Anyone Own A Kindle? - Page 4

Veritas · 10-24-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by VTDragon

The primary reason I have not bought one yet is that their over the air service is through Sprint and I just don't get Sprint coverage where I live. I plan on taking a good hard look at B&N's Nook as I believe its' service is through AT&T

The new International version of the Kindle has Whispernet provided by AT&T and its global roaming partners.

Veritas · 10-23-2009, 06:57 AM

I absolutely love my Kindle. The only negative thing I have to say about it is that it isn't possible to share purchased books.

Poronico · 10-24-2009, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

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.

I have read alot of great things about the newer kindles, also you can download books for free on the net and not having to pay an arm and a leg for them. This is actually on my xmas list for my girl so I would advise getting a newer generation one due to add on storage and battery life.

pnoon · 11-28-2009, 12:08 PM

Well, after much research and comparisons between Kindle, Nook, and Sony, I pulled the trigger and bought a Kindle. I've been scouring the list of books and have pre-ordered a $hitload. Can't wait for it to arrive.

Thanks to everyone who offered feedback.

CigarNut · 11-28-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Well, after much research and comparisons between Kindle, Nook, and Sony, I pulled the trigger and bought a Kindle. I've been scouring the list of books and have pre-ordered a $hitload. Can't wait for it to arrive.

Thanks to everyone who offered feedback.

Congrats! on your purchase -- maybe you can show it off to us at the Stumptown herf next month!

pnoon · 11-28-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Congrats! on your purchase -- maybe you can show it off to us at the Stumptown herf next month!

You can count on it!

floydp · 11-28-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Well, after much research and comparisons between Kindle, Nook, and Sony, I pulled the trigger and bought a Kindle. I've been scouring the list of books and have pre-ordered a $hitload. Can't wait for it to arrive.

Thanks to everyone who offered feedback.

You won't be sorry Peter. I got Anita one for her birthday and she hasn't sat it down since. She carries it everywhere.

shilala · 01-20-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Well, after much research and comparisons between Kindle, Nook, and Sony, I pulled the trigger and bought a Kindle. I've been scouring the list of books and have pre-ordered a $hitload. Can't wait for it to arrive.

Thanks to everyone who offered feedback.

Peter, my daughter got one today. She hasn't put it down since it got here. It appears she's going to love it. She got the little one, no idea what it's called.
It made me wonder if you ever got one, so I came and looked this up.
How's it going with yours? Are you still using it? Any tips for my kid?

pnoon · 01-21-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

Peter, my daughter got one today. She hasn't put it down since it got here. It appears she's going to love it. She got the little one, no idea what it's called.
It made me wonder if you ever got one, so I came and looked this up.
How's it going with yours? Are you still using it? Any tips for my kid?

Yes I did, Scott. Got one for Xmas 2009.
13 months with it and I love it. I use it daily.

Tips?
One comes to mind right off the bat. When searching for Kindle books from Amazon, skip using their search engine. www.jungle-search.com is so much better.
About a month ago, I downloaded the Kindle app for my laptop. I prefer using the Kindle itself but the laptop app can come in handy.
There is also an online forum (www.kindleboards.com) which I registered for but haven't really used.
I really haven't explored much beyond the books thru Amazon. I know there are other sources for books but I have found so much classic literature (free!) that along with a few purchases I have more to read than I know what to do with.

markem · 01-21-2011, 12:16 AM

I like http://www.ereaderiq.com/ as my kindle search engine

pnoon · 01-21-2011, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by markem

I like http://www.ereaderiq.com/ as my kindle search engine

Gonna have to give that one a try.

Thanks, Mark.

shilala · 01-21-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Yes I did, Scott. Got one for Xmas 2009.
13 months with it and I love it. I use it daily.

Tips?
One comes to mind right off the bat. When searching for Kindle books from Amazon, skip using their search engine. www.jungle-search.com is so much better.
About a month ago, I downloaded the Kindle app for my laptop. I prefer using the Kindle itself but the laptop app can come in handy.
There is also an online forum (www.kindleboards.com) which I registered for but haven't really used.
I really haven't explored much beyond the books thru Amazon. I know there are other sources for books but I have found so much classic literature (free!) that along with a few purchases I have more to read than I know what to do with.

Thanks for that, Peter. I showed it to Rebekah when she came home from school, and she asked me to print it out for her.
I think her exact response was "Sweet. Will you print it out for me?"

pnoon · 03-09-2011, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Yes I did, Scott. Got one for Xmas 2009.
13 months with it and I love it. I use it daily.

Tips?
One comes to mind right off the bat. When searching for Kindle books from Amazon, skip using their search engine. www.jungle-search.com is so much better.
About a month ago, I downloaded the Kindle app for my laptop. I prefer using the Kindle itself but the laptop app can come in handy.
There is also an online forum (www.kindleboards.com) which I registered for but haven't really used.
I really haven't explored much beyond the books thru Amazon. I know there are other sources for books but I have found so much classic literature (free!) that along with a few purchases I have more to read than I know what to do with.

I've learned a lot in the last few weeks. Found other search engines and a couple of sites that have a lot of books (many are free).
But the real sweet "tip" is the hack for the screensavers. Now I can look at pictures of family and friends instead of Virginia Woolf and other dead authors.
I will post details soon.

VTDragon · 03-23-2011, 09:47 AM

I did a lot of research and was intrigued by the Notion Ink Adam, but have cooled on it because of software, shipping and quality issues that have been reported.
My big hangup with the Kindle has been the propriatory format that they use for their books, I prefer a more open approach. Yesterday I got an e-mail notification for a refurbished original Nook for $89.99 from Buy.com and pulled the trigger. Figured I couldn't go wrong at that price and I already had a Nook account that I have used to download books onto my Android phone. Looking forward to less trips to the library.

markem · 03-23-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

I will post details soon.

Veritas · 11-28-2009, 12:12 PM

What steered you to the Kindle over the Nook? I own a Kindle and love it, but now would probably choose a Nook if I were purchasing for the first time.

pnoon · 11-28-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Veritas

What steered you to the Kindle over the Nook? I own a Kindle and love it, but now would probably choose a Nook if I were purchasing for the first time.

Nook was first to be eliminated for me. It came down to Kindle vs. Sony for me.

Some major down-sides of the Nook for me were:

Return policy - 14 day w/ 10% restocking fee. (Kindle and Sony are 30 day w/full refund)
B&N gift cards cannot be used to purchase e-books for the Nook. Huge issue if you ask me.
Cost of books were equal or greater then Kindle/Sony.

Veritas · 11-28-2009, 04:29 PM

I didn't know about the gift card restrictions. I redeem my credit card points for gift cards, so that would be an issue for me also.

The one feature that still draws me to the Nook is the ability to loan e-books to another user. There were several of us in the desert with Kindles and I would have liked to be able to pass a book to one of them when I finished with it.

That feature is only useful if several of your friends have a Nook, otherwise it's a non-issue. Since I don't know anyone who has pre-ordered one, I'll probably get her a Kindle.

Kindle's software upgrade allows for the viewing of .pdfs in their native format now. That was another point of the Nook that was appealing that is now not an issue.

pnoon · 11-28-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Veritas

I didn't know about the gift card restrictions. I redeem my credit card points for gift cards, so that would be an issue for me also.

The one feature that still draws me to the Nook is the ability to loan e-books to another user. There were several of us in the desert with Kindles and I would have liked to be able to pass a book to one of them when I finished with it.

That feature is only useful if several of your friends have a Nook, otherwise it's a non-issue. Since I don't know anyone who has pre-ordered one, I'll probably get her a Kindle.

Kindle's software upgrade allows for the viewing of .pdfs in their native format now. That was another point of the Nook that was appealing that is now not an issue.

Also, the lending feature of the Nook is good for one user for 14 days only. Lend a book to friend - you can't lend that book again to anyone else - ever.

ashtonlady · 11-29-2009, 01:08 AM

i love my Kindle.

10-23-2009, 06:57 AM	#2
Veritas Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Gregory Location: Denver, CO Posts: 216 Trading: (1)	Re: Anyone Own A Kindle? I absolutely love my Kindle. The only negative thing I have to say about it is that it isn't possible to share purchased books.

11-28-2009, 12:08 PM	#4
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Anyone Own A Kindle? Well, after much research and comparisons between Kindle, Nook, and Sony, I pulled the trigger and bought a Kindle. I've been scouring the list of books and have pre-ordered a $hitload. Can't wait for it to arrive. Thanks to everyone who offered feedback. __________________ 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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markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,669 Trading: (47)	Re: Anyone Own A Kindle? I like http://www.ereaderiq.com/ as my kindle search engine __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

03-23-2011, 09:47 AM	#14
VTDragon Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Gary Location: Vermont Posts: 627 Trading: (0)	Re: Anyone Own A Kindle? I did a lot of research and was intrigued by the Notion Ink Adam, but have cooled on it because of software, shipping and quality issues that have been reported. My big hangup with the Kindle has been the propriatory format that they use for their books, I prefer a more open approach. Yesterday I got an e-mail notification for a refurbished original Nook for $89.99 from Buy.com and pulled the trigger. Figured I couldn't go wrong at that price and I already had a Nook account that I have used to download books onto my Android phone. Looking forward to less trips to the library. __________________ An expert is a person who knows enough about what's really going on ... to be scared.

11-28-2009, 12:12 PM	#16
Veritas Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Gregory Location: Denver, CO Posts: 216 Trading: (1)	Re: Anyone Own A Kindle? What steered you to the Kindle over the Nook? I own a Kindle and love it, but now would probably choose a Nook if I were purchasing for the first time.

11-28-2009, 04:29 PM	#18
Veritas Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Gregory Location: Denver, CO Posts: 216 Trading: (1)	Re: Anyone Own A Kindle? I didn't know about the gift card restrictions. I redeem my credit card points for gift cards, so that would be an issue for me also. The one feature that still draws me to the Nook is the ability to loan e-books to another user. There were several of us in the desert with Kindles and I would have liked to be able to pass a book to one of them when I finished with it. That feature is only useful if several of your friends have a Nook, otherwise it's a non-issue. Since I don't know anyone who has pre-ordered one, I'll probably get her a Kindle. Kindle's software upgrade allows for the viewing of .pdfs in their native format now. That was another point of the Nook that was appealing that is now not an issue.

11-29-2009, 01:08 AM	#20
ashtonlady The Lady is Here Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Laura Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,090 Trading: (8)	Re: Anyone Own A Kindle? i love my Kindle.