Hello from Las Vegas area!

lowla2004 · 05-28-2012, 03:00 AM

Received this wonderful gift of a Kindle Fire from my daughter

Find I'm spending much less time on the computer! Great device.

However, reading things (books) will take some getting use to. I find it tiring to hold it for long periods of time & get quite frustrated having to hold it by the edges...my fingers & thumbs keep slipping onto the screen & making all kinds of things happen that weren't anticipated!! I suppose a cover would possibly help....would be nice with a keyboard also. Must look into that.

In the meantime, glad I found this group. I have much to learn & some of the topics discussed (like book formats, side-slipping (or something like that) will take some research.

I believe the general theme seems to be a lack of books available for download to read on these devices? Is that correct?

MickeyC · 05-28-2012, 08:45 AM

Hi lowla and welcome to MobileRead. I have always used covers with my Sony's and find them very useful.

Valmore Daniels · 05-28-2012, 08:53 AM

Welcome to the boards

Dr. Drib · 05-28-2012, 11:26 AM

Sorry, but you are incorrect: There are hundreds of thousands of books you can buy and then download.

Don
(Moderator)

Bookatarian · 05-29-2012, 06:56 PM

Welcome! I highly recommend investing in a cover...for both ergonomics and protection.

I have had no problem finding a wealth of eBooks for my Kindle. Start with your public library. Many even have classes on using your device. MobileRead has a library of eBooks, Amazon has an amazing selection for purchase, and other sites offer eBooks, some free, some paid. Enjoy exploring your new eBook world!

lowla2004 · 06-01-2012, 02:15 PM

-----for the welcome.

Since my first post I have been busy installing & configuring several of the apps recommended in another forum as well as some of the recommends ebook sites.

As for a cover ----

I am on a very tight budget but found one of my Day Planner (9 x 7) zippered folios! Took out the calendar section & with the help of some industrial strength Velcro I had laying around, was able to secure it to the now vacant section of the planner

. I feel so very clever & resourceful atm. It works GREAT & cost me nothing but my time.

As for books, however, that is proving to be more challenging. I have attempted to download numerous onesfrom this site bu none of the formats are able to be read / opened? What formats does. Kindle Fire read?

Bookatarian · 06-02-2012, 12:55 PM

Use the MOBI format from the MobileRead library (and it is the primary one I use). You can also use AZW and PRC along with PDF and TXT.

Excellent job on the cover!

Dr. Drib · 06-03-2012, 10:44 AM

Please use the Kindle Forum for questions regarding the various Kindles. This forum is members to introduce themselves.

Don
(Moderator)

05-28-2012, 03:00 AM	#1
lowla2004 Easily distracted Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Boulder City, NV Device: kindle fire	Hello from Las Vegas area! Received this wonderful gift of a Kindle Fire from my daughter Find I'm spending much less time on the computer! Great device. However, reading things (books) will take some getting use to. I find it tiring to hold it for long periods of time & get quite frustrated having to hold it by the edges...my fingers & thumbs keep slipping onto the screen & making all kinds of things happen that weren't anticipated!! I suppose a cover would possibly help....would be nice with a keyboard also. Must look into that. In the meantime, glad I found this group. I have much to learn & some of the topics discussed (like book formats, side-slipping (or something like that) will take some research. I believe the general theme seems to be a lack of books available for download to read on these devices? Is that correct?

06-01-2012, 02:15 PM	#6
lowla2004 Easily distracted Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Boulder City, NV Device: kindle fire	Thank you--- -----for the welcome. Since my first post I have been busy installing & configuring several of the apps recommended in another forum as well as some of the recommends ebook sites. As for a cover ---- I am on a very tight budget but found one of my Day Planner (9 x 7) zippered folios! Took out the calendar section & with the help of some industrial strength Velcro I had laying around, was able to secure it to the now vacant section of the planner . I feel so very clever & resourceful atm. It works GREAT & cost me nothing but my time. As for books, however, that is proving to be more challenging. I have attempted to download numerous onesfrom this site bu none of the formats are able to be read / opened? What formats does. Kindle Fire read?

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05-28-2012, 08:45 AM	#2
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi lowla and welcome to MobileRead. I have always used covers with my Sony's and find them very useful.

05-28-2012, 08:53 AM	#3
Valmore Daniels Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,592 Karma: 2822668 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle	Welcome to the boards

05-28-2012, 11:26 AM	#4
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,593 Karma: 60184181 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	Sorry, but you are incorrect: There are hundreds of thousands of books you can buy and then download. Don (Moderator)

05-29-2012, 06:56 PM	#5
Bookatarian Zealot Posts: 146 Karma: 620038 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Welcome! I highly recommend investing in a cover...for both ergonomics and protection. I have had no problem finding a wealth of eBooks for my Kindle. Start with your public library. Many even have classes on using your device. MobileRead has a library of eBooks, Amazon has an amazing selection for purchase, and other sites offer eBooks, some free, some paid. Enjoy exploring your new eBook world!

06-02-2012, 12:55 PM	#7
Bookatarian Zealot Posts: 146 Karma: 620038 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Use the MOBI format from the MobileRead library (and it is the primary one I use). You can also use AZW and PRC along with PDF and TXT. Excellent job on the cover!

06-03-2012, 10:44 AM	#8
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,593 Karma: 60184181 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	Please use the Kindle Forum for questions regarding the various Kindles. This forum is members to introduce themselves. Don (Moderator)