The Perfect Digital Reader?
While the original Kindle and the Kindle 2 is designed for reading books, Amazon has released the new Kindle DX that is optimized for reading textbooks, newspapers, magazines and other periodicals. You would think that the new 9.7-inch screen would be perfect for reading those materials but the truth is, the Kindle DX does has a lot of room for improvement.
First of all, the Kindle DX costs around $490 each, which is pretty expensive by any standards. A lower price tag will make it much more accessible to the mass market (but then again, it is the first of its kind). There are many people who will be reluctant to fork out close to five hundred bucks for a more stylish way to read their newspapers.
When it comes to PDF files, the Kindle DX is really just able to view it and nothing more. It is unable to increase the size of the fonts, nor magnify the images on them. If you read the PDF file in landscape, the font size may sometimes be more readable. So if you wish to view a lot of PDF files on it, be sure to increase the size of the fonts on your PC before you load them on the reader.
Due to its size, the Kindle DX is heavier than the smaller Kindle 2. Although it is still quite comfortable to hold it, it just doesn’t have the portability of the smaller Kindle. You will need an average sized bag to carry it around with you. Then we have the page turn button. The new left-side-only page turn button is an improvement to prevent accidental page turns but when you are reading the material horizontally (landscape), the page turn will be on the top/bottom, making page turns a little awkward.
Despite its flaws, the Kindle DX is still a revolutionary, one-of-a-kind digital reader. Its larger screen makes reading newspapers and magazines so much easier. Although it is still far from perfect, it will provide an enjoyable reading experience for many (if they are willing to fork out the price). I am already looking forward for the launch of the Kindle DX 2 (if any)! Kudos to Amazon!
While the original Kindle and the Kindle 2 is designed for reading books, Amazon has released the new Kindle DX that is optimized for reading textbooks, newspapers, magazines and other periodicals. You would think that the new 9.7-inch screen would be perfect for reading those materials but the truth is, the Kindle DX does has a lot of room for improvement.
First of all, the Kindle DX costs around $490 each, which is pretty expensive by any standards. A lower price tag will make it much more accessible to the mass market (but then again, it is the first of its kind). There are many people who will be reluctant to fork out close to five hundred bucks for a more stylish way to read their newspapers.
When it comes to PDF files, the Kindle DX is really just able to view it and nothing more. It is unable to increase the size of the fonts, nor magnify the images on them. If you read the PDF file in landscape, the font size may sometimes be more readable. So if you wish to view a lot of PDF files on it, be sure to increase the size of the fonts on your PC before you load them on the reader.
Due to its size, the Kindle DX is heavier than the smaller Kindle 2. Although it is still quite comfortable to hold it, it just doesn’t have the portability of the smaller Kindle. You will need an average sized bag to carry it around with you. Then we have the page turn button. The new left-side-only page turn button is an improvement to prevent accidental page turns but when you are reading the material horizontally (landscape), the page turn will be on the top/bottom, making page turns a little awkward.
Despite its flaws, the Kindle DX is still a revolutionary, one-of-a-kind digital reader. Its larger screen makes reading newspapers and magazines so much easier. Although it is still far from perfect, it will provide an enjoyable reading experience for many (if they are willing to fork out the price). I am already looking forward for the launch of the Kindle DX 2 (if any)! Kudos to Amazon!
By Troy Richards
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