Kindle DX - Amazon’s New and Improved Ebook Reader!
Most of us have heard of, or have, the Amazon Kindle, the amazing electronic book reader whose popularity has been compared to that of the infamous Ipod. So when Amazon released it’s Kindle 2, earlier this year, it was no wonder that it too was a hit with the public. Although, Kindle has some hefty competition with the Sony PRS models, it remains as the most popular electronic book reader in America. Amazon is continuing to improve its edge over Sony with the introduction of its latest version, the Kindle DX, just months after Kindle 2’s release. So what makes the Kindle DX an improvement over the already improved Kindle 2?
New Larger Screen Kindle DX answers customer criticism with a new screen that measures 9.7 inch diagonally, whereas the Sony PRS 700 only has a 6 inch display. The Kindle DX also has an auto-rotating screen that automatically rotates, from portrait to landscape, as you rotate the screen, another improvement over previous models.
Built-in PDF Reader The PDF reader allows the user to download documents to the Kindle DX, eliminating the need to carry around extra papers and with Kindel’s whispernet technology you can download your documents to the Kindle DX without the use of a usb cable. This means you can email information directly to your Kindle DX. 
Larger Library Capacity The new DX will hold up to 3,500 books where the Kindle 2 held up to 1,500 books, and Sony PRS 700 a measly 320 digital books. The Sony does include a memory card so you can have additional books as long as you buy more memory cards. Although this is not convenient for the on the go person or someone who would like to have numerous downloads, books, newspapers, etc accessible all at once.
Features of the Kindle DX that are original features of the previous Kindles are the whispersync technology, slim design; being just over 1/3 inch profile, long battery life, read-to-me feature, built in dictionary, access to Wikipedia, bookmarking and annotation additions, adjustable text size; for those who require larger print, E-ink technology to create a paper like display, and of course access to the largest ebook store, featuring 275,000 books, 60,000 audio books, and the top newspapers, magazines, and blogs.
For those of you that are not familiar with whispersync technology, it is a wireless
internet service for Kindle users to access the Kindle Book Store and receive their new ebooks on their Kindle in just seconds anywhere in the world. Since the internet service uses the same signals as cell phones; anywhere you receive cellular signal you can search, buy, and receive your ebooks. The Kindle DX has not yet been released but will become available this summer. However, customers can pre-order the Kindle DX.
Author: Sarah Brown
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If I preorder, does that mean I have to prepaid? You don’t say when it will be available?
This product is now available to purchase without pre-ordering.