- The iPod classic and iPod Touch have screens that measure 2.5 inches and 3.5 inches, respectively. The Kindle DX's screen measures 9.7 inches. An iPod's screen is backlit, which means you can read in the dark without any additional light. A Kindle must be used with a book light in low lighting conditions, just like a regular book. The backlight can cause eye strain when used for long periods of time, so the iPod should be used in short sessions only. The Kindle DX screen is designed to look similar to a real book, with no backlight to cause glare.
- An iPod touch is 4.4 inches tall, 2.3 inches wide, and weighs 3.56 oz. The iPod Classic is 4.1 inches by 2.4, and weighs in at 4.9 oz. The Kindle DX measures 10.4 inches by 7.2, and weighs 1.2 lbs. The smaller size of an iPod means less room to display text, but the font can be changed to improve readability. A Kindle provides much more reading space, but it can seem heavy to hold after many hours of usage.
- The Kindle DX is mainly used for reading, but it also includes a few experimental features. These include an Internet browser, text to speech and an MP3 player. In addition to books, you can install games like Monopoly and checkers. The game selection is limited, however, and the graphics are in black and white. An iPod uses the app store, which carries approximately 425,000 apps. You can go online, watch videos and listen to music. Some apps add functionality to the iPod, such as photo editing and barcode scanners.
- The original iPod uses a click wheel that you trace with your finger to scroll, and a button in the middle to select. An iPod Touch is mostly touch screen, with a home screen button to go back to the main page. The Kindle DX has a five-way controller to move the cursor on the screen. Pressing down on the controller is the same as pressing "Enter," and is used to select books or click links.
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