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View Poll Results: How good is the Kindle 3?
Super Awesome! 131 63.59%
Kinda awesome 55 26.70%
Just Good 17 8.25%
Not what I expected, bad, bad, bad! 3 1.46%
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Old 08-27-2010, 01:41 AM   #1
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So what's the verdict on K3?

As an author I'm just curious. What's the word on the street? Is it as good as I hear it's supposed to be?
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Old 08-27-2010, 09:02 AM   #2
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I voted "Kinda Awesome" because...

"Awesome" aspects:
Smaller size
Graphite case color
Love the new page buttons!
Wifi is super fast compared to 3G
Feels dramatically better in my hand when I read (due to size, buttons, and new back)

"Kinda" aspects:
While the page speed and contrast are certainly better, they are not a dramatic leap forward from my K2i
The new five-way button is actually harder for me to use than the old stick version

All in all - love it and really glad I upgraded.
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Old 08-28-2010, 11:08 AM   #3
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I loved my Kindle 1, and although I enthusiastically pre-ordered the K2, I was disappointed in it initially. It took a while for me get used to it and to stop missing my K1. Within minutes of using K3, I don't miss my K2 at all. We're back to love at first sight. Super Awesome!
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Old 08-28-2010, 11:14 AM   #4
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I am still waiting to recieve my K3. I do not have a ebook reader know other than my netbook with kindle for pc which is very good. Everything that I have found says that the K3 is awesome.
I sure hope it is as awesome as I have read.

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Old 08-28-2010, 11:49 AM   #5
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My remaining Sony is going to the Flea Market soon! And my Kindle DX Graphite just got relegated to the sole purpose of reading and studying technical materials. The K3 is better than I imagined and the size it quite portable and easy to hold and read with one hand. I already knew the Pearl screen would be terrific since I've got its big brother the KDXG.

Way to go Amazon! I think Sony and B&N or in some really deep pooh reader-wise unless they soon come up with a challenger, and I frankly don't see either making the necessary quantum leap from their current lines of readers.
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Old 08-28-2010, 12:12 PM   #6
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I agree. It's difficult not to gush about how good it is in fact.

The only real criticism I can come up with so far is the less than intuitive context sensitive menu button but a quick read of the manual sorted that out so it's just a little niggle really. I guess this is standard across Kindles too so it shouldn't be a surprise to owners of older models.
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Old 08-28-2010, 01:38 PM   #7
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I'm surprised at how much I prefer the K3 over the Sony PRS-300. I plan to hang onto my Sony for the time being, but I suspect I'll never use it again.
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Old 08-28-2010, 02:35 PM   #8
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I think Kindle is just plain super awesome, and each model keeps getting better. I don't necessarily think this one is so much better than K2 - I notice the better resolution now that I have it, but it was fine when I didn't know. The one thing that makes it worthwhile for me is that I was too cheap to send books wirelessly from Calibre, even though I had it set up. Now I can! Don't even have to get up to get the USB cord.

Oh, and the more compact keyboard lets me use it like my blackberry. I used to usually have to type my password in twice, but now I get it the first time. Still not used to the page turn keys, and not sure about the ergonomics. But I was putting 350 books into collections, and my fingers got a little tired. Maybe just reading with be fine.

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Old 08-28-2010, 02:39 PM   #9
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I thought the Sony PRS-505 was great. The Kindle is in another league! It's clear, very fast, and purchasing books is as addictive (and dangerous) as iTunes.

Love it.
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Old 08-28-2010, 03:35 PM   #10
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Super awesome! I LOVE MINE! What a JOY to use!
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Old 08-28-2010, 03:51 PM   #11
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Voted "Kinda Awesome".

Would have been super awesome if button and 5-way controller ergonomics would have been better. I honestly love how much smaller and lighter it is, love the new screen and WiFi but I find Kindle 2 controls much more comfortable.
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Old 08-28-2010, 10:22 PM   #12
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Smile Super Awesome is pulling away with a victory!

Looks like 'Super Awesome' is pulling away with a victory. I don't own one yet, but I have to admit, I am extremely curious to know how my book looks on the K3.
If anyone has downloaded it, I would love to know how it looked.
The reason I ask is not to be a 'self-promoter'. I am more curious because my book come mostly in .mobi format at the moment.
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Old 08-28-2010, 10:25 PM   #13
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Lovin the new K3. The screen is just a huge step up from K2 in my opinion. Throw in a smaller design & more responsive interface & you have yourselves a winner!
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Old 08-28-2010, 11:18 PM   #14
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I'd love to vote Super Awesome, but I don't have mine yet.
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Old 08-28-2010, 11:49 PM   #15
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It is indeed super awesome. Everything about is a joy to use, and reading books has become an even bigger delight. If I had to name a gripe, it would be that you can't organise your collection folders alphabetically, but that's it.
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