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Does it have a dictionary/thesaurus?
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Yes. There are 2 dictionaries.
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Presently have a Sony reader but the battery doesn't last more than 2-3 days of reading. I am guessing 15 hrs can we expect a lot better with a kindle?
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I got my Kindle on March 7th. I drained the battery, charged, then only charged again on 27th March. Using Wifi, whispernet, leaving it on and reading every day. I think the battery lasts for a long time.
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Does the Kindle load its own management program on your computer like the Sony or can you just run calibre hook it up and it will be recognized?
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It is recognised in Windows XP (and I suppose similar in other systems). You can use Calibre to manage.
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I understand our books should be able to be converted to Kindle format but I guess that depends on whether DRM has been stripped.
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I convert from pdf & doc to mobi format with Calibre. Other formats as well.
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Can it be used right out of the box without setting up an Amazon account with credit card?
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This I do not know.