Q. Well, I have a Kindle 1, and I want to upgrade.
My money situation as of now isn't that great, and thats why I'm wanting to save up, or wait until my B-day (November) or Christmas.
I know that the Kindle 2 has been out a while, and I'm wondering if there's a Kindle 3 coming out soon? I also don't want the Kindle 2 because of the fact there is no SD slot, and that is a must for me, because I have an 8gb SD card I got for my camera.
Also, I'd like to splurge for a DX, even though its a lot more, but what are the specs compared to the Kindle 2 (potential Kindle 3?)? Are they planning to come out with an upgrade for that too?
All help appreciated!!!! :D
A. Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002GYWHSQ?ie=UTF8&tag=0610-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002GYWHSQ
Review: I have owned both Kindle 1 and Kindle 2, so I'm already committed to the basic idea: e-ink reading in a slim form factor with excellent connectivity to a large selection of books and subscriptions. I have come to rely on my Kindle experience, and it has seriously enhanced my reading.
The DX was not an obvious upgrade for me, but two features put me over the edge: the larger screen, and the native PDF reader. I now have the DX in my hands, and can report PROS, CONS, and NEUTRALS:
PROS:
-- the larger screen is a definite plus. I use the larger type size on my Kindle 2 (older eyes), and at this type size I get far more text per page on the DX. This makes the whole reading experience more book-like (and should be a boon to people who buy large-print books.)
-- the screen is also sharper and crisper than my Kindle 2 in a side-by-side comparison: the text is darker, and the contrast is much better, making for better visibility overall.
-- on a side note, the larger screen also makes it possible to read poetry on the kindle, even at large type sizes. On earlier Kindles, the smaller screen cut off lines, so that you would lose the sense of when the poet ended the line. On the DX, you can see the whole line exactly as the poet meant it, with the cut-off in the right spot.
-- the PDF reader works as advertised, and is extremely convenient. PDF documents appear on the DX exactly as they do on a computer screen. Moreover, you can drag and drop your documents directly to the device using the USB cable (or use the for-a-fee email if you absolutely must.) The only downside: at least for the documents that I've used so far, I cannot adjust the type size as I can with native Kindle documents.
-- screen rotation also works as advertised: it operates as a mild zoom on both graphics and text and offsets slightly the downside of not being able to adjust the typesize on PDF documents. One nice design touch: the four-way navigation stick introduced on the Kindle 2 is rotation-sensitive, and will move as expected relative to the screen rotation.
-- more of the device space is devoted to the screen, while the white plastic border around the screen seems to have shrunk, both in general and compared to the proportion of screen to plastic on the Kindle 2. I like this (but see below about the keyboard).
-- storage: I like the increase in storage space, and don't mind the lack of an external storage card. I can see some people having trouble with this, but only those folks who either a) must regularly carry around PDF documents totalling more than 3.5 GB of space or b) must have nearly 3500 books regularly at their fingertips. I fall in neither category.
CONS:
-- price: it's expensive, as you can tell pretty quickly. If you value the larger size, and the native PDF reader, these features may justify the roughly 30% premium you pay for the DX over the Kindle 2. In truth, the DX SHOULD cost more than the Kindle 2, and a 30% premium isn't unreasonable. But, for my money, Amazon should drop the price on the Kindle 2 to $300 or so, and charge $400 or a little less for the DX. Still, I bought it, and will keep it at this price.
-- one-sided navigation buttons: all of the buttons are now on the right side, and none are on the left. I'm a righty, so I shouldn't complain, but I found myself using both sides on the Kindle 2. Lefties have reason to complain, I think.
-- One-handed handling: I often read while I walk, with my Kindle in one hand, and something else in my other. Because of the button layout, this will be more difficult on the DX.
-- metal backing: I miss the tacky rubberized backing on my Kindle 1. When I placed my Kindle 1 on an inclined surface, it stayed in place. Not so my Kindle 2 and now my DX. This is not a complaint specific to the DX, but it's still there.
That's all I can see. Overall, the pluses outweigh the minuses for me, and I'm satisfied with my purchase. I can now think of using my DX for work documents on a regular basis, because of the PDF reader. The screen size and screen rotation make the overall reading experience more immersive.
Overall, the DX feels more like text and less like device and comes closer to the stated goal of the Kindle: for the device to disappear, leaving only the joy of reading.
Amazon kindle upgrade?
Q. My daughter has a standard kindle and now wants a 7" tablet, do kindle offer a upgrade to a kindle fire whereby you can sell back the standard kindle to purchase the fire at a reduced cost
A. Yes, but don't expect to get much for the old model. Here you can find the trade-in price of different models of the Kindle for Amazon:
http://budurl.com/TradeInPriceKindle
So you can get the new Kindle with the cost difference.
Should I sell my Kindle Fire and upgrade to the Nexus 7?
Q. I just am stumped on whether or not it is worth it to upgrade.
A. Here you would be able to find the trade-in price for your Kindle Fire:
http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&bbn=2226766011&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&qid=1347028153&rd=1&redirect=true&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A!13900851%2Cn%3A!513014%2Cn%3A2226766011%2Cn%3A2642125011&rnid=493964&tag=adkisb-20
If you are looking forward for an upgrade, why dont you upgrade to Kindle Fire HD?
Some great upgrades in HD are:
- 16Gb/32Gb/64Gb options available
- Dual Wifi antenna to get your internet working 40% faster
- HD processor to work out better with HD games/movies and stuff.
- 1280x800 HD
- Dolby audio
- Video calling by the front facing HD camera
- Anti-Glare screen
- 11 hours battery backup.
- Bluetooth is available now. Means you can attach keyboard or headset via bluetooth
- Modified version of Icecream sandwich
Here you would be able to find the Kindle Fire HD:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0083PWAPW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0083PWAPW&linkCode=as2&tag=adkisb-20
But if you prefer Nexus 7, Here you would be able to find the price tag for it:
http://www.amazon.com/Google-Nexus-Tablet-16-GB/dp/B008M04V1E/ref=sr_1_10?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1347299366&sr=1-10&tag=adkisb-20
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