The launch of Amazon Kindle was hugely successful and the device itself remained out of stock for almost 6 months. It has now become a rage after 3 years and a lot many enhancements and upgrades. The device itself is quite light, even lighter than a normal paperback, weighing in at just 10.3 ounces.

Amazon Kindle is a standalone device that does not need to be linked to the computer for downloading digital media, ebooks or newspapers. It is quite simple to use and does not need any cables or syncing. Wireless connectivity allows you to shop the Kindle Store directly and you can directly download ebooks, newspapers even from the back of a taxi.

Text and images are amazingly crisp on Amazon Kindle 2’s large 9.5 inch screen. It is just over a 3rd of an inch thick. The e-ink display looks just like a paper, no back lighting and no glare. Kindle DX is ideal for reading a broad range of content, not just novels but a wide range of reference books.

The latest version of Amazon Kindle is Kindle DX. There are more than 500,000 down-loadable ebooks  directly from Amazon. The best part is there are no annual contract, monthly bills and absolutely no hassles. Kindle DX uses the same technology as your cellphones. You do not need a wi-fi hotspot to download content.

Features

• Slim:  Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines
• Carry Your Library: Holds up to 3,500 books, periodicals, and documents
• Beautiful Large Display: 9.7″ diagonal e-ink screen reads like real paper; boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and sharp images
• Auto-Rotating Screen: Display auto-rotates from portrait to landscape as you turn the device so you can view full-width maps, graphs, tables, and Web pages
• Built-In PDF Reader: Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go
• Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle DX, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, no annual contracts, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots
• Books In Under 60 Seconds: You get free wireless delivery of books in less than 60 seconds; no PC required
• Long Battery Life: Read for days without recharging
• Read-to-Me: With the text-to-speech feature, Kindle DX can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book’s rights holder made the feature unavailable
• Big Selection, Low Prices: Over 500,000 books, newspapers, magazines, and blogs; New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases are only $9.99, unless marked otherwise
• More Than Books: U.S. and international newspapers including the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, magazines including The New Yorker and Time, plus popular blogs, all auto-delivered wirelessly

Technical Details

• Display: 9.7″ diagonal E Ink® electronic paper display, 1200 x 824 pixel resolution at 150 ppi, 16-level gray scale.
• Size (in inches): 10.4″ x 7.2″ x 0.38″.
• Weight: 18.9 ounces.
• System requirements: None, because it doesn’t require a computer.
• Storage: 4GB internal (approximately 3.3GB available for user content).
• Battery Life: Read on a single charge for up to 4 days with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to two weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content. In low coverage areas or in 1xRTT only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly.
• Charge Time: Fully charges in approximately 4 hours and supports charging from your computer via the included USB 2.0 cable.
• Connectivity: EVDO modem with fallback to 1xRTT; utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide U.S wireless coverage via Sprint’s 3G high-speed data network (check wireless coverage). See Wireless Terms and Conditions.
• USB Port: USB 2.0 (micro-USB connector) for connection to the Kindle DX power adapter or optionally to connect to a PC or Macintosh computer.
• Audio: 3.5mm stereo audio jack, built-in stereo speakers.
• Content Formats Supported: Kindle (AZW), PDF, TXT, Audible (formats 4, Audible Enhanced (AAX)), MP3, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion.
• Included Accessories: Power adapter, USB 2.0 cable, battery. Leather book cover sold separately.
• Documentation: Quick Start Guide (included in box),  Kindle DX User’s Guide (pre-installed on device).
• Warranty and Service: 1 year limited warranty and service included. Optional 2 year Extended Warranty sold separately.