EBook Readers Guide – Kindle 2 And Kindle DX Comparison
Kindle was Amazon.com’s first version of an ebook reader. Though Sony and a few other companies had some kind of digital reading device on the market, there was too much confusion about the functionality about these gadgets. The Kindle, however, was an immediate hit. Amazon recognized the issues of the market and responded accordingly by coming out a year later with two new versions of their product. The Kindle 2 and seven months later with the Kindle DX.
The portable ebook reader market has exploded. New ebook readers are coming out weekly. Companies are competing to come out with the best product imaginable. But Amazon is the leader of the pack with its two ebook readers. If you are in the market for a digital reader, then it would be worth your while to take a look at the Kindle 2 and the Kindle DX. See which one would be right for you.
In comparing the two Kindle models, the Kindle DX is the larger of the two. As a matter of fact the DX is the largest ebook reader on the market right now. It measures 10.4″ in height x 7.2″ in width x .38″ in width. Amazon, with its forward thinking, designed the DX to be able to accommodate textbook content as well as for the better reading of newspapers and magazines. The Kindle 2, which measures 8″ x 5.3″ x .36″ respectfully, was meant it to handle smaller formatted material such as handbooks and novels. The Kindle 2 is much easier to handle and can fit into any carry bag or purse.
Both the Kindle 2 and the Kindle DX display written content in the same way. They both use eInk technology which gives the user the feeling that they are reading from actual paper rather than from a glowing monitor screen. Compared to the Kindle 2′s six inch display screen, the DX’s screen measures 9.7.” Besides its larger screen size, The DX’s display can be rotated from portrait to landscape by simply tilting the device. This can make it a more comfortable reading experience for viewing charts and diagrams.
The most important thing to consider when comparing the two devices is the price. The Kindle 2 costs $359 and the Kindle DX is $489. However you have twice the storage capacity on the Kindle DX with 4GB of storage space versus Kindle 2′s 2GB. It is also worth mentioning that the Kindle DX comes with built in integrated PDF file support, while PDF files on the Kindle 2 have to be converted. This means you would have to go through Amazon support via email. Amazon charges a fee for file conversion.
The prices on both Kindles are high. One can find cheaper ebook readers. Sony just came out with three new models that under cut Kindle 2′s price. But none can compare to Amazon’s Kindles. There is nothing out on the market today with the features of the Kindle DX. As the ebook reader market grows, there will be new models with more options. And prices will have to come down. No matter what, if you’re looking for a digital reader you will have to decide on which one is the right one for you.
