Bonaliza's product Review

The DX has not been a clear improvement for me, but two features put me on the margins: a larger screen and a native PDF reader. DX Now I have in my hands, and can bring advantages, disadvantages and neutrals:

PRO:

- The larger screen is an advantage. Can I use the font size bigger on my Kindle 2 (larger eyes), and this size of type I more text per page in DX. This makes the whole experience of reading a book (and should be a boon for people who buy books in large print.)

- The display is sharper and sharper than my Kindle 2 in a comparison side by side: the book is darker and the contrast is much better, so for better visibility in general.

- On a side note, a larger screen also makes it possible to read poems about the Kindle, even at large print sizes. The Kindle previous cutting lines smaller screen, you lose the sense that the poet put an end to the line. In DX, you can see the whole line exactly as the poet wanted to say, with the cut in the right place.

- The PDF reader works as advertised and is very easy. PDF documents appear on the DX just like on a computer screen. On the other hand, you can drag and drop files directly to your device via USB cable (or use e-mail-in-charge if absolutely necessary.) The only drawback, at least for the documents that I used to now, you can adjust the font size is possible with native document Kindle.

- Rotate the screen also works as advertised, works as a zoom into images and smooth text and compensates a little ‘the disadvantage of not being able to adjust the typesize PDF documents. A nice design touch: the four-way navigation stick introduced in the Kindle 2 is sensitive to the rotation, and moves as expected in relation to the rotation of the screen.

- More space is dedicated to the device’s screen, while the white border of plastic around the screen seems to have decreased, both generally and in comparison with the percentage of plastic shield on the Kindle 2. I like this (see below on the keyboard).

- Storage: I like more storage space, and do not mind the lack of an external memory card. Can I see some people who have problems with this, but only those who either a) to regulate their documents in PDF format for a total of over 3.5 GB of space or b) should have about 3500 books regularly reach. I fall into any category.

CONS:

- Price: expensive, as you can tell fairly quickly. If the large value, and native PDF reader, these features may justify the premium of approximately 30% to be paid for the DX for the Kindle 2. In fact, the DX should cost more than Kindle 2, and a premium of 30% is unreasonable. But for my money, should lower the price of Amazon Kindle 2 to $ 300 or less and pay $ 400 or less for the DX. However, I bought it and keep it at this price.

- Single side navigation buttons: all buttons are on the right side, and left. I’m smart, so should not complain, but I found the two parties in the Kindle 2. Lefties have reason to complain, I think.

- With only one hand: I often read while walking with my Kindle in hand, and something in my other. Because of the layout of keys, this will be more difficult in DX.

- Support Metal: I miss the support of sticky rubber on my Kindle 1. When I did my Kindle 1 on a surface that is left in its place. Not so my Kindle 2 and now my DX. This is not a specific complaint for DX, but still there.

Neutral (ie, things should be noted):

- Weight: DX is heavier, considerably. This is only a problem if, like me, you regularly use Kindle with one hand. . . and is still feasible.

- Keyboard: The keyboard has 4 lines, not five: the first row of numbers 1 and 2 merged the Kindle QWERTY top line, so the numbers are now accessible only with a combination of Alt are thinner vertically and then the entire keyboard is only a “high (compared to over 1.5″ in the Kindle 2). At the same time, these keys are a little ‘easier to press a little’ more prominent than the Kindle 2. For someone with big fingers (like me), this will be a keyboard a little ‘harder to use, but only slightly.

This is all I can see. In general, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages for me, and I am satisfied with my purchase. Now I can think to use my DX cards on a regular basis, because the PDF reader. The screen size and rotation of screen readers in general more involved.

In general, the DX seems more text and less as the device is approaching the target of the Kindle to disappear, leaving only the pleasure of reading.