June 1, 2009 9:15 AM PDT
Kindle DX shipping June 10
Amazon has finally announced a shipping date for the Kindle DX.
(Credit: CNET)Amazon.com says its Kindle DX e-book reader will start shipping on June 10. "The Kindle DX is currently available for pre-order and all orders are prioritized on a first come, first served basis," the company said Monday in a statement.
Not to much to add at this point other than we'll post a review on the 10th. In the meantime, you can check out our lengthy first take of the jumbo-screen e-reader.
Has anybody ordered one yet--or thought about buying one? Or is the DX just too pricey at $489?
Hunkered down in New York City, Executive Editor David Carnoy covers the gamut of gadgets and writes his Fully Equipped column, which carries the tag line "The electronics you lust for." He's also the author of "Knife Music," a novel. E-mail David. Follow David on Twitter. 
I travel constantly for work and am tired of lugging around heavy books... just bought another thick programming guide for work... that's 5 extra pounds in my suitcase this week.
Those of you who think the Kindle is too expensive just don't understand the value... I will be able to carry my entire library (technical, business and pleasure reading) plus be able to read my hometown paper anywhere in the US. That's TOTALLY worth $500.
Comparing the Kindle to a netbook is like comparing a blender to an electric razor... they are two totally different things.
cant wait for it to come out.
- by dbloyd June 2, 2009 4:01 AM PDT
- If you read novels or can't even read then it is over priced. Students or business types will not think this is over priced.
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