Kindle DX Graphite - Hard to read ;-)

avinatbezeq · 08-13-2010, 10:16 AM

Because I keep saying to myself:

"Wow, I'm reading now on the DX" and
"I wonder how this would look on my PRS-505" and
"When will the reading lights arrive" and
"maybe I should get the invisibleshield guard?" and
"I wonder what's new on mobileread forums" and
"It's heavy (with the m-edge case). I wonder if I'm getting any muscel toning out of this? And if so, I would I look with one arm muscular, the other just fat?" and
"Why aren't I using my bookstand?"

Help!-)

ProfCrash · 08-13-2010, 10:27 AM

LOL

I love my DXG. I don't find it too heavy, I use mine in its Oberon cover, but that is a personal thing.

Isn't the screen awesome?

TallMomof2 · 08-13-2010, 10:49 AM

I love the screen, especially since I added the font hack and can read a serif font. I've read close to 20 books since I bought the DXG.

drwowe · 08-13-2010, 10:57 AM

It will become easier once the "new toy" factor wears off.

ProfCrash · 08-13-2010, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drwowe

It will become easier once the "new toy" factor wears off.

True. Although one of the best parts of this new toy is that you get to read a ton.

S.Canton · 08-13-2010, 01:26 PM

I've had pretty much the same problem. I've been gushing over how awesome it looks for one thing.

Talldog · 08-13-2010, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S.Canton

I've been gushing over how awesome it looks for one thing.

It really is beautiful, isn't it?

guiyoforward · 08-13-2010, 07:44 PM

It's amazing. But boy it's heavy - I had a back-ache the first week, now I just prop it with a pillow or something when reading in bed.
The stock font IS serif - which one are you using with the hack? PDFs with Times New Roman do not render very nicely...

sushovande · 08-13-2010, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avinatbezeq

"maybe I should get the invisibleshield guard?" and

I got the invisible shield. Despite being obscenely expensive, the material is extremely glossy, including the one that goes over the screen. I had to leave the screen uncovered, but I put the shield over the rest of the kindle. Even then, the strong reflection from the bezel of the device bothers me. My suggestion: if you get the invisible shield, put it only on the back of the device (where it will protect against the scratches)

avinatbezeq · 08-13-2010, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sushovande

I got the invisible shield. Despite being obscenely expensive, the material is extremely glossy...

Thanks's for the info. Much appreciated!

However! A quote from a chat I've just had with a Zagg rep (just before reading your message):

Quote:

03:06:12 : Avi: I'm interested in Invisible SHield for the Amazon Kindle DX (not sure yet whether full body or screen coverage)
03:06:29 : Avi: Will it also fit Kindle Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G, 9.7” Display, Graphite – Latest Generation
03:06:38 : Avi: I mean the new DX?
03:06:51 : Zagg Rep: One moment and I'll see what I can find out.
03:07:44 : Zagg Rep: No, the screen shield will not be large enough to provide adequate protection for the device's screen.
03:08:21 : Avi: So you have no product that fits the new Kindle DX?
03:08:49 : Zagg Rep: when was it released do you know?
03:09:09 : Avi: About a month ago. It's called graphite
03:10:14 : Zagg Rep: Right now we do not. I am sure that there is one in the works, but I cannot guarantee any information like a release date or availability.
03:10:42 : Avi: OK. Thank you. You were very nice to work with

delphidb96 · 08-13-2010, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avinatbezeq

Because I keep saying to myself:

"Wow, I'm reading now on the DX" and
"I wonder how this would look on my PRS-505" and
"When will the reading lights arrive" and
"maybe I should get the invisibleshield guard?" and
"I wonder what's new on mobileread forums" and
"It's heavy (with the m-edge case). I wonder if I'm getting any muscel toning out of this? And if so, I would I look with one arm muscular, the other just fat?" and
"Why aren't I using my bookstand?"

Help!-)

I can see the marketing slogan now...

"The few. The proud. The customers with the mental prowess to handle a Kindle DXG!"

Additional slogan...

"A Kindle DXG? You can't *handle* a Kindle DXG!"

Derek

sushovande · 08-14-2010, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avinatbezeq

Thanks's for the info. Much appreciated!

However! A quote from a chat I've just had with a Zagg rep (just before reading your message):

It most certainly does fit -- look here:

The link to the product page is here.
But as I said.. too glossy for my taste.

BVLarson · 08-14-2010, 03:20 PM

I've held off on the DX until the new flexy 3 mil thick e-ink screens are out. Will probably be another year. They should reduce the weight considerably. But I sure would love that extra screen acreage right now...
-BVL

pboss · 08-16-2010, 01:47 AM

Sounds like new gadget induced restless mind syndrome.

Juliette · 08-16-2010, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avinatbezeq

[*]"Why aren't I using my bookstand?"

I am doing just that and it's a beauty. Wow! Have fun!

08-13-2010, 10:16 AM	#1
avinatbezeq Connoisseur Posts: 93 Karma: 322 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Israel Device: Sony PRS-505, KDXG	Kindle DX Graphite - Hard to read ;-) Because I keep saying to myself: "Wow, I'm reading now on the DX" and "I wonder how this would look on my PRS-505" and "When will the reading lights arrive" and "maybe I should get the invisibleshield guard?" and "I wonder what's new on mobileread forums" and "It's heavy (with the m-edge case). I wonder if I'm getting any muscel toning out of this? And if so, I would I look with one arm muscular, the other just fat?" and "Why aren't I using my bookstand?" Help!-)

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08-13-2010, 10:27 AM	#2
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	LOL I love my DXG. I don't find it too heavy, I use mine in its Oberon cover, but that is a personal thing. Isn't the screen awesome?

08-13-2010, 10:49 AM	#3
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	I love the screen, especially since I added the font hack and can read a serif font. I've read close to 20 books since I bought the DXG.

08-13-2010, 10:57 AM	#4
drwowe Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: none	It will become easier once the "new toy" factor wears off.

08-13-2010, 01:26 PM	#6
S.Canton Groupie Posts: 174 Karma: 12 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Kindle 2	I've had pretty much the same problem. I've been gushing over how awesome it looks for one thing.

08-13-2010, 07:44 PM	#8
guiyoforward Zealot Posts: 101 Karma: 7104 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle DX Graphite	It's amazing. But boy it's heavy - I had a back-ache the first week, now I just prop it with a pillow or something when reading in bed. The stock font IS serif - which one are you using with the hack? PDFs with Times New Roman do not render very nicely...

08-14-2010, 03:20 PM	#13
BVLarson Author Posts: 123 Karma: 900 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Device: Kindle	I've held off on the DX until the new flexy 3 mil thick e-ink screens are out. Will probably be another year. They should reduce the weight considerably. But I sure would love that extra screen acreage right now... -BVL

08-16-2010, 01:47 AM	#14
pboss Evangelist Posts: 408 Karma: 646 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	Sounds like new gadget induced restless mind syndrome.

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