Received Kindle as gift; have questions - Page 2

rollercoaster · 05-14-2010, 01:05 AM

I would suggest going over to youtube to get much better help and intro videos

see:

Very basic Using Kindle 2 Guide

Amazon Kindle 2 Software Tour

Advanced Amazon Kindle 2 reading tips

Search "Using Kindle 2" or a more specific phrase on youtube for easy learning.

Enjoy!

PS: I don't like DRM either so I don't buy from amazon but even without that shopping feature, the Kindle is a very very good device.

You can still register without linking with a credit card. To completely separate it, create a new account on amazon and don't provide a credit card. That way you get all the benefits like access to free content on amazon, using the store to read comments about a book, software updates, support and may be an occasional purchase etc.

You could, Gift your child a gift voucher of a small amount and let her buy a few books/mags/news to make up her own mind about it without exposing your credit card to abuse.

Good luck. Hope we can turn you traitor and make u join the kindle camp

gollu · 05-16-2010, 05:08 AM

I think all the discussion about the limited formats Kindle handles is pointless. @Elfwreck, you surely know what the Calibre is and it's more than sufficient for formatting books in the right format.
The dictionary and free internet access will be very useful for a 14-year-old, I doubt you'll find better reader for her.

pboss · 05-17-2010, 04:20 AM

Definitely check out some YT videos. Put in an obvious keyword and just drift away along the related videos. You'll know the basics in no time.

And yes, you can do a shitload of things without paying a dime for a book. You can fill up your Kindle with lots of non-DRM books both free and commercial. Plus your own documents. And of course, there are things we're not allowed to talk about.

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05-14-2010, 01:05 AM	#16
rollercoaster Zealot Posts: 126 Karma: 1826 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Kindle 2	I would suggest going over to youtube to get much better help and intro videos see: Very basic Using Kindle 2 Guide Amazon Kindle 2 Software Tour Advanced Amazon Kindle 2 reading tips Search "Using Kindle 2" or a more specific phrase on youtube for easy learning. Enjoy! PS: I don't like DRM either so I don't buy from amazon but even without that shopping feature, the Kindle is a very very good device. You can still register without linking with a credit card. To completely separate it, create a new account on amazon and don't provide a credit card. That way you get all the benefits like access to free content on amazon, using the store to read comments about a book, software updates, support and may be an occasional purchase etc. You could, Gift your child a gift voucher of a small amount and let her buy a few books/mags/news to make up her own mind about it without exposing your credit card to abuse. Good luck. Hope we can turn you traitor and make u join the kindle camp

05-16-2010, 05:08 AM	#17
gollu Unsullied Posts: 249 Karma: 759693 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Israel Device: Kindle 2i	I think all the discussion about the limited formats Kindle handles is pointless. @Elfwreck, you surely know what the Calibre is and it's more than sufficient for formatting books in the right format. The dictionary and free internet access will be very useful for a 14-year-old, I doubt you'll find better reader for her.

05-17-2010, 04:20 AM	#18
pboss Evangelist Posts: 408 Karma: 646 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	Definitely check out some YT videos. Put in an obvious keyword and just drift away along the related videos. You'll know the basics in no time. And yes, you can do a shitload of things without paying a dime for a book. You can fill up your Kindle with lots of non-DRM books both free and commercial. Plus your own documents. And of course, there are things we're not allowed to talk about.