The Amazon Kindle DX Ebook Reader is Released – For Pre-Order!

As promised, Amazon did indeed release the new large screen Kindle DX ebook reader yesterday, but only for pre-order. The statement is “Kindle DX will be released this summer. Pre-order Kindle DX now to RESERVE YOUR PLACE IN LINE”. The new 9.7 inch screen addition to the Kindle product list will set you back a cool $489.00 directly from Amazon. If you can’t wait for the large DX you can still buy its little brother, the 6 inch variant, for as little less at $359.00.

Here are some more details on the Kindle DX from Amazon and a few pictures so you can decide if you wish to pre-order from Amazon and get on that list!

Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines
Carry Your Library: Holds up to 3,500 books, periodicals, and documents
Beautiful Large Display: 9.7″ diagonal e-ink screen reads like real paper; boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and sharp images
Auto-Rotating Screen: Display auto-rotates from portrait to landscape as you turn the device so you can view full-width maps, graphs, tables, and Web pages
Built-In PDF Reader: Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go
Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle DX, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, no annual contracts, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots
Books In Under 60 Seconds: You get free wireless delivery of books in less than 60 seconds; no PC required
Long Battery Life: Read for days without recharging
Read-to-Me: With the text-to-speech feature, Kindle DX can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book’s rights holder made the feature navailable
Big Selection, Low Prices: Over 275,000 books; New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases are only $9.99, unless marked otherwise
More Than Books: U.S. and international newspapers including the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, magazines including The New Yorker and Time, plus popular blogs, all auto-delivered wirelessly