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Originally Posted by SonyMan
Traded in the Sony 505 for the Kindle. Mainly due to the fact that overall, books seem to be cheaper at Amazon. I have the same complaints that many others do ie, buttons on the side are way too big, On/Off buttons on the back and not easy to get to with the cover on if one wants to keep the Kindle locked in etc. (It's almost enuf to send the Kindle back but, I like the book prices!).
I know a lot of people complained about Sony's online book store, but there were some things I liked about it, like New Releases, Bundle specials an occational promotion etc. Does Amazon have anything like that on their Online website? I know that you can access New Books using the Kindle, but what about online? I haven't found it yet for Kindle books. Also, what's the recommended address I should bookmark to get to the Kindle site at Amazon? So far for me, there's too many mouse clicks to get to the Kindle Book page. I've been lurking on Mobileread for over year and I know I'll be impressed with the ideas that ya'll have to make my transition to the Kindle easy!
Thanks in advance!
PS Do I need to change my User Name now?
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May want to change your name and just don't call the Kindle 'ugly' and we'll get along just fine.
I had the same problem finding the kindle book page online, lets see amazon.com, .......books........kindle books.......so once I got to that page, I just grabbed the website and put it on my firefox favorites bar which is at the top of the page......now when I want to look anything up on it its just one click away. If you aren't running firefox, I don't know what to tell you, but someone here will. Or you can just click 'bookmark' ........ when you are on the Kindle Book site, you can sort by lowest to high, (the free books will always show first), best sellers, etc.
The buttons aren't an issue with me........after a little while, my hands automatically know where to hold it without accidentally hittng them. When I used the original cover, it was easy to slip my fingers between the cover and back.......so I think if you give it a chance, you'll find you are happy with your choice.......if not, Amazon has a great return policy and I wouldn't hesitate to let them know. Too much money to keep something you just don't love. Enjoy, and welcome to the forum.
