Is Kindle DX Worth the Money?

Amazon has announced the new Kindle DX, and it’s already the number 2 seller in the electronics category at Amazon.com at a price of $489.00. The question on everybody’s mind – "Is it worth the money?" With its new larger screen, the Kindle DX is ideal for reading textbooks, newspapers, magazines and business documents.

If you’re a college student, about 60% of textbooks will soon be available for wireless download for the Kindle DX, thanks in large part to its larger 9.7" screen. Besides not having to carry around all those textbooks, you could save a bundle over the price of the printed books. Most Kindle versions of books sell for only $9.99 or below on Amazon.com, as opposed to $24.99 for print copies, so this could add up to a significant savings. If you’re an avid reader, the Kindle DX also improves the reading experience for regular books, since it uses the latest E-Ink technology (16 levels of gray as opposed to 8 provides more detail and contrast, a faster refresh rate for less flicker).

The Kindle DX is also ideal for those who like to read newspapers and magazines. The large screen and auto-rotate makes so much easier reading of newspapers and magazines than on the Kindle 2. If you’re a commuter who likes to read your morning newspaper on the way to work, the Kindle DX is much easier to use.

Professionals who carry around a large number of documents can also benefit from the added PDF support on the Kindle DX. All of your documents can be sent wirelessly to the Kindle via Whispernet or copied through USB cable from your computer, and you won’t have to print out and carry all those paper copies. Plus, if you’re a researcher, the DX has the same improved web browser as the Kindle 2 and free wireless Internet access via the Sprint network.

A few other pluses offered by the Kindle DX:

• Read To Me – Most books can be read aloud by the Kindle DX through its built-in stereo speakers (or plug in your headphones for private listening). If you like to listen to audiobooks, you can save a bundle using this feature alone.
• Large storage area – 4 GB
• Built-in The New Oxford American Dictionary plus wireless access to Wikipedia, Google, and other websites
• Long battery life – The Kindle DX goes for 4 days with wireless on, 2 weeks with wireless off
• Free storage of all the books you’ve purchased on Amazon.com
• Native PDF handling
• Over 5,000 free books that you can download to your Kindle
• Over 25,000 books that you can get at the price of under $1 to your Kindle
• Several major newspapers will be offering the Kindle DX at a reduced price to subscribers to their Kindle edition – Most newspaper subscriptions are just $9.99 per month

The Kindle DX is an excellent choice for:

• College and high school students
• Frequent travelers and commuters
• If you like to read a lot, especially newspapers
• Professionals and business people who carry a lot of documents, emails, etc.

So is the Kindle DX worth the price? All of the free or low-cost features that come with the Kindle DX, combined with its new larger screen, make for an excellent device that is well worth the money.

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