I’ve had my Kindle DX for about a week now. So far my experience has been very positive. Here’s a list of the things I like and don’t like about the Kindle DX.
Things I like about the Kindle DX
- The size of the screen is perfect. I couldn’t imagine using a smaller model.
- I’m not as bothered by the page refresh as I thought I’d be.
- Finding and buying books, magazines and newspapers is super easy.
- The speed and ease of downloading new content is fantastic.
- The clarity of the e-ink screen is impressive.
Things I don’t like about the Kindle DX
- It’s heavier than I would like it to be.
- The battery drains faster than I expected, but I’m trying to alleviate that by turning off the wireless mode.
- The e-ink screen is a little darker than I would like. I would prefer it be lighter to give more contrast from the copy.
- I don’t like the fact that I can’t cancel a subscription from the Kindle. Instead, I have to go to my computer, go to my Amazon.com account, and cancel there.
There are some things that don’t really matter, but are probably worth mentioning. I love the alternating screens that appear when you turn off the Kindle. They’re attractive and remind me of how cool e-ink is every time I turn it off. I also wish the color of the plastic was darker – kind of like how Mac makes the sides of their screens black – so it would create the illusion of making the screen brighter, and make the focus on the content sharper.
For the most part, I’m really happy with my purchase. It eliminates clutter and waste – which makes my wife very happy – and it’s easy to use. The controls take a little getting used to, but I think it has more to do with experience using the device, and less to do with usability.