Kindle DX: Amazon's 9.7" Wireless Reading Device (Latest Generation)

Technical Info:

  • 9.7" diagonal E-Ink display
  • 1200x824 resolution, with 16 shades of gray
  • weights 18.9 ounces
  • Dimensions: 10.4" x 7.2" x 0.38"
  • 4GB of memory
  • Battery
    • 4 days with wireless turned on
    • 2 weeks with wireless off
    • 4 hours for full charge
  • Ports: USB2.0, 3.5mm headphone
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • Text-to-Speach technology
  • Formats
    • E-Book: Kindle (AZW), Mobi
    • Text: PDF, TXT, DOC, HTML, DOC, RTF
    • Audio: Audible, MP3
    • Images: JPEG, GIF, PNG

Product Review

The Kindle DX from Amazon is the most recent addition to Amazon's popular line of eBook Reader devices. Introduced in May 2009, the Kindle DX is the largest Kindle available with a screen size of 9.7". Most of the technology in the Kindle DX is found in the previous Kindle 2 with the main differences coming in the size of the display, and the size of the internal memory clocking in at 4GB (3.3GB usable). Other differences include native PDF support (other Kindles require conversion) and auto-rotation from portrait to landscape. The Kindle DX retains the same WhisperNet wireless technology as the Kindle 2 offering free... read more

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Amazon Kindle 2



Technical Info:
  • 2GB of internal storage (700x that of the original)
  • improved battery life of up to two weeks on a single charge (25% more than the original
  • 16 displayable shades of gray (4x the original)
  • 20% faster page turning
  • new text-to-speech feature - 3 speeds in a male or female voice
  • 8″ x 5.3″ x 0.36″, weighs about 10 ounces - "25% thinner than the iPhone"
Product description:

Officially announced on February 9th 2009, the Amazon Kindle 2 is the second generation Amazon Kindle e-book reader. Featuring the ability for users to download and read digital media over the cellphone tower based Amazon Whispernet, users are not tied down to using a PC or hunting for wireless networks. The service is free to use and allows users to some free media, as well as the ability to subscribe to newspapers ($5.99 - 14.99/month), magazines ($1.25 - 3.49/month) or blogs ($0.99 - 1.99/month), or to purchase full books (most New York Times ...read more

The Sony PRS-700BC

Technical details
  • 6" display screen
  • Built in LED lighting
  • Audio-out port for MP3 playing
  • E-Ink paper-like display
  • Lithium Ion Battery, chargable from AC or USB
  • Integrated Touchscreen
  • 512 MB memory
  • Weighs about 10 oz.

Product Review

The Sony PRS-700 is a E-Book reader at the upper end of the market. For the price, it delivers not only a sleek, well designed frame, but also notable usability improvements over it's predecessors by including a touch screen, and built in lighting. While these features make interacting with the PRS-700 much easier, it moves it away from the concept of a virtual book, and much closer to that of a cleverly shaped lap-top. While it boasts the same e-ink as it's competitors, the added layers of screen required to facilitate the touch features and lighting effects make the text look flatter, and introduce some issues with glare. The trade off of screen quality for added features makes the Sony PRS-700 a go for people who wanted an e-book reader that doesn't just imitate a book. The consumer who cut and pastes, and highlights the work they are reading, will find it's added features a boon, those ...read more
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