Kindle
Oct 18th 2010, 12:34 am
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Kindle
Anyone own a Kindle (latest generation)?
Do you rate it? I really wan't one for allowing me to carry around all of my professional/work related books, without having to tow the bookshelf behind the car...
Thankoooo.
Do you rate it? I really wan't one for allowing me to carry around all of my professional/work related books, without having to tow the bookshelf behind the car...
Thankoooo.
Oct 18th 2010, 1:27 am
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Re: Kindle
I don't have a Kindle but I do have an iPad and the Kindle app
Bought my first book at the weekend online - a whole 2.49 sterling! Loving it - I'm a lover of books and thought I'd miss the actual, hold a book process but I don't! (Bit like the ownership of a CD case, soon passed when found iTunes!
)
The process is easy, adjustable and convenient - I'm very pleased so far!
I'd looked into a Kindle prior to the iPad and don't know if I've got the best of both worlds, but it's pretty close if not!
Bought my first book at the weekend online - a whole 2.49 sterling! Loving it - I'm a lover of books and thought I'd miss the actual, hold a book process but I don't! (Bit like the ownership of a CD case, soon passed when found iTunes!
)The process is easy, adjustable and convenient - I'm very pleased so far!
I'd looked into a Kindle prior to the iPad and don't know if I've got the best of both worlds, but it's pretty close if not!
Oct 18th 2010, 1:28 am
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Re: Kindle
I don't have a Kindle but I do have an iPad and the Kindle app
Bought my first book at the weekend online - a whole 2.49 sterling! Loving it - I'm a lover of books and thought I'd miss the actual, hold a book process but I don't! (Bit like the ownership of a CD case, soon passed when found iTunes!)
The process is easy, adjustable and convenient - I'm very pleased so far!
I'd looked into a Kindle prior to the iPad and don't know if I've got the best of both worlds, but it's pretty close if not!
Bought my first book at the weekend online - a whole 2.49 sterling! Loving it - I'm a lover of books and thought I'd miss the actual, hold a book process but I don't! (Bit like the ownership of a CD case, soon passed when found iTunes!
)The process is easy, adjustable and convenient - I'm very pleased so far!
I'd looked into a Kindle prior to the iPad and don't know if I've got the best of both worlds, but it's pretty close if not!
Oct 18th 2010, 5:15 am
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Re: Kindle
Bernie swears by his - should get mine next week so I'll give you feedback on it then......
Oct 20th 2010, 3:57 am
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Re: Kindle
Superb thread on it here - http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=665452
Bernie swears by his - should get mine next week so I'll give you feedback on it then......
Bernie swears by his - should get mine next week so I'll give you feedback on it then......
I'll also be able to use my new book purchases as deductibles at tax-time so very happy.
It will be awesome finally being able to take all of my books with me, wherever I am and over time I will save on books when compared to the exhorbotant cost in Australia (i.e. 'C++ Gotchas' $175 AUD from Borders Online and from Amazon.com it's $30 US - no brainer really).
Oct 20th 2010, 4:12 am
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Re: Kindle
Superb thread on it here - http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=665452
Bernie swears by his - should get mine next week so I'll give you feedback on it then......
Bernie swears by his - should get mine next week so I'll give you feedback on it then......
Oct 20th 2010, 4:17 am
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Re: Kindle
ah yes, Mr reformed Barfly, no swearing, no drinking, do you have any vices left?
I've made my mind up and I'm ordering my Kindle (wi-fi only) and a case from the US store and then selling all my paper/hardback professional publications on EBay and buying them again for Kindle (one's that have Kindle editions).
I'll also be able to use my new book purchases as deductibles at tax-time so very happy.
It will be awesome finally being able to take all of my books with me, wherever I am and over time I will save on books when compared to the exhorbotant cost in Australia (i.e. 'C++ Gotchas' $175 AUD from Borders Online and from Amazon.com it's $30 US - no brainer really).
I'll also be able to use my new book purchases as deductibles at tax-time so very happy.
It will be awesome finally being able to take all of my books with me, wherever I am and over time I will save on books when compared to the exhorbotant cost in Australia (i.e. 'C++ Gotchas' $175 AUD from Borders Online and from Amazon.com it's $30 US - no brainer really).
Oct 20th 2010, 4:17 am
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Re: Kindle
I've owned a number but I generally eat mine so I'm not sure 'own' is the right word . . . and I'd never be able to fit a book in it but it does have a little plastic toy in the middle . . . in fact I don't know what you're talking about . . .
Oct 20th 2010, 4:49 am
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Re: Kindle
I have the Kobo - the one promoted by Borders. It's okay and only cost $199 - although I believe it's now cheaper. I have discovered some that books that Amazon sell for the Kindle are not available for Kobo - and vice versa. They can be converted to work but it's a hassle.
I think Kindle is the way to go for reading novels and an ipad or other slate-type computer for reading magazines and books with lots of graphics/pictures.
I think Kindle is the way to go for reading novels and an ipad or other slate-type computer for reading magazines and books with lots of graphics/pictures.
Last edited by Amazulu; Oct 20th 2010 at 5:00 am.
Oct 20th 2010, 5:00 am
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Re: Kindle
I have the Kobo - the one promoted by Borders. It's okay and only cost $199 - although I believe it's now cheaper. I have discovered some that books that Amazon sell for the Kindle are not available for Kobo - and vice versa. They can be converted to work but it's a hassle.
I think Kindle is the way to go for reading novels and an ipad or other slatetype computer for reading magazines and books with lots of graphics/pictures.
I think Kindle is the way to go for reading novels and an ipad or other slatetype computer for reading magazines and books with lots of graphics/pictures.
Oct 20th 2010, 5:01 am
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Re: Kindle
Theres a new 7 inch ipad coming out soon which should address the weight issue that the current iPad has. Plus, if iPad 2 has the retina display which the iPhone 4 has, then a 7 inch iPad 2 will be the ultimate device. Kindle might be easier to read in sunlight than the ipad but that would also be addressed by the retina display.
Oct 20th 2010, 5:02 am
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Re: Kindle
Theres a new 7 inch ipad coming out soon which should address the weight issue that the current iPad has. Plus, if iPad 2 has the retina display which the iPhone 4 has, then a 7 inch iPad 2 will be the ultimate device. Kindle might be easier to read in sunlight than the ipad but that would also be addressed by the retina display.
Oct 20th 2010, 5:05 am
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Re: Kindle
A base model 16gig ipad costs $629. Buy it in the US right now and it will be even cheaper. A 7 inch version will be cheaper again. Plus, its not just a reader.