDF loaded quickly and easily. Would prefer a zoom feature in portrait mode but text although sometimes small, is crystal clear and sharp. I actually was ready to send the thing right back upon arrival if it didn't fit perfectly - almost despite myself have to admit it's a definite 'keeper'. So I'm out my $489+ but a very happy camper!