Background

Released in 2009, the Kindle DX is Amazon's large E-Ink reader. The DX features a 9.7 inch E-Ink display, physical keyboard, and text-to-speech capability (using either the 3.5 mm headphone jack or the built-in down-firing speaker). The international edition comes with 3G cellular support via Amazon Whispernet, requiring no subscription. The DX does not support WI-Fi or Bluetooth. It is succeeded by the Kindle DX 2, or DX Graphite.

Specifications

Display

  • Resolution: 820 x 1200 pixel (150 ppi)
  • Panel: E-Ink Vizplex display, 16-level gray scale.

Memory

  • 4 GB storage (3.3 GB user accessible)

Design

  • Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.2 x 0.38 inches
  • Weight: 18.9 oz.

Connectivity

  • Micro-USB 2.0
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • 3G HSDPA

Additional Information

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