It was only four months ago when Amazon released the Kindle 2 and now they’ve followed up with their latest version, the Kindle DX. It looks nearly identical to it’s predecessor, only larger.
While the Kindle 2 has a 6-inch (measured diagonally) e-ink screen — roughly the area of a mass-market paperback book — the DX’s 9.7-inch screen resembles a page from a typical hardback. Put another way, the DX flaunts 2.5 times more display space. More text on a page means more lines and, if you prefer, a bigger font, without having to turn the page as often. What does that mean for you? It’s easier to read via the DX.
Despite the larger size, the DX was designed to not feel big. It’s just about the same thickness as the Kindle 2 and weighs in at only 19 ounces. Its keyboard is actually a little smaller than the Kindle 2′s, so almost all of the DX’s front surface is covered by the screen. Battery life is supposedly comprable to that of the Kindle 2.
While the super-sized Kindle would seem to enhance the reader’s experience, making it the best all-around e-reader, the hefty price tag of $490 seems a bit out of line with Amazon’s philosophy of offering the best value for their customers.
Source: WIRED
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