I Like My New Kindle DX

Harry_Y · 03-27-2012, 10:07 PM

I got a Kindle DX primarily for viewing PDF's

I loaded up some manuals and I'm impressed at how well they look.

This should make those 3000+ page books easier to read and hold.

RainingLemur · 03-27-2012, 10:57 PM

I really wish that Amazon would fire off a new DX model, possibly with a Mirasol display to make manuals that have colored diagrams in them more friendly.

Antoinekamel · 03-28-2012, 12:00 AM

I would like a cheaper DX, and that's it. As I live in Brazil, I'll keep only dreaming...

HansTWN · 03-28-2012, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RainingLemur

I really wish that Amazon would fire off a new DX model, possibly with a Mirasol display to make manuals that have colored diagrams in them more friendly.

Even better, they should put a Mirasol screen on that 8.9 tablet they will have later this year!

Harry_Y · 03-28-2012, 10:20 AM

I held off getting on for a long time, but with more and more manuals coming on PDF
format I finally decided to buy one (actually my wife said go ahead and get one).

Last night I was reading a manual and it was nice to be able to relax on the couch
instead of trying to juggle a laptop or having to sit in front of the computer.

Talldog · 03-28-2012, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry_Y

actually my wife said go ahead and get one

Ain't that the truth.

Harry_Y · 03-28-2012, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Talldog

Ain't that the truth.

Actually she knew I wanted it but was holding off getting it.

Stingo · 03-28-2012, 10:10 PM

The DX is great. I am now using the KT because of portability but I still miss the size of my DX when I'm reading.

SkyDream · 03-29-2012, 04:24 AM

KDXG sucks...while some PDF are ok others take about 30-60 seconds for a single page turn. It's missing many features from other models.

KDXG firmware is from last century and Amazon isn't going to update it like for the latest Kindle models.

It's sold as premium models but treated as junk by Amazon. They don't care.

KDXG needs a better, faster CPU and the latest FW available for Kindle models with all the latest features.

Still Amazon don't care. Kindle Fire is the new KDXG.

Sischa · 03-29-2012, 05:01 AM

I also have a KDX for reading newspaper formats outside in the sun.

But the KDX is so bad treated by amazon i would never buy it again.

Worst thing is they still exclude the DX models from the personal documents cloud service. What a mean no go. They even updates their android and iOS apps to be able to use the cloud. Thats just another sign they want to get rid off the DX costumers by the time. Very sad cause for PDF or newspaper the KDX is still my favorite reader and i prefer him much more then my K3 for that formats.

But i doubt that they will update the DX in the future, it seems discontinued.

jbcohen · 03-29-2012, 09:10 AM

I have stayed clear of the DX simply becuase of the price for it. Would have no qualms about buying one if they would part with one for a lot less then what they are asking for it now.

poohbear_nc · 03-29-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jbcohen

I have stayed clear of the DX simply becuase of the price for it. Would have no qualms about buying one if they would part with one for a lot less then what they are asking for it now.

The DX periodically shows up on woot - refurbished but guaranteed - or in the Amazon warehouse deals section.

Harry_Y · 03-29-2012, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbcohen

I have stayed clear of the DX simply becuase of the price for it. Would have no qualms about buying one if they would part with one for a lot less then what they are asking for it now.

The the price is a bit stiff, but for me it is worth it in the long run.

I have a lot of manuals for software that is only in PFD format
and while I did pay to have some of them printed it gets expensive.

So in the end (at least for me) the price is not as bad as printing them out

rvdparis · 03-29-2012, 02:06 PM

Can anyone say why you'd buy a DX and not an iPad? For $20 more you can get an iPad 2, and where you can highlight, make notations etc on PDF files with your finger or stylus, while on the DX, there's no touch screen, so you're using a knob to navigate around? Is the screen bigger on a DX?

Zimmy · 03-29-2012, 02:41 PM

For one, I was able to get a new DX for around $170 at Staples.
Two, for eReading, there is no comparison, e-ink wins out.
Three, the large screen combined with e-ink screen is a dream, I read with the DX more then my Kindle Touch.
Free 3G!
I wish it supported Wi-Fi for a more transparent whisper sync with my other Kindle Devices.
And I also wish Amazon wouldn't have abandoned it firmware wise.
But it is worth every penny I paid for it.
I take it with me to work every day along with my iPad 3.

03-27-2012, 10:07 PM	#1
Harry_Y Addict Posts: 305 Karma: 704492 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NY Device: Kindle 3, Kindle DX, Galaxy Tab 2	I Like My New Kindle DX I got a Kindle DX primarily for viewing PDF's I loaded up some manuals and I'm impressed at how well they look. This should make those 3000+ page books easier to read and hold. Last edited by Harry_Y; 03-27-2012 at 10:11 PM.

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RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,355 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	I really wish that Amazon would fire off a new DX model, possibly with a Mirasol display to make manuals that have colored diagrams in them more friendly.

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03-28-2012, 10:20 AM	#5
Harry_Y Addict Posts: 305 Karma: 704492 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NY Device: Kindle 3, Kindle DX, Galaxy Tab 2	I held off getting on for a long time, but with more and more manuals coming on PDF format I finally decided to buy one (actually my wife said go ahead and get one). Last night I was reading a manual and it was nice to be able to relax on the couch instead of trying to juggle a laptop or having to sit in front of the computer.

03-28-2012, 10:10 PM	#8
Stingo Fanatic Posts: 582 Karma: 1334691 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami Device: KH2O, KPW2, KDXG, KPW1, K3, S505	The DX is great. I am now using the KT because of portability but I still miss the size of my DX when I'm reading.

03-29-2012, 04:24 AM	#9
SkyDream Wizard Posts: 1,377 Karma: 9400 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Europe Device: PRS-650, iPod touch 4G, iPad 3	KDXG sucks...while some PDF are ok others take about 30-60 seconds for a single page turn. It's missing many features from other models. KDXG firmware is from last century and Amazon isn't going to update it like for the latest Kindle models. It's sold as premium models but treated as junk by Amazon. They don't care. KDXG needs a better, faster CPU and the latest FW available for Kindle models with all the latest features. Still Amazon don't care. Kindle Fire is the new KDXG.

03-29-2012, 05:01 AM	#10
Sischa Evangelist Posts: 428 Karma: 2370 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Device: Nokia 770, Ilead, Cybook G3, Kindle DX, Kindle 2, iPad, Kindle 3, PW	I also have a KDX for reading newspaper formats outside in the sun. But the KDX is so bad treated by amazon i would never buy it again. Worst thing is they still exclude the DX models from the personal documents cloud service. What a mean no go. They even updates their android and iOS apps to be able to use the cloud. Thats just another sign they want to get rid off the DX costumers by the time. Very sad cause for PDF or newspaper the KDX is still my favorite reader and i prefer him much more then my K3 for that formats. But i doubt that they will update the DX in the future, it seems discontinued.

03-29-2012, 09:10 AM	#11
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,033 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	I have stayed clear of the DX simply becuase of the price for it. Would have no qualms about buying one if they would part with one for a lot less then what they are asking for it now.

03-29-2012, 02:06 PM	#14
rvdparis Connoisseur Posts: 53 Karma: 140 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: Kindle Touch + iPad 1 + iPhone 4	Can anyone say why you'd buy a DX and not an iPad? For $20 more you can get an iPad 2, and where you can highlight, make notations etc on PDF files with your finger or stylus, while on the DX, there's no touch screen, so you're using a knob to navigate around? Is the screen bigger on a DX?

03-29-2012, 02:41 PM	#15
Zimmy Connoisseur Posts: 67 Karma: 604650 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Kindle Touch	For one, I was able to get a new DX for around $170 at Staples. Two, for eReading, there is no comparison, e-ink wins out. Three, the large screen combined with e-ink screen is a dream, I read with the DX more then my Kindle Touch. Free 3G! I wish it supported Wi-Fi for a more transparent whisper sync with my other Kindle Devices. And I also wish Amazon wouldn't have abandoned it firmware wise. But it is worth every penny I paid for it. I take it with me to work every day along with my iPad 3.