Kindle DX vs Kindle 2 – Which One Do You Prefer?
Reviewed by Bram P
The latest in Amazon’s Kindle ebook reader family – the DX was announced in early May, just a few weeks after the launch of the Kindle 2 in February. And since then Kindle owners and prospective owners have been speculating about just how significant the changes and improvements in the DX compared with the Kindle 2 actually were. If you’re an existing Kindle owner or if you’re an avid reader wondering which of the two devices would be the best for your needs, and then check out the comparison below:
Display
The Kindle DX has a 9.7″ screen (measured across the diagonal) – which is two and a half times larger than the Kindle 2′s 6″ screen. Apart from the obvious size advantage, the DX screen has an auto-rotate feature which allows you to switch from the standard portrait mode to landscape mode simply by rotating the device. This makes the DX better for reading magazines, newspapers and any other text which contains graphics.
Overall Device SizeThe DX has overall dimensions of 10.4″ x 7.2″ x 0.38″ and tips the scales at 18.9 ounces. The Kindle 2 has external dimensions of 8″ x 5.3″ x 0.36″ and a weight of 10.2 ounces. So, although the Kindle DX certainly isn’t too cumbersome to carry around, the Kindle 2 is the more portable of the two readers.
On Board Memory Storage Capacity
The DX has 4 GB of internal memory – which equates to storage for approximately 3,500 books. The Kindle 2 has 2GB of memory, enough for approximately 1,500 books – not bad, and more than enough to keep most people supplied with reading material for a good length of time, but still quite a bit lower of the DX.
PDF Support
The Kindle 2 can read pdf files – but only after you e-mailed them to Amazon for conversion. There is a cost associated- admittedly very small – for the conversion. All in all, a bit of a hassle. However, the DX has pdf support built in so you can simply load up your pdf files and read them with no translation, no fee and no hassle.
Price
The Kindle 2 is currently available for $359. When the DX ships on June 10th it will cost you $489. It’s no great surprise that the price is higher compared to the Kindle 2, the larger display is one of the most costly items in the device so a higher price point is to be expected. If you consider the DX’s $489 price in comparison with the $859 of the iRex Illiad – a comparable 10″ ebook reader device – the DX doesn’t seem quite so costly anymore.
Final Analysis
Although the Kindle 2 is relatively new, and was itself a big step forward in comparison with the original Kindle, the DX offers significant further enhancements. The larger display and the facility to handle pdf files is probably enough to justify you spending a little more – especially when you consider the price of other similarly sized ebook readers on the market. Unless Amazon makes a significant price cut to the Kindle 2 following the launch of the DX, go for the DX option.
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