Are you waiting for the "official mobileread verdict" on the Kindle DX before buying?

Roy White · 06-02-2009, 05:09 PM

I love this website. All of you love what I love and I've checked in here dozens of times for the "real scoop" on the latest ereader device I hear about on the net. I'm still limping along with my Sony prs 500 and have been saving up for a Kindle 2. The Kindle DX came along and I'm on board. I've decided to wait until it ships so I can read about it on this board. I expect you all to tear it to pieces and post the true goods on it. I wonder how many other people are in this boat with me?

krisk · 06-02-2009, 05:14 PM

I've pretty much decided that I am going to get it but 3 moves in 2 months has me financially strapped, plus the fact that the most recent move has me in an unfurnished (including kitchen schtuff) house. I have the Kindle 1, the DX is just going to have to wait.

desertgrandma · 06-02-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Roy White

I love this website. All of you love what I love and I've checked in here dozens of times for the "real scoop" on the latest ereader device I hear about on the net. I'm still limping along with my Sony prs 500 and have been saving up for a Kindle 2. The Kindle DX came along and I'm on board. I've decided to wait until it ships so I can read about it on this board. I expect you all to tear it to pieces and post the true goods on it. I wonder how many other people are in this boat with me?

Now, remember, you can always send it back within 30 days IF you aren't thrilled.

Why deny yourself the privilege of seeing first hand?

daffy4u · 06-02-2009, 05:24 PM

I don't have a *need* for one. I'd buy it but it wouldn't get much use.

I'd like to cross pollinate and get the Plastic Logic reader but I don't *need* it either. I don't think I'll be buying another reader for a long time (unless something really groovy comes along).

desertgrandma · 06-02-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by daffy4u

I don't have a *need* for one. I'd buy it but it wouldn't get much use.

I'd like to cross pollinate and get the Plastic Logic reader but I don't *need* it either. I don't think I'll be buying another reader for a long time (unless something really groovy comes along).

There you go, cross breeding your machines again!!

And you wonder why they're conspiring against you!

daffy4u · 06-02-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

There you go, cross breeding your machines again!!

And you wonder why they're conspiring against you!

Roy White · 06-02-2009, 05:37 PM

See! This is what I'm talkin about! Crossbreeding! How will I know what kind of breeding it will do unless you guys check it out first! I'm waitin!

krisk · 06-02-2009, 05:40 PM

you know if I catch my electronic devices doing that I think I'd get pretty disturbed!

daffy4u · 06-02-2009, 05:49 PM

I can't control my machines. They won't listen and they scare me.

RickyMaveety · 06-02-2009, 05:57 PM

In answer to the question, no. I have already ordered and paid for my Kindle DX. I seldom bother with other people's opinions when my own research and experience serves me better.

If I don't like it, I will return it. That's sort of how it works.

forkyfork · 06-02-2009, 06:18 PM

Just be aware that if you decide to return it, you have to pay for the return shipping.

Amazon led me to believe that it was free, but it's not. It's only $5, but still. Apple doesn't charge you a dime.

Alisa · 06-02-2009, 06:49 PM

I do very much want a larger screen for reading tech docs at work. It's not so much of an emergency that I have to buy a DX right now. I'm curious about the new PixelQi screens. I've been wanting a little netbook or tablet so if it works well enough for tech docs, I'll probably get something like that. I suppose I could just get both but I'd have eco-guilt. Besides the PixelQi would have color and likely better annotation options. I was sad to hear them say that they're having trouble with touchscreen. Ideally I'd like to be able to scribble in the margins.

So, I'm not really waiting on the MR reviews, but I am waiting.

=X= · 06-02-2009, 07:22 PM

No way I always five head first. If I want uti get it on my own accord.

Talldog · 06-02-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Now, remember, you can always send it back within 30 days IF you aren't thrilled.

That's what I'm doing. I want the PDF support and larger screen for magazines, but most of my reading is books, and I'm really wondering how I'll like the size. But since my wife was going to get a K2 anyway, if I don't like it I'll just send the DX back and get a second K2.

Alphapheemail · 06-02-2009, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

There you go, cross breeding your machines again!!

And you wonder why they're conspiring against you!

how do you think we have phones with keyboards now? when u turn off the lights and plug them in to charge they get all their usb cables jumbled up...

equals

and the cuz...

06-02-2009, 05:09 PM	#1
Roy White Evangelist Posts: 482 Karma: 7696 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Turner, Oregon Device: Sony Reader	Are you waiting for the "official mobileread verdict" on the Kindle DX before buying? I love this website. All of you love what I love and I've checked in here dozens of times for the "real scoop" on the latest ereader device I hear about on the net. I'm still limping along with my Sony prs 500 and have been saving up for a Kindle 2. The Kindle DX came along and I'm on board. I've decided to wait until it ships so I can read about it on this board. I expect you all to tear it to pieces and post the true goods on it. I wonder how many other people are in this boat with me?

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06-02-2009, 05:14 PM	#2
krisk Wizard Posts: 2,148 Karma: 8229 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the road again Device: kindle	I've pretty much decided that I am going to get it but 3 moves in 2 months has me financially strapped, plus the fact that the most recent move has me in an unfurnished (including kitchen schtuff) house. I have the Kindle 1, the DX is just going to have to wait.

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daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	I don't have a need for one. I'd buy it but it wouldn't get much use. I'd like to cross pollinate and get the Plastic Logic reader but I don't need it either. I don't think I'll be buying another reader for a long time (unless something really groovy comes along).

06-02-2009, 05:37 PM	#7
Roy White Evangelist Posts: 482 Karma: 7696 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Turner, Oregon Device: Sony Reader	See! This is what I'm talkin about! Crossbreeding! How will I know what kind of breeding it will do unless you guys check it out first! I'm waitin!

06-02-2009, 05:40 PM	#8
krisk Wizard Posts: 2,148 Karma: 8229 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the road again Device: kindle	you know if I catch my electronic devices doing that I think I'd get pretty disturbed!

06-02-2009, 05:49 PM	#9
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	I can't control my machines. They won't listen and they scare me.

06-02-2009, 05:57 PM	#10
RickyMaveety Holy S**T!!! Posts: 5,213 Karma: 108401 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California!! Device: Kindle and iPad	In answer to the question, no. I have already ordered and paid for my Kindle DX. I seldom bother with other people's opinions when my own research and experience serves me better. If I don't like it, I will return it. That's sort of how it works.

06-02-2009, 06:18 PM	#11
forkyfork Zealot Posts: 145 Karma: 1664 Join Date: May 2009 Device: It's a long story ;)	Just be aware that if you decide to return it, you have to pay for the return shipping. Amazon led me to believe that it was free, but it's not. It's only $5, but still. Apple doesn't charge you a dime.

06-02-2009, 06:49 PM	#12
Alisa Gadget Geek Posts: 2,324 Karma: 22221 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Paperwhite, Kindle 3 (retired), Skindle 1.2 (retired)	I do very much want a larger screen for reading tech docs at work. It's not so much of an emergency that I have to buy a DX right now. I'm curious about the new PixelQi screens. I've been wanting a little netbook or tablet so if it works well enough for tech docs, I'll probably get something like that. I suppose I could just get both but I'd have eco-guilt. Besides the PixelQi would have color and likely better annotation options. I was sad to hear them say that they're having trouble with touchscreen. Ideally I'd like to be able to scribble in the margins. So, I'm not really waiting on the MR reviews, but I am waiting.

06-02-2009, 07:22 PM	#13
=X= Wizard Posts: 3,671 Karma: 12205348 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Galaxy S, Nook w/CM7	No way I always five head first. If I want uti get it on my own accord.

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