Getting a Kindle - Page 2

jbcohen · 02-17-2011, 08:29 AM

Here is something that Franchise can help me with. I am going the oposite direction, I have an electronic book reader but I am migrating to reading electronic books on my smart phone. I do not like the idea of carrying multiple devices each for a different job. So why are you moving from the smart phone to the kindle? Seems to me that you will be carrying mroe devices, it will be more expensive and there is more to loose then would otherwise be.

chyron8472 · 02-17-2011, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jbcohen

I am going the opposite direction, I have an electronic book reader but I am migrating to reading electronic books on my smart phone.

I never understand this. Do people actually like reading itty bitty text on a teeny weeny screen, having to turn the page after about every paragraph, and then getting eyestrain from staring at a tiny LCD for hours?

It makes no sense. At least the Kindle screen has the equivalent amount of real estate for text as a mass-market paperback book does. Why on earth would someone opt to read on a tiny phone screen? Sure, if you were on the go a lot and/or somewhere that you didn't have your ereader and felt like reading anyway, maybe. But otherwise....

FF2 · 02-17-2011, 11:24 AM

I'm with Chyron - I tried using the K4Blackberry app. It works quite swiftly but the small screen size over a long-term read as opposed to occasional use was just not pleasant or relaxing. By the same token, I have watched full length movies on the BB on airplane flights but frankly, I do prefer my 40-inch Sony at home.

Obviously, convergence would be nice and maybe one day they will provide it in the form of those "glasses" (viewers) that stay close to the eyes and emulate a full-size experience. But just as I would not want the k3's size as a phone next to my ear, I want a larger screen for reading. I guess the k3's size or ipad or whatever could be a phone with blue-tooth but I would not want that size when all I really want is a phone-sized device when heading off on a walk, bike ride or hike.

FranchiseBlade · 02-17-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jbcohen

Here is something that Franchise can help me with. I am going the oposite direction, I have an electronic book reader but I am migrating to reading electronic books on my smart phone. I do not like the idea of carrying multiple devices each for a different job. So why are you moving from the smart phone to the kindle? Seems to me that you will be carrying mroe devices, it will be more expensive and there is more to loose then would otherwise be.

For me the size of the screen, the ease on the eyes, and way to organize the books, ease of downloading books from places other than Amazon etc. all made the Kindle better for me.

I don't plan on using my Android to read anymore unless I'm somehow without my Kindle. But the Kindle is small enough that I can take it most everywhere.

FranchiseBlade · 02-19-2011, 12:45 PM

So far I've loved my Kindle. I spent the night I got it, and the first part of the next day just organizing my collections, and getting a couple more books to add to them, though they are books I've already read in paper.

I found a couple of free ebooks that were really horrible conversions as far as typos, and screw ups. Bust since I'd read the paper versions it wasn't the end of the world.

I've had to restrain myself from buying a ton of books from Amazon. I know that I can't read that many books right now, and shouldn't buy them all at once because of my budget, but it's hard to resist.

I ordered a cover off of e-bay. It's super cheap, but hopefully it functions. I'm not particular about that kind of stuff. I just want something to give some basic protection for the Kindle.

FF2 · 02-19-2011, 07:57 PM

Glad you are enjoying your kindle. I've grabbed every freebie offered - well, almost every freebie. I purchased two books initially that I was reading in paper - wanted to see what they were like on the kindle. Then just a couple of others.

I will admit I have also "purchased" some Barnes and Noble freebies, too and using some of the Christian books from Amazon, converted those B&N books to the kindle faith!!!!

wyndslash · 02-19-2011, 09:38 PM

just wondering. is the kindle durable enough? when i get one, i plan to take it everywhere with me, but my bag is the type that can hold a lot of stuff, and i don't want my future k3 breaking D:

FF2 · 02-19-2011, 10:19 PM

You definitely want to keep "corners" of solid objects or even say rolled up socks, away from an unprotected screen. Anything that can press on the screen or provide angular torque to the kindle could break the screen. It is best to get a case/cover that protects the screen and keeps the kindle from twisting is best.

wyndslash · 02-19-2011, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FF2

You definitely want to keep "corners" of solid objects or even say rolled up socks, away from an unprotected screen. Anything that can press on the screen or provide angular torque to the kindle could break the screen. It is best to get a case/cover that protects the screen and keeps the kindle from twisting is best.

thanks! I was thinking of getting amazon's lighted cover. i hope that's enough protection. i really love the convenience of a built-in light.

FF2 · 02-20-2011, 12:12 AM

I really like the lighted cover. Convenience of not having a separate light to deal with nor having to either change or charge batteries.

It is pretty stiff but I think it could be twisted or flexed under the right or rather the wrong circumstances.

wyndslash · 02-20-2011, 12:34 AM

ah. i don't mind stiffness. what color did you get? i can't decide. i like the brighter colors but i am wondering if they get dirty easily

FF2 · 02-20-2011, 10:27 AM

I went with basic black - I can accessorize with pearls if need be - just kidding.

I thought about brighter colors only to prevent it from being left behind somewhere.

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02-17-2011, 08:29 AM	#16
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,025 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Piper College Device: Samsung A21	Here is something that Franchise can help me with. I am going the oposite direction, I have an electronic book reader but I am migrating to reading electronic books on my smart phone. I do not like the idea of carrying multiple devices each for a different job. So why are you moving from the smart phone to the kindle? Seems to me that you will be carrying mroe devices, it will be more expensive and there is more to loose then would otherwise be.

02-17-2011, 11:24 AM	#18
FF2 Wizard Posts: 1,105 Karma: 1025784 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: WiFi Kindle3	I'm with Chyron - I tried using the K4Blackberry app. It works quite swiftly but the small screen size over a long-term read as opposed to occasional use was just not pleasant or relaxing. By the same token, I have watched full length movies on the BB on airplane flights but frankly, I do prefer my 40-inch Sony at home. Obviously, convergence would be nice and maybe one day they will provide it in the form of those "glasses" (viewers) that stay close to the eyes and emulate a full-size experience. But just as I would not want the k3's size as a phone next to my ear, I want a larger screen for reading. I guess the k3's size or ipad or whatever could be a phone with blue-tooth but I would not want that size when all I really want is a phone-sized device when heading off on a walk, bike ride or hike.

02-19-2011, 12:45 PM	#20
FranchiseBlade Member Posts: 14 Karma: 232 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Los Angeles Device: Kindle	So far I've loved my Kindle. I spent the night I got it, and the first part of the next day just organizing my collections, and getting a couple more books to add to them, though they are books I've already read in paper. I found a couple of free ebooks that were really horrible conversions as far as typos, and screw ups. Bust since I'd read the paper versions it wasn't the end of the world. I've had to restrain myself from buying a ton of books from Amazon. I know that I can't read that many books right now, and shouldn't buy them all at once because of my budget, but it's hard to resist. I ordered a cover off of e-bay. It's super cheap, but hopefully it functions. I'm not particular about that kind of stuff. I just want something to give some basic protection for the Kindle.

02-19-2011, 07:57 PM	#21
FF2 Wizard Posts: 1,105 Karma: 1025784 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: WiFi Kindle3	Glad you are enjoying your kindle. I've grabbed every freebie offered - well, almost every freebie. I purchased two books initially that I was reading in paper - wanted to see what they were like on the kindle. Then just a couple of others. I will admit I have also "purchased" some Barnes and Noble freebies, too and using some of the Christian books from Amazon, converted those B&N books to the kindle faith!!!!

02-19-2011, 09:38 PM	#22
wyndslash Wizard Posts: 2,951 Karma: 3000001 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 wifi, Kindle Fire	just wondering. is the kindle durable enough? when i get one, i plan to take it everywhere with me, but my bag is the type that can hold a lot of stuff, and i don't want my future k3 breaking D:

02-19-2011, 10:19 PM	#23
FF2 Wizard Posts: 1,105 Karma: 1025784 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: WiFi Kindle3	You definitely want to keep "corners" of solid objects or even say rolled up socks, away from an unprotected screen. Anything that can press on the screen or provide angular torque to the kindle could break the screen. It is best to get a case/cover that protects the screen and keeps the kindle from twisting is best.

02-20-2011, 12:12 AM	#25
FF2 Wizard Posts: 1,105 Karma: 1025784 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: WiFi Kindle3	I really like the lighted cover. Convenience of not having a separate light to deal with nor having to either change or charge batteries. It is pretty stiff but I think it could be twisted or flexed under the right or rather the wrong circumstances.

02-20-2011, 12:34 AM	#26
wyndslash Wizard Posts: 2,951 Karma: 3000001 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 wifi, Kindle Fire	ah. i don't mind stiffness. what color did you get? i can't decide. i like the brighter colors but i am wondering if they get dirty easily

02-20-2011, 10:27 AM	#27
FF2 Wizard Posts: 1,105 Karma: 1025784 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: WiFi Kindle3	I went with basic black - I can accessorize with pearls if need be - just kidding. I thought about brighter colors only to prevent it from being left behind somewhere.

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