Kindle DX Demo
March 19th, 2010 Posted in Kindle
Brent P. Newhall demonstrates the new Kindle DX. This is particularly aimed at folks who want to see Kindle’s E Ink screen in action, and how long is required to load pages. I demonstrate a regular Kindle book, a native PDF, and a web browser page. I also show all three in landscape as well as portrait mode.
March 19th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
hmm I don’t like the Qi screen, it’s almost like a mirror
March 19th, 2010 at 7:36 pm
My money’s on the Notion Ink Adam wiping the floor with the DX. The new Pixel Qi screens are going to rule 2010 and kill off eInk (IMHO).
March 19th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
@TennisChamp59 The iPad is multi media center that also has a dedicated iBook store and it’s a very capable reader, especially in low light areas where the Kindle Fails. If you say the Kindle is in it’s own class then as an Ebook Reader why the hell is it the same $500 price as the iPad that offers so much more. Who in hell is stupid enough to pay $500 for a gadget just to read books?
March 19th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
@macuser5555 Once again… the iPad is a tablet. The Kindle is an eBook reader.
March 19th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
ipad and kindle are different products..
March 19th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Very nice review, thank you. Unless something more powerful comes out soon I’ll probably go for this. The ipad is not a contender because it’s backlit.
March 19th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
Sorry, but this Kindle is hosed, now that the iPad is here. Sorry Amazon.
March 19th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
Now after watching this I have no idea why anyone would by this over the original kindle or an ipad.
March 19th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
Yep, fully possible! Either email it using your Kindle conversion email address, or transfer the file using USB. It’s explained in detail in the Kindle User’s Guide if you want more information. Hope this helps!
March 20th, 2010 at 12:16 am
suppose, i want to read pdf file , how can i send pdf file form my computer to kindle? is it possible?
March 20th, 2010 at 12:35 am
Thank you very much for the demo. It was really, the best i’ve watched from loads of videos talking about the Kindle DX.
Great!
Thanks again.
March 20th, 2010 at 1:27 am
Thanks for the reply. I guess the people who cracked their kindles forced them open from the back side of the cover. I bought one anyway.
March 20th, 2010 at 1:47 am
I have the Amazon cover for the DX, and my DX isn’t cracked. Haven’t heard of others having that problem. :shrug:
March 20th, 2010 at 2:26 am
I heard that the amazon cover for the DX cracks the hinge on the DX.
March 20th, 2010 at 2:36 am
Thanks for the great reply. I’m gunna take a look.
March 20th, 2010 at 2:38 am
@BennyBlanc0FTB
Because this works with electronic ink instead of an lcd screen. A real book is for some reason more confortable to read than off a pc screen. It’s just nicer to read. The Kindle does not use an lcd screen with backlighting and all, but instead uses high resolution eInk. It looks just like real paper, so it feels like you’re kinda like reading a real book.
March 20th, 2010 at 3:19 am
I love the kindle and I need to go nuy one
March 20th, 2010 at 4:09 am
Why do i want this instead of a netbook?
March 20th, 2010 at 4:50 am
When you can’t zoom on the page, isn’t the text too small to read? Did you figure out why it doesn’t zoom?
Other than that- great demo, thanks.
March 20th, 2010 at 5:31 am
Hey thanks for the demo. I’ve been curious about the Kindle and you told me what I wanted to know.
March 20th, 2010 at 5:41 am
So how does it compare to the iREX DR800SG? can it utilize open non DRM docs? does it do Chinese characters? does it have ability to expand storage or add extra storage? lastly does it have an active tablet fature and cost under 400USD?
March 20th, 2010 at 6:04 am
Hi, nice review there. One question about the font size of pdf files. Will it be too small to read? Can we zoom in the page and move it around?
March 20th, 2010 at 6:47 am
No buttons on the Left hand side is that a anit -lefty feature consdiering not all people are Right handed…
March 20th, 2010 at 7:12 am
With a Kindle DX , can I read in the dark? (does it auto backlight, or can I adjust the brightness?)
I won’t get whispernet here, but I do have a HUGE PDF collection.
March 20th, 2010 at 8:09 am
aww that sux