A while ago I wrote a review of Amazon’s Kindle digital reader when it became available in Canada.

Amazon.com recently announced that its deluxe model Kindle DX will soon become available to gadget lovers in Canada.

Like its non-deluxe sibling, Kindle DX is based on the E-Ink display technology, which draws very little power. The other features such as wireless connectivity and a built-in dictionary remain intact. Perhaps the biggest differences between the two models are in the price and the display.

Kindle DX is not cheap. Its recommended sale price is 489 US. Depending on the exchange rate, Canadians can expect to pay $550 to $600 Canadian including shipping and taxes.

The display area of the Kindle DX is expanded to 9.7″, substantially larger than the original version’s 6″. While the original was made to match the size of a trade paperback, Kindle DX the size of a magazine. The larger display area comes in especially handy for seniors who prefer larger fonts and students who read large volumes of books.

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