The images above are not to scale of each other, but the center image is the Kindle DX which you can tell is much larger, just using the scale of the person’s hands (that is unless that got some tiny person to use as a hand model).

The reason I’m more interested in the Kindle DX is because I want the larger format. Although more portable, when I’m reading a good book I prefer a larger format hardback over a smaller paperback.

I also expect to use the larger format to take advantage of reading some PDF manuals and documents as I continue to try and teach myself more about a variety of technologies and other topics.

The challenge though is the significant price difference between the three devices. Here’s a quick comparison.

Images: Product websites

Post from: EveryJoe

Stuck Between a Nook and a Kindle

If I had a spare $500 laying around, this would probably be one of the first things I’d purchase myself. I love reading, I just don’t do enough of it. I read a lot of stuff on my phone when I’m out and about with dead time to fill, but I think having a Kindle would keep me reading more books and other resources, than just websites and the like.

The stats for the new Kindle DX fits me well too. I’m not enthralled with tiny, just ask anyone that’s had a discussion with me about my clunky PPC-6700 brick phone. Having a bit larger device with screen real-estate would be my preference.

One thing I’ve not confused about though is that I don’t think this really replaces a real book and magazine. To me there’s just something about the act of turning pages and thumbing through a book. I’m not sure if that same experience would hold true with the Kindle. Maybe I’m wrong and it wouldn’t be an issue once I used a Kindle for awhile.

Now if I can just figure out a way to get one of these into my hands.

Post from: EveryJoe

Amazon Kindles a Love of Reading