MobileRead Forums
Register Guidelines E-Books Today's Posts Search

Go Back   MobileRead Forums > E-Book Readers > Amazon Kindle
Reload this Page another kick in the teeth for dx owners...no personal docs

Notices

Reply
Page 4 of 4 123 4
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 10-24-2011, 04:10 PM   #46
seajewel
Fanatic
seajewel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.seajewel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.seajewel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.seajewel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.seajewel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.seajewel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.seajewel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.seajewel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.seajewel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.seajewel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.seajewel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Posts: 589
Karma: 1451235
Join Date: Jun 2008
Device: Sony PRS-505, Sony PRS-950
it's just a pity for DX owners, it was a very expensive product, and it really isn't very old. but yes, you're right, it may be a hardware limitation, but I have my doubts when it comes to some features. and while I am somewhat disappointed in my iPhone, I do appreciate that my phone will be good for a couple of years at least. with android I do see that phone models are just updated all over the place and old models get abandoned within a matter of months.
seajewel is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-24-2011, 09:15 PM   #47
max99
Addict
max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Posts: 201
Karma: 1300000
Join Date: Nov 2010
Device: Kindle DXG, PW
Quote:
Originally Posted by howyoudoin View Post
You're no supposed to be happy with your DX, mate. Apparently, you're supposed to feel that you've been had for a sucker.
this thread has been hijacked by amazon fanboys who dont even own a dxs (see above).
max99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-24-2011, 09:49 PM   #48
MickeyMark
Learning to read...
MickeyMark can successfully navigate the Paris bus system.MickeyMark can successfully navigate the Paris bus system.MickeyMark can successfully navigate the Paris bus system.MickeyMark can successfully navigate the Paris bus system.MickeyMark can successfully navigate the Paris bus system.MickeyMark can successfully navigate the Paris bus system.MickeyMark can successfully navigate the Paris bus system.MickeyMark can successfully navigate the Paris bus system.MickeyMark can successfully navigate the Paris bus system.MickeyMark can successfully navigate the Paris bus system.MickeyMark can successfully navigate the Paris bus system.
 
MickeyMark's Avatar
 
Posts: 118
Karma: 36432
Join Date: Jan 2011
Device: K3-3G, KDXG
I own a DXG.

Do I wish they'd update the firmware? Of course I do! Having said that, my DX works pretty well for my needs. Would I like it to work better? Of course, but I'm not going to sit around and complain about the fact that it doesn't
MickeyMark is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-25-2011, 10:03 AM   #49
HarryT
eBook Enthusiast
HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
HarryT's Avatar
 
Posts: 85,560
Karma: 93980341
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: UK
Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6
Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeCL View Post
Amazon is the only one with a Ereader with this sized screen?
No. Pocketbook and Onyx also do them. They may perhaps be worth considering, although the Onyx devices in particular seem to have had quite a lot of negative feedback.
HarryT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-28-2011, 09:13 AM   #50
Greg_E
Zealot
Greg_E can extract oil from cheeseGreg_E can extract oil from cheeseGreg_E can extract oil from cheeseGreg_E can extract oil from cheeseGreg_E can extract oil from cheeseGreg_E can extract oil from cheeseGreg_E can extract oil from cheeseGreg_E can extract oil from cheeseGreg_E can extract oil from cheese
 
Posts: 103
Karma: 1180
Join Date: Oct 2011
Device: Acer Iconia a500, XP tablet PC
And both are just as expensive, everyone blames the size of the display for the cost.
Greg_E is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-16-2011, 09:18 PM   #51
teasonc
Member
teasonc knows what time it isteasonc knows what time it isteasonc knows what time it isteasonc knows what time it isteasonc knows what time it isteasonc knows what time it isteasonc knows what time it isteasonc knows what time it isteasonc knows what time it isteasonc knows what time it isteasonc knows what time it is
 
teasonc's Avatar
 
Posts: 24
Karma: 2082
Join Date: Feb 2011
Device: Kindle DXG, Kindle Keyboard 3G
I have not updated my DXG to the latest firmware revision Amazon offers, since it entails risk. The exp. web browser, for example, may change behavior in a way I wish it had not. The Location bar and screen layout may have redacted elements.

I am posting this msg *from* a DXG on their dime (via 3G).

Amazon, I think, has pioneer'd an overall concept with their various devices and services. They are arguably a market leader. I bought the DXG expecting to get four years use.

I think that is probable. I like my KSO but I mostly use the DXG. AFAICT the KSO can not post to mobileread.mobi as I do on DXG ... albeit slowly.
teasonc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-16-2011, 11:10 PM   #52
Rizla
Member Retired
Rizla ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Rizla ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Rizla ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Rizla ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Rizla ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Rizla ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Rizla ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Rizla ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Rizla ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Rizla ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Rizla ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Posts: 3,183
Karma: 11721895
Join Date: Nov 2010
Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2
Quote:
Originally Posted by max99 View Post
this thread has been hijacked by amazon fanboys who dont even own a dxs (see above).
You're not wrong, mate. I do think the OP held his ground well, though. If the guy is fed up, why not let him rant a bit? Cut him some slack.
Rizla is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-17-2011, 11:48 PM   #53
Clawdia
Connoisseur
Clawdia is on a distinguished road
 
Posts: 88
Karma: 58
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: VA
Device: Kindle (K3, DXG)
My biggest problem with my DXG is that I wish I could have the sans serif font on it like is on my K3. My lousy vision needs all the help it can get, and that font makes the K3 so much easier for me to read than the DXG that I literally haven't read anything on it since the day I got my K3 about six weeks ago.

It's a shame, because i love the bigger form of the DXG (and I have a beautiful Noreve case for it, too)!
Clawdia is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-18-2011, 01:12 AM   #54
reprep
Addict
reprep is kind to children and small, furry animalsreprep is kind to children and small, furry animalsreprep is kind to children and small, furry animalsreprep is kind to children and small, furry animalsreprep is kind to children and small, furry animalsreprep is kind to children and small, furry animalsreprep is kind to children and small, furry animalsreprep is kind to children and small, furry animalsreprep is kind to children and small, furry animalsreprep is kind to children and small, furry animalsreprep is kind to children and small, furry animals
 
Posts: 202
Karma: 6720
Join Date: May 2011
Device: amazon kindle DXG
Quote:
Originally Posted by Clawdia View Post
My biggest problem with my DXG is that I wish I could have the sans serif font on it like is on my K3. My lousy vision needs all the help it can get, and that font makes the K3 so much easier for me to read than the DXG that I literally haven't read anything on it since the day I got my K3 about six weeks ago.

It's a shame, because i love the bigger form of the DXG (and I have a beautiful Noreve case for it, too)!
As told numerous times in various threads, there is a way for this. I always use sans serif on my DXG. Visit this thread to install 3.x firmwares on your kindle DXG. It has been tested by a lot of people and it is brick-free.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=127969
reprep is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-18-2011, 03:41 AM   #55
HarryT
eBook Enthusiast
HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
HarryT's Avatar
 
Posts: 85,560
Karma: 93980341
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: UK
Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6
Quote:
Originally Posted by reprep View Post
As told numerous times in various threads, there is a way for this. I always use sans serif on my DXG. Visit this thread to install 3.x firmwares on your kindle DXG. It has been tested by a lot of people and it is brick-free.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=127969
You can do that if you also own a Kindle 3, but not everyone who has a DX also has a K3.
HarryT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-18-2011, 04:06 AM   #56
ThomasC
Thunder Down Under
ThomasC is faster than slow light.ThomasC is faster than slow light.ThomasC is faster than slow light.ThomasC is faster than slow light.ThomasC is faster than slow light.ThomasC is faster than slow light.ThomasC is faster than slow light.ThomasC is faster than slow light.ThomasC is faster than slow light.ThomasC is faster than slow light.ThomasC is faster than slow light.
 
Posts: 210
Karma: 29154
Join Date: Jun 2010
Device: kindle dxg, K3, K4nt, iPhone
Quote:
Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
You can do that if you also own a Kindle 3, but not everyone who has a DX also has a K3.
And of course, not everyone (including me) likes sans serif on their K3 anyway. Way too bold a font for me. I prefer the normal Amazon fonts on both my K3 and DXG. However, I can understand why some people with very poor eyesight might like this font.

On the stock DXG all one has to do is increase the font size (and/or use better reading lamps) to get a similar effect imho.

As far as the lack of personal docs (or better pdf handling) go on my DXG, I could not care less, lol!

Cheers,
Tom
ThomasC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-18-2011, 04:59 AM   #57
reprep
Addict
reprep is kind to children and small, furry animalsreprep is kind to children and small, furry animalsreprep is kind to children and small, furry animalsreprep is kind to children and small, furry animalsreprep is kind to children and small, furry animalsreprep is kind to children and small, furry animalsreprep is kind to children and small, furry animalsreprep is kind to children and small, furry animalsreprep is kind to children and small, furry animalsreprep is kind to children and small, furry animalsreprep is kind to children and small, furry animals
 
Posts: 202
Karma: 6720
Join Date: May 2011
Device: amazon kindle DXG
Quote:
Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
You can do that if you also own a Kindle 3, but not everyone who has a DX also has a K3.
Clawdia mentioned he/she has a Kindle 3. Also there is always a way if you know where to look for.
reprep is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-18-2011, 07:53 AM   #58
max99
Addict
max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.max99 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Posts: 201
Karma: 1300000
Join Date: Nov 2010
Device: Kindle DXG, PW
Quote:
Originally Posted by reprep View Post
As told numerous times in various threads, there is a way for this. I always use sans serif on my DXG. Visit this thread to install 3.x firmwares on your kindle DXG. It has been tested by a lot of people and it is brick-free.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=127969
ditto this. the community has stepped in where amazon have failed in their duties to paying customers.

the extra features make this a worthwhile update.
max99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 4 of 4 123 4

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Personal Docs(Kindle) Denny_ Calibre 3 03-06-2010 03:47 PM
Can cancel personal docs before wifi to the Kindle? cathyhk Amazon Kindle 3 12-08-2009 12:28 PM
Are your personal docs disappearing? A cautionary tale. sirbruce Amazon Kindle 11 06-15-2009 10:09 AM
Amazon to Charge by Megabyte for Personal Docs koland Amazon Kindle 72 05-05-2009 01:00 PM
Kindle 2 Qs: Personal Docs and Annotations jesscat Amazon Kindle 2 03-17-2009 02:21 PM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:49 PM.

Contact Us - FAQ - Guidelines - Privacy - Top

MobileRead.com is a privately owned, operated and funded community.