The Kindle DX is an E Ink-based portable document reader featuring a larger 9.7-inch screen at 1200 x 824 resolution. It's about 2.5 times larger than the Kindle 2, and it weighs in at 18.9 ounces (not quite double the weight of the Kindle 2 at 10.2 ounces). PDF document reading is a built-in feature. The screen automatically switches to landscape mode when you rotate the device, suggesting a built-in accelerometer. Amazon promises "no pan, no zoom, no scroll, just read."

The DX features more onboard storage than its smaller brethren at 3.3 GB (enough to hold about 3500 books). As with other Kindles, the DX includes built-in 3G access for wireless delivery of content, with no subscription fees or contract required for the persistent connection.

The international version of the Kindle DX is expected sometime in 2010. Like the international version of the Kindle 2, it will add the hardware needed to connect to AT&T's international wireless network, which offers service in more than 100 countries. Specs provided below are for the original Kindle DX.