Kindle DX (purchased August 2009), in like-new condition ($359 for new one). Includes For Pilots Only metal kneeboard (sells for $149), also in like-new condition. Here's a link that shows picture: http://www.forpilotsonly.com/dx-pro.htm
Kindle has modification that prevents it from sleeping with sketch of a famous author (always happens at the worst time); when it sleeps, it keeps the last page (approach plate in my use) open indefinately. A must for any DX user! (free, by the way, other than being somewhat time-consuming to install).
Reader plates installed (current plates, US).
$325, including 2-day US shipping. Feel free to email me at andybresler@gmail.com
SR20G1 Aspen, TAS600, Avidyne MFD
Are you getting / did you get the newer model DX? If so, how is the contrast in comparison?
Gordon ATP/CFI SR22 G3 GTS Turbo (TAT of course) w/ DFC90 A/P
Gordon Feingold:Are you getting / did you get the newer model DX? If so, how is the contrast in comparison?
Went to an iPad. Contrast on the Kindle was very good, but is better on the iPad. Then again, the iPad was a couple of times more expensive.
Andy
Andy Bresler: Kindle has modification that prevents it from sleeping with sketch of a famous author (always happens at the worst time); when it sleeps, it keeps the last page (approach plate in my use) open indefinately. A must for any DX user! (free, by the way, other than being somewhat time-consuming to install).
Could you post some pointers about this modification? I would like to install it on mine too.
Thanks
Thomas - SR22 #30 N567AB ARNAV KSQL
Thomas Daniel:Could you post some pointers about this modification? I would like to install it on mine too.
Think this is the link: http://www.cirruspilots.org/forums/p/113551/463467.aspx#463467
I will say that when I tried it the first time, it didn't work, and I had to repeat it and do it exactly as they said. There was something very minor I missed the first time.
Good luck.
Thomas Daniel: Andy Bresler: Kindle has modification that prevents it from sleeping with sketch of a famous author (always happens at the worst time); when it sleeps, it keeps the last page (approach plate in my use) open indefinately. A must for any DX user! (free, by the way, other than being somewhat time-consuming to install). Could you post some pointers about this modification? I would like to install it on mine too. Thanks
Tom,
Remove the file from the root directory (assuming its there) and retry the copy and install. I have heard from a couple of people on other forums that they have experienced the same problem of the dead author patch not working.
Frank J. Convertini - KMMU & KFXE
When I posted yesterday, I wasn't aware that there was any difference in the newer model DX other than the price reduction and trim color. I just Googled "changes in Kindle DX" and this came up...just so there's no ambiguity. Came from Fox (fair and balanced).
Based on this info, I'm changing the price to $250, with the kneeboard.
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The Kindle DX has gotten a tan and an upgrade just in time for all that summer beach reading you plan to do. I’ve been playing with the newest offering from Amazon for a few hours now, and not much has changed from last year’s offering.
Basically it’s a large ebook reader. Scratch that, it’s an large expensive ebook reader.
Here’s what’s different:
The new Kindle DX Wireless Reading device from Amazon sports a graphite-colored body instead of the classic white, better screen contrast, and a large anti-glare display. But the biggest change is the price. The new graphite Kindle DX is priced at $379, more than $100 cheaper than the first Kindle DX. That’s a big drop, but it’s still a huge chunk of change for a device that does little more than let you read books. And it’s a hard sell when you compare it to a comparably priced iPad at $499.
The biggest complaint I have with the iPad is not being able to read it in direct sunlight. In fact it’s virtually impossible. By the pool,beach or park, that’s where my Kindle gets its biggest workout.
“With 50 percent 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,” said Steve Kessel, senior vice president, Amazon Kindle.
I agree. The screen on the new Kindle DX is nice and sharp and makes reading in the sunlight a no-brainer. If Amazon were smart, this little factoid would be plastered all over its marketing material.
Certain features on the Kindle DX have left the iPad in the dust, such as a very thin third-inch width compared to the iPad's half-inch size. A much longer battery life -- iPad gets about 10 hours while the Kindle boasts a week on a single charge. The Kindle DX is also noticeably lighter than the iPad. But remember, the Kindle is just an ebook reader and the iPad is almost a laptop replacement, hardly the same kind of device. Amazon dropped the price on the new Kindle to compete with the iPad, so it’s a comparison I’m comfortable making.
I believe there’s still a market for devices that can do one thing, and do that one thing well. The smaller Kindle, priced at $189, is a great reading device. Even with the improved screen contrast I’m not willing to shell out another $200 for the larger graphite colored Kindle DX.
Andy Bresler: Gordon Feingold:Are you getting / did you get the newer model DX? If so, how is the contrast in comparison? When I posted yesterday, I wasn't aware that there was any difference in the newer model DX other than the price reduction and trim color. I just Googled "changes in Kindle DX" and this came up...just so there's no ambiguity. Came from Fox (fair and balanced). Based on this info, I'm changing the price to $250, with the kneeboard. Andy ************************************ The Kindle DX has gotten a tan and an upgrade just in time for all that summer beach reading you plan to do. I’ve been playing with the newest offering from Amazon for a few hours now, and not much has changed from last year’s offering. Basically it’s a large ebook reader. Scratch that, it’s an large expensive ebook reader. Here’s what’s different: The new Kindle DX Wireless Reading device from Amazon sports a graphite-colored body instead of the classic white, better screen contrast, and a large anti-glare display. But the biggest change is the price. The new graphite Kindle DX is priced at $379, more than $100 cheaper than the first Kindle DX. That’s a big drop, but it’s still a huge chunk of change for a device that does little more than let you read books. And it’s a hard sell when you compare it to a comparably priced iPad at $499. The biggest complaint I have with the iPad is not being able to read it in direct sunlight. In fact it’s virtually impossible. By the pool,beach or park, that’s where my Kindle gets its biggest workout. “With 50 percent 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,” said Steve Kessel, senior vice president, Amazon Kindle. I agree. The screen on the new Kindle DX is nice and sharp and makes reading in the sunlight a no-brainer. If Amazon were smart, this little factoid would be plastered all over its marketing material. Certain features on the Kindle DX have left the iPad in the dust, such as a very thin third-inch width compared to the iPad's half-inch size. A much longer battery life -- iPad gets about 10 hours while the Kindle boasts a week on a single charge. The Kindle DX is also noticeably lighter than the iPad. But remember, the Kindle is just an ebook reader and the iPad is almost a laptop replacement, hardly the same kind of device. Amazon dropped the price on the new Kindle to compete with the iPad, so it’s a comparison I’m comfortable making. I believe there’s still a market for devices that can do one thing, and do that one thing well. The smaller Kindle, priced at $189, is a great reading device. Even with the improved screen contrast I’m not willing to shell out another $200 for the larger graphite colored Kindle DX.
Andy,
I sold my v.2 Kindle DX to a COPA member's wife and was happy to do so for $200, including the dead author's patch and a free book.
Frank Convertini: Andy, I sold my v.2 Kindle DX to a COPA member's wife and was happy to do so for $200, including the dead author's patch and a free book.
Based on your post, our units are the same, including the "dead author's patch." Mine also includes the metal kneeboard, which cost $149, so my $50 differential versus yours would be attributable to the kneeboard. I also have a couple of books and a shell case that I was planning to throw in.
Andy Bresler: Frank Convertini: Andy, I sold my v.2 Kindle DX to a COPA member's wife and was happy to do so for $200, including the dead author's patch and a free book. Based on your post, our units are the same, including the "dead author's patch." Mine also includes the metal kneeboard, which cost $149, so my $50 differential versus yours would be attributable to the kneeboard. I also have a couple of books and a shell case that I was planning to throw in. Andy
I didn't realize the knee board was included.
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