New model Kindle 4 just arrived at my home! - Page 18

Laura81 · 09-30-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rheostaticsfan

My Cybook Gen 3 has this. But...it's ancient and very slow. I find navigating the folder structure very cumbersome.

My Pocket Pro has full folder abilities as well, but again, it's older and they don't even make them anymore.

Blossom · 09-30-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Laura81

My Pocket Pro has full folder abilities as well, but again, it's older and they don't even make them anymore.

I have one as well I'm selling it though. I also found the folder structure once I got use to the collections about the same to navigate. I do send most of my books through email though.

Laura81 · 09-30-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

I have one as well I'm selling it though. I also found the folder structure once I got use to the collections about the same to navigate. I do send most of my books through email though.

I like to download my ebooks to my computer first, organize them, then transfer to my reader. I'm guessing the Kindle lets you do that as well though.

Nyssa · 09-30-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Laura81

I like to download my ebooks to my computer first, organize them, then transfer to my reader. I'm guessing the Kindle lets you do that as well though.

That's what I do via Calibre. I don't know if there is a non-Calibre option.

wandalynn · 09-30-2011, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

I looked at the Kobo Touch and Kindle NT are the exact same size only the Kindle seems to be thinner.

Kobo Touch: 6.5" x 4.5" x 0.4
Kindle NT: 6.5" x 4.5" x 0.34

So if you can find a cheap case for the Kobo Touch it should fit the Kindle NT. I am already bidding on one. We will see if I win.

Wow, those dimensions are really close. One option I'd wondered about was the Medge cover for the older Sony PRS300 -

They're marked down on the Medge site.
The 300's dimensions are 6 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 13/32 from Sony's website. A little smaller and I don't know if the Medge cover has any slack in it.

Not that I'm going to get an NT, of course. Just checking options

Blossom · 09-30-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyssa

That's what I do via Calibre. I don't know if there is a non-Calibre option.

The Kindle does support Sub Foldering if you want to keep your files organized. It wont show up on the Kindle that way though, you will still need to add them to collections manually or through the Calibre plugin.

I use to be big on organizing when I used my Pocket Pro but once I got my Kindle I organize my library on my Dropbox and download books as needed.

jswinden · 09-30-2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyssa

That's what I do via Calibre. I don't know if there is a non-Calibre option.

You can drag and drop into the Kindle's documents folder.

Laura81 · 09-30-2011, 06:25 PM

I guess I'd get used to a new way of doing things and probably not miss the old way. In the past I didn't want a kindle because it couldn't read epub, but you really can't beat it now price wise. As far as I know there is no other ereader you can get as cheaply as this one. Except maybe the Kobo I've seen people talk about a bit.

Nyssa · 09-30-2011, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

The Kindle does support Sub Foldering if you want to keep your files organized. It wont show up on the Kindle that way though, you will still need to add them to collections manually or through the Calibre plugin.

I use to be big on organizing when I used my Pocket Pro but once I got my Kindle I organize my library on my Dropbox and download books as needed.

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Originally Posted by jswinden

You can drag and drop into the Kindle's documents folder.

Okay. I've seen sub folders in my Kindle document folder but I thought that was done by Calibre.

Blossom · 09-30-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyssa

Okay. I've seen sub folders in my Kindle document folder but I thought that was done by Calibre.

Yes but you can make your own when you hook the Kindle up to your PC.

I have all my games and apps stored in their own folder.

alansplace · 09-30-2011, 06:52 PM

people - good grief - read a book already

with that said i'll now contribute

just went to target, they still only have the kindle keyboard!!

Nyssa · 09-30-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

Yes but you can make your own when you hook the Kindle up to your PC.

I have all my games and apps stored in their own folder.

I have a few games (maybe 4 or 5) and I used to have them in a collection until i realized that I wasn't really playing them anymore. I'd have a hard time finding them now without scrolling page by page.

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Originally Posted by alansplace

people - good grief - read a book already

with that said i'll now contribute

just went to target, they still only have the kindle keyboard!!

I know! At this rate I'll never finish the Dresden Files series. Not this year anyway.

Blossom · 09-30-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by alansplace

people - good grief - read a book already

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I don't think the K4s will be in stores anytime soon. Amazon wants a few months to see how they sell probably.

Blossom · 09-30-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyssa

I have a few games (maybe 4 or 5) and I used to have them in a collection until i realized that I wasn't really playing them anymore. I'd have a hard time finding them now without scrolling page by page.

I collect the free ones but never play them now maybe the Touch will change that.

SCION · 09-30-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

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He doesn't support my reading habit so I wont complain too much.

I've sent him to B&N or WalMart to buy romances before when they weren't on ebook.

Oh my gosh! Some guys would rather be seen buying feminine hygiene products.

09-30-2011, 06:52 PM	#266
alansplace Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,895 Karma: 464403178 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: 33.9388° N, 117.2716° W Device: Kindles K-2, K-KB, PW 1 & 2, Voyage, Fire 2, 5 & HD 8, Surface 3, iPad	hmmmm.... people - good grief - read a book already with that said i'll now contribute just went to target, they still only have the kindle keyboard!!

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09-30-2011, 06:25 PM	#263
Laura81 Addict Posts: 360 Karma: 407796 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Device: Paperwhite 5	I guess I'd get used to a new way of doing things and probably not miss the old way. In the past I didn't want a kindle because it couldn't read epub, but you really can't beat it now price wise. As far as I know there is no other ereader you can get as cheaply as this one. Except maybe the Kobo I've seen people talk about a bit.