Still thinking on the best gift you can give to your special someone this Christmas? Have you seen this latest eBook reader from Amazon? Learn about this best eBook reader ever. With its new high-resolution display technology called electronic paper, Amazon Kindle provides a crisp black-and-white screen that resembles the appearance and readability of printed paper:
The Amazon Kindle Dx 9.7-inch screen resembles a page from a typical hardback. It flaunts 2.5 times more display space. More text on a page means more lines and, if you want, a bigger font, without having to turn the page as often. What does that mean for you? Ease of reading.
The Amazon Kindle Dx was engineered with virtually the same thickness as the Kindle 2. Its keyboard is actually a little smaller than the Kindle 2, so almost all of the front surface is covered by the screen, so it is very comfortable to hold, and as with the Kindle 2, this gadget becomes invisible once you become entranced by the book you are reading.
The Kindle Dx huge improvement is a built-in PDF reader. With previous Kindles, you cannot use many PDF files, including the thousands of tomes available on Google Books. With Kindle Dx, you can download tons of Google Books version in the public domain. For example, you can email Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin to your Kindle Dx via Whispernet, the Kindle's wireless service, and you can start reading it in a few minutes.
Jeff Bezos made it clear that the Kindle Dx was targeted largely to students requiring textbooks and professionals accessing business documents. The textbooks haven't arrived yet, but the Kindle Dx crisply displays monochrome output of PDF or MS Office files. Professionals who normally carry binders full of documents can cut down their load by buying a Kindle Dx, which has 3.3 GIGS worth of usable storage.
Another promise made earlier is that Kindle Dx would usher in new business models and formatting for newspapers and magazines.
More Cool Features:
Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines
Carry Your Library: Holds up to 3,500 books, periodicals, and documents
Beautiful Large Display: 9.7" diagonal e-ink screen reads like real paper; boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and sharp images
Auto-Rotating Screen: Display auto-rotates from portrait to landscape as you turn the device so you can view full-width maps, graphs, tables, and Web pages
Built-In PDF Reader: Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go
Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle DX, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, no annual contracts, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots
Books In Under 60 Seconds: You get free wireless delivery of books in less than 60 seconds; no PC required
Long Battery Life: Read for days without recharging
Read-to-Me (HOT HOT feature): With the text-to-speech feature, Kindle DX can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book's rights holder made the feature unavailable!
Big Selection, Low Prices: Over 285,000 books; New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases are only $9.99, unless marked otherwise.
Check out this Amazon Kindle Dx video to find out what satisfied customers are saying about Amazon Kindle Dx:
Technical Specs:
Display: 9.7" diagonal E-InkŪ electronic paper display, 1200 x 824 pixel resolution at 150 ppi, 16-level gray scale.
Size (in inches): 10.4" x 7.2" x 0.38".
Weight: 18.9 ounces.
System requirements: None, because it doesn't require a computer.
Storage: 4GB internal (approximately 3.3GB available for user content).
Battery Life: Read on a single charge for up to 4 days with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to two weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content. In low coverage areas or in 1xRTT only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly.
Charge Time: Fully charges in approximately 4 hours and supports charging from your computer via the included USB 2.0 cable.
Connectivity: EVDO modem with fallback to 1xRTT; utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide U.S wireless coverage via Sprint's 3G high-speed data network (check wireless coverage). See Wireless Terms and Conditions.
USB Port: USB 2.0 (micro-USB connector) for connection to the Kindle DX power adapter or optionally to connect to a PC or Macintosh computer.
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