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Amazon Kindle DX Review

One of the most popular electronic readers of 2009 was clearly the kindle from Amazon. This review is going to concentrate on the next generation of the Amazon kindle, the kindle DX. It’s important to make mention that the kindle DX isn’t necessarily for everyone.

It’s a very versatile and powerful device which delivers an incredible screen resolution along with other features that some consumers simply just don’t’ need. For someone that needs something less money and a feature that still gives quality you might want to pass up the kindle DX and go with something like the kindle 2.

For someone that needs it this is something that’s one of the best options that you’ll find on the market. This is especially the case when it comes to business professionals as well as students.

Electronic Readers, Kindle DX by Amazon

The kindle DX wireless reading device is the newest in electronic readers by Amazon. It has a 9.7” display and is the latest generation in global wireless.

The display of the kindle DX gives you a 9.7” diagonal e-ink screen which reads just like you were reading a real paper. Boasting 16 shades of gray it gives you sharp images with clear text. Coming in at just 1/3rd of an inch it’s just as thin as almost all magazines.

Through the embedded wireless delivery you don’t have to worry about using any PC and you can get your books in less than a minute. You get 3G wireless which is what allows you that ability of downloading straight from your DX with:

  • No monthly fees
  • No annual contact
  • No hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots

You get this 3G global wireless coverage no matter if you’re abroad or at home in over 100 countries. You can find everything you need through the wireless coverage map.

Electronic Readers Rating, the Amazon Kindle 2

Amazon kindle 2 is one of the great electronic readers that are on the market today and we’ll review it today. With electronic readers rating we’ll take a look at what’s been said about the kindle 2 from Amazon.

The New Features of the kindle 2

Advanced Design

With the kindle 2 you get a much modified form factor that has improved ergonomics which includes a 5 way controller which is new and enables a precise on screen navigation tool for text selection so you can highlight or look up words.

Through the Whispernet product you can still use the kindle without having to use a computer. You’ll be able to get your books in less than a minute. The kindle 2 comes with a much longer battery life claiming more than 25%. You can read off of the kindle 2 for up to 4 days off of just a single charge with your wireless on. If you turn the wireless off you can bring that up to 2 weeks.

Automatic Library Backup

Electronic Readers Book, the Power of the Kindle

When it comes to electronic readers’ book, one of the first that comes to mind is the kindle from Amazon. There is now a new kindle in town.

Say hi to the newest in the Amazon kindle:

Amazon Kindle 2 Global Reader: Library

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  • Download and enjoy more than 50,000 audio titles from Audible.com.
  • Easy search within a book, across your library, the kindle Store, or even the Web.
  • The kindle Store: Over 350,000 Books, Newspapers, Magazines, and Blogs.

Amazon Kindle 2 Global Reader: Supported Formats

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  • PDF
  • DOC, RTF, TXT, HTML, PRC (Mobipocket).
  • Still Image Formats: BMP, GIF, PNG, JPEG
  • MP3 Digital Audio Format

Amazon Kindle 2 Global Screen

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Paper-like Screen - 6" diagonal E Ink® electronic paper display.

Sharper Display of Images and Photos - 600 x 800 pixel resolution at 167 ppi
16-level gray scale.

Read in Sunlight with No Glare - reflects light and no backlighting, eliminating glare.

Adjustable Text Size.

Amazon Kindle 2 Global Reader Design

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Sleek & Trim: 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback and as thin as most magazines.

Improved Ergonomics: easy to hold and use as a book.

New 5-way Controller: enabling precise on-screen navigation.

Simple to Use: No Computer Required.

Amazon Kindle 2 Global Reader Facts

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  • Expanded National Coverage - wireless downloads from 50 states.
  • Automatic Library Backup: Re-download Your Books for Free.
  • Text-to-speech feature.
  • Basic Web Browser
  • Built-in dictionary
  • Charge via USB - approximately 4 hours.

Amazon Kindle 2 Global Reader: Quick Facts

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  • 6" Display, U.S. Wireless
  • 8" x 5.3" x 0.36“
  • Fast 3G Network--Get Books in Under 60 Seconds
  • Holds Over 1,500 Books
  • Free book Samples
  • $245.00 price tag