Anyone have a K2 and a DX? - Page 2

Sischa · 04-28-2010, 12:52 PM

Size matters 100% ... I have both Kindle 2 and DX and lucky me was able to pass the K2 to my wife

I am using the K2 when i am traveling cause its much better when you are on the road but for reading the larger fonts, the less page turns and the better overview in newspapers and table of contens i love the kindle DX much more.

I would say get yourself one asap

SensualPoet · 04-28-2010, 09:24 PM

The thing I like about the Kindle 2 (which I bought with the "standard" leather case) is that it's really very, very portable. It fits comfortably in a room safe when we travel; it's a very comfortable size to hold. At 8 x 5.5 inches, it's the size of sheet of standard paper folded in half. Isn't the DX significantly larger "footprint" than this? Apart from being twice as expensive? The main temptation would be to be able to download magazines ... but the non-US version is limited in content and you don't get the photos ....

Sischa · 05-08-2010, 10:29 AM

Sorry for hijacking the thread but i would like to ask those of you who own a DX and a K2 a question. If you compare the navigation stick on both devices then i have the feeling there is a big difference between the K2 and the DX. My DX stick makes a noticeable "klick" while my K2 seems to move more "Loose". Does your K2 klick in the Same Way like your DX? I am asking myself if that is some support issue or not.

Connallmac · 05-09-2010, 07:54 PM

I sold my K2 shortly after buying my KDX last August. I generally prefer the larger screen of the KDX, and I have never really had much difficulty with holding it in one hand. Though I should mention that I am a big fellow and so it's not unusual for most of the things that I own to be larger!

elpheaba · 05-10-2010, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sischa

Sorry for hijacking the thread but i would like to ask those of you who own a DX and a K2 a question. If you compare the navigation stick on both devices then i have the feeling there is a big difference between the K2 and the DX. My DX stick makes a noticeable "klick" while my K2 seems to move more "Loose". Does your K2 klick in the Same Way like your DX? I am asking myself if that is some support issue or not.

My next page button on my KDX would not click and didn't seem to move when it would change pages. I called Amazon and had a new DX the next day. I will say the customer support has been incredible to me.

pboss · 05-10-2010, 02:06 AM

We have both K2 and KDX in the family and I actually prefer to read on the DX. It's easier to carry around and just fits into my hand. The DX is as thin as the K2, but nowhere near the size of a paperback book any more and my reading habits just don't justify to use it. On the other hand, my girlfriend likes it more than I do, so we kind of unofficially swapped devices.

Sischa · 05-10-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by elpheaba

My next page button on my KDX would not click and didn't seem to move when it would change pages. I called Amazon and had a new DX the next day. I will say the customer support has been incredible to me.

I am pretty sure customer support at amazon rock, i just don't want to bother them with me beeing "paranoid".

Thats why i asked if somebody could confirm that both sticks in the K2 and on the DX do a noticeable *klick". My K2 doesn't do that and i am not really sure if it did in the beginning

Over · 05-10-2010, 09:45 AM

My Kindle DXi is my home reading device. Better in everything, specially PDF and manga/comic strips.

My 6" device, Cybook, is my portable reading device. It goes everywhere I go. I would say go ahead, both will complement each other very well.

brakeb · 05-10-2010, 11:17 AM

I got my wife a k2 for her b-day, and I got myself the DX as soon as I could pre-order. I wanted the PDF viewing, and bigger screen...

elpheaba · 05-10-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sischa

I am pretty sure customer support at amazon rock, i just don't want to bother them with me beeing "paranoid".

Thats why i asked if somebody could confirm that both sticks in the K2 and on the DX do a noticeable *klick". My K2 doesn't do that and i am not really sure if it did in the beginning

I said the same thing to the customer service guy and he said that is what we are here for, my stick clicks and my girlfriend with a K2 says hers does too.

Sischa · 05-10-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by elpheaba

I said the same thing to the customer service guy and he said that is what we are here for, my stick clicks and my girlfriend with a K2 says hers does too.

Thx a lot for the info!

BigWaffles · 05-11-2010, 12:41 AM

I have both the K2 and the DX and use them both. The K2 is perfect for bedtime reading and traveling and holds all my fiction. The DX is used for magazines & non-fiction and stays at home.

The larger screen on the DX is good for Readers Digest and sitting in a chair reading. It is a little heavy for reading while lying in bed. It took a bit to get used to the page turn buttons only being on one side but I hardly notice now. I use both readers about the same amount nowadays.

C.P.T.

meem · 08-19-2010, 05:52 AM

If you read text books: 6" eReader is more light and is more comfortable.
If you read graphics, scanned books, magazines, comics or newspaperes; so 9.7" eReader will be really better.

08-19-2010, 05:52 AM	#28
meem A Reader who can think..! Posts: 257 Karma: 108298 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Earth Planet Device: Kindle 3 WiFi - Kindle DX (B004)	If you read text books: 6" eReader is more light and is more comfortable. If you read graphics, scanned books, magazines, comics or newspaperes; so 9.7" eReader will be really better. Last edited by meem; 08-19-2010 at 05:59 AM.

04-28-2010, 12:52 PM	#16
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	Size matters 100% ... I have both Kindle 2 and DX and lucky me was able to pass the K2 to my wife I am using the K2 when i am traveling cause its much better when you are on the road but for reading the larger fonts, the less page turns and the better overview in newspapers and table of contens i love the kindle DX much more. I would say get yourself one asap

04-28-2010, 09:24 PM	#17
SensualPoet Wizard Posts: 2,302 Karma: 2607151 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite, Asus ZenPad 3, Kobo Glo	The thing I like about the Kindle 2 (which I bought with the "standard" leather case) is that it's really very, very portable. It fits comfortably in a room safe when we travel; it's a very comfortable size to hold. At 8 x 5.5 inches, it's the size of sheet of standard paper folded in half. Isn't the DX significantly larger "footprint" than this? Apart from being twice as expensive? The main temptation would be to be able to download magazines ... but the non-US version is limited in content and you don't get the photos ....

05-08-2010, 10:29 AM	#18
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	Sorry for hijacking the thread but i would like to ask those of you who own a DX and a K2 a question. If you compare the navigation stick on both devices then i have the feeling there is a big difference between the K2 and the DX. My DX stick makes a noticeable "klick" while my K2 seems to move more "Loose". Does your K2 klick in the Same Way like your DX? I am asking myself if that is some support issue or not.

05-09-2010, 07:54 PM	#19
Connallmac Transplanted NYer Posts: 455 Karma: 520286 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastern IN Device: Kindle Fire HD 8.9", Kindle Fire HD 7", Kindle Touch	I sold my K2 shortly after buying my KDX last August. I generally prefer the larger screen of the KDX, and I have never really had much difficulty with holding it in one hand. Though I should mention that I am a big fellow and so it's not unusual for most of the things that I own to be larger!

05-10-2010, 02:06 AM	#21
pboss Evangelist Posts: 408 Karma: 646 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	We have both K2 and KDX in the family and I actually prefer to read on the DX. It's easier to carry around and just fits into my hand. The DX is as thin as the K2, but nowhere near the size of a paperback book any more and my reading habits just don't justify to use it. On the other hand, my girlfriend likes it more than I do, so we kind of unofficially swapped devices.

05-10-2010, 09:45 AM	#23
Over Wizard Posts: 1,462 Karma: 6061516 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cascais, Portugal Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2", OnePlus 6	My Kindle DXi is my home reading device. Better in everything, specially PDF and manga/comic strips. My 6" device, Cybook, is my portable reading device. It goes everywhere I go. I would say go ahead, both will complement each other very well.

05-10-2010, 11:17 AM	#24
brakeb Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kindle DX (US)	I got my wife a k2 for her b-day, and I got myself the DX as soon as I could pre-order. I wanted the PDF viewing, and bigger screen...

05-11-2010, 12:41 AM	#27
BigWaffles Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 970 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Pole, AK Device: K2, KDX	I have both the K2 and the DX and use them both. The K2 is perfect for bedtime reading and traveling and holds all my fiction. The DX is used for magazines & non-fiction and stays at home. The larger screen on the DX is good for Readers Digest and sitting in a chair reading. It is a little heavy for reading while lying in bed. It took a bit to get used to the page turn buttons only being on one side but I hardly notice now. I use both readers about the same amount nowadays. C.P.T.