Amazon launches the Kindle DX with a 9.7" E Ink display

Amazon has launched a new, larger Kindle e-book reader yesterday: the Kindle DX. The display is a large 9.7" 1200x824 (at 150 ppi) E Ink, with 16 shades of gray. It will cost 489$, and it's available for pre-order

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The older Kindle had a 6" display, and is available for 359$

Can OLEDs compete against ePaper displays such as E Ink? I'm not sure. Those screens have better battery life, look more paper-like, and are great in direct sunlight. They are also much cheaper currently.

Posted: May 07,2009 by Ron Mertens

Comments

The ePaper display has the refresh rate of a dying cow, so no, I think OLED's will be fine.