Still no PDF contrast update for DX-DXG?

guiyoforward · 09-27-2010, 01:49 PM

I can't believe I spent 400 bucks on a device exclusively to read academic PDFs, and Amazon has not had the decency to roll out the K3 update that would allow me to change the contrast and other settings which are obviously not impossible to implement, since they are on the K3.
Is this what we can expect from Amazon? I'm probably going to sell my DX and get an iPad. I love the eink screen for reading books, but for a paper the ipad is probably good enough, plus I can make annotations on the file...
I'm very disappointed with Amazon - way to go serving your "DeluXe" customers...

EldRick · 09-27-2010, 02:19 PM

Amazon seems to have the attitude that once the hardware is sold, they don't need to update the software, unlike, for example, Apple...

P.S. - You would do a lot more good griping to Amazon customer service rather than here.

tomsem · 09-27-2010, 02:35 PM

Recently I made some suggestions about improving PDF support on Kindle 3, and I got a response that 'PDF support is experimental'. It's just not the highest priority for Amazon (or for Kindle owners generally I suspect).

That said, I purchased my K2 (paying nearly as much as you did for your DXG) when there was no Kindle PDF support whatever. When basic PDF support arrived unexpectedly in an update months later, it was like Christmas had arrived. So it is all a matter of perspective.

You might consider a Sony reader (e.g. PRS-650, for about $220). Though it is only a 6" screen it has a very rich set of PDF viewing capabilities, including full annotation, contrast adjustment, two-column viewing mode, and PDF reflow.

Blog Kindle · 12-18-2010, 02:02 PM

If PDF is more important than books for you, then you should definitely go with Sony (see PDF section in Kindle vs. Sony comparison). Sony was better at PDF even in PRS-600.

As far as K3 PDF features making it into KDX are concerned, my guess is that Amazon is currently working on software update that would allow to lend books. Once this software update is released, all devices starting from K2 will get 3.* software and hence identical PDF features.

SkyDream · 12-18-2010, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blog Kindle

As far as K3 PDF features making it into KDX are concerned, my guess is that Amazon is currently working on software update that would allow to lend books. Once this software update is released, all devices starting from K2 will get 3.* software and hence identical PDF features.

We still hope. The update was promised for 2010. Not that many days left...

love_guru · 12-18-2010, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blog Kindle

If PDF is more important than books for you, then you should definitely go with Sony (see PDF section in Kindle vs. Sony comparison). Sony was better at PDF even in PRS-600.

As far as K3 PDF features making it into KDX are concerned, my guess is that Amazon is currently working on software update that would allow to lend books. Once this software update is released, all devices starting from K2 will get 3.* software and hence identical PDF features.

I have to butt in on this. The PRS-600 has no contrast adjustment either, and the only advantage it has over the Kindle DX when it comes to PDF reading is the reflow functionality which is kinda moot with the DX's wonderful big screen.

biodu · 12-19-2010, 11:40 AM

How to adjust PDF contrast with Kindle:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...93&postcount=3

SkyDream · 12-19-2010, 12:43 PM

Why should i use alternate firmware for DXG when K3 doesn't need one for the same feature ?

It seems to me that DXG isn't the top Amazon Reader; it's Kindle 3.

09-27-2010, 01:49 PM	#1
guiyoforward Zealot Posts: 101 Karma: 7104 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle DX Graphite	Still no PDF contrast update for DX-DXG? I can't believe I spent 400 bucks on a device exclusively to read academic PDFs, and Amazon has not had the decency to roll out the K3 update that would allow me to change the contrast and other settings which are obviously not impossible to implement, since they are on the K3. Is this what we can expect from Amazon? I'm probably going to sell my DX and get an iPad. I love the eink screen for reading books, but for a paper the ipad is probably good enough, plus I can make annotations on the file... I'm very disappointed with Amazon - way to go serving your "DeluXe" customers...

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EldRick Evangelist Posts: 470 Karma: 112801 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Aura H2O (i86, M96C, Mini&Glo, PRS-950, STR, K-Touch, K-DX, K-3)	Amazon seems to have the attitude that once the hardware is sold, they don't need to update the software, unlike, for example, Apple... P.S. - You would do a lot more good griping to Amazon customer service rather than here.

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tomsem Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,476 Karma: 26425959 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Device: iPhone 15PM, Kindle Scribe, iPad mini 6, PocketBook InkPad Color 3	Recently I made some suggestions about improving PDF support on Kindle 3, and I got a response that 'PDF support is experimental'. It's just not the highest priority for Amazon (or for Kindle owners generally I suspect). That said, I purchased my K2 (paying nearly as much as you did for your DXG) when there was no Kindle PDF support whatever. When basic PDF support arrived unexpectedly in an update months later, it was like Christmas had arrived. So it is all a matter of perspective. You might consider a Sony reader (e.g. PRS-650, for about $220). Though it is only a 6" screen it has a very rich set of PDF viewing capabilities, including full annotation, contrast adjustment, two-column viewing mode, and PDF reflow.

12-18-2010, 02:02 PM	#4
Blog Kindle Addict Posts: 224 Karma: 25122 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle 1/2/3/4/Touch/DX/Fire\|PRS-600/350\|Nook(color)\|iPad\|iPad2\|EVO 4G	If PDF is more important than books for you, then you should definitely go with Sony (see PDF section in Kindle vs. Sony comparison). Sony was better at PDF even in PRS-600. As far as K3 PDF features making it into KDX are concerned, my guess is that Amazon is currently working on software update that would allow to lend books. Once this software update is released, all devices starting from K2 will get 3.* software and hence identical PDF features.

12-19-2010, 11:40 AM	#7
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SkyDream Wizard Posts: 1,377 Karma: 9400 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Europe Device: PRS-650, iPod touch 4G, iPad 3	Why should i use alternate firmware for DXG when K3 doesn't need one for the same feature ? It seems to me that DXG isn't the top Amazon Reader; it's Kindle 3.

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