Amazon has unveiled 9.7″ Wireless Reading Device, a new version of its Kindle e-reader. Named Kindle DX, it is aimed at reading newspapers, magazines and documents.
250% bigger than Kindle 2, Kindle DX is slim (just over 1/3 of an inch) and feature a 9.7″ large display boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and sharp images.
Kindle DX will be released this summer at $489.00.
-
- Kindle DX
Kindle DX Technical Details
Display: 9.7″ diagonal E-Ink® 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.
Audio: 3.5mm stereo audio jack, built-in stereo speakers.
Content Formats Supported: Kindle (AZW), PDF, TXT, Audible (formats 4, Audible Enhanced (AAX)), MP3, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion.
Included Accessories: Power adapter, USB 2.0 cable, battery. Leather book cover sold separately.
3 Comments Received
Very nice but is it just black and white? Totally??
I want one but seems to be a little bit to expensive. better I buy some real books.
Very nice but seems to be a little bit to expensive
Leave A Reply