Body: One of the hottest items for Christmas this year is the Amazon Kindle DX with free 3G Internet . After the Amazon price cut in July sales and reviews have seen the new e-ink large screen beome a sought after item. The price cut followed earlier Nook, Kindle and iPad announcements. The e-reader market has been especially active in 2010. In June Barnes & Noble launched its Wi-Fi Nook and slashed the costs of it’s Nook 3G. Amazon responded by cutting its entry level Kindle price to under the Nook Wi-Fi price.
This activity was in response to Apple's iPad, which was launched in April and has already sold 4 million units globally. The iPad incorporates an e-Reader but is not truly a direct comparison to the pure e-Readers. The iPad has grabbed a huge share of the e-bookstore market share. The e-Reader segment is the fastest growing segment of the book market.
In response Amazon is aiming at the avid book reader with it’s latest Kindle DX, which is Amazon's large screen portable reader. Amazon slashed the price from $489 to $379. The Kindle DX has free 3G wireless connections. They have also improved the screen to more book-like features. The new Kindle DX has a new high contrast e-ink screen. The new Kindle DX screen with clearer text and sharper images, free 3G and no annual contracts are directly aimed at the iPad e-Reader market. The Amazon Kindle DX price cut and new e-ink large screen began shipping from July 7.Buy Amazon Kindle DX with Free 3G Online Now for ChristmasKindle DX, Free 3G, 3G Works Globally, Graphite, 9.7" Display with New E Ink Pearl TechnologyAmazon Price: $379.00Rapid Wall Home AC Charger for the Amazon Kindle 2nd & Latest Generation / Kindle DX ( aka Wi-Fi Free 3G 6 in. 9.7 in. )Amazon Price: $17.95List Price: $29.95Otterbox Commuter Series Amazon Kindle Dx BlackAmazon Price: Too low to displayList Price: $59.99Kindle DX, Free 3G, 3G Works Globally, Graphite, 9.7" Display with New E Ink Pearl TechnologyAmazon Price: $379.00Kindle, Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Pearl DisplayAmazon Price: $139.00Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7" Display, U.S. Wireless)Amazon Price: $489.00Kindle iPad app - Kindle DX to competeNew Kindle DX Loaded with FeaturesThe Kindle DX has a 9.7-inch large screen.Amazon has upgraded with a new graphite enclosure. Steve Kessel, the seniorvice president of Amazon Kindle claims Amzon has achieved 50 percent bettercontrast with a new electronic ink display as he announced the lower Kindle DXprice.
"With 50 percent better contrast anddarker fonts, you'll find it easier than ever to read wherever you happen to be,whether it's outside in bright sunlight or under the low light of your livingroom. We're excited to offer the new Kindle DX with free 3G wireless at thelower price of $379."Kindle FeaturesAmazon has cited the following features forKindle DZ in their release.
High contrast e-ink screen. Amazon's allnew electronic ink is used in the new graphite Kindle DX uses.
No glare Kindle screen. Kindle DX's screenhas more of a real paper feel. This is a common argument put forward by Maoazonover backlit computer and LCD screens. Personally it is still a computer screenright, so this is a matter of which you prefer. The screen is reported towithout glare though which is big plus.
Kindle Books can be read on multipledevices. Kindle books can be read on other devices. The Kindle app for iPad has proved to be very popular.You can also transfer them and read them on your PC, Mac, iPhone, Android phoneor BlackBerry.
Amazon Readers Library syncs across theboard. A nice feature if you have different devices is that Amazon has its ownsync technology called 'Whispersync technology.' Whispersync automatically savesand synchronizes the last page read across all your devices. You have a memoryrecalled book library keeping you up to date.Buy Latest Kindle Accessories OnlineMighty Bright XtraFlex2 Clip-On Light (Kindle Version) BlackAmazon Price: $14.99M-Edge e-Luminator Kindle Booklight, Graphite (Compatible Only with 2nd and Latest Generation M-Edge Kindle Covers)Amazon Price: $19.99Kandle by Ozeri LED Book Light in White -- Designed for the Amazon Kindle (1st and latest generation), Sony Reader and other eBook readers.Amazon Price: $18.25List Price: $39.99CrazyOnDigital Kindle 3G 3rd Generation Accessory Kit. Bonus wristband inlcudedAmazon Price: $22.98List Price: $69.99Belkin Neoprene Kindle Case (Fits 6" Display, 2nd Generation Kindle)Amazon Price: $24.995 Item Accesories package for Amazon Kindle DX E-Book Reader: Silicone Skin Rubber Cover (CLEAR) + White Amazon Kindle DX Car Charger + White Amazon Kindle DX Wall Charger + White Amazon Kindle DX Data Cable + A Live*Laugh*Love Wrist Band!!!Amazon Price: $18.99Comparing Kindle DX and iPad FeaturesKindle DX holds up to ‘3,500 books, periodicals, and documents.’ So you can read your book on the train on your iPhone, get to work check on your Blackberry, log onto your iPad on the patio when you get home and then read your Kindle DX in bed. Hey I am just saying.
Free global 3G wireless on Kindle DX. Amazon pays for your 3G wireless connectivity. Go ahead and shop and read to your hearts content. Kindle books are on your device in less than a minute. This is without a Wi-Fi hot spot or syncing. Sorry you don’t have to go to Starbucks to get online here. Amazon said that through Kindle DX you have 3G wireless coverage in over 100 countries.
Kindle Longer Battery Life. The biggest complaint about everything Apple is the battery. The Kindle DX battery is said to last up to 1 week on a single charge with the wireless on. If you shut the wireless off the battery will last twice that.
Kindle DX is slim and convenient. The Kindle DX is thin, coming in at around 1/3 of an inch. This was needed with the iPad touch and feel.
Kindle Twitter and Facebook integration. You want to share what you reading with all your buddies. Some would say this would bug them endlessly, ‘hey did you hear about….’
Kindle zoom capability. Sure to prove popular with the technically minded and textbook readers Kindle DX has zoom capability. It comes with a built-in PDF reader also.
Kindle auto-rotating screen. One of the most popular aspects of the iPad is the auto-rotating screen. Guess what Kindle DX does it also. You can read in portrait or landscape mode. You simply turn the screen around. This is very popular with maps and graphs.
Kindle Text to Speech. Kindle DX has a text-to-speech feature. I haven’t heard how it sounds but I understand it is more advanced then the Microsoft capability. This enables the Kindle DX to read out loud to you. Buy New Nook OnlineBarnes and Noble NOOK eBook Reader (WiFi only) [ Black & White ]Amazon Price: $128.99Barnes & Noble NOOK Color eBook TabletAmazon Price: $250.00Barnes & Noble NOOK ebook reader (WiFi + 3G)[B&W]Amazon Price: $179.99The Kindle StoreThere is no doubt the e-Bookstore war ison with Barnes and Nobles’ Nook and it's in-store promotions and lending features. We have Borders multi device e-bookstore to come. Then there is the monster in the room, Apples iBookstore. Amazon hasn’tbeen idle though they claim to have added over 200,000 new titles to the U.S.Kindle Store in the last six months. The Kindle store has over 620,000 titles.Â
They have a huge emphasis on New Releasesand Author fan clubs. Amazon claim 108 of 111 New York Times bestsellers (Iwonder who the three missing?). The online books start at $9.99 or less.They also have available every book from the ever popular John Grisham.
Amazon has also made available throughKindle a huge selection for literary fans and schools with free titles. Kindlehas over 1.8 million free pre-1923 books. Many of these are out-of-copyrightand include the classics including "Pride and Prejudice" and"Treasure Island." You can visit the Kindle Store here You can preorder the new Kindle DX here. Shipment date isJuly 7.It hasbeen an exciting few months with all the new e-readers coming available. The AmazonKindle DX price cut and new e-ink large screen with free 3G Internet adds tothat. We have also the Kobo coming and the Sony Reader available. Now theiPhone 4.0 is out and breaking records the next generation iPad can’t be toofar away. I don’t know about you but it is getting harder for me to ignore thesee-readers. Is it time to break away from my trusty magazines and books at night?Apple iPad (first generation) MB292LL/A Tablet (16GB, Wifi)Amazon Price: $470.00List Price: $499.00Comparing Kindle with Nook and iPadKindle and Nook Price Cut, iPad eBook Market Share ...In the past week we have seen the e-Book market heat up. The consumer looks to benefit with Kindle and Nook Prices Cut in an iPad e-Book Market war. The Kindle and Nook price cut is in response to the iPad...Comparing Kindle and iPad iBooksiBooks for iPad Comparing Kindle and iPad iBooks seems only natural, as Apples iPad tablet is Kindles biggest competitor. Apples iPad app iBooks shares a similar design and feel to the massively popular...Barnes & Noble Nook Wi-Fi eReader, Nook 3G Price CutBarnes & Noble Introduced a new Nook Wi-Fi eReader today and announced a Nook 3G Price cut. The 'Nook' is Barnes & Nobles electronic book reader. Barnes & Noble launched the Nook in October 2009. The...vote upvote downsharePrintflagWas this Hub ...? Useful (5)Funny Awesome (1)Beautiful (2)Interesting Best Travel Apps for iPad - Traveling with iPad - Maps on iPadBarnes & Noble Nook eReader with 3G - Nook Color Wi-Fi Internet// Comments on Amazon Kindle DX Price Cut, New e-ink Large Screen Loading...HappyHer 13 months ago
Great information! I think Kindle is a great new tool and can't wait to get my own hands on one.msorensson 13 months ago
Awesome hub, Billy. Very thorough!! Thanks!!billyaustindillon 13 months ago
HappyHer I agree I think this price drop and the free 3G may nab a few back from iPadbillyaustindillon 13 months ago
Melinda thank you for your feedback.Tkumah 13 months ago
Awesome. Great information. I have more confidence in my kindle only choice of publishing.Specialk3749 13 months ago
I am excited about getting one of these! I have put it on my Christmas wih list. Thanks for all the valuable information.Hubbin4V12 13 months ago
Definite vote up, I just can't get enough of my Kindle personally, great Hub with very valuable info. Keep Hubbin the good stuff Bill, peace;]billyaustindillon 13 months ago
TKumah yes it does make Kindle more attractive for self publishing. The more it looks and feels like a book the more people will go that way I feel.billyaustindillon 13 months ago
SpecialK looks like you are going to have plenty to read at Christmas with a new Kindle DXsuny51 13 months ago
Hello Billy,as there is no one really giving to me one as a gift, at least i did not hear any one even mentioning it to me though they are buying for themselves,I have decided to get one for myself,hmmm on next prise cut.Pcunix 13 months ago
At $50.00 I'd buy one. Otherwise I'll use my iPad.billyaustindillon 13 months ago
Hubbin4V12 thanks for your comments and feedback on your Kindle - it does seem to get lots of positive feedback.billyaustindillon 13 months ago
Suny51 that sounds like a plan - no doubt these will get very competitive around Christmas Kindle . iPad, Nook, Sony - all after your reading dollars.Merlin Fraser 13 months ago
Question is how do we poor authors make sure we keep up to date and ensure our E books are available through all reader sources when they change faster and more often than I chage my socks...?billyaustindillon 13 months ago
PCunix - yes it is hard to justify buying one if you have an iPad unless you are an avid reader.billyaustindillon 13 months ago
Merlin you are right - the last few months have been a bombardment of these devices and there are a few more due for release. I would think it has to be all good for authors though.Sandyspider 13 months ago
Nice information. This is still on my wish list.DjBryle 13 months ago
I voted up for a very useful information =) Thanks for sharing!Victoria West 13 months ago
Good work!billyaustindillon 13 months ago
Sandy Spider these readers keep getting more and more impressive don't they.Nellieanna 13 months ago
It's exciting news and developements, but I want books!! Guess I can still have them. But what happens to reading when there's a major power failure? boo hoo - those are the times it's the most fun to curl up with a good book - or someone. (both, maybe)
Good update on the rush of progress, Billy! Thank you!ethel smith 13 months ago
The future I guessbillyaustindillon 13 months ago
DJ thanks for the feedback on Kindle DXbillyaustindillon 13 months ago
Victoria thanks for your feedbackPamela99 13 months ago
Billy, Thanks for that information in your excellent article. You answered a lot of questions that I didn't know.billyaustindillon 13 months ago
Nellieanna a good point what happens when we can't recharge our damn Kindle - do you read the manufacturers imprint endlessly? Oh you got to pull that dusty book off the shelves I guess.billyaustindillon 13 months ago
Ethel the future is yours to read :)billyaustindillon 13 months ago
Pamela thanks I am learning about the e-readers all the time - they seem to be changing on the hour!kaltopsyd 13 months ago
Great! Now the Kindle is more affordable for me! Thanks for the information.billyaustindillon 13 months ago
Kaltopsyd I agree it is good news Kindle has brought it's price down and the Kindle DX is pretty impressive.FashionFame 13 months ago
Great Hubbillyaustindillon 13 months ago
Thanks for your feedback FashionFamePastor_Walt 13 months ago
Interesting hub - I do not have one - but I do salivate for these gadgets. I may check one out!billyaustindillon 13 months ago
The Kindle DX seems pretty impressive Pastor Walt if you are an avid reader now it has come down in price. Worth a demo I would say.stars439 13 months ago
Thank you for describing this new and interesting kind of reading item. God Bless You.billyaustindillon 13 months ago
Stars yes the Kindle DX does present new and interesting way to read books.Dobson 11 months ago
Kidnle is a phenomenal success and will continue to drive thee-reader market for years. What a rich array of options there are for the platform. Nice job highlighting the change!billyaustindillon 11 months ago
Dobson Kindle is definitely the leader for the eBook market and I like the way it has brought in challengers like the Nook - we the consumer have to be the winners with cheaper e book readers and more features.Submit a Comment// 0 && !ele.value.match(/^((http|https|ftp):\/\/)*[A-Za-z0-9\.-]{1,}\.[A-Za-z0-9]{1}/i)), ele, 'You have entered an invalid URL.');}});com.errorHeader = '';com.submitUri = '/xml/comment.php';com.nextUri = null;// save a reference to original com to support multiple // comment modules on a pagevar com_8667230 = com;// ]]>Members and GuestsSign in or sign up and post using a hubpages account.Name:Comment:
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