10-10-2012, 03:43 PM | #61 |
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I have a verso cliplight on my K4 and the only reason I have one is I bought one for my husband's birthday and I wanted one so badly myself, I almost stole his. It's awesome.
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10-10-2012, 03:58 PM | #62 | |
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I am so happy about my K4B. I just want others to know it's a great reader and well worth the price. Last year models has issues this years seems to be near perfect. I too wish they would of made a touch version but after the PW fiasco I see it coming back next year. |
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10-11-2012, 02:54 AM | #63 |
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Almost 4 years ago, I started using the Mighty Bright Xtraflex 2 on my 1st kindle and on books. I've tried several others, including the kandle (when there was a 2-for sale), the Verso-like light that Barnes & Noble sells, and I have the lighted case for my K4 (2011 kindle). I keep going back to the MB Xtraflex 2, even though I have to replace the 3 batteries every 2-3 weeks. For me it gives the most even light (and the most light).
The K4 Amazon lighted case is OK, but it's not as even as the MB and doesn't give as much light. If I'm reading and the kindle goes just a little forward, the light shines in my eyes. I still use it occasionally. I bought a 25-pack of flat batteries for the Kandle, but after I didn't use it for a while and went back to it (a year after purchase), the bulbs died, so I've given up on those two kandles. The B&N (Verso?) light is fine but doesn't give as much light as the MB. I bought it because I thought I could take it out with me (the MB turns itself on in my bag), but it also turns itself on in my bag. I keep going back to the MB Xtraflex 2. It's fine for at-home reading, but I don't take it out. It would be nice to have a very satisfactory built-in light. I didn't care much for the Nook with Glowlight that I tried in a store. I was looking forward to the KPW for the light and other features (although I like page-turn buttons), but I'm going to wait and see if the problems are fixed. Might buy one after the new year or wait for the next generation. Think I'm going to buy the K4B, based on Blossom's and other recommendations on these forums. I'm doing fine with my K4(S) for now. |
10-11-2012, 06:58 AM | #64 |
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Somebody tried the cheaper Kindle 4 Light Covers?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leather-Case...-/180941748791 it's only 22$ (with shipping). I thought about buying one, but I'm not sure about the quailty... |
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10-11-2012, 09:39 AM | #66 | |
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I have to agree. I recently got to see a real t2 in person when my father in law unwrapped his christmas gift (He had pre-loaded it with his own e-pubs before giving it to his wife to wrap 'officially'). Not in "demo mode" either but the real deal. Having recently given my t1 to my daughter I told my father-in-law that now I have e-reader envy. |
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10-11-2012, 03:23 PM | #67 |
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Some people are talking about tablet alternatives (specifically the Fire HD), just thought I'd throw the iPad Mini in the mix. I know it hasn't been announced officially yet, but pretty sure it will launch pretty soon (based on aggregated rumors and image leaks). I already own an iPad and an iPhone, and since I really need e-ink for intense reading, the 'mini' form factor is kind of pointless for me.
But if you *can* tolerate an LED e-reader, it may be worth holding off a few weeks more for the iPad Mini announcement at least. It's possible it'll be priced competitively, as I assume the Kindle Fire market is their target. |
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I preordered the new iPod touch, and, believe me, I desperately looked for PMP alternatives, but Apple has crushed the competition a while back and only a few lone contenders are hanging on. At $300 it's more expensive than my Nexus 7 tablet, so I am paying more for portability. Even if the iPad mini came at that same price point, the screen resolution is said to be rather low, so it may be the same as the iPod's. So, I think that they'll figure out a way to make it more interesting, like super 4G prepaid rates or something. We'll see... |
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It's a little hard to explain, but of my book reading lights, the TravelFlex is definitely my favorite, even for regular books. |
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I clip mine to the spine of the case. I read in portrait. |
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10-12-2012, 08:53 AM | #75 |
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I'm getting pretty close to going back to my KK and getting this case:
http://www.amazon.com/Marware-Eco-Vu...bxgy_ac_text_y (I got one of the Marwares for my PW and I really like it (it will go to SO for his PW if I return mine). My current KK case is a cheapo I got on some deals site. It fits but it's nothing special. ...and this light (although in reality I probably won't get the clashy shade of purple, maybe silver or black): http://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Bright-...rds=travelflex (You guys have got me pretty sold on that light and I could use my pile of rechargeable AAAs.) |
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