I love my Kindle DX. - Page 2

soulfuldog · 01-01-2014, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Fluribus

I'd sell my children, if only I had any.

That's not really much of a sacrifice then, is it!

Bricorn · 01-01-2014, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Fluribus

I would like a Paperwhite DX. I'd scrimp. I'd save. I'd sell my children, if only I had any.

I'd sell your children too. Perhaps you should have some just in case.

ThomasC · 01-01-2014, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by El_aurens

I just purchased a used DX Graphite and leather case for $70. Everything appears to work and I've loaded books from Calibre onto it. The firmware is 2.5.5 and I understand that the latest firmware update is 2.5.8. Just wondering what the changes were and if I really need to update? Thanks.

The final update from 2.5.5 to 2.5.8 only included a few minor performance improvements. I think it's worth doing. All the new DXG's come with 2.5.8 installed btw.

Go to the kindle update pages to get this.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custo...deId=200529740

hkancyr · 01-02-2014, 06:35 PM

Love mine too.
Just replaced the battery since mine is 3 years old. Right afterwards had a 3g issue, it would blink then turn off. I bought another modem (5 bucks) and put that one in and the same thing happened. After talking to Amazon CS for a while I was fiddling around and noticed the antenna connector was slightly loose, I pressed it a little harder with a tiny screwdriver and it clicked on and my problems went away.
The lesson here is when you change the battery, before you button it up make extra sure that the modem antenna connector is completely on. Even if you didn't fool with it, there is a chance that, like mine, the battery procedure might cause it to loosen.
P.S. Other than the battery problem mine is like new because it stays in a leather case. Used mostly for the Times with breakfast, but it velcros to the treadmill too, large pages and fonts easier to read while walking. 3 other Kindles in the house too.
P.P.S Paperwhite DX, I'm in, I've been thinking about that too.

max99 · 01-03-2014, 04:00 PM

out of interest what battery did you replace it with? was it an official amazon one and if so where did you source it from? my dx is at the 3 year old mark too.

Rizla · 01-03-2014, 04:37 PM

Is it possible to get a DX working as an e-ink monitor for a PC? I'd love an e-ink monitor

Quake1028 · 01-07-2014, 09:57 AM

Count me in for those that would insta-buy a DX Paperwhite.

mbovenka · 01-08-2014, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Quake1028

Count me in for those that would insta-buy a DX Paperwhite.

And me. Especially if it fit my Oberon 'Sky Dragon' DX cover

treeev · 01-08-2014, 02:37 PM

I want to buy DX and I worried about his not have wi-fi.I wonder is possible to use telephone with android to share internet to DX by option "tethering by USB"?It would be great.

ThomasC · 01-08-2014, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by treeev

I want to buy DX and I worried about his not have wi-fi.I wonder is possible to use telephone with android to share internet to DX by option "tethering by USB"?It would be great.

I have never missed not having wifi on my dxg (~3 years now) since I have always had good 3g access. Worse case you just have to download books using the included dxg usb/pc connector.

My iphone (and probably other mobile phones) can create a wifi-tether but this does not work with the stock dxg since it needs a 3g (or 2g) source. Most mobile phones support the Kindle app as well btw.

treeev · 01-08-2014, 05:16 PM

Hmm, I heard kindle have 50MB transfer per month and access only to wiki.I want browse web sites,forums etc.I live in Poland.

ThomasC · 01-08-2014, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by treeev

Hmm, I heard kindle have 50MB transfer per month and access only to wiki.I want browse web sites,forums etc.I live in Poland.

If you have 3g/2g access you can browse pretty well any websites with the dxg. If you use up the monthly 50mb limit you can then only access the kindle store and wiki. The dxg is really not a good web browser imho. I use it occasionally for accessing mainly text-based sites for news/sports/weather, but that's it. If you want to do a lot of browsing you are better off using something else, like an ipad.

treeev · 01-08-2014, 05:43 PM

Ok, I got it .Btw dxg is worth 280$ (199$+tax and ship from US)?

hkancyr · 01-10-2014, 02:59 PM

I got the battery from amazon, but I think it was a 3rd party battery. I got the toolkit and recommend anyone changing the battery get one too, to open the back properly without damaging anything. I watched a video of how to do it and it went smoothly.
I changed it as it got to a point that I would have to charge it every day, I leave 3G on however. I read the paper each morning with it and it's too taxing for me to keep turning the modem off and on (1st world problems). Plus I read parts of my books during the day and I want it to sync to my paperwhite on the nightstand. I hate having to run downstairs and turn on the DXG to sync after I have already gotten into bed.

pidgeon92 · 01-10-2014, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hkancyr

I got the battery from amazon, but I think it was a 3rd party battery.

... and how is your new battery faring? Are you getting long life from it?

01-10-2014, 02:59 PM	#29
hkancyr Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2014 Device: Kindle DX	DXG battery change I got the battery from amazon, but I think it was a 3rd party battery. I got the toolkit and recommend anyone changing the battery get one too, to open the back properly without damaging anything. I watched a video of how to do it and it went smoothly. I changed it as it got to a point that I would have to charge it every day, I leave 3G on however. I read the paper each morning with it and it's too taxing for me to keep turning the modem off and on (1st world problems). Plus I read parts of my books during the day and I want it to sync to my paperwhite on the nightstand. I hate having to run downstairs and turn on the DXG to sync after I have already gotten into bed.

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01-02-2014, 06:35 PM	#19
hkancyr Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2014 Device: Kindle DX	Love mine too. Just replaced the battery since mine is 3 years old. Right afterwards had a 3g issue, it would blink then turn off. I bought another modem (5 bucks) and put that one in and the same thing happened. After talking to Amazon CS for a while I was fiddling around and noticed the antenna connector was slightly loose, I pressed it a little harder with a tiny screwdriver and it clicked on and my problems went away. The lesson here is when you change the battery, before you button it up make extra sure that the modem antenna connector is completely on. Even if you didn't fool with it, there is a chance that, like mine, the battery procedure might cause it to loosen. P.S. Other than the battery problem mine is like new because it stays in a leather case. Used mostly for the Times with breakfast, but it velcros to the treadmill too, large pages and fonts easier to read while walking. 3 other Kindles in the house too. P.P.S Paperwhite DX, I'm in, I've been thinking about that too.

01-03-2014, 04:00 PM	#20
max99 Addict Posts: 201 Karma: 1300000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle DXG, PW	out of interest what battery did you replace it with? was it an official amazon one and if so where did you source it from? my dx is at the 3 year old mark too.

01-03-2014, 04:37 PM	#21
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	Is it possible to get a DX working as an e-ink monitor for a PC? I'd love an e-ink monitor

01-07-2014, 09:57 AM	#22
Quake1028 Guru Posts: 917 Karma: 9155462 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Device: See signature	Count me in for those that would insta-buy a DX Paperwhite.

01-08-2014, 02:37 PM	#24
treeev Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2014 Device: I want buy K DX	I want to buy DX and I worried about his not have wi-fi.I wonder is possible to use telephone with android to share internet to DX by option "tethering by USB"?It would be great.

01-08-2014, 05:16 PM	#26
treeev Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2014 Device: I want buy K DX	Hmm, I heard kindle have 50MB transfer per month and access only to wiki.I want browse web sites,forums etc.I live in Poland.

01-08-2014, 05:43 PM	#28
treeev Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2014 Device: I want buy K DX	Ok, I got it .Btw dxg is worth 280$ (199$+tax and ship from US)?

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