If you currently have a Kindle 2, you might have heard the recent news that the Kindle DX is now out. If you don't have a Kindle yet, this could be a great opportunity to finally get your hands on one. But when it comes to spending so much money, you are probably hesitating because you don't know which one is right for you. Fortunately, it is easy to decide once you have gone over what the two different products have to offer.
The Kindle 2 is the older of the two units and as such, has slightly less to offer in terms of size and capability. It is a smaller device that measures 8" x 5.3" x 0.36" with a 6" diagonal screen. At only 10.2 ounces, slightly more than half a pound, it is a perfect portable reading device. And when you consider that its 2GB hard drive can hold roughly 1,500 books, it's hard to imagine you would ever find yourself without a good book at your side. The Kindle 2 sells for around $299 right now, making it the more affordable of the two.
The new Kindle DX comes onto the market with a bigger is better attitude. The unit itself is 10.4" x 7.2" x 0.38", but it boasts a huge 9.7" screen with an auto-rotating feature. This means you can switch between landscape and portrait just by turning the device, making it great for newspapers or picture-heavy kid's books. But this size means it weighs more as well. Nearly twice as much at a hefty 18.9 ounces. You will get twice the memory at 4 GB, able to store a virtual library at over 3,500 books. You also get the ability to view PDF files, which is a huge bonus considering the Kindle 2 requires a small fee to convert them for you to read. Of course, the price tag matches these features at $489, making it a luxury that, for the most part, only avid readers will consider.
Don't think that just because the Kindle DX is newer and sports bigger numbers that it is the only one you should consider. The Kindle 2 has size to its advantage. While the DX might be great for reading at home, the Kindle 2 is far more portable. It will also save you a big chunk of change. If you are willing to pay for the extra size and features, the DX is a great piece of technology. But the Kindle 2 still has more than enough to offer most people. If you are just looking for a way to replace ratty old books or cut down on how many textbooks you're hauling around, the Kindle 2 has a lot to offer. Whichever one you decide is right for you, you're getting a device that will keep you reading whatever you want whenever you want.
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