At Amazon, we’ve always been obsessed with having every book ever printed, and we know that even the best book reader is useless without the books you want to read. We are fortunate that we have tens of millions of book customers at Amazon, and as a result, we know the books customers want to read and we prioritize getting those titles. With over 450,000 titles, the Kindle store contains the largest selection of the books people want to read including New York Times® Best Sellers and most new releases at $9.99, unless otherwise marked. Along with today’s bestsellers, the Kindle store offers thousands of free popular classics including titles such as The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Pride and Prejudice, and Treasure Island. Kindle customers can also discover and download over 1.8 million free, pre-1923, out-of-copyright titles from other websites
| Kindle (Global Wireless) | Kindle DX (Global Wireless) | |
| Display | 6″ diagonal E Ink | 9.7″ diagonal E Ink |
| Size | 8″ x 5.3″ x 0.36″ | 10.4″ x 7.2″ x 0.38″ |
| Storage | 1,500 books | 3,500 books |
| Books in Under 60 Seconds |  | |
| 3G Wireless | | |
| Wireless Coverage | Global | Global |
| Native PDF Support | | |
| Text-to-Speech | | |
| Whispersync | | |
| Rotating Display | Manual Rotation | Auto-Rotation |
| Price | $259.00 | $489.00 |
Amazon Kindle or Kindle DX? Which is the better choice?
So you’ve decided to buy a Kindle wireless reader
The answer may be, “It depends.” Let’s compare the two Kindles, examine some opinions, and help you decide which is the better choice for you.
The Two Amazon Kindle eReaders: Let’s Compare Features
Obviously one is smaller than the other, but what are some other differences? Here are some specific Kindle statistics.
- Kindle DX measures 10.4 x 7.2 x 0.38 inches.
Kindle 2 measures 8 x 5.3 x 0.36 inches. - Kindle DX e-ink display measures 9.7 inches diagonal.
Kindle 2 e-ink display measures 6 inches. - Kindle DX storage: 3500 books.
Kindle 2 stores 1500 books. - Kindle DX PDF includes a native PDF reader.
Kindle 2 now has PDF capability after a firmware download that most owners have already received. Battery life has been extended as well. - Kindle DX has an auto-rotating screen (profile to landscape).
Kindle 2 does not. - Both include 3G wireless, Whispersync connection with books delivered in under 60 seconds. Both include text to speech (not included on the original Kindle 1).
- The 6″ Kindle is now a Global Kindle and works in over 100 countries world-wide.
As of January 2010, Kindle DX is also a global device. . - Kindle DX price is $489 and can be seen here>>
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The 6″ global Kindle price is now $259 and it’s available here>>.
