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You won’t have a hard time finding a Kindle DX review if you search, but you will get some mixed results. The Kindle is the most popular portable ebook reader on the market and as such it has to appeal to a wide variety of people, something which is nearly impossible. While many complaints are due to personal experiences which are fairly uncommon, such as a 12 hour battery not lasting long enough for someone used to transatlantic flights, you will find some valid concerns. While many people may not feel these concerns will affect them, it is still important to address all of them. When you are buying a 500-dollar piece of technology, you want to make sure you know exactly what you are getting.

The pro list is a big one. The DX boasts so many features, it’s impossible to list them all in a short article. One thing the Kindle does very well is live  up to what it claims. The screen is huge and perfect for easy-on-the-eyes reading anywhere. It can hold more books that most people can even think of and  other documents as well. Offering you a rotating screen, the Kindle DX is perfect for reading newspapers or kid’s books with a lot of pictures. The DX also  boasts an improved design over the Kindle 2, making it easier to hold without accidentally hitting buttons.

However, it is what the Kindle doesn’t tell you that may have many people scratching their heads. The new DX uses an obsolete form of copy protection called DRM (digital rights management) which makes it nearly impossible to work with when you have your own files you wish to import. Unless you buy directly from Amazon, you may be frustrated at the lack of options for your reading material.

There are also complaints about the organizational capabilities, or lack thereof, with the DX. If you have a huge library, your options for sorting and managing  your files are limited, making your library hard to navigate. As always, the price must be discussed. The DX is a luxury that many readers just cannot  afford, costing nearly as much as a small laptop.

That price does buy you quite a bit with the DX. It buys enough to keep most readers happy for a long time. Of course, the Kindle DX isn’t perfect. It does have some issues that may put some people off. But if you are not concerned with the file limits or the organization options, you may find plenty to love about the new DX. For most people the DX offers everything they want from an ebook reader. And while it may not replace the paper book entirely, there certainly is something to all the hype about the new Kindle DX.

If you’re a big fan of the Kindle and own either of the first and second generation models of it, you’re probably wondering how the just-released Kindle DX differs from what you have now. Another question that’s foremost in people’s minds especially those looking to get a DX is whether the 489-dollar price tag is worth it. Shelling out almost 500 dollars for a gadget is no simple matter so this Amazon Kindle DX Review will look at what this latest version has to offer.

When it comes to the size and capability, the Kindle 2 is the smaller and more compact ebook reader. It measures 8″ x 5.3″ x 0.36″, comes with 6-inch diagonal screen, and weighs 10.2 ounces. As far as portability is concerned, the Kindle 2 would be the perfect partner that you can bring with you anywhere you go. And you won’t ever lack for good reading content as its 2G hard drive can store as many as 1,500 books. With its lowered down price of 259 dollars, the Kindle 2 is way more affordable than the latest Kindle.

Now enter the new Kindle DX. So what does it bring to the table besides its high price? For one, it takes reading to a whole new level by its bigger size at 10.4″ x 7.2″ x 0.38″ and an impressive 9.7-inch screen that auto-rotates. Go from portrait to landscape mode by just turning the device in your hand. This makes it a great device for reading newspapers and books that come with illustrations, and looking over charts and maps. With that size though, it also tips the scale at 18.9 ounces, nearly twice that of the Kindle 2.

The Kindle DX has twice the capacity to hold books, boasting of a 4GB hard drive. It can also natively read PDF files which is a huge convenience as the previous models required file conversion. All these features are available at the price of 489 dollars.

Just because the Kindle DX is the newer version doesn’t necessarily mean it is the better one. It may have plenty of features the Kindle 2 doesn’t, but the Kindle 2 has size on its side. The DX works well at home, but the Kindle 2 still wins out in terms of portability. The price difference may be a head-turner as well. While the DX has a lot more to offer, the Kindle 2 is still a great ebook reader and costs quite a bit less. For many people, the Kindle 2 may have all the features they need. It still replaces crumbling old books or the dozen textbooks in your backpack. Whichever one suits you best, you cannot really go wrong with Amazon’s ebook readers.