Kindling

[UofMfan]

I love my kindle for reading and I am not interested in the ipad for reading, or the new kindle fire because they are back lit and would put more strain in my eyes, and I can certainly live without that.

I use my iPhone as my everyday on the go computer, even though I have a laptop and it works just fine for me. My laptop is mainly used around the house because it is convenient to be able to use it anywhere I wish.

I am not a student so I cannot comment on the advantages or disadvantages of using a kindle to purchase your school text books, but I can say that I am extremely happy using my kindle for leisure reading.

[moxie]

Thought I would revive this thread...

I purchased a Kindle Fire today after talking to some people and reading a ton of reviews (was highly considering the Nook tablet). Hope to get it before the holidays. Would have liked to try it out before I purchased it, but is not possible around here. I know it's not an iPad so I do not have unrealistic expectations about it.

Main reason I bought it, I can't get any books around here (including the library), would have to order them all online and the mail takes forever. The closest bookstore is 2+ hours away. Along with magazines, basic web browsing and the potential for watching movies (not sure how much I would do that).

Anyone have the Amazon Prime account and use the lending library? Do you think it is worth the $79/year?


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[MissItalianDiva]

Originally Posted by moxie

Thought I would revive this thread...

Anyone have the Amazon Prime account and use the lending library? Do you think it is worth the $79/year?


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I have the amazon prime and think it is one of the best uses for my 79 bucks in a long time. Not only have I gotten all free 2 day shipping this Christmas season but the lending library and free movie database is excellent for both my Kindle Fire and my roku/internet capable flat screens.

[Arwen]

Originally Posted by moxie

Anyone have the Amazon Prime account and use the lending library? Do you think it is worth the $79/year?


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Yes, my 79 membership has paid off in a multitude of ways. I got invited to be an Amazon Vine voice (I already reviewed a lot) which I think was tipped by my Prime membership. Just shipped all my holiday gifts for free and got percentages off of all of them.

I also have borrowed two books to date. The last George R.R. Donaldson (which I got right away instead of having to wait for three months...I actually got that from my local library which has a Kindle lending service now) and Like Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen.