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There has been a lot of buzz surrounding the Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device. I can already hear you asking, "Just what the heck exactly is a Kindle DX, and what can it do for me?"

Well, if you are a college student, the Kindle DX will be the best Christmas present you could ever receive. The Kindle DX is a portable device that allows you to download books, newspapers, blogs and magazines to it. Instead of having to carry a bunch of books separately, you can download them to the Kindle DX, much like you download MP-3s to an I-Pod.

The larger size of the Kindle DX (9.7" vs. 6" for the regular version of the Kindle) is aimed specifically at those who read documents and textbooks. If you are a college student, you will be able to download at least some of your textbooks to the Kindle, saving you the money you are now giving to your chiropractor for the after-effects of lugging that too-heavy backpack.

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Let's review the features of the Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device to see if it's right for you!

The Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7 is an Amazon.com product. Naturally, being one of the largest booksellers in the world, Amazon has a lot at stake in developing the Kindle DX, and has packed it with a lot of great features for students.

The Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7 is only 1/3 of an inch wide, and 9.7" high, making it perfectly portable. Currently, the Kindle DX reads much like any newspaper or book printed in black and white.

A Caveat: A drawback to using the Kindle DX is that it cannot render pictures in color yet. For most of your college reading, this won't be a problem. However, there are times that you need pictures in color to further your understanding of a topic--e.g. Anatomy

Great Trick to Download Textbook Titles Not Currently Available for the Kindle DX

Save Some $$$ on Textbooks

Watch this student convert his textbooks to PDF and download them to Kindle. No need to buy the e-book version of the textbook!

Great little overview of how the Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7 works.

Kindle DX Q & A

Here's the real lowdown on the Kindle DX

Q: I need to have access to my own documents! Can the Kindle DX store these?

A:The Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device allows you to have access to all of your important documents through its built-in PDF reader.

Q: But I'm out here in Podunkville--will I be able to download anything on my Kindle DX, and what will it cost me to download it? Will I have to give up my firstborn?

A:No worries here! The Kindle DX runs on a 3G network, just like a cell phone. Only, unlike with your cell phone, there are no monthly fees or contracts to access books on your Kindle DX.

Q: I have 27 textbooks this semester. Can the Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7 store all of these books at once?

A:The Kindle DX has you covered! You can store up to 3500 books on your Kindle DX, more than you'll need for your entire college career.

Q:Are the books on my reading list is available for the Kindle DX?

A:As of right now, users can access over 360,000 books, newspapers, magazines, and blogs, including top newspapers such as the New York Times. As well, Amazon has partnered with three textbook publishers to make the downloading of many textbooks quick and easy. Did I mention quick and easy? Books can be downloaded to the Kindle DX in 60 seconds or less.

Q:How much are books you can download for the Kindle DX vs. the price of conventional books?

A: Be prepared: you'll be shocked at the difference in price! Books on the New York Times Bestsellers List as well as most current releases are only $9.99--and many books can be found for much less.

Other features: Too tired to read? Have the Kindle DX read to you instead!With the push of a button, you can have the Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7 read newspapers, magazines and blogs to you (unless the e-book publishers have disabled this feature.)