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chas0039 · 07-22-2011, 08:30 PM

If it were my project, I teach school at the elementary level, I would inform the parents and get their OK. If anyone objects, get the more expensive model. This should help your cost a bit and I would bet very few parents would want you to waste money if the idea is presented correctly.

Also, it is no big deal to wipe the ads off the Kindle. Additionally, if they are not registered, it is possible that the ads won't show up. Lastly, as shipped, the Kindle has no ads. They only show up if the Kindle "phones home" with WiFi turned on the first time. If you keep WiFi off, no ads. I realize this could be a problem with third graders.

Keeping it non-registered is a good idea anyway as you probably don't want them buying books on your account. Most kids won't have an interest in the WiFi internet access as they probably have better internet at home.

The main ad that will show up is in the form of a screen saver. The other ad is a small banner at the bottom of the screen, only there when you are not reading a book.

07-22-2011, 08:30 PM	#5
chas0039 Sceptic Posts: 573 Karma: 73436 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Lake Device: rooted Nooks, retired. JetBook Lite, Kindle 3, 4, Kobo Nia, Libra H2O.	If it were my project, I teach school at the elementary level, I would inform the parents and get their OK. If anyone objects, get the more expensive model. This should help your cost a bit and I would bet very few parents would want you to waste money if the idea is presented correctly. Also, it is no big deal to wipe the ads off the Kindle. Additionally, if they are not registered, it is possible that the ads won't show up. Lastly, as shipped, the Kindle has no ads. They only show up if the Kindle "phones home" with WiFi turned on the first time. If you keep WiFi off, no ads. I realize this could be a problem with third graders. Keeping it non-registered is a good idea anyway as you probably don't want them buying books on your account. Most kids won't have an interest in the WiFi internet access as they probably have better internet at home. The main ad that will show up is in the form of a screen saver. The other ad is a small banner at the bottom of the screen, only there when you are not reading a book. Last edited by chas0039; 07-22-2011 at 08:33 PM.