Kindle DXG will get same functionality as new Kindle - Page 4

patrickt · 09-19-2010, 08:36 PM

If I were Amazon and knew that the KindleDX would get all the functionality of the Kindle3 series I would not say a word. If I did say that yes the software would be out on October 23rd, I would get thousands of emails every single day, this forum would be clogged with idiots saying when oh when oh when and other saying they were returning their KindleDX because the software wasn't going to be released before October 12th.

If I didn't give a date and just said it would be done it would be even worse. The only logical course is to say, "Firmware? Firmware? What firmware?" And then surprise people with an update when it's ready.

SkyDream · 12-01-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by zetareticuli

Guys,

As many of you know, I ordered a Kindle DXG yesterday. Then the new Kindle was released with the new PDF functionality. I have been trying to get a hold of someone at Amazon who could answer the question if the DXG would get the same functionality of the new Kindle via updates. After several tries, I finally got hold of a supervisor. I told her I had just ordered a Kindle DXG and wanted to know if the new PDF features would be added to the DXG. If not I wanted to cancel my order. She put me on hold for 30 minutes until I finanlly got to speak to a gentleman who after putting me on hold for anouther 20 minutes confirmed that yes, the new features will be available for the DXG as well. He did not have an exact time frame for it but he assurred me "the information I just got for you right now has come from ver reliable sources so yes, itis a done deal". The gentleman appeared very honest and even gave me his contact information if I had any more questions and concerns.

I just wanted to give you DX Graphite owners a heads up on this.

Now, 4 months later no 3.x firmware for KDXG to be seen.
Anyone heard something ?

ProfCrash · 12-01-2010, 01:43 PM

Nope. I am hoping that it will happen when they release the new firmware that allows lending.

SkyDream · 12-01-2010, 03:40 PM

I ordered a KDXG today and attached a question to my order asking when KDXG will get the same functionality/firmware as K3 or if KDXG is a bad purchase for pdfs.

SkyDream · 12-02-2010, 02:41 AM

Response from Amazon Customer Servive :

"...Please notice that we're not sure about Kindle DX get the new firmware any time soon. Thanks for writing about your suggestion to update Kindle DX with new functionality..."

I'm not quite sure this means we get new FW before 2020.

GoversAU · 12-02-2010, 03:58 AM

I can't help feeling Amazon's letting the DXG die with some kind of replacement coming next year. Maybe that's why they're keeping the price so high so they can have a dramatic price drop and clear stock.

I want to buy one but I just can't pull the trigger because I feel I'm going to regret it.

SkyDream · 12-02-2010, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GoversAU

I can't help feeling Amazon's letting the DXG die with some kind of replacement coming next year. Maybe that's why they're keeping the price so high so they can have a dramatic price drop and clear stock.

I want to buy one but I just can't pull the trigger because I feel I'm going to regret it.

Same to me.
Well, order placed and i'm waiting for the package. Maybe i'm pleased with it.
Otherwise it's going back to amazon.

ProfCrash · 12-02-2010, 08:20 AM

I am happy I pulled the trigger. I have greatly enjoyed my DXG. Then again, I bought it the day that it came out.

As with all electronics, if you wait until the latest and greatest comes out you will end up buying nothing. It is easier for me to say this then others because I don't read PDF's. (grins)

pashlit · 12-02-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

I am happy I pulled the trigger. I have greatly enjoyed my DXG. Then again, I bought it the day that it came out.

As with all electronics, if you wait until the latest and greatest comes out you will end up buying nothing. It is easier for me to say this then others because I don't read PDF's. (grins)

Je je je. Completely agree. Electronics that are new today will be almost ancient in 2 months. And waiting for the best and the newest to come will make you ancient and old also before you even know it. Just stop being cheap and buy the gadget you like. There are plenty of choices available now. Kindle is not the only one. Happy holidays folks and enjoy the life!

SCION · 12-02-2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pashlit

Je je je. Completely agree. Electronics that are new today will be almost ancient in 2 months. And waiting for the best and the newest to come will make you ancient and old also before you even know it. Just stop being cheap and buy the gadget you like. There are plenty of choices available now. Kindle is not the only one. Happy holidays folks and enjoy the life!

I can't help but shake my head in disbelief when I think about how I paid $400 for my Sony 900. Just a few months later a new and improved model is selling for $300 ($250 if you purchased the week of Black Friday).

SkyDream · 12-02-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

I can't help but shake my head in disbelief when I think about how I paid $400 for my Sony 900. Just a few months later a new and improved model is selling for $300 ($250 if you purchased the week of Black Friday).

Same happened to me

caryanne2 · 12-02-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

Nope. I am hoping that it will happen when they release the new firmware that allows lending.

Apparently lending will come out before the end of the year, right? Does that mean by the end of this month? if so we should expect an update shortly after christmas!

SkyDream · 12-02-2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by caryanne2

Apparently lending will come out before the end of the year, right? Does that mean by the end of this month? if so we should expect an update shortly after christmas!

That would please a lot of people i guess

ProfCrash · 12-02-2010, 05:54 PM

I will be pleased if it includes an update to the K3 firmware but I am not counting on that

max99 · 12-20-2010, 12:27 PM

well i got tired of waiting for the DX update and installed Duokan on my DX-graphite.

works a treat, has all the K3 PDF features plus more. can darken the PDFs with 6 levels of graduation and read in a number of different ways including split columns. it's also got far more control over cropping, so you can move the white borders on PDFs without sending the text outside the margins.

it's really easy to install and picks up you existing Kindle library, so no need to duplicate files. the great thing is it's dual boot so i can swap beetwen this and standard firmware.

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09-19-2010, 08:36 PM	#46
patrickt Wizard Posts: 1,221 Karma: 8381518 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Device: Paperwhite 4 X 2	If I were Amazon and knew that the KindleDX would get all the functionality of the Kindle3 series I would not say a word. If I did say that yes the software would be out on October 23rd, I would get thousands of emails every single day, this forum would be clogged with idiots saying when oh when oh when and other saying they were returning their KindleDX because the software wasn't going to be released before October 12th. If I didn't give a date and just said it would be done it would be even worse. The only logical course is to say, "Firmware? Firmware? What firmware?" And then surprise people with an update when it's ready.

12-01-2010, 01:43 PM	#48
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	Nope. I am hoping that it will happen when they release the new firmware that allows lending.

12-01-2010, 03:40 PM	#49
SkyDream Wizard Posts: 1,377 Karma: 9400 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Europe Device: PRS-650, iPod touch 4G, iPad 3	I ordered a KDXG today and attached a question to my order asking when KDXG will get the same functionality/firmware as K3 or if KDXG is a bad purchase for pdfs.

12-02-2010, 02:41 AM	#50
SkyDream Wizard Posts: 1,377 Karma: 9400 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Europe Device: PRS-650, iPod touch 4G, iPad 3	Response from Amazon Customer Servive : "...Please notice that we're not sure about Kindle DX get the new firmware any time soon. Thanks for writing about your suggestion to update Kindle DX with new functionality..." I'm not quite sure this means we get new FW before 2020.

12-02-2010, 03:58 AM	#51
GoversAU Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 2236 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Australia Device: Kindle DXG, Kindle Oasis	I can't help feeling Amazon's letting the DXG die with some kind of replacement coming next year. Maybe that's why they're keeping the price so high so they can have a dramatic price drop and clear stock. I want to buy one but I just can't pull the trigger because I feel I'm going to regret it.

12-02-2010, 08:20 AM	#53
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	I am happy I pulled the trigger. I have greatly enjoyed my DXG. Then again, I bought it the day that it came out. As with all electronics, if you wait until the latest and greatest comes out you will end up buying nothing. It is easier for me to say this then others because I don't read PDF's. (grins)

12-02-2010, 05:54 PM	#59
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	I will be pleased if it includes an update to the K3 firmware but I am not counting on that

12-20-2010, 12:27 PM	#60
max99 Addict Posts: 201 Karma: 1300000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle DXG, PW	well i got tired of waiting for the DX update and installed Duokan on my DX-graphite. works a treat, has all the K3 PDF features plus more. can darken the PDFs with 6 levels of graduation and read in a number of different ways including split columns. it's also got far more control over cropping, so you can move the white borders on PDFs without sending the text outside the margins. it's really easy to install and picks up you existing Kindle library, so no need to duplicate files. the great thing is it's dual boot so i can swap beetwen this and standard firmware.