Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7" Display, U.S. Wireless) | 
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| Brand: Amazon
Category: Amazon Devices
Buy Used: $399.00
You Save: $90.00 (18%)
Used (8) from $399.00
Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 534
Color: Bisque
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 7.2 x 0.4
Model: D00611
UPC: 892685001188
EAN: 0892685001188
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines | | • | Carry Your Library: Holds up to 3,500 books, periodicals, and documents | | • | Beautiful Large Display: 9.7" diagonal e-ink screen reads like real paper; boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and sharp images | | • | Auto-Rotating Screen: Display auto-rotates from portrait to landscape as you turn the device so you can view full-width maps, graphs, tables, and Web pages | | • | Built-In PDF Reader: Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go |
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Product Description
Sleek & Trim Kindle DX is as thin as most magazines. Just over a third of an inch in profile, you'll find Kindle DX fits perfectly in your hands. Beautiful Large Display Kindle DX's large display is ideal for a broad range of reading material, including graphic-rich books, PDFs, newspapers, magazines, and blogs. Kindle DX's display is two and a half times the size of the Kindle display. Whether you're reading the latest bestseller or a financial report, text and images are amazingly sharp on the 9.7" screen. Auto-Rotating Screen By simply turning the device, you can immediately see full-width landscape views of maps, graphs, tables and Web pages. Built-In PDF Reader Unload the loose documents from your briefcase or backpack, and put them all on Kindle DX. From neighborhood newsletters to financial statements to case studies and product manuals--you can take them all with you on Kindle DX. Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go. With Amazon's Whispernet service, you can send your documents directly to your Kindle DX and read them anytime, anywhere. 5-Way Controller Kindle DX has an easy-to-use 5-way controller, enabling precise on-screen navigation for selecting text to highlight or looking up words. Simple to Use, No Computer Required Kindle DX is completely wireless and ready to use right out of the box--no setup, no cables, no computer required. Long Battery Life - Read for Days Without Recharging With Kindle DX's long battery life, you can read on a single charge for up to 4 days with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to 2 weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content. In low coverage areas or in 1xRTT only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Shocked I liked it so much March 13, 2010
Stiggy (WICHITA, KS, US)
I was not sure I wanted an e-book device like the Kindle because I love reading actual paper books and thought I would miss the smell, the feel in my hands, etc. The Kindle blew me away. The ink print technology is wonderful for the eyes, with the pivoting landscape, I can switch position easily to read. I can change the font for my husband and we can even read different books on the same machine. It hasn't replaced actual "hard copy" books in my home, but I happily read from either the Kindle or my books at home. The low cost of most titles has helped me try new genres and enjoy books I would normally pass over in a book store. And it is an invaluable travel companion, it keeps me up to date with my reading when I'm away from home. I would recommend it to anyone.
Returned....unfortunately March 12, 2010
B. Brandt (Dodgeville, Mi United States)
Unfortunately I had to return this. It was intended as a present for my neo-luddite father who does not use a computer. Because there was no reception at his house (and he could not download from the computer he refuses to use) he could not use this. I think that we would have loved it if there had been Sprint cell reception. I have to say though that I debated for a long time before I purchased this because I didn't want to get stuck with it if he didn't like it or couldn't use it for some reason and there was some hassle with the return. I contacted Amazon before I bought it and they sent me details about their return policy which looked pretty straight forward. When I finally did return it I was very leery of the outcome, but everything went completely smoothly, AND the return label that I shipped it with only decreased my refund by $2.98. I was extremely happy with the experience...even though the item was not kept.
Larger size is much better for me March 12, 2010
T. OGrady-Walsh (Washington D.C.)
This size is far better for quick readers.
- With the smaller Kindle at normal font, you're turning pages every few seconds.
- With the DX, I turn pages similar to a paper book.
- I do miss the page-turn buttons on the left hand side though.
- Bonus: school-age boys are far more interested in reading on the Kindle because "it's cool." And with the Kindle, I always have a book available for them to read redardless of where we are
- I also find I read the newspapers more throughly than I do in hard copy, again because I can pick it up and come back to it many times during the day
- The E-ink will keep me with the Kindle vs the back-lit competitors--FAR earlier on the eyes!
Well WORTH every cent!
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