Firmware Update Any news related to Kindle DX Graphite update?

carterw · 11-14-2010, 09:45 PM

i had already aware about firmware update for DXG before i got my DXG.

But looks like now Amazon is focusing on Kindle 3, not others old product?

Anyone got any idea about Kindle DX Graphite's firmware?

Everyone pls check

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=200529740

bZkindle · 11-14-2010, 10:12 PM

ha. i was about to post about this.
i just purchased the DXG after returning a K3.
I'm a little disappointed that the DXG doesn't have the new browser like the K3.
I would like to know too if amazon plans on updating DXG firmware to include this.

Solicitous · 11-14-2010, 10:23 PM

So firmware-wise what is the apparent differences? K3 has a better web browser? Is PDF support the same on both? From the videos I have seen they look very similar. Sorry for the questions but I have a K3 and once again going through the thought process of getting a DX for reading academic journals (all PDF, multi column. The K3 is just a fraction too small to read these A4 pages and the zooming makes it very difficult to read these journals effectively).

bZkindle · 11-14-2010, 10:48 PM

i bought the DXG to be able to read PDFs. Every one I've tried so far work perfectly with the exception of *some* scanned ones (a small number it seems.. bad scans). and even they are decent. the large form factor makes all the difference for PDFs.

the PDF support: you still have pan and scan, although you don't really need it. i think the K3 has a slightly better search and ability to highlight (er..if i remember correctly).

for other formats on the K3 you get the option of a couple different fonts.
the new browser on the K3 is what I really want on my DXG but you know- not the end of the world!

but for PDF's it's really great IMHO. works perfect.

cfontes · 11-14-2010, 11:53 PM

what you mean with new browser ??? what are the different features ?

Kanru · 11-15-2010, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfontes

what you mean with new browser ??? what are the different features ?

It's webkit based. That means it uses the same render engine as iPad, iPhone, Android, etc. It leads to faster rendering, standard compliance and correct layout.

cfontes · 11-15-2010, 12:32 AM

oh...

I DXG gets that too because as good as it is... it could use some speed.

jeremy81 · 11-15-2010, 04:41 PM

Maybe we will get a good update when they release the lending feature. Amazon hasn't really been very clear if it will be a firmware update or if you will lend from the store/Amazon site though.

KRorschachZ · 11-15-2010, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bZkindle

i bought the DXG to be able to read PDFs. Every one I've tried so far work perfectly with the exception of *some* scanned ones (a small number it seems.. bad scans). and even they are decent. the large form factor makes all the difference for PDFs.

the PDF support: you still have pan and scan, although you don't really need it. i think the K3 has a slightly better search and ability to highlight (er..if i remember correctly).

for other formats on the K3 you get the option of a couple different fonts.
the new browser on the K3 is what I really want on my DXG but you know- not the end of the world!

but for PDF's it's really great IMHO. works perfect.

kindle DX can not read pdf with password, K3 YES. this is a very bad handicap... pdf password are very use on academic and work

bZkindle · 11-15-2010, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KRorschachZ

kindle DX can not read pdf with password, K3 YES. this is a very bad handicap... pdf password are very use on academic and work

I see. I've never seen a password protected PDF myself.
So what about DRM protected formats then? Does K3 read those?

curstpriest · 11-15-2010, 07:41 PM

very few large academic organizations use straight PDF password features, and when they do there is some kind of wrapper like protectedPDF, and in either case, this type of DRM is easily dispatched. I've never had trouble removing password features from PDF documents, god why the hell would you even want to have to remember/type that in on the kindle keypad =X

Sonist · 11-15-2010, 09:35 PM

I recently got two Kindle DXGs. I called to get information on the upgrade and am awaiting a response from Amazon's developer team.

If I don't get some sort of firm indication that v. 3.x is coming, I am likely to return the two DXGs at the end of the 30 day "trial" period.

I do like the new Pearl screens, though, although I am not sure there is a huge improvement over the gen. 2 Kindles.

ziegl027 · 11-15-2010, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bZkindle

but for PDF's it's really great IMHO. works perfect.

One disadvantage for most academics is that the DXG does not support highlighting/notes/dictionary/search functions in PDF's. Which I understand the K3 does. I would love to see that update, but for my current (very light) purposes of just reading journal articles to keep myself more-or-less current in my field, it's OK.

carterw · 11-15-2010, 11:55 PM

I think we should form a group to show them about how desire we are willing to see Firmware for DXG, I cannot understand why they wanna do it for K3 but not for DXG.

I hope Amazon can see our topic.

pboss · 11-16-2010, 12:23 PM

I'm sure they are well aware of these concerns.

11-14-2010, 09:45 PM	#1
carterw Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle DX Graphite	Any news related to Kindle DX Graphite update? i had already aware about firmware update for DXG before i got my DXG. But looks like now Amazon is focusing on Kindle 3, not others old product? Anyone got any idea about Kindle DX Graphite's firmware? Everyone pls check http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=200529740 Last edited by carterw; 01-07-2011 at 12:48 AM.

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11-14-2010, 10:12 PM	#2
bZkindle Fanatic Posts: 510 Karma: 1025024 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada City, Soviet Canuckistan Device: k2, k3G, kindle DXG, Sony T-1, iPad, iPhone, stone tablet	ha. i was about to post about this. i just purchased the DXG after returning a K3. I'm a little disappointed that the DXG doesn't have the new browser like the K3. I would like to know too if amazon plans on updating DXG firmware to include this.

11-14-2010, 10:23 PM	#3
Solicitous Wizard Posts: 1,434 Karma: 1525776 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TAS, Australia Device: Astak Pocket Pro (Black), 2 x Kindle WiFi (Graphite), iPod Touch 4G	So firmware-wise what is the apparent differences? K3 has a better web browser? Is PDF support the same on both? From the videos I have seen they look very similar. Sorry for the questions but I have a K3 and once again going through the thought process of getting a DX for reading academic journals (all PDF, multi column. The K3 is just a fraction too small to read these A4 pages and the zooming makes it very difficult to read these journals effectively).

11-14-2010, 10:48 PM	#4
bZkindle Fanatic Posts: 510 Karma: 1025024 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada City, Soviet Canuckistan Device: k2, k3G, kindle DXG, Sony T-1, iPad, iPhone, stone tablet	i bought the DXG to be able to read PDFs. Every one I've tried so far work perfectly with the exception of some scanned ones (a small number it seems.. bad scans). and even they are decent. the large form factor makes all the difference for PDFs. the PDF support: you still have pan and scan, although you don't really need it. i think the K3 has a slightly better search and ability to highlight (er..if i remember correctly). for other formats on the K3 you get the option of a couple different fonts. the new browser on the K3 is what I really want on my DXG but you know- not the end of the world! but for PDF's it's really great IMHO. works perfect.

11-14-2010, 11:53 PM	#5
cfontes Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle DX Graphite	what you mean with new browser ??? what are the different features ?

11-15-2010, 12:32 AM	#7
cfontes Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle DX Graphite	oh... I DXG gets that too because as good as it is... it could use some speed.

11-15-2010, 04:41 PM	#8
jeremy81 Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 1180 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Device: Kindle Fire & Kindle 3	Maybe we will get a good update when they release the lending feature. Amazon hasn't really been very clear if it will be a firmware update or if you will lend from the store/Amazon site though.

11-15-2010, 07:41 PM	#11
curstpriest Confused Posts: 402 Karma: 5538 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area Device: Kindle DXG	very few large academic organizations use straight PDF password features, and when they do there is some kind of wrapper like protectedPDF, and in either case, this type of DRM is easily dispatched. I've never had trouble removing password features from PDF documents, god why the hell would you even want to have to remember/type that in on the kindle keypad =X

11-15-2010, 09:35 PM	#12
Sonist Apeist Posts: 2,126 Karma: 381090 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The sunny part of California Device: Generic virtual reality story-experiential device	I recently got two Kindle DXGs. I called to get information on the upgrade and am awaiting a response from Amazon's developer team. If I don't get some sort of firm indication that v. 3.x is coming, I am likely to return the two DXGs at the end of the 30 day "trial" period. I do like the new Pearl screens, though, although I am not sure there is a huge improvement over the gen. 2 Kindles.

11-15-2010, 11:55 PM	#14
carterw Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle DX Graphite	I think we should form a group to show them about how desire we are willing to see Firmware for DXG, I cannot understand why they wanna do it for K3 but not for DXG. I hope Amazon can see our topic.

11-16-2010, 12:23 PM	#15
pboss Evangelist Posts: 408 Karma: 646 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	I'm sure they are well aware of these concerns.

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