New Graphite Kindle DX on July 7th!

darthjoey · 07-01-2010, 12:41 AM

So I was just staying awake rehacking my Kindle when I see a new tweet about a new DX! Hopefully Kindle 3 is on the way.

Link: Kindle DX Graphite Pre-order

Sylver · 07-01-2010, 01:40 AM

$379.00? Was hoping it be $279.00.

AnemicOak · 07-01-2010, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sylver

$379.00? Was hoping it be $279.00.

Doubt you'll see a 9" reader that low for a while yet.

tablettweet · 07-01-2010, 02:12 AM

This is very hugh ! But kind of wonders, what will happen after this ? Kindle 3 ? or something bigger ? Anyway I love the new Kindle DX's color. Or can we call it black Kindle !

iAmBeer · 07-01-2010, 02:39 AM

i think I should upgrade to the blacky
cuz I hate the contras on the white one

eLiNK · 07-01-2010, 02:51 AM

better contrast but obviously not the next generation e-ink display we've been talking about.

no info on better refresh times

David Munch · 07-01-2010, 03:45 AM

Interesting.. One year later, and the only thing they've changed is the contrast (And the price, but that doesn't count)?

I can't believe it.. Especially not with the iPad selling so good. (Yeah yeah, not the same target..)

Godzil · 07-01-2010, 03:50 AM

It's..... IT'ssssss....

I can't find my words...

It's really, really, really ugly

Wordcrasher · 07-01-2010, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godzil

It's..... IT'ssssss....

I can't find my words...

It's really, really, really ugly

I agree. It's worse than a black WII !

Jux · 07-01-2010, 04:03 AM

Well. I think a 9" reader is kind of pointless, because it does not fit into pocket. If one needs to read books with larger page size and with more graphics, then he should use a tablet pc. E-Ink display is good only for text books, like novels.

Amazon should have not invested into that product, because the tablets are taking over now (Android baby - hell yeah!). I still see, that there is a place for current e-readers in the market, but the kindle products that are out now would do fine in that category.

The next big thing will be electrowetting tech, but I think that would be the end devices that only meant for reading e-books.

HarryT · 07-01-2010, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jux

Well. I think a 9" reader is kind of pointless, because it does not fit into pocket. If one needs to read books with larger page size and with more graphics, then he should use a tablet pc. E-Ink display is good only for text books, like novels.

Amazon should have not invested into that product, because the tablets are taking over now (Android baby - hell yeah!). I still see, that there is a place for current e-readers in the market, but the kindle products that are out now would do fine in that category.

That's extremely debatable. A larger screen lets you see a lot more text at once; a 9.7" screen, such as the Kindle DX has, has over 2.5x the display area of a 6" screen, and displays about the same amount of text as the page of a hardback book - many people find that preferable. Tablets are generally heavier, with a much shorter battery life, and are also often significantly more expensive, too, and portability is really not an issue if you're reading at home.

I certainly think there's a market for this device.

tablettweet · 07-01-2010, 04:27 AM

So What do you think ? Will you buy this Black Kindle DX? For me If you looking for ebook reader with e-ink screen, I think Black Kindle DX is definitely best choice but If you are looking for something more than ebook reader, you will not love this Black Kindle DX.

AprilHare · 07-01-2010, 04:57 AM

Nice of Amazon to catch up to where Sony have been for quite some time now..

HarryT · 07-01-2010, 04:59 AM

Catch up in what sense, April? Do Sony have a large-screen reader available for world-wide sale? It's news to me if they do!

Sischa · 07-01-2010, 05:14 AM

I like it. Graphite will also be a cool experience i think. But it is not as "new" and "good" for me to upgrade now.

If i would not own a KDX yet i am pretty sure i would order instantly

07-01-2010, 12:41 AM	#1
darthjoey Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 322 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kindle 2 - International	New Graphite Kindle DX on July 7th! So I was just staying awake rehacking my Kindle when I see a new tweet about a new DX! Hopefully Kindle 3 is on the way. Link: Kindle DX Graphite Pre-order

07-01-2010, 02:12 AM	#4
tablettweet Connoisseur Posts: 75 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Thailand Device: IPad 1&2,IPod Touch 4G, DXG, Kindle 3, Kindle 4, Kindle Touch	This is very hugh ! But kind of wonders, what will happen after this ? Kindle 3 ? or something bigger ? Anyway I love the new Kindle DX's color. Or can we call it black Kindle ! Last edited by Alexander Turcic; 07-01-2010 at 10:01 AM. Reason: removed unrelated links

07-01-2010, 02:51 AM	#6
eLiNK Addict Posts: 344 Karma: 6494 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: PRS-505, KDXG	better contrast but obviously not the next generation e-ink display we've been talking about. no info on better refresh times Last edited by eLiNK; 07-01-2010 at 03:42 AM.

07-01-2010, 04:27 AM	#12
tablettweet Connoisseur Posts: 75 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Thailand Device: IPad 1&2,IPod Touch 4G, DXG, Kindle 3, Kindle 4, Kindle Touch	So What do you think ? Will you buy this Black Kindle DX? For me If you looking for ebook reader with e-ink screen, I think Black Kindle DX is definitely best choice but If you are looking for something more than ebook reader, you will not love this Black Kindle DX. Last edited by Alexander Turcic; 07-01-2010 at 10:00 AM. Reason: removed link - enough with that please

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David Munch Scholar Posts: 1,012 Karma: 3999312 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kobo Libra H2O + iPad Air 4	Interesting.. One year later, and the only thing they've changed is the contrast (And the price, but that doesn't count)? I can't believe it.. Especially not with the iPad selling so good. (Yeah yeah, not the same target..)

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Jux Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Device: Foxit eSlick	Well. I think a 9" reader is kind of pointless, because it does not fit into pocket. If one needs to read books with larger page size and with more graphics, then he should use a tablet pc. E-Ink display is good only for text books, like novels. Amazon should have not invested into that product, because the tablets are taking over now (Android baby - hell yeah!). I still see, that there is a place for current e-readers in the market, but the kindle products that are out now would do fine in that category. The next big thing will be electrowetting tech, but I think that would be the end devices that only meant for reading e-books.

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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 like it. Graphite will also be a cool experience i think. But it is not as "new" and "good" for me to upgrade now. If i would not own a KDX yet i am pretty sure i would order instantly