It is cumbersome, and I don't understand why Amazon didn't simply leave it with Wi-Fi and no 3G as it has done with its other Kindle e-readers and Fire "Tablet". The speech synthesis is quite good, but if you want to but an audiobook on it, you have to download the audiobook to your computer and then hook the Kindle DX up to your computer and then transfer files. Outside of the seller's misrepresenting this Kindle e-reader, my only frustration with it is that it does not offer any easy way to send audible books to it. Amazon allows for a product replacement, but it was to the tune of $150.00. I thought I had gotten a wonderful deal being that it was also offered with an Oberon DX cover. I had purchased the white, original DX via eBay and it stopped working 3 weeks after I had it. It is most similar to the Kindle 3, now called the Kindle Keyboard. The person is completely misrepresenting this otherwise great e-reader. There is an headphone output jack and that is it. Neither are there any audio inputs on the DX. (Only WI-FI Kindles will allow you to get Audible books downlo aded directly, etc. ![]() Otherwise, there is NO WAY to upload audiobooks or music. There IS a charging port (micro USB) and you can use a micro USB to a USB 2.0 cord to hook it up to your computer, but this function is solely to upload Audio content or photographs. It CAN offer VERY BASIC access to websites (Wikapedia being the primary one), but there is no outgoing or incoming USB ports. I am writing because I just happened upon a listing whereby the person listing is continually referring to the Kindle DX as being a tablet PC. Normally I wouldn't write a review on this product as it IS a great e-reader (though it is not portable nor does it offer the new touch interface that Amazon's other e-readers offer. GREAT E-READER but don't be fooled by people listing this as a tablet or PC Amazon allows for a product replacement, but it was to the tune of 150.00. Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Amazon Kindle DXG 9.7' Graphite D00801 eBook/PDF Reader New Battery READ at the best online prices at eBay Free shipping for many products. no lighting, which is handy for low-light situations.You must go to user support sites to download a working browser. the included "experimental" web browser no longer works, due to security updates.This is the main reason I docked it a star. no touch screen all manipulation is via joystick and buttons.the physical keyboard, while nothing to write home about compared to REAL keyboards, is much easier to use than an on-screen virtual keyboard.FREE 3G! So you can use this on the Internet virtually anywhere (see below).the large display is easier on older eyes - and PDF files - than other readers.the eInk display is also much easier on the eyes than lighted displays.the eInk is very easy on battery power, unlike lighted displays. ![]() It is running Linux underneath, so it can be unlocked to be a general-purpose computer, except that the battery lasts a month! This is a great reader that Amazon no longer sells. Wish it had a touch screen and a working browser
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