Kindle experience?
21 November 2011, 02:18 PM
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Indeed. I've tried web browsing via WiFi on my Kindle and it's okay, if pretty slow. If you needed to get online "right now" to sort a problem (eg plane tickets) it should do the job.
Sure a tablet might do more but I bet it would need charging up every one to two days, not every few weeks. IMHO, a £200 tablet is a much more considered buy than an £85 Kindle.
Sure a tablet might do more but I bet it would need charging up every one to two days, not every few weeks. IMHO, a £200 tablet is a much more considered buy than an £85 Kindle.
21 November 2011, 02:59 PM
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eInk devices will have far better battery life than a tablet, that's a given.
If you just want to read, and you're not worried about colour, fixed layout epubs (typically funky full colour, with sound, video and interactive content) then a dedicated reader would be best.
If you want full colour content when reading (excepting mags, newspapers and kids books, there aren't that many reasons you'd want colour for reading - how many actual books do you have with colour in them?) and the ability to surf / read emails, run games, then a tablet does look to be a better solution.
As to which one, again, depends what you want. You're into the whole Fire / Nook / Vox / iPad / Tab / AnyOtherTablet debate which is probably best for another thread.
If you just want to read, and you're not worried about colour, fixed layout epubs (typically funky full colour, with sound, video and interactive content) then a dedicated reader would be best.
If you want full colour content when reading (excepting mags, newspapers and kids books, there aren't that many reasons you'd want colour for reading - how many actual books do you have with colour in them?) and the ability to surf / read emails, run games, then a tablet does look to be a better solution.
As to which one, again, depends what you want. You're into the whole Fire / Nook / Vox / iPad / Tab / AnyOtherTablet debate which is probably best for another thread.
21 November 2011, 03:05 PM
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But no-one has yet answered the two main questions:
How much do books cost?
And how much does a daily paper cost?
My wife is nagging for one for Christmas, but reads a book in two days when on holiday.
We buy them for BOGOF from supermarkets etc, or similar deals from Smiths, Waterstones etc.
So if Kindle books arte going to be the price of a hardback, no deals, it's going to be a non-runner for us.
How much do books cost?
And how much does a daily paper cost?
My wife is nagging for one for Christmas, but reads a book in two days when on holiday.
We buy them for BOGOF from supermarkets etc, or similar deals from Smiths, Waterstones etc.
So if Kindle books arte going to be the price of a hardback, no deals, it's going to be a non-runner for us.
21 November 2011, 03:14 PM
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Newspapers - Telegraph is £9.99/month
Books - Paid bestsellers are anything from 99p to £5 or so
21 November 2011, 03:53 PM
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Indeed. I've tried web browsing via WiFi on my Kindle and it's okay, if pretty slow. If you needed to get online "right now" to sort a problem (eg plane tickets) it should do the job.
Sure a tablet might do more but I bet it would need charging up every one to two days, not every few weeks. IMHO, a £200 tablet is a much more considered buy than an £85 Kindle.
Sure a tablet might do more but I bet it would need charging up every one to two days, not every few weeks. IMHO, a £200 tablet is a much more considered buy than an £85 Kindle.
21 November 2011, 10:03 PM
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i bought my dad a Kindle last xmas and ended up sending it back as he said that the selection of books was to limited.
I have also looked at prices of books and i tend to buy 2nd hand a lot now money is tight and that means the Kindle is a lot more expensive and obviously you cant sell the books on once you have read them.
I have also looked at prices of books and i tend to buy 2nd hand a lot now money is tight and that means the Kindle is a lot more expensive and obviously you cant sell the books on once you have read them.
22 November 2011, 09:45 PM
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Wife and Daughter love theirs but there are no parental controls. Means that as we buy books on the same account the mrs books appear on the daughters kindle too. Can't stop it so it has to be a trust thing that she doesnt read something unsuitable.
24 November 2011, 04:14 PM
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Was thinking about one, but the battery life puts me off.
We already have an iPad, the benefit of the kindle was a small reading device that has a battery that lasts ages.
We already have an iPad, the benefit of the kindle was a small reading device that has a battery that lasts ages.
24 November 2011, 09:12 PM
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I've had my Kindle for the last year and I love it. Friends clubbed together and bought it when I was ill as they knew I couldnt get out to buy books - great idea.
It's lightweight and fits in my smallest handbag - these things are important
and I wouldnt be without it. Battery life is amazing if you switch WiFi off. You can send documents to it, just need a bit of time to set it up properly - probably the first time I've actually read the instructions
I have an iPad but dont use it for reading books as it's a bit bulky, heavy if you're holding it in the same place for a while and the screen gets mucky/reflects light badly.
Kindle is cool
It's lightweight and fits in my smallest handbag - these things are important
and I wouldnt be without it. Battery life is amazing if you switch WiFi off. You can send documents to it, just need a bit of time to set it up properly - probably the first time I've actually read the instructionsI have an iPad but dont use it for reading books as it's a bit bulky, heavy if you're holding it in the same place for a while and the screen gets mucky/reflects light badly.
Kindle is cool
24 November 2011, 09:42 PM
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mine came yesterday, fantastic
within 4 mins it was on, and I had copied a PDF book to it
no syncing no bloatware on my laptop, just a simple file copy
and I love the "appliance" architecture, it just displays text in the most beautiful clear and readable way imaginable
I love the fact that it does not have a "youtube app", and it has unusable internet browsing capability, -- if I want to see a goat fvcking a cat, I can do it on my laptop
and at 87 quid not much more than a decent bottle of wine
within 4 mins it was on, and I had copied a PDF book to it
no syncing no bloatware on my laptop, just a simple file copy
and I love the "appliance" architecture, it just displays text in the most beautiful clear and readable way imaginable
I love the fact that it does not have a "youtube app", and it has unusable internet browsing capability, -- if I want to see a goat fvcking a cat, I can do it on my laptop
and at 87 quid not much more than a decent bottle of wine
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25 December 2011, 06:31 PM
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Well,I got one for Christmas and I love it!
Surprised me because i bloody hate gadgets and love real books
Surprised me because i bloody hate gadgets and love real books
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26 December 2011, 08:25 AM
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I bought a kindle for the wife. We are 200 miles in the Norwegian country side and it still works. I subscribed to several uk papers. Only charged it once this week. Wife has read two books aswell as me using it. Free international 3g connection The Matt screen and easy adjustable font size makes it a breeze to read. As others have said. Look at it only as a book replacement and you will be mighty impressed
The Matt screen and easy adjustable font size makes it a breeze to read. As others have said. Look at it only as a book replacement and you will be mighty impressed
26 December 2011, 08:41 AM
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One thing I never hear people complain about is the fact that Kindle is the most locked down proprietary system that makes Apple look positively open source!
Essex library actually allow you to borrow ebooks online but Amazons locked down format doesn't allow for anyone else's DRM to be used on it
for this reason I have a Sony ereader and can buy DRM books from anywhere or read the latest books for free by borrowing them from my library website (download is valid for 30 days, just like borrowing a physical book)
Essex library actually allow you to borrow ebooks online but Amazons locked down format doesn't allow for anyone else's DRM to be used on it
for this reason I have a Sony ereader and can buy DRM books from anywhere or read the latest books for free by borrowing them from my library website (download is valid for 30 days, just like borrowing a physical book)
26 December 2011, 10:25 PM
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So do I, but let's be honest, the iPad screen sucks for reading books.
Any hint of sunshine and it becomes a massive pain to read, where-as the kindle is fully readable in bright sunlight.
I'm thinking of getting a kindle to go with the ipad myself, but not sure if I can transfer the books I have for my kindle for ipad.
Any hint of sunshine and it becomes a massive pain to read, where-as the kindle is fully readable in bright sunlight.
I'm thinking of getting a kindle to go with the ipad myself, but not sure if I can transfer the books I have for my kindle for ipad.
26 December 2011, 10:33 PM
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So do I, but let's be honest, the iPad screen sucks for reading books.
Any hint of sunshine and it becomes a massive pain to read, where-as the kindle is fully readable in bright sunlight.
I'm thinking of getting a kindle to go with the ipad myself, but not sure if I can transfer the books I have for my kindle for ipad.
Any hint of sunshine and it becomes a massive pain to read, where-as the kindle is fully readable in bright sunlight.
I'm thinking of getting a kindle to go with the ipad myself, but not sure if I can transfer the books I have for my kindle for ipad.
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27 December 2011, 10:20 AM
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So do I, but let's be honest, the iPad screen sucks for reading books.
Any hint of sunshine and it becomes a massive pain to read, where-as the kindle is fully readable in bright sunlight.
I'm thinking of getting a kindle to go with the ipad myself, but not sure if I can transfer the books I have for my kindle for ipad.
Any hint of sunshine and it becomes a massive pain to read, where-as the kindle is fully readable in bright sunlight.
I'm thinking of getting a kindle to go with the ipad myself, but not sure if I can transfer the books I have for my kindle for ipad.
http://calibre-ebook.com/
27 December 2011, 01:58 PM
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I wholeheartedly agree with you on that point. iPhone screen is too small to read on, iPad is a little too heavy to read on. I did try it for a month or so but switched to an eInk device, far better in the weight area, and I've been using one since.
27 December 2011, 02:40 PM
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Good thread.
I look forward to read the reviews here on Kindle Fire before I splash my money on it. Some of the people I know have got Kindle to read the Twilight Saga on it, which I am remotely interested in.
I look forward to read the reviews here on Kindle Fire before I splash my money on it. Some of the people I know have got Kindle to read the Twilight Saga on it, which I am remotely interested in.