Kindle DX Review

The second and latest generation Kindles were too small to read textbooks. At least that that was the case for me. So, I asked for a Kindle DX for Christmas.

Right off the bat, I noticed how heavy it was, compared to the smaller Kindles. It took about two hours to charge the DX for the first time. I imported my library while the device charged and read some pages of a novel that I was in the middle of reading.

I loved having more text on the page as well as being able to adjust the font size to whatever size I need it to be. That really helps with my problems with eye strain. The larger screen also simulates the feel of reading a hardback or large paperback novel. In some ways, I liked this better than the smaller Kindles.

As for the design, I wish that Amazon had kept the consistency going. I love the design of the latest generation Kindle. With that device, I can turn the page with either hand. With the DX, I'm limited to using my right hand. I've since gotten used to that and having to use a joystick again to maneuver through my library.

One of the big selling points for me was the size of the library. I can store up to 3,500 books on the DX, just like I can with my smaller Kindle.

The biggest selling point for getting the DX was the PDF reader. I have several PDF ebooks that do not handle well on the smaller Kindles. The PDF reader works better on the DX than it does on the smaller Kindles. Loading a large file into the DX was an easy process, thanks to the USB cable. By default, the file will fit to screen.

The trouble I had was that the type was too small, and I couldn't enlarge it like I could with the e-ink text. Rotating to the portrait mode helped some, but the text still wasn't large enough to read without my glasses. Images come out crisp and clear on the DX, unlike the smaller Kindles, which come out blurry.

Overall, I'm glad that I have the DX. I wish that Amazon would lower the price to something like $239 to make it more accessible to people who don't like the current price. The device is great to read with, no matter if you're reading a novel or a textbook. The weight takes some getting used to, if you're used to reading with the smaller Kindles, but the adjustment will not take long. Highly recommended.