Kindle Dx Graphite First Impressions

Anarel · 07-07-2010, 02:44 PM

Sorry I can't take pics right now, i don't have a camera with me at work (a lifeguard at an empty pool) I forgot to grab it when I took my lunch break and drove home at breakneck speed.

On to my first impressions.

It came loaded with 2.5.5.... didn't even know there WAS a 2.5.5, last I had heard of was 2.5.4.... 2.5.5 doesn't seem to do anything different but I haven't explored so much yet because I'm too busy marveling at...

The screen! OMG the screen! When they said 50% better contrast, they meant it. On the e-ink manufacturers website for the new screen, PEarl, they compared the last generation Viziplex to a newspaper, and Pearl to a book, and they were very right. I've seen a cople pictures of peoples who got theirs before me and I have to say that the pictures really don't do them justice. the screen isn't light grey, it's WHITE.

And no, that's not because of the graphite casing, though i'm sure it helps. The screen is WHITE! DARK, BLACK letters on white background. I could die happy.

Since that's most everything people want to know about, I only have a few comments on everything else. The whole device seems very responsive, very snappy. I don't have my old DX to compare so I can't tell you if it is thinner than the last generation, but it does feel about the same weight.

If you are unhappy with your Kindle (or any other e-reader for that matter) e-ink screen, feel that the contrast could be better... this solves it, I swear.

If you have any questions I'll be here to ask.... it's not like anyone swims in this pool.

Mike L · 07-07-2010, 02:52 PM

When you say it's "snappy", do you mean that the page turns are faster? That would definitely be a plus point.

Anarel · 07-07-2010, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike L

When you say it's "snappy", do you mean that the page turns are faster? That would definitely be a plus point.

Yes, it seems quicker to me.

When I get home ill have to check my K2 for comparison... although my K2 is the old US Sprint model so I don't know if there will be any differences there

poohbear_nc · 07-07-2010, 03:35 PM

Have you tried accessing Wikipedia or any other website? How's the display?

Lawcheehung · 07-07-2010, 03:39 PM

I'm somewhat skeptical until there are more pictures of the new Graphite Kindle DX, the photo posted by avinatbezeq in the other thread does show the graphite font to be more clearer/darker though, but the screen looks somewhat similar.

Source: http://ireaderreview.com/about/kindl...e-dx-2-photos/ originally posted by avinatbezeq

Anarel · 07-07-2010, 03:44 PM

@ Poohbear, back at you in a sec.

@ LAwcheehung,

I got worried when I saw those pictures this morning but really, the pictures don't do it justice. If the display was anything that similar to the last iteration, I'd be really mad right now... but i'm elated. It's an order of magnitude better, you just have to see one in person.

rockjian · 07-07-2010, 04:00 PM

Anarel, thanks for the comments. I am thinking about ordering one now.

Anarel · 07-07-2010, 04:07 PM

@ Poohbear,

The display is good. I'm on the Amazon Kindle Customer discussions right now, all is well. Wikipedia's good, too. The web browsing is working at a good speed- I think the 2.5 update sped it up more, that I noticed on my K2 and old Kdx.... It's not breakneck speed by any means, but it will get the job done fast enough that you won't be sitting there waiting, waiting, watching that circle in the upper left hand corner of the screen, waiting.... dyingg......

Sorry if that's not too precise.... I could time things if you would prefer it?

poohbear_nc · 07-07-2010, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anarel

@ Poohbear,

The display is good. I'm on the Amazon Kindle Customer discussions right now, all is well. Wikipedia's good, too. The web browsing is working at a good speed- I think the 2.5 update sped it up more, that I noticed on my K2 and old Kdx.... It's not breakneck speed by any means, but it will get the job done fast enough that you won't be sitting there waiting, waiting, watching that circle in the upper left hand corner of the screen, waiting.... dyingg......

Sorry if that's not too precise.... I could time things if you would prefer it?

No need to time it - sounds good. Mine comes tomorrow! I had noticed a huge improvement in browser speed between the K2-US and the DX-US when it was first launched -- and was hoping for another boost!

NiLuJe · 07-07-2010, 05:37 PM

What's the beginning of the S/N like? Still B005?

Anarel · 07-07-2010, 05:40 PM

Oh, no O_O

D008.

kindlekitten · 07-07-2010, 06:44 PM

damn! I had forgotten that they left any buttons off of the left side!!!! no sale here!

Sheikspeare · 07-07-2010, 06:46 PM

I have a picture in my mind of an executive suite of the Amazon marketing team. In that picture, they're chuckling to themselves that they can somehow con people into thinking they've unleashed a new revolutionary product by merely switching the colour of the DX shell. I own a DX, nd just can't see the justification in going for the DXG. It just isn't enough I'm afraid. It's a joke.

Anarel · 07-07-2010, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheikspeare

I have a picture in my mind of an executive suite of the Amazon marketing team. In that picture, they're chuckling to themselves that they can somehow con people into thinking they've unleashed a new revolutionary product by merely switching the colour of the DX shell. I own a DX, nd just can't see the justification in going for the DXG. It just isn't enough I'm afraid. It's a joke.

It's not JUST the case, though, you're forgetting. It's a new screen technology.

paperwastage · 07-07-2010, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anarel

It's not JUST the case, though, you're forgetting. It's a new screen technology.

well, the price difference between the new and old dx is only $20

with the better contrast and no apparent "loss" from the old one, i'd say $20 is money well spent

07-07-2010, 02:44 PM	#1
Anarel Evangelist Posts: 424 Karma: 61399 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: K1, GKDX, K3	Kindle Dx Graphite First Impressions Sorry I can't take pics right now, i don't have a camera with me at work (a lifeguard at an empty pool) I forgot to grab it when I took my lunch break and drove home at breakneck speed. On to my first impressions. It came loaded with 2.5.5.... didn't even know there WAS a 2.5.5, last I had heard of was 2.5.4.... 2.5.5 doesn't seem to do anything different but I haven't explored so much yet because I'm too busy marveling at... The screen! OMG the screen! When they said 50% better contrast, they meant it. On the e-ink manufacturers website for the new screen, PEarl, they compared the last generation Viziplex to a newspaper, and Pearl to a book, and they were very right. I've seen a cople pictures of peoples who got theirs before me and I have to say that the pictures really don't do them justice. the screen isn't light grey, it's WHITE. And no, that's not because of the graphite casing, though i'm sure it helps. The screen is WHITE! DARK, BLACK letters on white background. I could die happy. Since that's most everything people want to know about, I only have a few comments on everything else. The whole device seems very responsive, very snappy. I don't have my old DX to compare so I can't tell you if it is thinner than the last generation, but it does feel about the same weight. If you are unhappy with your Kindle (or any other e-reader for that matter) e-ink screen, feel that the contrast could be better... this solves it, I swear. If you have any questions I'll be here to ask.... it's not like anyone swims in this pool.

07-07-2010, 03:39 PM	#5
Lawcheehung Junior Kindler Posts: 19 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle 2i	I'm somewhat skeptical until there are more pictures of the new Graphite Kindle DX, the photo posted by avinatbezeq in the other thread does show the graphite font to be more clearer/darker though, but the screen looks somewhat similar. Source: http://ireaderreview.com/about/kindl...e-dx-2-photos/ originally posted by avinatbezeq Last edited by Lawcheehung; 07-07-2010 at 04:03 PM.

07-07-2010, 05:37 PM	#10
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,506 Karma: 26047202 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	What's the beginning of the S/N like? Still B005? Last edited by NiLuJe; 07-07-2010 at 07:53 PM.

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Mike L Wizard Posts: 1,479 Karma: 3846231 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Device: Kindle 3, Samsung Galaxy	When you say it's "snappy", do you mean that the page turns are faster? That would definitely be a plus point.

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Anarel Evangelist Posts: 424 Karma: 61399 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: K1, GKDX, K3	@ Poohbear, back at you in a sec. @ LAwcheehung, I got worried when I saw those pictures this morning but really, the pictures don't do it justice. If the display was anything that similar to the last iteration, I'd be really mad right now... but i'm elated. It's an order of magnitude better, you just have to see one in person.

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rockjian Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 44 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: Sony Ebook Reader	Anarel, thanks for the comments. I am thinking about ordering one now.

07-07-2010, 04:07 PM	#8
Anarel Evangelist Posts: 424 Karma: 61399 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: K1, GKDX, K3	@ Poohbear, The display is good. I'm on the Amazon Kindle Customer discussions right now, all is well. Wikipedia's good, too. The web browsing is working at a good speed- I think the 2.5 update sped it up more, that I noticed on my K2 and old Kdx.... It's not breakneck speed by any means, but it will get the job done fast enough that you won't be sitting there waiting, waiting, watching that circle in the upper left hand corner of the screen, waiting.... dyingg...... Sorry if that's not too precise.... I could time things if you would prefer it?

07-07-2010, 05:40 PM	#11
Anarel Evangelist Posts: 424 Karma: 61399 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: K1, GKDX, K3	Oh, no O_O D008.

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07-07-2010, 06:46 PM	#13
Sheikspeare Groupie Posts: 181 Karma: 290 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: PR-505 / Kindle DX	I have a picture in my mind of an executive suite of the Amazon marketing team. In that picture, they're chuckling to themselves that they can somehow con people into thinking they've unleashed a new revolutionary product by merely switching the colour of the DX shell. I own a DX, nd just can't see the justification in going for the DXG. It just isn't enough I'm afraid. It's a joke.

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