Anyone Own A Kindle?

pnoon · 07-16-2009, 12:38 PM

I'm looking into buying a Kindle. Looks like it is something I would really enjoy.

I'm not looking for testimonials - "My brother-in-law has one and he loves it". I'm looking for actual feedback and discussion on detailed features and usage from inmates who own one.

Thanks.

Mugen910 · 07-16-2009, 12:51 PM

linky wasn't working...

Here LINKY POO..

My uncle has one and he travels a lot. He raves about how many books he can upload to it and how light it is. I'm not actually sure about the pro/con but IMHO I would imagine some people just like the feel of a real book but hate carrying so many around. The gf might be getting one for xmas since we take lots of trips.

landhoney · 07-16-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

I'm not looking for testimonials - "My brother-in-law has one and he loves it". I'm looking for actual feedback and discussion on detailed features and usage from inmates who own one.
Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

My uncle has one and he travels a lot. He raves about how many books he can upload to it and how light it is. .

Fail in the first response.

Mugen910 · 07-16-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by landhoney

Fail in the first response.

dammit you caught me...

07-16-2009, 12:52 PM

Hey Peter, the link doesn't appear to be working.

Cigargal · 07-16-2009, 12:54 PM

Joan has one and loves it...pm her.

pnoon · 07-16-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cigargal

Joan has one and loves it...pm her.

Will do. Thanks

07-16-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Cigargal

Joan has one and loves it...pm her.

Funny you should say that... I left the kindle at home while traveling last week and brought along instead the wee iTouch I bought off Shilala.

For laying in bed at home with a book, I prefer the kindle. But for reading in the Girl Cave, garage, ladies room, on the plane, in the car, hotel room... I much prefer the iTouch running the kindle app. Smaller, lighter, quieter (no page turn button clicks) than the kindle, AND is stupid fast at checking email!

Kindle apps I use on the iTouch are much easier to access and change than on the kindle itself, from something simple like font size adjustment to shopping new books.

Kindle pwns the iTouch for battery life and the bigger screen, and Whispernet is available where wifi is not (at least in Seattle) but... remember Kindle has no backlight power drain, and checking email or shopping books over their proprietary Whispernet is an agonizingly slow process. Part of that is the processor limitation, but still it is quite frustrating.

Amazon will also only transfer to kindle format those books they sell or from publishers with whom they have agreements. They won't kindleize some of my old favorites available for free.

I'd send you the kindle to try out but I already passed it on to someone, dang it, however, imho you aren't missing a lot over an iphone/itouch.

Hope my two cents helps!

poker · 07-16-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Joan

I'd send you the kindle to try out but I already passed it on to someone, dang it, however, imho you aren't missing a lot over an iphone/itouch.

Peter's gonna need an iTouch with a 22" screen so he can see it though.

Mugen910 · 07-16-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by poker

Peter's gonna need an iTouch with a 22" screen so he can see it though.

markem · 07-16-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by poker

Peter's gonna need an iTouch with a 22" screen so he can see it though.

Apple is sure to come out with an iTouch Braille that almost works after each upgrade (well, full reinstall) and only costs a large fortune with a 10 minute battery life.

Random recoding of characters is an option, however.

pnoon · 07-16-2009, 12:54 PM

Link should be working now.
Sorry.

BlackDog · 07-16-2009, 01:47 PM

I bought one for my mother for her birthday. She didn't like it very well and returned it. She likes plain old books better.

Now she won't speak to me any more and you're making me cry.

landhoney · 07-16-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackDog

I bought one for my mother for her birthday. She didn't like it very well and returned it. She likes plain old books better.

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

dammit you caught me...

Don't worry, you're not the only one.

jaycarla · 07-16-2009, 01:53 PM

Peter, my wife has one and she LOVES it. She actually bought the first one, then a newer one came out 5 months later and she got that. The newer one is thinner and has the ability to do audio.

Her only complaint with them is that they are not backlit. She got a little LED clip light though for times that she needs light and it works fine.

Has never had a problem with the wireless. Loves that there is no monthly or hidden fees. Once you buy something it stays available on Amazon so if you lose the Kindle, sell it, upgrade, whatever, all your content is still there.

We were both a little ticked that the newspaper subscriptions were so high, if it was lower I would have bought one too.

I see a lot of people with them on my travels too and talk to some of them. Have yet to run into anyone with one that doesn't love it.

I saw earlier someone mention it, if someone is "old school" and has to have the paperback or does a lot of book swapping, they wouldn't like it as much.

07-16-2009, 01:51 PM

Why not just read the paper book, baldy?

pnoon · 07-16-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Why not just read the paper book, baldy?

I do, dumass.

But the Kindle looks pretty cool, saves a $hitload of space, ability to annotate, search etc. that is impossible with hard copy.

So, why are you using email instead of snail mail?

07-16-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

I do, dumass.

But the Kindle looks pretty cool, saves a $hitload of space, ability to annotate, search etc. that is impossible with hard copy.

So, why are you using email instead of snail mail?

It was an honest question, you crotchety old bastard.

pnoon · 07-16-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

It was an honest question, you crotchety old bastard.

I figured the "baldy" comment negated any seriousness to your post.

Kids these days just don't know how to communicate.

07-16-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

I figured the "baldy" comment negated any seriousness to your post.

Kids these days just don't know how to communicate.

[clears throat]

Pardon me, Sir. The "baldy" comment is a term of endearment, kind of like how I call my Father, "old man".

I apologize for any confusion this may have cause you, Mister Noon and hope to avoid any such incidents like the latest in the future.

Have a wonderful day.

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pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Anyone Own A Kindle? I'm looking into buying a Kindle. Looks like it is something I would really enjoy. I'm not looking for testimonials - "My brother-in-law has one and he loves it". I'm looking for actual feedback and discussion on detailed features and usage from inmates who own one. Thanks. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden Last edited by pnoon; 07-16-2009 at 12:52 PM. Reason: fixed link

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Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Anyone Own A Kindle? linky wasn't working... Here *LINKY POO*.. My uncle has one and he travels a lot. He raves about how many books he can upload to it and how light it is. I'm not actually sure about the pro/con but IMHO I would imagine some people just like the feel of a real book but hate carrying so many around. The gf might be getting one for xmas since we take lots of trips. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

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Patron Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone Own A Kindle? Hey Peter, the link doesn't appear to be working.

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Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: Anyone Own A Kindle? Joan has one and loves it...pm her.

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pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Anyone Own A Kindle? Link should be working now. Sorry. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

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BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Anyone Own A Kindle? I bought one for my mother for her birthday. She didn't like it very well and returned it. She likes plain old books better. Now she won't speak to me any more and you're making me cry. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

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jaycarla Mossy Hoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 828 Trading: (7)	Re: Anyone Own A Kindle? Peter, my wife has one and she LOVES it. She actually bought the first one, then a newer one came out 5 months later and she got that. The newer one is thinner and has the ability to do audio. Her only complaint with them is that they are not backlit. She got a little LED clip light though for times that she needs light and it works fine. Has never had a problem with the wireless. Loves that there is no monthly or hidden fees. Once you buy something it stays available on Amazon so if you lose the Kindle, sell it, upgrade, whatever, all your content is still there. We were both a little ticked that the newspaper subscriptions were so high, if it was lower I would have bought one too. I see a lot of people with them on my travels too and talk to some of them. Have yet to run into anyone with one that doesn't love it. I saw earlier someone mention it, if someone is "old school" and has to have the paperback or does a lot of book swapping, they wouldn't like it as much. __________________ “I bet Eli doesn't even have one touchdown today, ... I'm the best Manning" -Peyton Manning

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Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone Own A Kindle? Why not just read the paper book, baldy?