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Originally Posted by BookCat
1. do epubs convert well into mobi files, with justified margins?
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The modern Kindle format is called "KF8", and it supports all the features that ePub does. 99.99% of the time books will convert flawlessly from ePub to KF8. Calibre calls KF8 format "AWZ3", from its file extension.
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2. do I need wi-fi to use a kindle? All the internet in my home is wired. I don't mind using 3g on the odd occasion I want to download a book from Amazon, but is this necessary; can I just sideload books?
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No, you don't need WiFi. All the content on my Kindle is sideloaded.
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3. What formats, other than mobi do kindles read?
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Text, HTML, and PDF (but not well). Best to stick to Mobi/KF8.
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4. Are books well-organised on a kindle: by author, title, length etc?
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You can sort by title, author, or "most recent", but there are very good search facilities allowing you to easily find a book by searching for it.
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5. If there's a frontlight, can I switch it off?
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You can't turn it off, but you can turn it down so low that it's a bare glimmer in pitch darkness.
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6. Do they have page turn buttons?
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The Basic Kindle yes, the Paperwhite, no.
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7. Is the font crisp? Is it easy to alter the font style and size?
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Very crisp, IMHO. There are, I think, 6 or 7 fonts provided, but the honest truth is that I never change the default.