New Graphite Kindle DX on July 7th! - Page 3

JSWolf · 07-01-2010, 09:32 AM

No ePub support means it's obsolete before it is even released.

paperwastage · 07-01-2010, 09:43 AM

i'm going to wait and see how much better the contrast is compared to the previous version...

oncdoc · 07-01-2010, 09:50 AM

Are u sure one cannot load an epub onto the kindle?

GeoffC · 07-01-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by oncdoc

Are u sure one cannot load an epub onto the kindle?

I'm sure you can load it on, but can you then read it ?

Anarel · 07-01-2010, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oncdoc

Are u sure one cannot load an epub onto the kindle?

Yes, but if it doesn't have DRM you can convert it to mobi via Calibre or some other software and put it on the Kindle.

blueoyster · 07-01-2010, 09:58 AM

I am very disappointed with this new Kindle DX release. We are getting:

New color (cosmetic)
Higher contrast (nice)
Price drop (doesn't count as it was already overpriced)

I was really looking forward to a DX with a touch screen (without affecting contrast) minus million buttons. I guess I will have to wait for Kindle 3 or next sony release.

I am surprised they still haven't caught up with Sony. All Sony got to do is to figure out how to keep the touch panel without affecting visibility and add it to a bigger reader.

anabelee · 07-01-2010, 10:08 AM

I would love a kindle like this for home, and love the new look, ...butmore if I could read epub without any problem.

I know I can convert non-DRM epub to mobi, but I would prefer not to. And there is lot of people who don't know how to manage Calibre or other programs like it. Or don't want.

TallMomof2 · 07-01-2010, 10:16 AM

I'm looking forward to the improved contrast. I will wait to see how it compares with my original DX before selling that. The graphite color is okay but I would probably skin it.

joblack · 07-01-2010, 10:20 AM

The new design is great. Does somebody know if you can jailbreak and put the FBReader on it?

GeoffC · 07-01-2010, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueoyster

I am very disappointed with this new Kindle DX release. We are getting:

New color (cosmetic)
Higher contrast (nice)
Price drop (doesn't count as it was already overpriced)

I was really looking forward to a DX with a touch screen (without affecting contrast) minus million buttons. I guess I will have to wait for Kindle 3 or next sony release.

I am surprised they still haven't caught up with Sony. All Sony got to do is to figure out how to keep the touch panel without affecting visibility and add it to a bigger reader.

oh !

you mean an iPad .... :snickers:

blueoyster · 07-01-2010, 10:28 AM

I like iPad and would love to have it but I am afraid I would go blind because I already spend whole day at job in front of a computer, and tv at home. I had PRS 505 and I never felt any strain. Sadly, it wasn't good for tech reading.

robb01 · 07-01-2010, 10:29 AM

that is a gorgeous new color, wish I wouldve had that option when I bought one

Sischa · 07-01-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by stargazertony

Also looks they combined the numbers with the letters keys. Still no ePub or removable card slot.

The numbers were always combined with the letters at the DX.

fernandokde · 07-01-2010, 10:38 AM

Does it has the new e-ink pearl screen? Both announce better constrast.

Mike4672 · 07-01-2010, 10:47 AM

I've never had problem with the contrast on my Kindle DX... it looks great. However, better contrast is always a good thing, I think.

The lower price is a good selling point. However, I'm not thrilled with the new color. I still like the white. It'll never be mistaken for anything but a Kindle.

The changes made to the new Kindle DX aren't enough to cause me to upgrade. I think I'll wait for the 3rd generation.

07-01-2010, 09:58 AM	#36
blueoyster Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: PRS 505	I am very disappointed with this new Kindle DX release. We are getting: New color (cosmetic) Higher contrast (nice) Price drop (doesn't count as it was already overpriced) I was really looking forward to a DX with a touch screen (without affecting contrast) minus million buttons. I guess I will have to wait for Kindle 3 or next sony release. I am surprised they still haven't caught up with Sony. All Sony got to do is to figure out how to keep the touch panel without affecting visibility and add it to a bigger reader.

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07-01-2010, 09:32 AM	#31
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,518 Karma: 129668758 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	No ePub support means it's obsolete before it is even released.

07-01-2010, 09:43 AM	#32
paperwastage Groupie Posts: 154 Karma: 1310 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: kindle DX Graphite	i'm going to wait and see how much better the contrast is compared to the previous version...

07-01-2010, 09:50 AM	#33
oncdoc Addict Posts: 299 Karma: 300 Join Date: May 2009 Device: kindle, pocket pro	Are u sure one cannot load an epub onto the kindle?

07-01-2010, 10:08 AM	#37
anabelee Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 583 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vigo, Spain Device: Woxter Scriba 150, pocketbook 360	I would love a kindle like this for home, and love the new look, ...butmore if I could read epub without any problem. I know I can convert non-DRM epub to mobi, but I would prefer not to. And there is lot of people who don't know how to manage Calibre or other programs like it. Or don't want.

07-01-2010, 10:16 AM	#38
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	I'm looking forward to the improved contrast. I will wait to see how it compares with my original DX before selling that. The graphite color is okay but I would probably skin it.

07-01-2010, 10:20 AM	#39
joblack Wizard Posts: 1,746 Karma: 4382688 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somewhere on earth Device: Onyx Boox Tab X	The new design is great. Does somebody know if you can jailbreak and put the FBReader on it?

07-01-2010, 10:28 AM	#41
blueoyster Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: PRS 505	I like iPad and would love to have it but I am afraid I would go blind because I already spend whole day at job in front of a computer, and tv at home. I had PRS 505 and I never felt any strain. Sadly, it wasn't good for tech reading.

07-01-2010, 10:29 AM	#42
robb01 Connoisseur Posts: 81 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Kindle	that is a gorgeous new color, wish I wouldve had that option when I bought one

07-01-2010, 10:38 AM	#44
fernandokde Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Natal, Brazil Device: sony reader prs-505	Does it has the new e-ink pearl screen? Both announce better constrast.

07-01-2010, 10:47 AM	#45
Mike4672 Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wisconsin Device: Kindle Paperwhite; iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 4, LG G3	I've never had problem with the contrast on my Kindle DX... it looks great. However, better contrast is always a good thing, I think. The lower price is a good selling point. However, I'm not thrilled with the new color. I still like the white. It'll never be mistaken for anything but a Kindle. The changes made to the new Kindle DX aren't enough to cause me to upgrade. I think I'll wait for the 3rd generation.

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