Amazon Kindle DX, the new purpose-built reading device that offers Kindle’s revolutionary wireless delivery and massive selection of content with a large 9.7-inch electronic paper display, built-in PDF reader, auto-rotate capability, and storage for up to 3,500 books. More than 275,000 books are now available in the Kindle Store, including 107 of 112 current New York Times Best Sellers. New York Times Bestsellers and New Releases are $9.99 unless marked otherwise. Top U.S. and international magazines and newspapers plus more than 1,500 blogs are also available. Kindle DX is available for pre-order starting today for $489 at http://amazon.com/kindleDX and will ship this summer.
+ Key Features:
++ Larger Display
++ New Built-In PDF Reader
++ New Auto-Rotation
++ New 3.3 GB Memory Holds Up To 3,500 Books
++ Incredibly Thin (About One Inch)
++ Syncs With Kindle for iPhone and other Kindle Compatible Devices
++ 3G Wireless, No PC, No Hunting for Wi-Fi Hot Spots
As has been discussed elsewhere, It will be interesting to see if textbook publishers start making their content available via the Kindle.
Source: Amazon.com
See Also: Live Blogging of Kindle “DX” Launch Event (via Bits Blog, NY Times)
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