Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Amazon introduces new version of e-reader 'Kindle DX'

Amazon.com has launched latest generation Kindle DX with free 3G wireless, a version of the 9.7-inch wireless reading device with the convenience of wireless content delivery in over 100 countries, with a lower price tag of $379.

According to Amazon, the new Kindle DX features a new graphite enclosure and an all new, high contrast electronic ink display with 50% better contrast for the clearest text and sharpest images; 9.7-inch diagonal e-ink screen; and graphic-rich books, magazines, PDFs, newspapers and blogs.

Additionally, the new device with Whispersync technology automatically saves and synchronizes customer book libraries and last page read across all these devices; helps download new content wirelessly in less than 60 seconds; and has a battery life up to 2 weeks with wireless turned off.

The company said that the new device also comprises of social networks; built-In PDF Reader; and auto-rotating screen. It stores up to 3,500 books; and comes with the text-to-speech feature; Kindle DX can read magazines, blogs, newspapers and books out loud.

Steve Kessel, senior vice president of Amazon Kindle, said: "There's no turning back once you read on our beautiful new Kindle DX screen. With 50% better contrast and darker 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 living room."

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