Kindle DX VS iRex Digital Reader 1000 / 1000s
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FEATURES |
iRex Digital Reader 1000
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Display |
10.2”diagonal E Ink®
1024×1280 pixel 16-level gray scale |
9.7”diagonal E Ink®
1200×824 pixel 16-level gray scale |
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Size |
10.5”x 8.55″ x 0.47″ | 10.4 “ x 7.2” x 0.38” |
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Weight |
20.1 oz | 18.9 oz |
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Capacity |
1000 books on card | 3500 books |
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Font |
? | 6 sizes |
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Format |
PDF
TXT HTML PRC JPEG PNG GIF TIFF BMP |
DOC
HTML JPEG GIF PNG BMP TXT AZW Unprotected Mobipocket (.prc, .mobi) AAX MP3 RTF |
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Content |
Numerous titles available from Project Gutenberg, and Mobipocket plus other free eBook sites.
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More than 285,000 books at Amazon store.
U.S. newspapers including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post; top magazines including TIME, Atlantic Monthly, and Forbes Top international newspapers from France, Germany, and Ireland. Numerous blogs. Email your Word documents and pictures (.JPG, .GIF, .BMP, .PNG) to Kindle for easy on-the-go viewing. Free book samples. Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy. |
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Expansion |
1 GB SD card slot holds up to 1000 books | No slots |
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Computer requirement |
Require computer to browse for, buy, and download books.
For USB Charging |
For purchase and content download in non- wireless coverage area
For USB charging. |
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Connectivity |
Wi-fi for wireless transfer USB cable for transfer when necessary |
EVDO/CDMA Wireless to shop the Kindle store and download content
USB cable for content transfer when necessary. |
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Language |
English
Dutch French German |
English |
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Wireless |
Yes: Wi-Fi | Yes: Sprint (EVDO) |
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Power supply |
Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery 5 hours USB recharge |
Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery.
AC Power adapter Turn wireless off and read for a week or more before recharging. Fully recharges in 4 hours with USB 2.0 cable |
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Accessories |
Stylus
USB cable Quick start guide (No stylus with 1000 series) |
Power adapter
USB 2.0 cable |
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Special Features |
Print documents directly to device
1000s series works interactively with documents- stylus pen SDK and other custom applications installed for extended functionalities and enhanced overall performance Improved on-screen keyboard device wakes-up with stylus tap (1000s) See Paul’s comment below for a number of additional details. |
Text-to-Speech feature allows device to read to you.
New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases $9.99 New5-way controller Images and can be zoomed to the full size of the screen 50,000 audio titles from Audible.com New Whispersync technology allows you to switch back and forth between your Kindle devices and iPhone. Basic Web browser reads simple, text-centric Web sites Transfer MP3 files to Kindle as background music while you read Free book samples Built in dictionary Search within books landscape screen view mode Vuilt-in PDF reader, using Adobe’s mobile reader Experimental tab now on Main Menu for access to simple web browser, text-to speech, and play MP3 music. |
Note: The difference between iRex Digital Reader 1000 and 1000s is the stylus pen.
The verdict:
Kindle can do everything the digital reader can except interactive annotation, print document capture, store documents on SD card, present documents in other languages, and hit wi-fi hotspots.
Digital reader can do everything Kindle can except, wireless whispernet content delivery, whisper-syncing with other devices, deliver magzines and blogs, browse the internet, access built-in dictionary, and play music background music.
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