Comments on: KindleDX launched http://blog.core-ed.net/derek/2009/05/kindledx-launched.html Musings on the use and impact of technology in education, and of the future of education in general. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:43:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: hi007 http://blog.core-ed.net/derek/2009/05/kindledx-launched.html/comment-page-1#comment-1697 hi007 Thu, 21 May 2009 16:00:04 +0000 http://blog.core-ed.net/derek/?p=1370#comment-1697 Kindle DX Review – Top 5 Features The 5 best features of the DX, in my opinion, are - 1. Large, Readable eInk Screen – The 9.7″ Kindle DX Screen is great for reading textbooks and newspapers. The eInk screen is easy on the eyes. Kindle DX’s Screen has 2.5 times the surface area of 6″ eReaders (Kindle 2, Sony Reader). 2. PDF Support – The first Kindle with official Adobe PDF support. Transfer your PDF documents via WhisperNet, synchronize between your Kindle DX and your iPhone/iTouch. Amazon has licensed Adobe technology and reflows PDFs – However, panning, zooming and scrolling are not supported. 3. Free Wireless Internet - Theres’ a browser and free Internet Access so you can use it for reference. 4. Cheap Textbooks Delivered Wirelessly in 60 seconds – There’ll be good prices (Amazon Kindle Editions of books usually are $9.99 instead of $24.99). Amazon is claiming 60% of textbooks will be covered initially. 5. Convenience – Carry as many texbooks as you like. Buy books and textbooks instantly, anytime. Changeable font sizes, changeable words per line, and more. Kindle DX Review – Top 5 Features

The 5 best features of the DX, in my opinion, are -

1. Large, Readable eInk Screen – The 9.7″ Kindle DX Screen is great for reading textbooks and newspapers. The eInk screen is easy on the eyes. Kindle DX’s Screen has 2.5 times the surface area of 6″ eReaders (Kindle 2, Sony Reader).
2. PDF Support – The first Kindle with official Adobe PDF support. Transfer your PDF documents via WhisperNet, synchronize between your Kindle DX and your iPhone/iTouch. Amazon has licensed Adobe technology and reflows PDFs – However, panning, zooming and scrolling are not supported.
3. Free Wireless Internet – Theres’ a browser and free Internet Access so you can use it for reference.
4. Cheap Textbooks Delivered Wirelessly in 60 seconds – There’ll be good prices (Amazon Kindle Editions of books usually are $9.99 instead of $24.99). Amazon is claiming 60% of textbooks will be covered initially.
5. Convenience – Carry as many texbooks as you like. Buy books and textbooks instantly, anytime. Changeable font sizes, changeable words per line, and more.

]]> By: Sonja http://blog.core-ed.net/derek/2009/05/kindledx-launched.html/comment-page-1#comment-1690 Sonja Wed, 13 May 2009 08:04:24 +0000 http://blog.core-ed.net/derek/?p=1370#comment-1690 PS BTW Dorothy - parts of the developing world are better off than NZ - you can get 10GB speeds in the heart of the Laotian jungle :) PS BTW Dorothy – parts of the developing world are better off than NZ – you can get 10GB speeds in the heart of the Laotian jungle :)

]]> By: Sonja http://blog.core-ed.net/derek/2009/05/kindledx-launched.html/comment-page-1#comment-1689 Sonja Wed, 13 May 2009 08:02:50 +0000 http://blog.core-ed.net/derek/?p=1370#comment-1689 Dean Carroll just sent me this link about Kindle and the textbook market in the States http://chronicle.com/free/2009/05/17550n.htm . It makes some interesting points Personally for me the Kindle would have to be amazingly better than my laptop and PDA. I already download e-books for ereader - it's a great way of taking multiple books away for the weekend or longer, that assumes I have a power supply! Not only that but on my laptop it's hands free so I can even knit or do something else with my hands while I am reading. The only issue that has struck recently has been the introduction of geographical distribution rights. Often new releases aren't available because my credit card has a NZ address. Before the dollar dropped I could download 3 - 4 full length novels for the price of a single NZ paperback - however there has been discussion that they should be even cheaper. Dean Carroll just sent me this link about Kindle and the textbook market in the States http://chronicle.com/free/2009/05/17550n.htm . It makes some interesting points
Personally for me the Kindle would have to be amazingly better than my laptop and PDA. I already download e-books for ereader – it’s a great way of taking multiple books away for the weekend or longer, that assumes I have a power supply! Not only that but on my laptop it’s hands free so I can even knit or do something else with my hands while I am reading. The only issue that has struck recently has been the introduction of geographical distribution rights. Often new releases aren’t available because my credit card has a NZ address. Before the dollar dropped I could download 3 – 4 full length novels for the price of a single NZ paperback – however there has been discussion that they should be even cheaper.

]]> By: Dorothy http://blog.core-ed.net/derek/2009/05/kindledx-launched.html/comment-page-1#comment-1684 Dorothy Thu, 07 May 2009 22:52:23 +0000 http://blog.core-ed.net/derek/?p=1370#comment-1684 So iPod Touch but big enough for old eyes to read? But yet another device that needs good wireless access. We really are going to have to get our access sorted in New Zealand aren't we - without mentioning the third world! So iPod Touch but big enough for old eyes to read? But yet another device that needs good wireless access. We really are going to have to get our access sorted in New Zealand aren’t we – without mentioning the third world!

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