Graphite Kindle DX – Yet Another Release
How many iterations of the Kindle do we really need? Does it really matter in a world where the iPad has reigned supremeon a variety of levels? While the Kindle reportedly does one thing really well, which is serve as an ebook reader, the Kindle fall short in many areas but it looks like another Kindle version is coming out…does graphite excite you? If you’re like me, probably not.
Still the Graphite Kindle DX, reportedly $380, combines everything you loved about past models – Whispersync book syncing, free 3G wireless, the largest selection of ebooks around, and a physical keyboard. The new graphite body may look sleek, but apparently the screen is 50% sharper then past releases.
Some of the other new features include:
- no glare
- slimmer
- faster downloads (less than 60 seconds)
- longer battery life (up to 1 wk on a single charge)
- social network connectivity
If you’re an ebook reader that does nothing else than function as an ebook reader, the new Graphite Kindle DX might be for you.
4 Comments
Your mentioned list of other new features are NOT new in this iteration. The biggest improvement is the better screen contrast, which makes it more book alike.
The other big change is of course the price reduction. If this iteration makes the Kindle DX lighter, then I would be very excited. Otherwise I still think it’s a good iteration.
Actually the Kindle does 2 things really good, as an ebook reader and also a global wireless device without a monthly charge. If you travel a lot, you would really appreciate the free wireless Kindle offers in so many countries.
The Kindle is great for reading books, but thats pretty much where it ends. If I had a choice between Kindle and iPad, you would have to choose the iPad cause its a book reader and so much more!
Very few people use the iPad as a book reader. The bright screen hurts the eyes after an hour of reading because of the backlight.