Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.
Added to

Sorry, there was a problem.

There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem.

List unavailable.

Kindle DX, Free 3G, 9.7" E Ink Display, 3G Works Globally

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 5,440 ratings

To see product details, add this item to your cart. You can always remove it later.
  • Free 3G Wireless

Top Brand: Amazon

Highly Rated
4.7/5 star rating from 100K+ customer ratings
Trending
100K+ orders for this brand in past 3 months
Low Returns
Customers usually keep items from this brand

Looking for specific info?

Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
5,440 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the size, ease of use, and appearance of the Amazon Kindle DX. For example, they mention that the additional screen size is significant, and it makes reading so much more enjoyable. Customers are also impressed with the appearance, saying that the dark ink display is beautiful. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, connectivity, battery life, quality, and portability.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

2,210 customers mention1,822 positive388 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the Amazon Kindle Book Reader. For example, they mention that the screen is very clean, the e-ink is great and very easy on the eyes, and it is a real pleasure to read on the large screen. The pros of it is obvious, making reading so much more enjoyable and convenient. They also appreciate the clear and easy to read in daylight electronic ink, and the accessibility gives easy access to Law library users, the University of Calgary.

"...the screen is also sharper and crisper than my Kindle 2 in a side-by-side comparison: the text is darker, and the contrast is much better, making..." Read more

"...The content for recreational reading is great, the content for technical books continues to grow and recently I have seen WROX and O'Reilly series..." Read more

"...- Having a built in dictionary is a great convenience to have, especially if you find yourself reading something as esoteric as Cornel West...." Read more

"...I love the dictionary feature that I can move a cursor in front of a word to find out what a word means...." Read more

1,486 customers mention1,118 positive368 negative

Customers generally like the size of the product. They mention that the additional screen size now gives them the absolute closest feeling of a Kindle 3 but significantly larger. They say that it's perfect for PDFs and that they have the option of increasing the size. Customers also appreciate the ready access to materials, the physical space requirements, and briefcase travel weight. They also like the speech, landscape reading, and dynamic font sizes. They are able to enlarge the font to a size they are unable to see, and with the K3 they are also able the ability to hold an entire library in their hand.

"...obvious upgrade for me, but two features put me over the edge: the larger screen, and the native PDF reader...." Read more

"...the DX is light enough to hold in my hand all evening, and the DX is big enough that I can easily see half-page diagrams..." Read more

"...I like:* The screen size (of course!)* The clear and easy to read in daylight electronic ink* The wireless link to bookshop*..." Read more

"...First, the screen is larger, and that is helpful to me. Second, I like the pdf capability and use it...." Read more

638 customers mention487 positive151 negative

Customers like the appearance of the Amazon Kindle Book reader. They say that the technology allows for a beautiful screen, lifetime wireless service via, excellent font and typography, and a dark ink display. The sleep screen is pretty cool, and when you put it to sleep, it displays classic photos of famous writers. The text is sharp and easy to read, and the interface differences from the K1 are also appreciated. The articles come out as being crisp and easy, and there is a nice little leather Kindle tag around the front.

"...is as full-featured a device as current technology allows, with a beautiful screen, lifetime wireless service via Whispernet, and a unrivaled..." Read more

"...I'm very happy with the screen and it's clearly better than reading my pdfs on a computer screen which would kill my eyes after a while...." Read more

"...-Textbooks on PDF are very clear, crisp and easy to read on "Fit-to-Screen" (about size 10 font)...." Read more

"...The Kindle has them all right there. Nice and easy...." Read more

1,741 customers mention1,082 positive659 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the Amazon Kindle. Some mention that the unit itself works very well, the PDF reader works as advertised, and the accelerometer works well. However, some say that it is sometimes painfully slow when trying to move through a PDF, and not nearly as fast as handwriting. It is not great for downloading pdf files, and it has a slow refresh.

"...-- the PDF reader works as advertised, and is extremely convenient. PDF documents appear on the DX exactly as they do on a computer screen...." Read more

"...The unit itself works very well. Power consumption is not an issue, if you are getting low...just turn wireless off. It lasts for days and days...." Read more

"...SLOW REFRESH: I almost hesitate to consider the somewhat sedate screen refresh a fault as it is present in every E-ink display, but it is indeed..." Read more

"...It also has precise OCR software, which means you can scan your textbook, copy & paste the picture into words, save it as a .txt or .doc document..." Read more

1,270 customers mention767 positive503 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the Kindle. Some mention that it is a pretty good PDF reader, but it struggles a lot with large images or. The Kindles include a basic PDF reader. However, some say that the pdf problems are a let-down and that the device does accomplish what they had in mind when they purchased it.

"...two features put me over the edge: the larger screen, and the native PDF reader...." Read more

"...Another downside is that all Kindles DON'T support ePub files...." Read more

"...While a bit much for the casual reader, it is a godsend for the reading enthusiast, and for me, it was well worth the money." Read more

"...The content for recreational reading is great, the content for technical books continues to grow and recently I have seen WROX and O'Reilly series..." Read more

882 customers mention566 positive316 negative

Customers are mixed about the portability of the e-ink reader. Some mention that it's lighter and more portable, while others say that it made the device too heavy and bulky. Overall, the product is lighter and smaller than they had thought. However, some customers say that the device is very hefty and not meant for traveling.

"...2, so I'm already committed to the basic idea: e-ink reading in a slim form factor with excellent connectivity to a large selection of books and..." Read more

"...It makes traveling and doctor's office waiting enjoyable as you can have an entire library of content available to you in a reasonable form factor...." Read more

"...It is not meant for traveling like the regular 6" Kindle.- Even at a reduced price of $379.00, the Dx is still very expensive...." Read more

"...The device itself is light, but I personally think to hold it with just one hand will cause strain pretty quick (im 24 years old), and it usually..." Read more

796 customers mention528 positive268 negative

Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the Kindle. Some mention that the wireless link to the bookshop is good, while others say that it doesn't have Wi-Fi support. The Kindle DX has free 3G only, and some customers complain that their library books won't transfer via 3G.

"...to the basic idea: e-ink reading in a slim form factor with excellent connectivity to a large selection of books and subscriptions...." Read more

"...Being able to access online news, weather, Wikipedia, and the like in any location with Sprint service is very welcome, as is the ability to..." Read more

"...The Kindle DX has no Wi-Fi support. It's free 3G only...." Read more

"...They are very clear, easy to download, and always accessible...." Read more

491 customers mention337 positive154 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery life of the product. Some mention that operating simplicity, super battery life, and downloading ease make this, while others say that feature turned on will slowly drain battery life. Some customers also complain about not being able to change the battery without sending the device.

"...BATTERY LIFE: Not much to say here - the battery life is amazing...." Read more

"...The unit itself works very well. Power consumption is not an issue, if you are getting low...just turn wireless off. It lasts for days and days...." Read more

"...has something to do with how I am using the device, and the battery life is shortened because I am primarily using PDFs...." Read more

"...It also prolongs battery life exponentially compared to backlighting...." Read more

TEXTBOOK READING (Kindle DX vs. Kindle vs. IPAD)
3 Stars
TEXTBOOK READING (Kindle DX vs. Kindle vs. IPAD)
BRIEF BACKGROUNDI have many textbooks.My husband is also a doctor, so he has many, MANY textbooks that just flood our very small apartment.After getting the Kindle DX, my backpack has never been lighter and our home much less cluttered.Is the Kindle DX worth $379? Well, maybe not $379, but you could probably get a refurbished one for $320 on Amazon Warehouse, like I did. I give it 3 stars because I think this device is worth more like $250 at best. Also, some of my PDFs that are only 2 mb large take 20 seconds to load per page.Another downside is that all Kindles DON'T support ePub files. This is just another fancy name for a type of file that you can read on an eBook device (such as Barnes and Noble NOOK eBook Reader (WiFi only) [ Black & White ]/Kobo eBook Reader/Sony Digital Reader Pocket Edition (PRS300SC) with 5" Screen - Silver). Google recently launched over 1 million FREE books you can download as .epub files and can read from your device. Local libraries also have online book checkout options of digitally scanned epub files (such as comic books, picture books, etc.). Why Amazon has NOT adopted the .epub files is beyond me.TEXTBOOK READING ON THE KINDLE DX-Textbooks on PDF are very clear, crisp and easy to read on "Fit-to-Screen" (about size 10 font). I don't need to zoom or move the screen around to read the full text. I can have the PDF file as it is, directly displayed and be able to read it, without having the "screen-is-too-small" issue. If it's too small, I can always zoom in using "150%" "200%", etc.-An ADF Duplex Scanner will help you scan double sided documents and create your own PDFs for reading on the Kindle DX.-If you're going to scan your own textbooks/books to read off of Kindle DX, I recommend the Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Mobile Scanner (PA03603-B005), which can scan all size documents (front & back automatically, as it is an ADF Duplex Scanner). It also has precise OCR software, which means you can scan your textbook, copy & paste the picture into words, save it as a .txt or .doc document and read it off of your kindle at any size font (or have it read to you by Kindle's text-to-speech as you drive to school).-If your primary Kindle use is going to be for reading textbooks, I highly recommend you get the DX and NOT the regular Kindle (it's too small and it will not fit on your screen). Also, you can save a great deal of time having to move the pdf file around the small screen if you get the DX instead.TEXTBOOK READING ON THE Apple iPad MB292LL/A Tablet (16GB, Wifi)-For textbooks that need color (such as my husband's medical eBooks/anatomy/etc.), the Apple iPad MB292LL/A Tablet (16GB, Wifi)is recommended. It scrolls much faster than the Kindle DX. However, the downside is that there is eye strain since it's like reading off a computer screen. It can't truly replace an actual textbook like a Kindle can. Here, try this. Go to Google Books and type in "Biology" that has "Limited Preview". Now try reading and actually studying off of that for 5 minutes. You'll see what I mean. Whereas the Kindle DX feels just like paper, to which you could study for hours, the Ipad is a computer screen, and just doesn't feel the same.Unless color is absolutely necessary, the Kindle DX is superior for textbook reading.TEXTBOOK REVIEW:I highly recommend you go to your nearest Best Buy and compare the Ipad to Kindle DX in the store. No amount of reading and researching online will give you the exact feeling of your needs until you try out the sample yourself.TEXTBOOK READING CONCLUSION:If your primary purpose is reading textbooks or PDF files, the Kindle DX is way better than the Ipad or the Kindle (regular small size).If your primary purpose is reading, the Kindle (regular small size) is better than the Ipad or Kindle DX. The smaller Kindle fits more easily in your hand, is lighter, and more portable.If your primary purpose is for browsing the web, then Ipad is better than the Kindle.TEXTBOOK READING OPINION:If you are buying this for your child and your child is in K-8th grade, I recommend getting her a Sony Reader or a Barnes & Noble Nook instead. The reason is, those devices support ePub books. That means he/she can download books at home for free from the local library (online), 1,000,000+ free books from Google, or Project Gutenburg. Since grade school kids tend not to study from textbooks, the DX isn't the most "optimal" device for the price. Since all kindles don't support .ePub, I don't recommend the kindle.If you are buying this for your kid between 9th-12th grade, college, or beyond where textbook studying is heavy, this Kindle DX is highly recommended.
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2009
8,175 people found this helpful
Report
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2009
85 people found this helpful
Report