- AMAZON KINDLE OLDER MODELS HOW TO
- AMAZON KINDLE OLDER MODELS SERIAL NUMBERS
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AMAZON KINDLE OLDER MODELS PLUS
Must be recharged every 3-4 weeks to prevent battery damage.Ĭases need relief over the slight ly raised nub/button as too much pressure can break the button.īiggest plus is the screen estate. Device does NOT shut down when left idle. It's not even touch screen, so your palm touching the reading pane isn't an issue. Of course, using such wouldn't have been needed if Amazon hadn't given up supporting the device the year after it came out.Ĭould really use a slim outline instead of so much wasted space. It typically provides a dramatically better reading experience. It is a Chinese OS for similar hardware that has been migrated over to add massive support for other reading options. Having used most of the 'hacks' on it to open up its ability I now use it primarily with the custom OS addon called 'Duokan' in English. Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-ownedĪfter hacked OS addon, its a good solid reader that is well worth owning. ALL other Kindles have 6" diagonal screens and weigh lots less, and some other brands of e-readers have been made with 5" diagonal, 7" diagonal and other screen sizes so there are multiple choices out there, including on ebay. If size, weight and portability are primary concerns then the Kindle DX is not the way to go. Due to a relatively minor screen impact I had to have my screen replaced in one Kindle DX. I am not sure if a so called screen protector is worthwhile as it looks to me like it might protect from scratches but not impact. The large screen is vulnerable so at least to me the fitting of a protective cover is worthwhile. Damaged screens are replaceable too but i will leave that to the experts as I am told that there are LOTS of small screws involved.
AMAZON KINDLE OLDER MODELS HOW TO
There are refurbishers out there or there are videos available on how to open the unit and replace the battery. At a minimum a DX Kindle is going to be three years old so may need a new battery. Incorrect as no Kindle DX units were made with Wi-Fi per Amazon. You may see some units mis-listed in that the listings claim 3G and Wi-Fi communications. No way to tell that other than a visual comparison with a later unit or a disassembly and knowledge of part numbers. Also some of the early units may not have the e-ink Pearl screen which lowers contrast slightly. The big difference between the units is that the early units have USA only 3G communications and the later units have worldwide 3G communications.
AMAZON KINDLE OLDER MODELS SERIAL NUMBERS
Later units are Model Number D00801 and have serial numbers starting with B005 (white units) or B009 (cobalt units). The early units are all white and are marked as Model Number D00611 on the back and have serial numbers starting with B004. There are three models in two basic generations. No left side switches, unlike it's close cousin the Kindle 2, so this one is designed primarily for right handed users apparently. What may be considered an advantage or disadvantage, depending on the user, is that it does not have a touchscreen so all tasks are performed with the keyboard and the 5 way joystick controller and paddle switches along the right side of the screen. The downside is that this is heavier and bulkier than other Kindle e-readers and IMO deserves a dedicated hard case for carrying or a cover and a dedicated slot in a briefcase or large tablet carrying case. The large screen size of 9.7" diagonal measurement means either more text is available per book page or the font size can be increased, advantageous for some readers. IMO an excellent if aging E-book reader which also has audio capability.