Amazon Kindle DX Excellent tool for students

I’m an Eng. Lit. graduate student, and so far the Kindle DX seems to be a good investment. I got the Kindle DX because of the larger screen, which I like, but I haven’t explored any other added features. For the casual reader the original is probably fine. I read a lot of classic literature, and many of these texts are free for very inexpensive. If I had to buy all the books I’m responsible for knowing it would cost hundreds of dollars; on my Kindle, I will probably spend $30 or so for the same collection. Obviously, I do quite a bit of scholarly writing, and this is the greatest problem I’ve encountered with the Kindle. Publication information is not included with a downloaded book, which makes it useless for papers and articles. Still, I enjoy using my Kindle and recommend it, if you can fork out the cash. If you get one, make sure you get the cover; otherwise you’ll obsess on protecting it, since the device itself seems fragile in your hand.

Amazon Kindle DX Upgraded and happy

I upgraded from the 2nd Gen Kindle and really love the larger screen and the newer features of the Kindle DX. Text to speech feature is one of my favorites. Could I have gotten by with my 2nd Gen and saved the money? Yes, but I am enjoying the Kindle DX much more. The only drawback is the size if you want to carry it in a handbag. 2nd Gen, even with a cover on was about the size of a larger paperback. The Kindle DX, while thin still takes up quite a bit of real estate in a handbag or tote. Be sure and get a cover for the DX. I got an M-edge leather one that stands upright.(like a stand)

My only beef is I wanted to sell my used (purch Oct 08) Kindle 2nd Gen on Amazon. Appears you cannot sell them. Guess they have a monopoly because Amazon’s still selling them new! So will have to use Craig’s list or ebay. 2nd Gen like new, with box, and addt’l red leather M-edge cover $225.(my retail was approx $415 plus shipping)