Gemmill 44173 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Nice one. I finished my first Kindle book today. Joyous scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Exciting stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Nice one. I finished my first Kindle book today. Joyous scenes. Nice. Do you normally just put it to sleep or switch it all the way off? It basically looks like a electronic item in a shop that has a piece of card over the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Tempted to invest. I tend to read in fits and starts though, I usually plow through the best part of half a dozen on holiday and then not pick one up for months. Reckon it would be worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Tempted to invest. I tend to read in fits and starts though, I usually plow through the best part of half a dozen on holiday and then not pick one up for months. Reckon it would be worth it? Depends how much 100 pounds is worth to you. You might find if you have all your books at hand you would find more time to read. Mine was a gift/early x-mas present (I think it probs will be low if not out of stock by then). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 http://www.amazon.com/tag/kindle/forum/ref...Type=tagsDetail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 You can now pick these up in-store at John Lewis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I'm thinking of getting one of these (or similar) for a christmas gift. I'm presuming that the Kindle is the one to get? Or are one of the other e-readers better? The main question I need answering is how does it work with what titles are available on what platform? Have certain publishers signed up exclusively with Amazon or Sony or whoever else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Barnes and Noble has released its new Nook Color to compete vs Amazon’s Kindle 3, a move that recently shocked many consumers and critics alike. The Kindle 3 seemed to be sitting pretty, all features and prices ever so slightly one-upping the Nook. The Kindle released a new model that was WiFi only at a cheap price, with improved contrast, smaller and sleeker design, lighter weight, more standard memory, battery life that lasts up to a month on one charge, and in a couple colors to boot. Barnes and Noble released its own low priced WiFi version in response. However the rest of the device remained the same except for the software update that happened in April from Barnes and Noble, fixing many of the reported bugs from a year earlier. Many looked at Barnes and Noble and thought, “that’s it?”. Well, it seems that Barnes and Noble had something up its sleeve after all, the Nook Color. The new device has a high resolution IPS color touch screen, allowing for a 178 degree viewing angle. The device has an expandable memory starting at 8GB, a feature that could have Apple sweating with its memory-based pricing structure. But the Nook Color is no iPad. It has a 7 inch screen and doesn’t have thousands of applications to choose from. However, the device can indeed play video, store pictures, play audio, and surf the web and email, much like the iPad. So why would someone buy the Kindle 3? It will come down to a choice for the consumer. Amazon is banking on the fact that many people read books for the enjoyment of reading alone. They hope consumers will want a dedicated device to reading books. The Nook Color has opened up possibilities for the reading experience, and closed off other possibilities as well. For instance, the consumer can read a full color digital magazine on the device, however the battery life is now only 8 hours with wireless turned off, reducing freedom from the electrical socket. There is obviously a give and take. You can click for prices, information, and a more detailed comparison of the Nook Color vs Kindle 3 . http://www.thenewsforyou.com/the-nook-colo...y-season/11980/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 32648 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I've just bought the kindle wi-fi, (don't think I need the 3G for the extra £40) so am hoping it's worth it, when it comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44173 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Good man. You'll like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 32648 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Good man. You'll like it. I hope it's as straightforward as it looks plus am hoping I can get some of my books I already have on the cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44173 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I'll pm you some links to collections of books you can download for nowt. Will do it tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4358 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I'll pm you some links to collections of books you can download for nowt. Will do it tonight. If they aren't the usual collection of 200 year old "classics", I wouldn't mind a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 32648 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I'll pm you some links to collections of books you can download for nowt. Will do it tonight. Good lad! I'll make sure I see you alright when I get my new glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44173 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 No bother, pm's coming to both of you tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44173 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 PMs sent. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I am thinking of buying a Kindle, but worry I would miss the whole book experience, my son said the same. Im torn really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4358 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 PMs sent. Enjoy. Downloading now - fantastic range - cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44173 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 No probs. TR, everyone says that, but I don't see what there is to miss really. Less clutter too. Get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 No probs. TR, everyone says that, but I don't see what there is to miss really. Less clutter too. Get one. Yeah I know it makes sense an all that but I just LOVE books, especially old ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 32648 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I am thinking of buying a Kindle, but worry I would miss the whole book experience, my son said the same. Im torn really. Now you know how Natalie Imbruglia felt, but I know what you you mean about old book covers and that, but, it would be good having them all in the same place. Cheers, Gemmill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I am thinking of buying a Kindle, but worry I would miss the whole book experience, my son said the same. Im torn really. Now you know how Natalie Imbruglia felt, but I know what you you mean about old book covers and that, but, it would be good having them all in the same place. Cheers, Gemmill. Yep I'm as torn as dear ole Natalie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 32648 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I am thinking of buying a Kindle, but worry I would miss the whole book experience, my son said the same. Im torn really. Now you know how Natalie Imbruglia felt, but I know what you you mean about old book covers and that, but, it would be good having them all in the same place. Cheers, Gemmill. Yep I'm as torn as dear ole Natalie You mean you're lying naked on the floor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I am thinking of buying a Kindle, but worry I would miss the whole book experience, my son said the same. Im torn really. Now you know how Natalie Imbruglia felt, but I know what you you mean about old book covers and that, but, it would be good having them all in the same place. Cheers, Gemmill. Yep I'm as torn as dear ole Natalie You mean you're lying naked on the floor? I walked into that one didnt I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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