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Old 05-12-2014, 01:04 PM   #16
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Is it fair to say if I don't read PDF and textbook often, DX doesn't provide enough value compare to other kindle devices such as kindle 4?

I never bought mine [used, by the way] for PDF reading. I don't really read many PDFs; when I do, I resort to my newly-acquired iPad.

What I mainly bought my Kindle DX-G for is the reading of novels: specifically, fiction in mobi format. It's great for that.
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I never bought mine [used, by the way] for PDF reading. I don't really read many PDFs; when I do, I resort to my newly-acquired iPad.

What I mainly bought my Kindle DX-G for is the reading of novels: specifically, fiction in mobi format. It's great for that.
why not use 6 inch ereader if just for novels? Thanks
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why not use 6 inch ereader if just for novels? Thanks

Oh, I do!

My most favored ebook reader at the moment, however, is my newly-acquired Kobo Aura HD with its beautiful screen.

Plus, I have two 6-inch readers.

And a Kobo Mini!

And a Kindle HD!

And a iPad!

And a.........
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Thinking buy an used Kindle DX, how much it is worth now?



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If it's for PDFs, get a tablet instead. If you need it for books, a regular Kindle PW.

I would say the DXG is now obsolete. Is still used by some, but most tablets like iPads do the same and more for just a few extra bucks, with similar or less weight.

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Oh, I do!

My most favored ebook reader at the moment, however, is my newly-acquired Kobo Aura HD with its beautiful screen.

Plus, I have two 6-inch readers.

And a Kobo Mini!

And a Kindle HD!

And a iPad!

And a.........
so you just randomly leave ereader everywhere(living room,bed room,kitchen,washroom) and then pick up one to read wherevery you are?
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so you just randomly leave ereader everywhere(living room,bed room,kitchen,washroom) and then pick up one to read wherevery you are?

I have all my readers in one room (the computer room). When I want to read in bed, then I get my Kobo Aura HD and then go to bed and turn off the lights and read.

When I go to the living room, I go to the computer room and get my Kobo Aura HD and then walk into the living room and read.

I do this with every room......except, of course, the bathroom.
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I have all my readers in one room (the computer room). When I want to read in bed, then I get my Kobo Aura HD and then go to bed and turn off the lights and read.

When I go to the living room, I go to the computer room and get my Kobo Aura HD and then walk into the living room and read.

I do this with every room......except, of course, the bathroom.
Btw,could you help me this: the people who want to sell me dx said the model number is D000801, I cannot find which generation this is and whether it has 3g. can you point to link for more info?

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Btw,could you help me this: the people who want to sell me dx said the model number is D000801, I cannot find which generation this is and whether it has 3g. can you point to link for more info?

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Do you mean D00801? I'm seeing that number associated with both the DX International (GSM version of the original DX) and the DX Graphite on various websites. The best way to tell the DX model is the serial number, if it starts with B004 it's the original one with US only CDMA wireless, if it's B005 it's the GSM International version and if it starts with B009 it's the DX Graphite with the Pearl screen.
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Do you mean D00801? I'm seeing that number associated with both the DX International (GSM version of the original DX) and the DX Graphite on various websites. The best way to tell the DX model is the serial number, if it starts with B004 it's the original one with US only CDMA wireless, if it's B005 it's the GSM International version and if it starts with B009 it's the DX Graphite with the Pearl screen.
Thank you Sir!
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Here's some information from Amazon concerning software updates:

Kindle DX (U.S. Wireless)

Your serial number starts with "B004"
Software Update 2.5.8
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Kindle DX (Free 3G)

Your serial number starts with "B005"
Software Update 2.5.8
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Kindle DX (Free 3G) Graphite

Your serial number starts with "B009"
Software Update 2.5.8

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On the very back of my unit, the number D00801 refers to the Model No.
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Just a comment on the DX for general reading. I love mine since I prefer not reading on a 6" screen. We have 2 regular Kindles but they see little usage anymore. Too many page turns for my taste, too much like reading one of those "Big Little Books" that I had growing up. I love the full size screen and simply don't have an issue carrying it when I go somewhere. No subway, so I basically carry it out to the car and from the car to where I'm going. Not a big deal.

I've wanted a DX long before I ever got a Kindle, but refused to pay the ridiculous prices that were asked. When they went on sale some time back I snatched one up, and use it constantly. I thought it would be kind of a pain since it doesn't have Wi-Fi for library books, but the upside is I don't have to worry about my overdue books going away until I'm done. And it turns out to be pretty much a non-issue. Hook up the USB cable and download directly to the DX.

In short, I love my DX. Just remember: "Size Matters".
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100 for an used one,good deal or bad?
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Good deal if it's a DXG (Graphite). Even better if it comes with an Amazon dxg leather case.
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1) If it's a DX-G

and

2) It works.

and

3) You have 100 bucks.




--- Otherwise, avoid it.
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1) If it's a DX-G

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2) It works.

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3) You have 100 bucks.




--- Otherwise, avoid it.
Seems you have reservations on it?old technology?not portable?you had bad experience?

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