Kindle DX to start shipping on June 10

Amazon Kindle DX

Amazon’s highly anticipated Kindle DX will start shipping on June 10. This e-book reader was available for pre-order since its release in May. The Kindle DX features a 9.7-inch E-Ink display, which is larger than the Kindle2.

As reported earlier the kindle DX is capable of holding around 3500 books, periodicals and documents. It also comes with an auto rotating screen that automatically changes from landscape to portrait mode. The Kindle DX features 16-shades of gray that assist in displaying real paper like images.

The device also features a Native PDF support that allows user to read all personal and professional documents while on the move. With its support for 3G wireless, users can download books directly from the Kindle DX anytime, anywhere. Wireless delivery of e-books is guaranteed in just sixty seconds.

The text-to-speech feature of the Kindle DX can read out newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books to users. The device also boasts of a longer battery life.

The Kindle DX has begun shipping on a first come first serve basis and will be priced $489 (approx. Rs.23, 030).