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MARCINEKOK · 07-29-2009, 05:40 PM

Having already searched through several Reviews of both the Kindle 2 and DX, from actual owners and websites such as engadget, cnet, wired, Amazon User Reviews etc... I still can not decide which one to purchase.

I want to purchase a kindle for casual reading, and possibly using it to have mobile school text books to help study, I am currently a Junior in High School but I travel a-lot, both domestically and internationally.

Having never seen a kindle upfront, I am basically judging it through its specs, pics and reviews. Now I need your opinions...

It seems to me that a larger screen is better for reading, therefore the DX has an edge, but then many reviews advise that the Kindle 2 would satisfy casual reading...

The price is obviously a factor, but I am able to pay the $490 and more for the cover.

So... which one would be best for casual mobile reading as well as the occasional use of text books when I do not feel like taking the actual physical text books with me (btw, i'm aware that not all of the text books have yet to appear on Amazon). I will probably use it more for reading actual books though.

The reviews of the DX trouble me since many note that the screen orientation flip is at 45 degrees (compared to the same technology on the iPhone/iPod Touch which is set to 90 degrees) which can cause problems while trying to read comfortably (accidental flips of the screen). Also the keyboard has been noted as uncomfortable and hard to use compared to the Kindle 2 so i'm not sure...!

So Basically i'm asking:

Which one is more comfortable?

Which one is more practical (meaning portability, easiness to read, what can be read on it)

How well are its functions/features executed?

Which one do you prefer?

Portability, Portablity, Portablity! (Which is more portable [obviously the K2] but which one
is the best for comfortable reading during travel). I will however use it at home probably
40%-50% of the time.

Which one is easier to navigate (I understand there are no folders in the Kindle for some awkward reason, since it seems as a no-brainer) this includes the keyboard!

My Non-Essentials :
I don't need to read PDF, Word (I have laptops for that).
Newspapers (I don't read that many)
Web Browsing/Wikipedia (obviously a browser would be a waste on such a machine)

May Use Device For:
Magazines .... (possibly)

If you have any recommendations for a different E-Book, please do inform me! I am under the impression that the Kindle is the best due to its library and wireless book download features, I may be mistaken though.

Any help is appreciated!!

Thanks!

07-29-2009, 05:40 PM	#1
MARCINEKOK Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: still deciding	Kindle 2 or the Kindle DX? Having already searched through several Reviews of both the Kindle 2 and DX, from actual owners and websites such as engadget, cnet, wired, Amazon User Reviews etc... I still can not decide which one to purchase. I want to purchase a kindle for casual reading, and possibly using it to have mobile school text books to help study, I am currently a Junior in High School but I travel a-lot, both domestically and internationally. Having never seen a kindle upfront, I am basically judging it through its specs, pics and reviews. Now I need your opinions... It seems to me that a larger screen is better for reading, therefore the DX has an edge, but then many reviews advise that the Kindle 2 would satisfy casual reading... The price is obviously a factor, but I am able to pay the $490 and more for the cover. So... which one would be best for casual mobile reading as well as the occasional use of text books when I do not feel like taking the actual physical text books with me (btw, i'm aware that not all of the text books have yet to appear on Amazon). I will probably use it more for reading actual books though. The reviews of the DX trouble me since many note that the screen orientation flip is at 45 degrees (compared to the same technology on the iPhone/iPod Touch which is set to 90 degrees) which can cause problems while trying to read comfortably (accidental flips of the screen). Also the keyboard has been noted as uncomfortable and hard to use compared to the Kindle 2 so i'm not sure...! So Basically i'm asking: Which one is more comfortable? Which one is more practical (meaning portability, easiness to read, what can be read on it) How well are its functions/features executed? Which one do you prefer? Portability, Portablity, Portablity! (Which is more portable [obviously the K2] but which one is the best for comfortable reading during travel). I will however use it at home probably 40%-50% of the time. Which one is easier to navigate (I understand there are no folders in the Kindle for some awkward reason, since it seems as a no-brainer) this includes the keyboard! My Non-Essentials : I don't need to read PDF, Word (I have laptops for that). Newspapers (I don't read that many) Web Browsing/Wikipedia (obviously a browser would be a waste on such a machine) May Use Device For: Magazines .... (possibly) If you have any recommendations for a different E-Book, please do inform me! I am under the impression that the Kindle is the best due to its library and wireless book download features, I may be mistaken though. Any help is appreciated!! Thanks! Last edited by MARCINEKOK; 07-29-2009 at 06:19 PM.