Amazon Kindle DX: The 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: 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 300,000 books; New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases are only $9.99, unless marked otherwise

More Than Books: U.S. and international newspapers including the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, magazines including The New Yorker and Time, plus popular blogs, all auto-delivered wirelessly

Kindle DX Review

Amazon started shipping the Kindle DX from June 10th onwards. The Kindle DX is a step up from the Kindle 2 launched last year. Squarely aimed at college students, the Kindle DX offers a huge 9.7 inch screen which brings textbooks to life. When compared to Kindle 2, the DX does look like a monster, but it is a great wireless eBook reader if you can compromise a little bit on portability.

The major selling point of the Kindle DX is its ability to view native PDF documents on it. No need to email documents to Amazon to get it converted. The DX also offers a built in accelerometer which automatically orients the screen depending upon how you hold the device.

The Kindle DX also comes with double the storage capacity of the Kindle 2, which means you can carry more than 4000 books on a single device, amazing considering I can carry only 4 engineering books on my backpack!

The battery lasts on the DX for a very respectable 4 to 5 days of normal usage. What I like most about the Kindle service is that even without the DX or Kindle 2 device with me, I can buy and start reading books on my iPhone. When I am back home, I can continue reading from where I left off on the Kindle device! Technology, sure is amazing!

Amazon Kindle DX: Worth $489 Price Tag?

If you're a big fan of the Kindle and own either of the first and second generation models of it, you're probably wondering how the just-released Kindle DX differs from what you have now. Another question that's foremost in people's minds especially those looking to get a DX is whether the $489 price tag is worth it. Splurging almost $500 for a gadget is no simple matter so this Amazon Kindle DX review will look at what this latest version has to offer.

When it comes to the size and capability, the Kindle 2 is the smaller and more compact version. It measures 8" x 5.3" x 0.36", comes with 6-inch diagonal screen, and weighs 10.2 ounces. As far as portability is concerned, the Kindle 2 would be the perfect partner that you can bring with you anywhere you go. And you won't ever lack for good reading content as its 2G hard drive can store as many as 1,500 books. With its lowered down price of $299, the Kindle 2 is way more affordable than the latest Kindle.

Now enter the new Kindle DX. So what does it bring to the table besides its steep price? For one, it takes reading to a whole new level by its bigger size at 10.4" x 7.2" x 0.38" and an impressive 9.7-inch screen that auto-rotates. Go from portrait to landscape mode by just turning the device in your hand. This makes it a great device for reading newspapers and books that come with illustrations, and looking over charts and maps. With that size though, it also tips the scale at 18.9 ounces, nearly twice that of the Kindle 2.

The Kindle DX has twice the capacity to hold books, boasting of a 4GB hard drive. It can also natively read PDF files which is a huge convenience as the previous models required file conversion. All these features are available at the price of $489.

Don't think that just because the Kindle DX is newer and sports bigger numbers that it is the only one you should consider. The Kindle 2 has size to its advantage. While the DX might be great for reading at home, the Kindle 2 is far more portable. It will also save you a big chunk of change. If you are willing to pay for the extra size and features, the DX is a great piece of technology. But the Kindle 2 still has more than enough to offer most people. If you are just looking for a way to replace ratty old books or cut down on how many textbooks you're hauling around, the Kindle 2 has a lot to offer. Whichever one you decide is right for you, you're getting a device that will keep you reading whatever you want whenever you want.