WAY OT: Kindle, yes or no

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1861 Posts XTreme Poster

Like to read but hate finding books. Always write down books to read on a gum wrapper than lose it. With the price of gas seems like e-books cheaper than going out to get one, and at times ordering. Don't mind reading on a screen. Don't mind not having a hard copy either. New Kindle coming out May 3 for $114.

Any Kindle users out there with an opinion?

Thanks,
Eric

DROCK999 · Since 31 May 2007 852 Posts Left Coast Opinionated

Ive read a couple of books on one before. I like them. I guess there's an option to get one for $20 cheaper but you get ads with it. If I read more I'd probably get one

Mark · Tue Apr 12, 11 8:43 pm

Big fan of my Ipad with Kindle app. I now am back to cranking thru books.

Eric Cohn · Since 12 Apr 2011 2 Posts New Member

Thanks. Two thumbs up sealed the deal. Just ordered a Kindle. Eric

windrocker · Since 05 Apr 2010 6 Posts Kook

I love mine. I read all the time and take it everywhere with me. I bought the one that is the step up. It has a connection to the "amazon whisper network" meaning you can download a book anywhere without connecting to wifi.

Even cooler, they have added a web browser in the experimental portion of the home menu....meaning I can now check email or the news or whatever via my Kindle from anywhere in the modern world for free...and without a wifi connection.

Well worth the $.

JMatic · Since 12 Aug 2008 252 Posts Boise, In Dat Ho Obsessed

Saw a guy driving a convertible Miata reading a Kindle during the morning commute.

Effin' Smart is all I can say.

Looked like this moron found on Google images.

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Kruse · Since 21 Oct 2005 63 Posts

I could be wrong but I am pretty sure that with the Kindle you can only buy from amazon, which kind of sucks. But with a Nook for instance you can purchase books from anywhere and even rent books from the library which I was told you can not do with the Kindle...

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

my moms loves hers (i still like the option to hurl a book now and again)

some tips:
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/09/how-to-do-almost-everything-with-a-kindle-3/

EdG · Since 19 Dec 2005 425 Posts Just a Kook that's Obsessed

I have been looking at the Kindle for the purpose of getting Library eBooks. If you plan on reading while waiting for wind at the beach, the Kindle is better than the Nook.

I would be curious about the iPad (Mark?) in the sunlight, although I'd rather get another board or used kite for the cost of an iPad.

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

i got a kindle for christmas and I love it. Taking a kindle on a trip instead of 5 books is great. You can read it very easily in sunlight. I also like the fact that you can download books anywhere.

Mark · Wed Apr 13, 11 9:30 pm

The Ipad glass does have some glare and is not that great in direct sunlight. However it does tons of other things.

Ps Sunlight is for kiting!

tautologies · Since 24 Aug 2006 602 Posts Oahu Addicted

new kindle on sale on amazon today....

frindly · Since 12 Aug 2008 21 Posts Portland

I love my kindle. Only complaint is sometimes new books don't get sold in ebook format. If you're willing to take 5 minutes, u can usually download it for free of a torrent site though.

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1861 Posts XTreme Poster

Got my ebook reader. Love it!

Eric