Amazon just went ahead and announced the new Kindle DX - a bigger Kindle with native PDF support. The major difference is of course the size: the new Kindle DX has a 1200x824 resolution, and it is priced at $489. It is scheduled to ship at Summer 2009.
Here are some additional details:
- Size: 10.43 x 7.23 x 0.383 (Kindle 2: 83 x 5.33 x 0.363 )
- Display: 16 shades of gray eInk 9.73 1200x824 pixels (Kindle 2: 63 800x600)
- Weight: 18.9oz (Kindle 2: 10.2oz)
- Storage: 3.3GB (Kindle 2: 1.4GB)
- Battery life: 4 days with 3G modem on, 2 weeks with modem off
- Connectivity: 3G wireless modem, USB 2.0 port and 3.5mm audio jack
Dr. House says it best:
