Thank you

0612helene · 08-27-2010, 09:55 AM

I'd like to thank everyone for the nice words of welcome since I joined!
Helene

pchrist7 · 08-27-2010, 11:15 AM

Hello Helene !
Welcome to MR.
I'm still a newbie here, but hoping for a great experience with my new K3 3G which should arive monday. ( first for ever eReader).
cheers,

JeremyZ · 08-27-2010, 11:47 AM

Well, I didn't welcome you.... until now! Welcome. I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay here (almost) as much as reading on an e-reader.

Two posts in this thread, and both from abroad. That's one thing I really like about this forum, all parts of the world are represented. It means that different points of view are always forthcoming.

pchrist7 · 08-27-2010, 12:01 PM

JeremyZ: Totally agree, but it's also a bit confusing sometimes, since the possibilities wary alot around the world. What you can with your Kindle in Chicago, I can't do with mine (arives monday ?) in Denmark. Your free books from Amazon.com is at least $2.99 for me as far as I can see.
But still the best preparing/discussion/help forum I've found so far :-)

JeremyZ · 08-27-2010, 12:07 PM

pchrist7 - Books that are free for me from amazon are out-of-copyright. Although Amazon charges $3 probably to cover their costs for infrastructure abroad.

Look through the sticky threads at the top of the Kindle forum here. You can find some tips on where to get the out-of-copyright books for free. Sometimes, they are also formatted better than they are on Amazon! You may have to download them to your computer first, then use the USB cable to upload them to your Kindle. As you can see, it is a lot more work than just paying the $3. It is always a trade-off, but as far as convenience, it is my opinion that nothing beats a Kindle.

rlparker · 08-27-2010, 01:19 PM

You guys know about the books right here on MR, dontcha? The link is for mobi formatted books, which is what you Kindlers want. Helene, since you have a Sony, I think you want ePub instead.

We have some people who really care about quality formatting. When I'm looking for classics, this is the first place I look!

neilmarr · 08-27-2010, 01:55 PM

Lovely to be able to double-up on a welcome, Helene. Sadly, all to often, newcomers disappear from sight and site. You didn't. Makes the few seconds it takes for a welcome to all new members worthwhile. Very best wishes. Neil

dickon25 · 08-27-2010, 02:07 PM

pChrist7 have you tried amazon.co.uk? Now that they have their own Kindle shop you may be able to get the freebies from there without paying the US fee.

Lady Fitzgerald · 08-27-2010, 05:22 PM

Welcome to the nuthouse...er...MobileRead. Besides being a plethora of information, being international puts new perspectives on almost everything.

pchrist7 · 08-28-2010, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dickon25

pChrist7 have you tried amazon.co.uk? Now that they have their own Kindle shop you may be able to get the freebies from there without paying the US fee.

I'm told to go to amazon.com since I live in Denmark, so unless I cheat, which i won't, that's it.

GeoffC · 08-28-2010, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Fitzgerald

Welcome to the nuthouse...er...MobileRead. Besides being a plethora of information, being international puts new perspectives on almost everything.

there are nuts?

..... rummages around, no; can't see any in the drawers .... but I have chocolate !

Ea · 08-28-2010, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffC

..... rummages around, no; can't see any in the drawers .... but I have chocolate !

Really?! Party!

Lady Fitzgerald · 08-28-2010, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffC

there are nuts?

..... rummages around, no; can't see any in the drawers .... but I have chocolate !

Just hand over the chocolate and no one will get hurt!

Btw, what are nuts doing in your drawers...oh...wait...

Ea · 08-28-2010, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Fitzgerald

Just hand over the chocolate and no one will get hurt!

Btw, what are nuts doing in your drawers...oh...wait...

RDaneel54 · 08-28-2010, 10:51 AM

Welcome to a great place, Helene.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Fitzgerald

Just hand over the chocolate and no one will get hurt!

Btw, what are nuts doing in your drawers...oh...wait...

Slowly backs away from the thread.

Dean

08-27-2010, 09:55 AM	#1
0612helene Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: netherlands Device: sony pocket reader prs 300	Thank you I'd like to thank everyone for the nice words of welcome since I joined! Helene

08-27-2010, 11:15 AM	#2
pchrist7 Addict Posts: 385 Karma: 6514 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3 3G+Wifi, Oasis	Welcome ! Hello Helene ! Welcome to MR. I'm still a newbie here, but hoping for a great experience with my new K3 3G which should arive monday. ( first for ever eReader). cheers,

08-27-2010, 11:47 AM	#3
JeremyZ Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1000702 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago Device: Nook ST, Kindle 2, Samsung Galaxy Stellar phone	Well, I didn't welcome you.... until now! Welcome. I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay here (almost) as much as reading on an e-reader. Two posts in this thread, and both from abroad. That's one thing I really like about this forum, all parts of the world are represented. It means that different points of view are always forthcoming.

08-27-2010, 12:01 PM	#4
pchrist7 Addict Posts: 385 Karma: 6514 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3 3G+Wifi, Oasis	JeremyZ: Totally agree, but it's also a bit confusing sometimes, since the possibilities wary alot around the world. What you can with your Kindle in Chicago, I can't do with mine (arives monday ?) in Denmark. Your free books from Amazon.com is at least $2.99 for me as far as I can see. But still the best preparing/discussion/help forum I've found so far :-)

08-27-2010, 12:07 PM	#5
JeremyZ Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1000702 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago Device: Nook ST, Kindle 2, Samsung Galaxy Stellar phone	pchrist7 - Books that are free for me from amazon are out-of-copyright. Although Amazon charges $3 probably to cover their costs for infrastructure abroad. Look through the sticky threads at the top of the Kindle forum here. You can find some tips on where to get the out-of-copyright books for free. Sometimes, they are also formatted better than they are on Amazon! You may have to download them to your computer first, then use the USB cable to upload them to your Kindle. As you can see, it is a lot more work than just paying the $3. It is always a trade-off, but as far as convenience, it is my opinion that nothing beats a Kindle.

08-27-2010, 01:19 PM	#6
rlparker Ars longa Posts: 1,179 Karma: 17404 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: north carolina, usa Device: Kindle K1, K3 wifi	You guys know about the books right here on MR, dontcha? The link is for mobi formatted books, which is what you Kindlers want. Helene, since you have a Sony, I think you want ePub instead. We have some people who really care about quality formatting. When I'm looking for classics, this is the first place I look!

08-27-2010, 01:55 PM	#7
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Lovely to be able to double-up on a welcome, Helene. Sadly, all to often, newcomers disappear from sight and site. You didn't. Makes the few seconds it takes for a welcome to all new members worthwhile. Very best wishes. Neil

08-27-2010, 02:07 PM	#8
dickon25 Groupie Posts: 199 Karma: 818 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Device: Sony PRS-505. Pocketbook Inkpad 840	pChrist7 have you tried amazon.co.uk? Now that they have their own Kindle shop you may be able to get the freebies from there without paying the US fee.

08-27-2010, 05:22 PM	#9
Lady Fitzgerald Wizard Posts: 2,013 Karma: 251649 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tempe, AZ, USA, Earth Device: JetBook Lite (away from home) + 1 spare, 32" TV (at home)	Welcome to the nuthouse...er...MobileRead. Besides being a plethora of information, being international puts new perspectives on almost everything.

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