Now that the Internet is in full swing and more and more people are shopping online, it is important that the product we buy is really the one we want. So one of the best ways to get an idea of whether it’s good or bad or has the parts that meet our needs is to read customer reviews of that product.
Pros and cons, good and bad, positive and negative. Take your pick – these are all ways people express what they think about something they just bought. Or maybe it’s another way of saying, ‘hey, this is great and I want to share it with you’ or maybe it’s a way to vent anger and let everyone know ‘I just bought such and such and it sucks, so don’t ‘I did not buy it’.
I prefer to be objective with some comments, so I’ll delete the ones I think don’t deserve to be there, like the last negative comment I mentioned above. Let’s admit there are certain ways to phrase things and some people just shouldn’t put pen to paper if they’re going to sound so angry in the process. I usually rub that guy right away. So they are not happy with something they have bought. Was it a spontaneous purchase and did not go as expected? Didn’t you do your research to discover that it’s not what it appears to be? Probably not. And I must admit that I have in the past; the lesson was also learned very quickly, I might add.
For those customers who purchased their Kindle DX readers, here are some of the comments that were made once they had a chance to give them a full test drive.
PROS
The DX model has a much larger screen than the Kindle 3 and that’s definitely a plus. Using the latest e-ink technology, printing and images give a much sharper, sharper look and are very easy on the eyes, even for those with poor eyesight. It is a perfect size for reading newspapers, magazines and magazine articles.
Both screen rotation and PDF reader work as advertised with updates on issues in PDF font sizes. The internal storage space has increased and the USB connection option is very useful.
Using 3G wireless, download times are fast, they’re available 24/7, and there’s no need for subscriptions, contracts, or monthly fees. You can be anywhere in the world, buy your book and download it in 60 seconds. Whispernet also allows downloads to other platforms such as PC, iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, Mac, and Android.
CONS
Without an external SD memory chip, the internal storage capacity of only 4 GB is not enough, especially for those who want to download larger books or PDF documents. The PDF reader still has issues with font size and the ability to greatly adjust the zoom to fit the document type. Other issues, such as not being able to follow links, using the Table of Contents, and not being able to annotate or highlight within a PDF file, make this device seem unattractive for the price you pay.
Some customers say the battery life is very decent, but others say it’s not as good as the Kindle 3, which has a larger battery than the DX, though the latter has room for a larger one. Also the Kindle 3 stands out again for its higher operating speed, especially with PDF documents.
The lack of a power adapter for destination countries has some customers wondering why it’s not included, especially given the high price paid for the unit. Wi-Fi isn’t available but is available with the Kindle 3 for a lower price. Lower web browser performance has been noted and networks are also slower than the Kindle 3, especially when downloading content. There were many comments about cracking of devices and blank screen. Does this mean that they are very susceptible to damage if not kept in a cover and handled very carefully?
The inability to read at night means customers must spend more money to buy an accessory like a clip on light or the covers that are now available with integrated lights.
