Kindle Dx (front On)
Amazon has revealed Kindle DX , a new version of its Kindle e-reader aimed at reading newspapers, magazines and documents. The device is 250% bigger than Kindle 2 gadget.
“You never have to pan, you never have to zoom, you never have to scroll. You just read” says the CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos at launching ceremony held in NewYork.
The Kindle DX has a 9.7-inch screen and is geared towards education. It is slick (around 1/3-inch) and can store up to 3,500 books, periodicals, journals etc. It also supports 3G for quick downloads without having monthly bills or contracts. Besides, the Read-to-Me feature is also available.
The device has a built-in PDF document reader and the company announced deals with three leading textbook publishers to put their content on the reader. Amazon announced deals with the New York Times, Washington Post and Boston Globe to put their editorial on the device. The trial of new kindle is expected this summer.
Its initial price is about $500 and is available online (Click here for online purchase)
Features & Specs :
Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines
Carry Your Library: Holds up to 3,500 books, periodicals, and documents
Beautiful Large Display: 9.7″ diagonal e-ink screen reads like real paper; boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and sharp images
Auto-Rotating Screen: Display auto-rotates from portrait to landscape as you turn the device so you can view full-width maps, graphs, tables, and Web pages
Built-In PDF Reader: Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go
Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle DX, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, no annual contracts, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots
Books In Under 60 Seconds: You get free wireless delivery of books in less than 60 seconds; no PC required
Long Battery Life: Read for days without recharging
Read-to-Me: With the text-to-speech feature, Kindle DX can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book’s rights holder made the feature unavailable
Big Selection, Low Prices: Over 275,000 books; New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases are only $9.99, unless marked otherwise
More Than Books: U.S. and international newspapers including the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, magazines including The New Yorker and Time, plus popular blogs, all auto-delivered wirelessly
Source : Amazon
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