Heyo from Eastern NC!

Aeroraptor · 12-07-2009, 04:47 PM

I'm fairly new to the world of ebooks and their readers but I've decided that this Christmas I'll combine my "woo fun!" savings with whatever I get gift-wise with purchase myself a Kindle 2. As such I figured I'd be fairly well off poking around and seeing what all the fuss is about, so I've joined your comfortable looking forum in hopes of learning, meeting people, and contributing some of my own information.

I'm 18 and am currently a student (no surprise there) at my local community college and am studying to enter the professional workforce as a chemical engineer. I've been home/self-schooled since I left 'normal' school at 15 and have been busy at the community college since 16. I initially spent several semesters studying the more 'fun' (i.e. technical) sides of computers and the networks that exist between them. For all intents and purposes, I've got all the know-how to get my A+ certification (which doesn't mean all that much) as well as the know-how to get a CCNA (cisco certified networking associate) certification, I just haven't ponied up the cash to take the tests. Why? Simply because last year I decided that I wasn't all that interested in working on computers and networks for the rest of my life, and I discovered that I am really good at chemistry and have excellent lab technique.

So aside from that serious stuff I like canoeing and stomping around in the woods - especially with good 'ol map and compass navigation, thought I'm not that good at reading the night sky. It certainly helps that I live 'in the sticks' though - lots of fairly undisturbed woods and streams around. I also enjoy putting my computery knowledge to work for family and friends who need it, and of course I love reading - this afternoon I finished reading The Hunt for Red October for the nth time.

Anywho, I've spent much of the afternoon reading about and watching various reviews of the Kindle 2 and am rather pleased with my decision and simply can not wait to order one and start e-reading! I'm excited to start reading over threads absorbing as much as possible so that when the UPS man arrives I'll be prepared.

Bilbo1967 · 12-07-2009, 04:53 PM

Welcome Aeroraptor!

Don't forget to visit the e-books sections here. All free, all well formatted (better than any other free site). Download a few, try them, and if you don't like any of them then delete them (nothing lost bar a small amount of time).

I've tried several books from here and found some great stuff that I would never have seen any other way.

desertgrandma · 12-07-2009, 04:59 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, aeroraptor.

If you are interesting in the k2, have you looked into the refurbished ones? At $219 you are saving a chunk of change, and they come with the full warranty and 30 day return guarantee.......also with free two day shipping. Win win situation...........

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...on=refurbished

Aeroraptor · 12-07-2009, 05:12 PM

Thanks for the welcomes!

As per buying used, I have considered it - and I may - but $260 isn't all that bad and I really enjoy getting new tech stuff.

GA Russell · 12-08-2009, 12:18 AM

Welcome Aeroraptor!

I'm in Johnston County. Where are you from?

MickeyC · 12-08-2009, 12:43 PM

Hi Aeroraptor and welcome to MobileRead

Aeroraptor · 12-10-2009, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Russell

Welcome Aeroraptor!

I'm in Johnston County. Where are you from?

Not all that far from Johnston - I'm from Beaufort - lived in downtown Washington all my life.

12-07-2009, 04:47 PM	#1
Aeroraptor Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern NC Device: Kindle 2	Heyo from Eastern NC! I'm fairly new to the world of ebooks and their readers but I've decided that this Christmas I'll combine my "woo fun!" savings with whatever I get gift-wise with purchase myself a Kindle 2. As such I figured I'd be fairly well off poking around and seeing what all the fuss is about, so I've joined your comfortable looking forum in hopes of learning, meeting people, and contributing some of my own information. I'm 18 and am currently a student (no surprise there) at my local community college and am studying to enter the professional workforce as a chemical engineer. I've been home/self-schooled since I left 'normal' school at 15 and have been busy at the community college since 16. I initially spent several semesters studying the more 'fun' (i.e. technical) sides of computers and the networks that exist between them. For all intents and purposes, I've got all the know-how to get my A+ certification (which doesn't mean all that much) as well as the know-how to get a CCNA (cisco certified networking associate) certification, I just haven't ponied up the cash to take the tests. Why? Simply because last year I decided that I wasn't all that interested in working on computers and networks for the rest of my life, and I discovered that I am really good at chemistry and have excellent lab technique. So aside from that serious stuff I like canoeing and stomping around in the woods - especially with good 'ol map and compass navigation, thought I'm not that good at reading the night sky. It certainly helps that I live 'in the sticks' though - lots of fairly undisturbed woods and streams around. I also enjoy putting my computery knowledge to work for family and friends who need it, and of course I love reading - this afternoon I finished reading The Hunt for Red October for the nth time. Anywho, I've spent much of the afternoon reading about and watching various reviews of the Kindle 2 and am rather pleased with my decision and simply can not wait to order one and start e-reading! I'm excited to start reading over threads absorbing as much as possible so that when the UPS man arrives I'll be prepared.

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12-07-2009, 04:53 PM	#2
Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	Welcome Aeroraptor! Don't forget to visit the e-books sections here. All free, all well formatted (better than any other free site). Download a few, try them, and if you don't like any of them then delete them (nothing lost bar a small amount of time). I've tried several books from here and found some great stuff that I would never have seen any other way.

12-07-2009, 04:59 PM	#3
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Welcome to MobileRead, aeroraptor. If you are interesting in the k2, have you looked into the refurbished ones? At $219 you are saving a chunk of change, and they come with the full warranty and 30 day return guarantee.......also with free two day shipping. Win win situation........... http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...on=refurbished

12-07-2009, 05:12 PM	#4
Aeroraptor Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern NC Device: Kindle 2	Thanks for the welcomes! As per buying used, I have considered it - and I may - but $260 isn't all that bad and I really enjoy getting new tech stuff.

12-08-2009, 12:18 AM	#5
GA Russell Argos win Grey Cup! Posts: 7,676 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Welcome Aeroraptor! I'm in Johnston County. Where are you from?

12-08-2009, 12:43 PM	#6
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi Aeroraptor and welcome to MobileRead

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