Amazon Kindle DX vs Kindle 2

By now you’ve probably heard about the new Kindle DX from Amazon; it has a larger screen (9.7″ on the Kindle DX versus 6″ on the Kindle 2) and more storage (4GB on the DX compared to 2GB on the Kindle 2). Like the Kindle 2, it uses the latest E-Ink technology, which allows it to display 16 levels of grey as opposed to only 8 that were available on the Kindle 1.

So what do these differences mean? The Kindle DX allows you to read magazines, newspapers and textbooks without a lot of scrolling around. In addition, you can read PDF documents at full-size. So if you’re a commuter or frequent traveler, a professional who carries around a lot of documents or a college student, the new Kindle DX is ideal for you. The Kindle DX especially makes sense for college students, as about 60% of textbooks will soon be available for wireless download – and at a cost considerably lower than their print counterparts.

On the other hand, it’s possible that the smaller size (and/or price) of the Kindle 2 appeals to you. If you like to carry your reader around in a purse or a jacket pocket, then you probably should opt for the Kindle 2. The storage difference between the two devices is probably not an issue for most people, since the Kindle 2 has enough storage for more than 1,500 books to begin with. On the other hand, if you’re a researcher or someone else who needs instant access to a lot of material, the extra storage in the Kindle DX could come in handy. Read this review and you should be able to decide which one to get: Kindle 2 vs Kindle DX

And remember for both the Kindle 2 and the Kindle DX, there are over 5,000 free books that you can download for free from Amazon, and over 25,000 books that you can get at the price of under $1.

The following table compares all the difference between the Kindle DX and the Kindle 2:

	Amazon Kindle DX	Amazon Kindle 2
Outlook
Release Date	10 Jun, 2009	24 Feb, 2009
Size	10.4" x 7.2" x 0.38"	8" x 5.3" x 0.36"
Thickness	0.38"	0.36"
Weight	18.9 oz	10.2 oz
Display	9.7" E-Ink 1200 x 824 resolution 150 pixels/inch 16 level gray scale	6" E-Ink 600 x 800 resolution 167 pixels/inch 16 level gray scale
Screen	Auto-Rotating, as you turn the device	Not Auto-Rotating
Storage	4GB (3.3GB for user content, about 3,500 books)	2GB (1.4GB for user content, about 1,500 books)
Battery Life	Wireless ON: Up to 4 Days Wireless OFF: Up to 2 Weeks	Wireless ON: 1 Day Wireless OFF: 1 week
PDF Support	Native PDF Reader	Native PDF Reader (latest update)
Product Link	Kindle DX Best Price	Kindle 2 Best Price
Customer Feedback	Feedback on Kindle DX	Feedback on Kindle 2

Below is a size comparison between the Kindle DX and the Kindle 2: