08-27-2010, 12:39 AM | #1 |
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What convinced you to buy a Kindle 3?
For me it was this video from Stuff Magazine. It looked so small and sleek, and the screen looked so much better than my K1, I decided I had to have one.
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08-27-2010, 12:45 AM | #2 |
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After seeing the GKDX screen.
I wasn't satisfied with my K2 anymore, so as long as it was the same-ish form factor with the pearl screen (and a graphite case) I was sold. |
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08-27-2010, 02:12 AM | #3 |
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In order, the factors for me to pull the trigger on the Kindle 3 as my first e-reader:
1) Low Price 2) Smaller size and weight 3) WiFi (I bought WiFi only unit) 4) Better e-ink screen Travis |
08-27-2010, 02:38 AM | #4 |
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1) The lack of glare and reflections that I get on the Nook.
2) Better screen with faster refresh. 3) Small size, light weight. 4) Extended battery life. 5) Did I mention no reflections and glare off a silly touch screen and glossy bezel? |
08-27-2010, 03:41 AM | #5 |
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I bought a K2 within 30 days of the K3 announcement. K2 went back, no brainer
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08-27-2010, 04:19 AM | #6 |
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screen, weight, and battery life.
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08-27-2010, 04:27 AM | #7 |
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Mr. Bezos told me that I needed one.
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08-27-2010, 04:52 AM | #8 |
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Pearl screen, pearl screen, pearl screen.
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08-27-2010, 05:39 AM | #9 |
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Wifes eyesight not so good so increase in font size will be good for her (1st e-reader).
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08-27-2010, 06:25 AM | #10 |
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My first e-book reader
I love the idea of being able to read wherever I am.
Running out of space for books. Dowloading books pretty well everywhere (have ordered G3) It looks beautiful! I'm expecting mine to arrive around 7 September - fingers crossed! |
08-27-2010, 06:42 AM | #11 |
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1. Price ($139 is very affordable, even for me)
2. High-quality screen 3. Convenience This will be my first e-book reader. |
08-27-2010, 06:45 AM | #12 |
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The display controller chip of my trusty and well used Gen3 has started to give warnings. I *was* intending to simply order a new Gen3, but then the K3 became available, so I could do some comparisons.
A bit of a no-brainer, it seems! Snowman |
08-27-2010, 06:53 AM | #13 |
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The opening of the Amazon.co.uk store
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08-27-2010, 06:55 AM | #14 |
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Price.
Also I was actually going to place a order for $50 worth of books from Amazon.com when I saw they released a cheaper version. Since most of them were actually PD books (from Paizo's Planetary Stories line) it's even cheaper, sort of. And buttons. I just hate touchscreens. |
08-27-2010, 06:57 AM | #15 | |
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