Kindle DX, Free 3G, 9.7" E Ink Display, 3G Works Globally

Lose Yourself in Your Reading
The most elegant feature of a physical book is that it disappears while you're reading. Immersed in the author's world and ideas, you don't notice a book's glue, the stitching, or ink. Our top design objective was to make Kindle disappear—just like a physical book—so you can get lost in your reading, not the technology.

Paper-Like Screen with E Ink Pearl Display for 50% Improved Contrast
Utilizing the latest generation E Ink Pearl technology, Kindle DX provides a crisp black-and-white 9.7-inch diagonal screen with the same appearance and readability of printed paper. Sharp and natural with no glare or backlight, reading on Kindle DX is nothing like reading from a computer screen. Those who see it for the first time always do a double-take. The screen works using ink, just like books and newspapers, but displays the ink particles electronically. And unlike a laptop or smart phone, Kindle DX never gets warm so you can comfortably read as long as you like.

Read in Sunlight With No Glare
Kindle DX's screen reflects light like ordinary paper and uses no backlighting, eliminating the glare associated with other electronic displays. As a result, Kindle DX can be read as easily in bright sunlight as in your living room. In addition, the improved contrast makes it easier to read in low light conditions.

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iX104C5 DMCR Clean Room Tablet PC

This is Xplore iX104C5 DMCR (Dual-Mode Clean Room) rugged tablet. Chassis: Specialized clean room enclosure optimized to prevent pooling of particulates. Processor: Intel® Core™ i7, 620 UE processor with Turbo Boost Technology (up to 2.13Ghz). (1.06 GHz / 800-1067MHz FSB / 4 MB L2 Smart Cache). Chipset: Intel® QM57 Express. Graphics: Mobile Intel® High Definition (HD) Graphics. Display: 10.4" XGA (1024x768) Rugged LED backlit display. Dual mode functionality provides both resistive finger touch and active pen input with auto switching technology. Enhanced display is ideally suited for indoor or ambient light applications.

Memory: Standard 2GB Dual-Channel DDR3 Memory (up to 1333 MHz). Expandable to 8GB (with Windows® 7, 64-bit OS). User-accessible bay. Operating Systems: Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7, 32-bit, Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7, 64-bit. Software: Panel Control Center for complete system management and customization xCapture photo and video for landscape and portrait capture.

Battery: Standard 10-cell high-capacity (68.5Whr) Lithium removable battery, up to 6.5hrs battery life, Optional 8-cell Lithium battery (55Whr), up to 4 hrs battery life. Warm Swap Capabilities. Power Supply: Auto sensing 100-240V, 50-60Hz supplying 19VDC.

Storage Options: User-accessible, tool-less removable drive cartridge. Dual drive capabilities in protective drive cartridge. RAID 0,1 capable with dual SSD drives (JBOD support). Standard high performance 40GB mSATA drive, 80GB mSATA SSD option. Integrated Communications: LAN: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45). Integrated Wireless LAN: Intel® Centrino® Advanced- N6200 (802.11 a/b/g/n). Integrated Bluetooth: 2.1 + EDR. Keypad: Programmable Radio Toggle (Wireless On/Off).

Security: Biometrics/Fingerprint Reader (navigation capabilities), TPM 1.2, Intel® Anti-Theft Computrace® Application Agent option. Kensington® lock slot.

Collaboration: Integrated 3 Megapixel digital camera (rear facing) for still and video imaging, bar code capable. Ports: AC/DC power, Docking connector, USB 2.0 (x2), RJ-45, Headphone/speaker out and microphone. 9-pin Serial port (RS232/RS422/RS485) (VGA replacement option). MicroSD and SIM socket (tool-less removable door). Top & Side Pin & Pad Expansion ports. Input & Status Indicators: Dual-Mode - Touch and Active Pen, Input with auto-sensing and switching technology. Programmable Application Buttons - primary and secondary functions. Power on/Resume button, Reset Button, CTL/ALT/DEL, Screen orientation. X + Y navigation (mouse-like) via biometric scanner. Status Indicators Power, Charge/DC-in, SSD LEDs

Dimensions/Weight: Dimensions: 11.2"(284.4mm) x 8.25"(209.5mm) x 1.6"(40.7mm) (W x H x D). Weight: Starting at 5.25 lbs (2.27kg). Peripherals & Docking: Specialized Clean Room Desktop Docking Station. Specialized hard handle.

Warranty: Standard three (3) year limited warranty. Xplore's X-Care program offers a range of pre- and post-sales professional service options. Environmental Specifications: The iX104C5 has been independently-tested to MIL-STD-810G*: Operating Temperature: -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C). Storage Temperature: -40°F to 160°F (-40°C to 71°C). Humidity: 3% - 95% non-condensing. Thermal Shock: -60°F to 122°F (-51°C to 50°C). Vibration: Minimum Integrity. Salt Fog: 5% saline, 48 hr exposure. Altitude: 50,000ft (12,192m) operating. Other Tests: Contamination by Fluids, Fungus. IEC Ingress Testing: IEC (60529) Ingress Tested to an IP65 standard. Submersion resistant, dust tight.

Health Issues

Most people look at wellness issues in a piecemeal manner. They only address health issues one at a time. If you have high cholesterol, for example, you might try to do something about that by changing your diet or taking anti-cholesterol medication. If you have little endurance or are overweight, you might want to jog a little bit more as a way to lose some weight and get in shape. If God forbid you have an acute health problem, you will want to go see a doctor to take care of it. Health issues, in other words, are handled one after the other as they crop up.

I have always been a fan, however, of taking a more holistic look at health. As a dietitian and exercise fanatic, I know a lot about preventative care for health issues. Staying healthy is one of the most important things you can do. It's like that old saying: if you don't have your health, you don't have anything. Unfortunately, really taking care of your body and mind requires constant attention. It is really more of a lifestyle decision that practice. It isn't just a matter of dieting and exercise. It is a matter of making your health the main priority in life.

Fortunately, if you are willing to commit to really taking care of health issues, it is something that anyone can do. You need to eat a healthy diet, exercise every day, stay away from bad influences, go to the doctor regularly, and keep your psychological health in balance. Everyone knows that, but few people do it. Why? Because it is much harder than it sounds! It means not having that extra drink on Friday night when you want to unwind. It means cutting down on sweets even if your waistline can afford it. Basically, it means always keeping your health as the top thing in your life. That is something that not everyone is willing to do.

When I have a friend I am trying to introduce to my approach to health issues, I usually advise him or her to try it for a month. A lot of people are unwilling to commit to a lifetime of good habits, but almost anyone is willing to try something for a month. What most folks find out is that, at the end of the month, they feel better than they had before.  Sometimes,chronic health problems can start to disappear within only a single month! That is enough to convert some of the most hardened skeptics.

Electronic Amplifiers

Digital processing has gotten good, but unfortunately sound output is never going to be a flawless thing. With electronic amplifiers, you're always going to run into compromises. For example, a very high fidelity electronic amplifier with very precise speakers may give you extremely accurate audio reproduction, but it will also give you a cold tinny sound. Warmer audio amplifiers that emphasize pleasant tones over unpleasant ones will degrade your audio fidelity so you won't be hearing the same signal as the original recording. Things get even more complicated when you use an audio amplifier between your PC and your stereo. With every level of complexity, with every change in format, and with every connection, there is a potential for distortion. Getting high end audio amplification all the way through the whole series of connections is not easy to say the least.

This is why you can never look at audio amplifiers in isolation. Your audio amplifier is just one part of your entire sound system. Let's take a simple case. Imagine that you are a guitarist playing in a rock band. If you go for an extremely accurate audio amplifier such as a keyboard amp, plug it into your guitar and your distortion pedal, you get a sound that you will probably find unpleasant. This is because, when you are playing electric guitar, accuracy isn't what you want. Taking a distortion pedal and reproducing the sound it makes too accurately gives you harsh square waves, resulting in an unpleasant tone. If you use a tube amp instead – preferably a small guitar amplifier – you end up with a much warmer, sweeter sound. Technically,  you would be using one of the less accurate sorts of electronic amplifiers, but it would still give you a better tone.

With electronic amplifiers – as with anything electronics – it is all a matter of knowing what results you want. While some people swear by certain electronic amplifiers, in reality there is no model that is the absolute best. The right electronic amplifier for a classical music enthusiast who listens to his sound on small speakers in a fairly small room is not the same amp that would best serve a rock fan who likes to blast his music for his friends at parties. Granted, good electronic amplifiers work pretty well under almost any circumstance, but you still have to do your research. Test out your electric amp with the equipment you're going to be using it with. Plug in the speakers you're going to be using, turn on the music you want to listen to, and try to set it up in a room of similar size. Granted, not all stories are equipped to test their electronic amplifiers under those conditions, but if you can find one that is you'll have more success finding exactly what you want.