Kindling

I've been considering an Kindle for ages so that I can save shelf space and get rid of a load of novels. I'm glad I waited. I can't wait to read the reviews of the new Kindle touch. I don't plan to use it for text books, I need physical books for study. There aren't enough relevant history text books in the Kindle store anyhoo.

[girl_dee]

But isn't there always a better somethingorother coming up around the corner in electronics...

Like that damn iphone 5?

I love my Kindle, I used it on the flights recently and it was wonderful.. it's a pain in the butt to use for internet browsing, but it's nice to shop on Amazon on my Mac, click the *buy* button, and have the book appear on my KIndle. I am also on a site that sends the free book alerts and have read quite a few free or .99 cent books

[Dominique]

Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

But isn't there always a better somethingorother coming up around the corner in electronics...

Like that damn iphone 5?

I love my Kindle, I used it on the flights recently and it was wonderful.. it's a pain in the butt to use for internet browsing, but it's nice to shop on Amazon on my Mac, click the *buy* button, and have the book appear on my KIndle. I am also on a site that sends the free book alerts and have read quite a few free or .99 cent books

Hi Dee, long time no talk. so basicly what you are saying is....(keep in mind how far behind the electronic curve I remain) these all work wonderfully (is that a word) if you carry them all around ?

[Sparkle]

Originally Posted by Yellow band

Hi Dee, long time no talk. so basicly what you are saying is....(keep in mind how far behind the electronic curve I remain) these all work wonderfully (is that a word) if you carry them all around ?

/not meaning to speak for Cajun_Dee, responding from my perspective...

I love my kindle for reading and I'm not tempted by the ipad or the nook colour or the *new* kindle fire because one of the primary reasons I love my kindle is that it is NOT back lit, which means I can read longer without eye strain.

As to carrying everything, I would say it would be very rare would I carry my smart phone, my laptop and my kindle with me. It would be a duplication of utility and it would be rather laborious and bulky and (to me) defeat one of the main purposes of the kindle - it is small, light, easily portable and stores 1000s of books.

I think Dee was pointing out that the kindle is not really the best device if you want to be able to surf the internet. If you want an e-reader that has internet surfing capacity you're probably better looking at the ipad or the new kindle fire.

My smart phone functions as a mini-laptop when I'm on the run; so unless I am traveling for business or traveling for an extended period of time - I would be unlikely to carry my laptop with me. I can easily order books for my kindle on my phone (with the amazon app) and they are sent wirelessly from my amazon account to my kindle.

[Dominique]

Originally Posted by Sparkle

/not meaning to speak for Cajun_Dee, responding from my perspective...

I love my kindle for reading and I'm not tempted by the ipad or the nook colour or the *new* kindle fire because one of the primary reasons I love my kindle is that it is NOT back lit, which means I can read longer without eye strain.

As to carrying everything, I would say it would be very rare would I carry my smart phone, my laptop and my kindle with me. It would be a duplication of utility and it would be rather laborious and bulky and (to me) defeat one of the main purposes of the kindle - it is small, light, easily portable and stores 1000s of books.

I think Dee was pointing out that the kindle is not really the best device if you want to be able to surf the internet. If you want an e-reader that has internet surfing capacity you're probably better looking at the ipad or the new kindle fire.

My smart phone functions as a mini-laptop when I'm on the run; so unless I am traveling for business or traveling for an extended period of time - I would be unlikely to carry my laptop with me. I can easily order books for my kindle on my phone (with the amazon app) and they are sent wirelessly from my amazon account to my kindle.

Hi Sparkle.....Thank you for the response. Dee and I have a history. She very patiently will explain this stuff to me, just as you have. I greatly appreciate it when that happens. Especially the great examples. It took me forever to get to the IPHONE. Also, I have Photophobia, big word for inability to tolerate lights and patterns, and I knew this about the kindle (and am glad you reiterated it, so I didn't get lost in all the techy stuff)

Any thoughts on the new version of the IPAD introduced yesterday (not an Ipad, the competition)? And thanks again!

Course there's always new technology round the corner, it's called technological progress. It just so happened that I knew the new Kindles were due so waited a couple of months...I'm glad I waited. I'm not going for the rather more expensive Kindle Fire (I'd have an iPad if I could afford a tablet) but the cheaper Kindle touch 4gb with the same sort of screen as the old one but is smaller and lighter.

Those of you who have your kindles will continue to be happy with them, I suspect I shall be very happy with the new Kindle touch.

Can't see me carrying my iPod, phone, laptop and a kindle. One makes decisions upon what technology to take out and about dependant on the day. For me personally, I'm more liable to leave my phone and laptop at home.

[Puplove]

Originally Posted by Yellow band

Hi Dee, long time no talk. so basicly what you are saying is....(keep in mind how far behind the electronic curve I remain) these all work wonderfully (is that a word) if you carry them all around ?

I used to carry my laptop (for work, have to have it), my smartphone, plus a whole load of books with me on trips - that's a lot of weight and luggage space. Then I would usually buy more books at the airport on the flight home, or worry about finishing a book on the plane long before the flight ended (hey, I travel a lot, long flights, lots of long evenings I can luxuriate in reading!)

Now, I still carry my laptop and phone - but I also carry a whole warehouse full of books with me on that little skinny Kindle. doesn't even take a sliver more of extra space in my luggage! I love my Kindle, love shopping for new books on it with the whispernet, love pulling it out and knowing everything I want to read (plus other things I hadn't thought of but will find while browsing) will be right there at my fingertips.

I'm kind of torn about the Fire because the e-ink is so easy on the eyes on my old kindle. But I'm intrigued by the other functions.

[SecretAgentMa'am]

I was looking at the Fire this morning, and I don't think I would get one. It's got no chance of competing with the iPad, and I'm always dubious of new browsers. The Fire-only browser is almost guaranteed to suck. The only reason I can see to get one is if I read a *lot* more magazines than I do (and a lot fewer books), or if I wanted to make my cookbook collection digital. I would say it would be good for children, since children's books would look a lot better on it, but it seems like a bad idea to buy delicate electronics for kids.

[blush]

I took a peek at the new kindles. They look awesome, and Goof already has his eye on one.

I don't like to use my Ipad as an ereader, the screen is too "screeny." I really like the kindle screen.

I took my kindle to the beach in bright sunlight and had no problem reading all day. No glare. I can't do that with my Ipad. But fuz likes the ipad for reading books with pictures/interactive books.

Pup, there is one of the new kindles that's touch and has the same screen type as ours.

[blush]

For me, any kind of technology is user-based. I use my ipad for certain things like Angry Birds and Smurfs . I use my kindle for reading. I use my laptop for everything else. I don't have a smart phone because I only use my phone for texting and calling. Others use their smartphones for everything. Whether or not I get the new fancy thing is generally based on whether or not I'll USE the new fancy thing. If it just repeats stuff I already have, without improvement, I don't bother with it.

And sometimes I laugh at myself making a grocery list on my ipad instead of just pulling out a pen and paper.

Sheesh.