http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/ Engadget Comments for Graphite Kindle DX coming July 7th for $379, now available for pre-order http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 12:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Technically amazon did get a steal to day.
They bought woot.com which offer daily steals for it users on one item.

See what I did there]]>Jul 1st 2010 12:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 12:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/
Yeah, my first thought was "HOLY CRAP THAT'S AWESOME!"

Unfortunately, my rational side had to kick in and say "There are still some major flaws that need to be adressed". Like the fact that there are no page numbers, which makes it impossible to keep people on the same page as the physical textbook.

Also, it still has a locked down default file format, and the PDF controls are severely gimped.

It looks amazing though!!!!]]>Jul 1st 2010 12:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 12:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/is that what she said?]]>Jul 1st 2010 1:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 1:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 1:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/
$80 less & it would've been at a worth it price. ]]>Jul 1st 2010 1:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/There is still no ePub format support, and the PDF is limited to "not complex", no memory card support etc. I will still have to wait for the Kindle 3.]]>Jul 1st 2010 2:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 4:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/
That being said, I really think an effective textbook reader needs to have two screens, basic color support (even if it is only primary colors), and allow inking directly onto the screen. But an extra screen added hinged onto the DX would still be an awesome start and a big jump over the competition.

A textbook reader needs to be about more then consumption; it should allow convenient annotation of the textbook and notetaking (which means being able to draw diagrams).

And it needs to be lightweight, not the 2-3 lb monster that is the Entourage Edge.]]>Jul 1st 2010 6:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/
I agree with you. Especially when you may need to reference two books at the same time. For me, i'm learning Spanish so it would be nice to be able to read a book on one side and refer to a dictionary on the other. ]]>Jul 1st 2010 10:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/

How's the build quality in case you drop it, will Amazon fix it if the screen cracks now? I remember hearing they gave trouble earlier.]]>Jul 1st 2010 12:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 1:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 3:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 12:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/This isn't really something that's competing with netbooks. Well, maybe once they get PixelQi displays, but not now.]]>Jul 1st 2010 12:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 12:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 12:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/
Special Olympics FTW]]>Jul 1st 2010 12:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/
/Sent from my iPad]]>Jul 1st 2010 12:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Meh @ your comment

/sent from my Kindle
(it does internet- at the same pace as the ipad as well, considering they both can't run flash)]]>Jul 1st 2010 12:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/
Not trying to be a jerk, just don't kno much about the Kindle itself...]]>Jul 1st 2010 12:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 12:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 12:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/
The darker graphite shell should also increase apparent contrast even further.]]>Jul 1st 2010 12:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/I have a Kindle 2 (and my brother *just* got a DX), and I'd certainly appreciate a little more contrast.

The always-there-without-subscription 3G is cool, as is the book syncing to my Android phone, iPhone, and computer.

I'm a big Amazon hater, but I love my Kindle (wife bought it for me).]]>Jul 1st 2010 6:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 12:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 12:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 12:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/
and it would do more than one thing...]]>Jul 1st 2010 12:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/So what? The point of the Kindle is that it does one thing VERY well instead of doing a bunch of things. You can get books quickly from anywhere in the world for no charge beyond the price of the device. The iPad can't. The Kindle's screen is better for reading and its battery lasts much longer. These things are important to people who read a lot and don't want to deal with the eyestrain caused by reading off of an LCD screen.]]>Jul 1st 2010 12:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/If you really want a device than can do many thing - just go for a laptop. iPad is so limited.]]>Jul 1st 2010 12:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 12:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 1:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/
Right.... but I was replying to the OP who said he'd prefer an iPad. And I was supporting his comment with my own editorial about the iPad.

If he had said "at that price point, I'm gonna finally get a Kindle DX..." it would have been different.

But no... I assumed he meant that if you're gonna spend close to $400 for a Kindle... you can get an iPad for $500.

I was agreeing with him... while you disagree.]]>Jul 1st 2010 1:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/So what if it has 3G? It can't really do much else than buy books. Great device if that's all you're interested in. ]]>Jul 1st 2010 1:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/
You can't say the Kindle is a better value than the iPad when the two couldn't be more different. I've read 2 of your comments on this topic. You are clearly on Team Kindle.

But what if the Kindle is the best e-ink book reader on Earth... and the iPad is the best iPad on Earth? Why does it have to be one or the other?

If you want a book reader... buy a Kindle. If you want an iPad... buy an iPad.

Let's go back to arguing which smartphone is better. At least that's a somewhat even playing field.]]>Jul 1st 2010 1:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/
Couple of commas would have done you well.]]>Jul 1st 2010 4:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/
Whispernet downloads are not free in Germany. Books are charged an additional $2... Web and Kindle store are free.]]>Jul 1st 2010 12:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/wow, I didn't know Kindle store was giving away free books. Most of the prices I've seen have been on par with other eReader stores like Sony's Reader Library.
I have the Kobo eReader and I like it because it does do just one thing and does it well enough, especially for $150. I just couldn't justify a Kindle (3G not supported in most of Canada and dictionary is just a feature I didn't need). All I needed was something to load books onto so I could read and it does that very well. Also, it supports ePub and they as a company acknowledge and support Calibre which is a huge plus to me because I do have some books bought from other stores.]]>Jul 2nd 2010 9:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 12:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 12:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 12:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 12:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/
Nonexistant, like my girlfriend, life, and job.]]>Jul 1st 2010 12:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/You must live on teh moon...cause the Kindle is evaharwhurr.... ]]>Jul 1st 2010 12:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 12:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/graphite-kindle-dx-coming-july-7th-for-379-now-available-for-p/Jul 1st 2010 12:31AM