Kindle DXG vs Kindle 3

swetly · 01-18-2011, 04:54 AM

Hi Folks,

I've searched through the web and the forum here and I couldn't found the answer for a simple question:
What is the difference between Kindle DX gray and Kindle 3 (AKA latest generation)?
At the moment that I bought my DXG (Nov 2010) I thought there is no difference because DXG was advertised as latest as well. Afterwards looking closely I saw that:
1. DXG is using firmware 2.5.x and Kindle 3 is using firmware 3.x
2. Kindle 3 has better browser than DXG( at least displays pictures)

My main concern is - is Kindle 3 contrast better than DXG? Do they use same e-ink technology?

Is Kindle 3 pageturning faster than DXG? Last couple of days I am reading a book which is in Cyrillic txt format and is 9500 lines (or whatevere Kindle displays as page numbers) Going to previous page sometimes takes like 4-5 seconds, going forward though is not a problem.

If someone knows a review which answers to this questions please post the link.

Thank you,
Svetli

HarryT · 01-18-2011, 06:13 AM

The K3 and the DX both use the latest "Pearl" eInk technology. Other than the screen, the DX appears to be based on the older Kindle 2 hardware design. Like the K2 it has no WiFi, and it shares the same firmware version as the K2.

max99 · 01-18-2011, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

The K3 and the DX both use the latest "Pearl" eInk technology. Other than the screen, the DX appears to be based on the older Kindle 2 hardware design. Like the K2 it has no WiFi, and it shares the same firmware version as the K2.

some other points:

K3 and DXG noth have the faster processors (over the K2s)
K3 has twice the RAM of DXG
K3 is much faster than DXG at page turning and menu naviagtion
DXG is superior for reading PDFs due to the larger screen but strangely lacks some minor PDF features the K3 has.

swetly · 01-18-2011, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by max99

some other points:

K3 and DXG noth have the faster processors (over the K2s)
K3 has twice the RAM of DXG
K3 is much faster than DXG at page turning and menu naviagtion
DXG is superior for reading PDFs due to the larger screen but strangely lacks some minor PDF features the K3 has.

Hi Max,

Thank you - this is exactly what I wanted to know.
I don't know what is the exact difference in the PDF handling, but indeed DXG does not show properly some of the PDFs that I have (there are missing pictures and formatting)

Mark Rehorst · 01-18-2011, 09:06 AM

I think I have had a couple pdfs actually cause the DXG to crash and reboot. There may be certain features in some pdfs or maybe errors in the creation of some pdfs that cause this.

ProfCrash · 01-18-2011, 10:11 AM

The DX does not have the new PDF tools, so you cannot search, highlight, or annotate a PDF.

If you are using the DXG as a reader and don't care about PDFs it is great. That is how I use mine. I prefer the larger screen of the DX to the smaller screen of the K3.

max99 · 01-18-2011, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

The DX does not have the new PDF tools, so you cannot search, highlight, or annotate a PDF.

If you are using the DXG as a reader and don't care about PDFs it is great. That is how I use mine. I prefer the larger screen of the DX to the smaller screen of the K3.

simple solution for that is to download Duokan.

the pdf reader on it is far superior to even the K3s. it has support for indexing, text darkening and custom cropping.

SkyDream · 01-18-2011, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by max99

simple solution for that is to download Duokan.

the pdf reader on it is far superior to even the K3s. it has support for indexing, text darkening and custom cropping.

Better solution is to return the KDXG and tell Amazon about it...

pboss · 01-18-2011, 05:59 PM

Others would say that as things stand now it really just comes down to personal preference and the screen size.

max99 · 01-19-2011, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyDream

Better solution is to return the KDXG and tell Amazon about it...

why is that a solution? he won't have an e-reader anymore.

dunno what your beef with duokan is sky, but you constantly lurk on these pdf threads complaining about the support yet seem unwilling to sort the problem at least in the meantime.

do you even read pdfs on your device?

warlock07 · 01-19-2011, 05:29 AM

Will cost you money to send files to your Kindle DX(whispernet) where as you can do it for free on a K3(using wifi)

HarryT · 01-19-2011, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warlock07

Will cost you money to send files to your Kindle DX(whispernet) where as you can do it for free on a K3(using wifi)

That would only be the case should you have a need to transfer your files wirelessly. Personally I load all my files via the USB connection from my PC. This is (obviously) free on all devices.

01-18-2011, 04:54 AM	#1
swetly Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: kindle DX gray	Kindle DXG vs Kindle 3 Hi Folks, I've searched through the web and the forum here and I couldn't found the answer for a simple question: What is the difference between Kindle DX gray and Kindle 3 (AKA latest generation)? At the moment that I bought my DXG (Nov 2010) I thought there is no difference because DXG was advertised as latest as well. Afterwards looking closely I saw that: 1. DXG is using firmware 2.5.x and Kindle 3 is using firmware 3.x 2. Kindle 3 has better browser than DXG( at least displays pictures) My main concern is - is Kindle 3 contrast better than DXG? Do they use same e-ink technology? Is Kindle 3 pageturning faster than DXG? Last couple of days I am reading a book which is in Cyrillic txt format and is 9500 lines (or whatevere Kindle displays as page numbers) Going to previous page sometimes takes like 4-5 seconds, going forward though is not a problem. If someone knows a review which answers to this questions please post the link. Thank you, Svetli

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01-18-2011, 06:13 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,547 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The K3 and the DX both use the latest "Pearl" eInk technology. Other than the screen, the DX appears to be based on the older Kindle 2 hardware design. Like the K2 it has no WiFi, and it shares the same firmware version as the K2.

01-18-2011, 09:06 AM	#5
Mark Rehorst was engr, now dentist Posts: 143 Karma: 18558 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Riverside, Ca Device: Kindle DXG	I think I have had a couple pdfs actually cause the DXG to crash and reboot. There may be certain features in some pdfs or maybe errors in the creation of some pdfs that cause this.

01-18-2011, 10:11 AM	#6
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	The DX does not have the new PDF tools, so you cannot search, highlight, or annotate a PDF. If you are using the DXG as a reader and don't care about PDFs it is great. That is how I use mine. I prefer the larger screen of the DX to the smaller screen of the K3.

01-18-2011, 05:59 PM	#9
pboss Evangelist Posts: 408 Karma: 646 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	Others would say that as things stand now it really just comes down to personal preference and the screen size.

01-19-2011, 05:29 AM	#11
warlock07 Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kindle DX	Will cost you money to send files to your Kindle DX(whispernet) where as you can do it for free on a K3(using wifi)

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