Finally got my DX

rcuadro · 06-02-2010, 08:48 PM

And I have to say that the larger size, and the added text that can be displayed, is a little overwhelming. I have been using the K2 since it was first released and I guess it is going to get some getting used to.

poohbear_nc · 06-02-2010, 09:20 PM

Once you get used to it you'll wonder why you waited so long. Fewer page turns. So much more text/page. Actually can see illustrations! Have fun!

rcuadro · 06-03-2010, 05:23 AM

I am starting to see what you mean. While it is not easy to carry around like the K2, it is even closer to reading a regular book as I think you can get with an ereader (for me at least)

SamuraiXSendai · 06-03-2010, 06:52 AM

Very tempted....

rcuadro · 06-03-2010, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamuraiXSendai

Very tempted....

The only drawback that I have found so far has been the loss of portability, but since I also have an iPhone I just read on that when I am out

pboss · 06-03-2010, 11:31 AM

Congrats on your new puppy! I know some people prefer K2 in the long run. I'm curious how it works out for you.

JaneD · 06-03-2010, 02:52 PM

Congrats! Hope you like it. I never had a K2, just jumped right on the DX, but I love it. Portability isn't a problem for me, though, since I carry a purse and just pop it in there.

pendragginp · 06-05-2010, 12:27 AM

I'm so glad you finally got it!

laurie_lu · 06-05-2010, 11:29 AM

For portability, you could always put it in a back pack or messenger bag. Those aren't easily confused with 'man purses'.

rcuadro · 06-05-2010, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laurie_lu

For portability, you could always put it in a back pack or messenger bag. Those aren't easily confused with 'man purses'.

I do use a gym back to go to and forth to work and I use that

In as little as a week I have gotten a good mix using my iPhone/DX as a reading combo

SensualPoet · 06-06-2010, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laurie_lu

For portability, you could always put it in a back pack or messenger bag. Those aren't easily confused with 'man purses'.

Except in my case -- no issues with the man purse thing -- I don't lug around a back pack or a messenger bag. So, I'd be lugging around the back pack to put the DX into ...

This is what makes the Kindle 2 attractive. If I must carry something ... I can handle the Kindle 2 since it's like carrying a book with me and I'll do that if going out to have a coffee "and a read". (I've tried the Blackberry Bold for e-reading but, um, no thanks.) I have to add, this portability issue is high on the list of why I like the Kobo -- it is considerably smaller and lighter ... but the identical screen size as the Kindle 2.

Still, maybe I'll become a Kindle DX convert down the road. I can always hand it over to my husband for him to carry in HIS man purse!

PaulGuy · 06-06-2010, 06:02 PM

Congrats on your DX. I have one and it is just an awesome e-reader. As for the portability issue I still have my K2 and iPhone.

rcuadro · 06-06-2010, 06:45 PM

I could not justify keeping the K2 so I sold it to my aunt and got her reading

06-02-2010, 08:48 PM	#1
rcuadro Wizard Posts: 1,686 Karma: 874275 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Device: Kindle DX	Finally got my DX And I have to say that the larger size, and the added text that can be displayed, is a little overwhelming. I have been using the K2 since it was first released and I guess it is going to get some getting used to.

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poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 64,228 Karma: 135242149 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	Once you get used to it you'll wonder why you waited so long. Fewer page turns. So much more text/page. Actually can see illustrations! Have fun!

06-03-2010, 05:23 AM	#3
rcuadro Wizard Posts: 1,686 Karma: 874275 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Device: Kindle DX	I am starting to see what you mean. While it is not easy to carry around like the K2, it is even closer to reading a regular book as I think you can get with an ereader (for me at least)

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SamuraiXSendai Addict Posts: 229 Karma: 1234 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Earth Device: Kindle 1. Kindle 2. IPAD. KDXG. Kindle 3.Fire	Very tempted....

06-03-2010, 11:31 AM	#6
pboss Evangelist Posts: 408 Karma: 646 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	Congrats on your new puppy! I know some people prefer K2 in the long run. I'm curious how it works out for you.

06-03-2010, 02:52 PM	#7
JaneD Addict Posts: 324 Karma: 1057749 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LA, CA Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2013	Congrats! Hope you like it. I never had a K2, just jumped right on the DX, but I love it. Portability isn't a problem for me, though, since I carry a purse and just pop it in there.

06-05-2010, 12:27 AM	#8
pendragginp Guru Posts: 985 Karma: 4567263 Join Date: May 2009 Location: The End Of The Earth Device: Several	I'm so glad you finally got it!

06-05-2010, 11:29 AM	#9
laurie_lu Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 242 Join Date: May 2010 Device: none	For portability, you could always put it in a back pack or messenger bag. Those aren't easily confused with 'man purses'.

06-06-2010, 06:02 PM	#12
PaulGuy Zealot Posts: 112 Karma: 520 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Connecticut Device: GDX, K2i, K3 3G, nook wi-fi	Congrats on your DX. I have one and it is just an awesome e-reader. As for the portability issue I still have my K2 and iPhone.

06-06-2010, 06:45 PM	#13
rcuadro Wizard Posts: 1,686 Karma: 874275 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Device: Kindle DX	I could not justify keeping the K2 so I sold it to my aunt and got her reading

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