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Forum: Feedback 11-26-2017, 08:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,834
Posted By f00l
Tapatalk cutting off the top of posts?

do I need to re-size the screen shots (either these or in future)? What is optimal when using a smartphone camera or screenshot?

I uploaded them using tapatalk and it offered me three sizing...
Forum: Feedback 11-26-2017, 07:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,834
Posted By f00l
At least I'm not hallucinating the problem. ...

At least I'm not hallucinating the problem.

Thx.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Forum: Feedback 11-26-2017, 06:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,834
Posted By f00l
you can. Which is to say, I (happy peon) can edit...

you can. Which is to say, I (happy peon) can edit in tapatalk. Thx for hint.
I taped in a post in tapatalk and an edit option popped up.
Forum: Feedback 11-26-2017, 05:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,834
Posted By f00l
How/where can I learn how to use the formatting...

How/where can I learn how to use the formatting options?
Never learned HTML. Have no *clew*. But can learn digital stuff.
Know of any good sites for explanations or tutorials?
Forum: Feedback 11-26-2017, 05:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,834
Posted By f00l
I don't know anything about those sorts of codes...

I don't know anything about those sorts of codes yet. Been a long time since I participated in this sort of forum. And I don't usually use that stuff.
To me, those responses are fine, but don't...
Forum: Feedback 11-26-2017, 05:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,834
Posted By f00l
Tapatalk cutting off the top of posts?

Screenshots



From ios Tapatalk
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From .mobi site/iOS chrome
160250
Forum: Feedback 11-26-2017, 05:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,834
Posted By f00l
Yes. Re "; )", I always type those. Sent...

Yes. Re "; )", I always type those.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Forum: Feedback 11-26-2017, 05:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,834
Posted By f00l
Using iOS 7.02 of Tapatalk, which is current. ...

Using iOS 7.02 of Tapatalk, which is current.

Are you writing that post using Tapatalk? Do you send a really long post? Starting with:

>Just logged onto MobileRead for the first time in...
Forum: Feedback 11-26-2017, 05:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,834
Posted By f00l
Tapatalk cutting off the top of posts?

(back checking mobileread forums after most of a decade away)

Problem:
Since trying to post on a smartphone is a pretty trying experience, I played with the mobile site a bit, and with Tapatalk....
Forum: Kindle Fire 11-26-2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,597
Posted By f00l
All I use mine for is the excellent TTS. ...

All I use mine for is the excellent TTS.

Amazon should enable full Google play on it and on the fire tablets tho.
Forum: General Discussions 11-26-2017, 03:52 PM
Replies: 401
Views: 38,011
Posted By f00l
Yeah I do a lot of things on mobile, in spite of...

Yeah I do a lot of things on mobile, in spite of the entry pain and my hopeless swiping and proofreading. And in spite of the constant mobile privacy issues.

I looked at Tapatalk this morning. ...
Forum: General Discussions 11-26-2017, 03:29 AM
Replies: 401
Views: 38,011
Posted By f00l
Listening is the new reading

Just logged onto MobileRead for the first time in nearly a decade. Have missed so much.

"Reading" (strict definition, eyes)
vs
"reading" (strict definition, eyes, or fingertips using Braille) ...
Forum: News 05-27-2008, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,506
Posted By f00l
I think audible.com and amazon were partners (in...

I think audible.com and amazon were partners (in device sales and downloadable audiobook sales) until earlier this year. I think the amazon purchase of audible completed quite recently, perhaps...
Forum: Which one should I buy? 05-27-2008, 07:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,102
Posted By f00l
Re: devices with browsers/wireless connecticity...do you use the internet much?

Just bought a Kindle so I'll be trying out the blog and wikipedia access feature. Want to know the experiences of others.
Forum: News 05-27-2008, 07:43 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,984
Posted By f00l
I doubt they're ready to launch a new device so...

I doubt they're ready to launch a new device so soon. I would expect to see a new version either late November, or else mid-2009. The product cycle on e-book readers doesn't seem to be...
Forum: News 05-27-2008, 07:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,506
Posted By f00l
If you are into audiobooks and have the time to...

If you are into audiobooks and have the time to listen to more than a few a year, the subscription service at audible is awesome. 1 or 2 books a month, or if you go thru them fast, buy a year...
Forum: News 05-27-2008, 07:17 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,984
Posted By f00l
I you bought your Kindle recently from Amazon, I...

I you bought your Kindle recently from Amazon, I think Amazon honors low-price matching for 30 days or something similar. Why not contact them and ask them to match their current price?
Forum: Deals and Resources (No Self-Promotion or Affiliate Links) 05-27-2008, 04:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,653
Posted By f00l
Kindle $40 price drop at Amazon

Details posted in the NEWS forum.
Forum: News 05-27-2008, 04:44 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,984
Posted By f00l
Kindle price drop at Amazon, $359.00 free shipping

Amazon has cut the price of its Kindle reader (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FI73MA/102-7019002-9145731?ie=UTF8&tag=mobileread-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B000FI73MA) to $359 from...
Forum: Which one should I buy? 05-26-2008, 11:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,910
Posted By f00l
the long rumored iSlate

I was about to go to Apple.com to take a look. I guess you must be one of the lucky alpha testers. :>
Forum: Lounge 05-26-2008, 11:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,056
Posted By f00l
Chapter books - what are they?

I see chapter book sections at Border's and Half Price Books. But I am an out-of-touch with the youth market baby boomer.

What is a chapter book? Does the definition include Nancy Drew or the...
Forum: News 05-26-2008, 11:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,506
Posted By f00l
Audible.com 1/2 price sale, about 1000 audiobook titles

In case anyone is interested....

Not all the audiobooks on the site, just about 1000 they've picked as representative of their categories. Some very nice choices (several Orson Scott Card titles,...
Forum: Which one should I buy? 05-26-2008, 05:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,910
Posted By f00l
Kindles, Ipods, Tivos, PC's, Slingboxes, Xbox's, etc

Ok, we've gone a long way toward madness. Or something.

I don't own a gaming system. Yet. As for the Tivo, Slingbox, etc: I bought two Tivo's when they first appeared, still have them. (13...
Forum: Lounge 05-26-2008, 04:51 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 22,361
Posted By f00l
Audiobooks vs E-books and how it all changed your life :>

Thanks to everyone who replied about audiobooks and e-books.

I want to hear from more people, if anyone else is interested.

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AUDIO

I have Sirius as well as an Ipod. For radio,...
Forum: Lounge 05-26-2008, 11:33 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 22,361
Posted By f00l
E-books vs audiobooks, which do you love more?

Audiobooks vs e-books....do you love them both, or one experience more than the other?

OK, we use them in different ways and different places (hard to read a book while driving, tho I know some...
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