# Giant E-Book Readers The Amazon Kindle DX is Twice the Size of Its Predecessor By TopDog | Published 2009-05-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-iregularities-the-amazon-kindle-dx-reading-freedom References: [mrgadget.au](http://www.mrgadget.com.au/gadget/2009/why-ill-never-use-another-mans-amazon-kindle-dx/) [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorsoft)’s new Kindle DX is an addicting addition to the Kindle family for book lovers everywhere. Where you choose to use the magazine-width wireless gadget is your own business. This modern reading tool has a [9.7-inch display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boox-tab-x-c) which can display 16 shades of gray at 1200x824 resolution. In addition, Amazon’s Digital Text Platform lets authors self-publish directly to the Kindle. Late last year, Oprah Winfrey announced the Kindle as her new favorite gadget. The Amazon Kindle DX, which was announced on May 6, has a larger screen than its predecessors, supports [multiple file extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boox-go-6), and is more suitable for displaying newspaper, textbook or uh... magazine content. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Giant E-book Readers:** The trend of larger e-book readers like the Kindle DX presents opportunities for enhanced reading experiences and more immersive content. - **Self-publishing:** The trend of self-publishing on platforms like Amazon's Digital Text Platform allows authors to bypass traditional publishers and reach a wider audience. - **Digital Magazine Subscriptions:** The trend of reading magazines on e-book readers opens up opportunities for subscription-based models and interactive content. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **E-book Reader Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of e-book readers like Amazon can explore the production of larger, more feature-rich devices to cater to the demand for enhanced reading experiences. - **Self-publishing Platforms:** Self-publishing platforms like Amazon's Digital Text Platform can provide innovative tools and services to empower authors to publish and distribute their content with ease. - **Magazine Publishing:** Magazine publishers can adapt to the digital landscape by offering digital subscriptions with interactive content and tailor their offerings for e-book readers like the Kindle DX. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pen-Enabled E-Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorsoft.md) - [Writing-Friendly eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-kindle-scribe.md) - [Agile E-Ink eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-amazon-kindle.md) - [Writing-Friendly Full-Color eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-kindle-scribe-colorsoft.md) - [Chromatic Paper-Like eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindle-colorsoft.md) - [Hybrid eReader Tablet Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durobo-krono.md) - [Children-Friendly E-Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindle-colorsoft-kids.md) - [Pastel-Colored eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-amazon-kindle-paperwhite.md) - [Chromatic High-Resolution eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketbook-inkpad-color-3.md)