Amazon Kindle DX Graphite

4 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 reviews of Amazon Kindle DX Graphite. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the design and usability are generally positive. The screen and portability are also appreciated. Many are less positive about the size and storage.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Amazon Kindle DX Graphite is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Laura June (engadget.com)

Amazon Kindle DX Graphite review

Just over a year ago, we reviewed Amazon's jumbo-sized Kindle, the Kindle DX. And just a few weeks ago, Amazon outed a new, $379 Graphite gray version of the DX. This time, it's got the new Pearl display from E Ink, which supposedly boasts a much...

Improved contrast ratio, crisp display ; Attractive gray casing ; Improved refresh rate

Refresh rate of E Ink (while improved) still laggy ; Orientation sensor overly sensitive ; Awful keyboard

Aug, 2010

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Kindle DX Graphite Review

The Bottom Line Instead of bending to the pressure of the media to add video playback capability, games, touch screen, or other features not related reading, Amazon simply focused on improving the Kindle DX's readability. The Kindle DX Graphite is a...

While the Kindle DX Graphite measures 10.4 x 7.2 inches, its thin waistline of 0.36 inches and mere weight of 18.9 ounces make it ideal for couch reading or travel reading. Those who find the speed of the Kindle DX quite good will find the page turn...

The Kindle DX Graphite lacks a micro-SD slot, but given its very large onboard storage, it is capable of holding years’ worth of reading. Except for the casing color, it would be a little hard differentiate the Kindle DX Graphite from the Kindle DX...

Instead of bending to the pressure of the media to add video playback capability, games, touch screen, or other features not related reading, Amazon simply focused on improving the Kindle DX’s readability. The Kindle DX Graphite is a testament to...

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Expert review by : Melissa J. Perenson (techworld.com)

Amazon Kindle DX Graphite review

What a difference a display can make. All it took was turning on the Amazon Kindle DX Graphite second generation large format e-reader to see that Amazon's claims of a higher contrast display than its predecessor were true. The E-Ink display on the new...

To fully gauge the impact of Amazon's enhancements to the Kindle DX, including how it performs in sunlight, I'll be spending some quality time with my imagination this weekend, curled up with a Kindle. In the meantime, if you were holding off on buying...

Jul, 2010

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