Kindle was Amazon.com’s first version of an ebook reader. Though Sony and a few other companies had some kind of digital reading device on the market, there was too much confusion about the functionality about these gadgets. The Kindle, however, was an immediate hit. Amazon recognized the issues of the market and responded accordingly by coming out a year later with two new versions of their product. The Kindle 2 and seven months later with the Kindle DX.

Today’s digital reader market is quickly getting crowded. Just about everyday new readers, with fancy new options, are being unveiled. But everyone is playing catchup with Amazon and their two latest Kindle versions. So if you are thinking of buying a Kindle, which would be the right one for you – the Kindle 2 or the Kindle DX? Here is a quick comparison of the two models to help you get the wheels turning in the right direction.

The “big” difference between the Kindle 2 and the Kindle DX is the size. The DX version is bigger than the Kindle 2 and any other ebook reader model out there. For comparative sake the Kindle DX measures 10.4 inches in height by 7.2 inches in width and its thickness is a mere .38 inches. The DX has a larger display screen which was designed for the better reading of magazines and newspapers as well as for accommodating the content of textbooks. The smaller Kindle 2 was originally meant for the reading of smaller books and is much easier to handle and store.

The larger screen display on the Kindle DX has the same display characteristics as the Kindle 2 in regards to the use of eInk. The displays still have that feel for real paper. The DX screen measures 9.7″ diagonally, while the Kindle 2’s screen is 6.” The one major difference besides the display screen size is that the DX’s display can be rotated from portrait to landscape just by tilting the reader. This can be an advantage for reading reports or diagrams or for just a more comfortable feel of the reading material

The Kindle DX has twice the amount of storage space compared to the Kindle 2. The DX has 4GB to 2GB on the Kindle 2. The DX also has built in integrated PDF support which means that PDF files can be downloaded right to the device. Where as on the Kindle 2 PDF files must be converted. For a small fee, one would have to send the files to Amazon support for conversion. By far probably the most important comparable factor of the two Amazon devices is their price. The Kindle 2 is $359 and the Kindle DX goes for $489.

The prices are somewhat on the steep end. There are cheaper models out there. But none have the look and feel of the Kindles, and at present none have the features of the Kindle DX. Prices have started to come down. Sony just brought out three new models cheaper than the Kindle 2. And as mentioned before their are new models coming out almost every week. The models may change and the options will only grow in number but the most important thing to remember is – what ebook reader is right for you.

The prices of electronic reading devices vary. Picking the options that are right for you will determine the price you pay. The eBook Readers Guide will help in making a right ebook reader comaprison. Visit www.guideforebookreaders.com.