HD New 2014 Kindle Fires - discuss - Page 81

JannaLY · 05-26-2015, 05:39 PM

Doesn't anyone have the Kindle Fire HD 7 ? I have read over 30 pages and finally gave up and jumped to the end.

I received a Kindle Fire HD 7 (4th generation) for Mother's day and am working on learning how to use it. Since it is my first Kindle I am a bit cautious with it. It didn't help that I couldn't use my right hand from a week before I received it until four days ago.

I'm not of the electronic generation, when I was a kid tvs were black and white and had only 3 channels. Times have changed and at times I feel as if I am in the Twilight Zone.
I had a Sony ereader, it was easy to figure out; a nice instruction book came with it. Kindle, no instruction book. So, I am searching and reading, trying to learn about it, how to do things. Most important is I am reading various threads on how to find out how to transfer my books from Calibre to the Kindle, if it can be done.

booklover6 · 05-26-2015, 08:33 PM

I believe the one you have is just like the HD 6, except a little larger. Do you have questions?

Blossom · 05-26-2015, 08:57 PM

Plug your kindle into USB on your computer and open Calibre then just choose books you want and click send to device in Calibre.

HarryT · 05-27-2015, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JannaLY

I had a Sony ereader, it was easy to figure out; a nice instruction book came with it. Kindle, no instruction book. So, I am searching and reading, trying to learn about it, how to do things. Most important is I am reading various threads on how to find out how to transfer my books from Calibre to the Kindle, if it can be done.

You do it in precisely the same way you did it with your Sony Reader: plug in the USB cable to your PC, run Calibre, and use Calibre's "Send to Device" command. Have you tried doing this?

rcentros · 05-27-2015, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JannaLY

Doesn't anyone have the Kindle Fire HD 7 ? I have read over 30 pages and finally gave up and jumped to the end.

For reading I like the smaller (6") size. But I don't think there's anything different between HD6 and the HD7, except for size (and two speakers on the HD7 as opposed to one on the HD6).

JannaLY · 05-27-2015, 03:16 PM

I haven't done more than download a couple of books, just novellas, want to check out cloud. Also a couple of games and some classical music, LOVE classical and being able to get some to listen to when I am doing dishes or reading posts online.
Prefer to read online at sites, here and at Amazon, learning about whatever I bought before I start to really play with it. Especially since there is no instruction book like there was with the Sony.

On Amazon some are complaining that the 7 is having problems downloading, getting their mail, freezing up and other since the last update. I need to see if mine is doing that. If so, need to decide if I need to exchange it for something else (such as go for the 6).
Prefer the 7 due to the larger screen and speaker for the music. Will probably ask questions here when I have them.
Thanks for the input.

booklover6 · 05-28-2015, 07:58 AM

Turning off ebook syncing in my account seems to have solved the extreme laggyness of my Kindle Fire.

Blossom · 05-28-2015, 10:43 AM

Sounds like you might have a bad book in your library.

booklover6 · 06-07-2015, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JannaLY

Prefer the 7 due to the larger screen and speaker for the music. Will probably ask questions here when I have them.
Thanks for the input.

I've just ordered the 7" one for my mother in law. I figured the better speakers would suit her, since she doesn't plan to read on it. She wants it for games, videos, stuff like that.

The 2014 HD 7 seems so huge next to the HD6. Part of the reason is the case I put it in, which is quite bulky. Now this weekend, to see if MIL likes it! I've put it on a separate account, and linked it to my account, so that she can use any of my apps.

booklover6 · 06-14-2015, 06:41 AM

I was lucky enough to find the official amazon case for the fire hd 6 on eBay for@ $10 (in blue!) And I have to say, I love it! The stand feature of this one is great! Using it now as I type this!

zebradude · 06-19-2015, 06:00 PM

downloading Fire OS 5 developer's preview for my HD6.

WOW the carousel is GONE!

On This version on Fire OS 5 it using a much more Android experience.

booklover6 · 06-19-2015, 09:09 PM

Wow, can't wait!!!

Josieb1 · 06-21-2015, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zebradude

downloading Fire OS 5 developer's preview for my HD6.

WOW the carousel is GONE!

On This version on Fire OS 5 it using a much more Android experience.

I like the carousel so I won't be too bothered if the 2013 HDXs don't get this upgrade.

HarryT · 06-21-2015, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zebradude

WOW the carousel is GONE!

How do you access your Amazon content now? The carousel was great for that.

booklover6 · 06-21-2015, 07:59 AM

Via apps. There are app icons for it all: Amazon kindle (not working), bookstore, amazon photo, Amazon music, Appstore, Instant Video, Audible Fire (not working), Audiobook store, as well as Echo, Silk, Shop

06-19-2015, 06:00 PM	#1211
zebradude Addict Posts: 310 Karma: 12963484 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naperville, IL, MidGard Device: See Signature	downloading Fire OS 5 developer's preview for my HD6. WOW the carousel is GONE! On This version on Fire OS 5 it using a much more Android experience. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by zebradude; 06-19-2015 at 07:59 PM. Reason: UPDATE

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05-26-2015, 05:39 PM	#1201
JannaLY Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2015 Device: Kindle fire HD 7	Doesn't anyone have the Kindle Fire HD 7 ? I have read over 30 pages and finally gave up and jumped to the end. I received a Kindle Fire HD 7 (4th generation) for Mother's day and am working on learning how to use it. Since it is my first Kindle I am a bit cautious with it. It didn't help that I couldn't use my right hand from a week before I received it until four days ago. I'm not of the electronic generation, when I was a kid tvs were black and white and had only 3 channels. Times have changed and at times I feel as if I am in the Twilight Zone. I had a Sony ereader, it was easy to figure out; a nice instruction book came with it. Kindle, no instruction book. So, I am searching and reading, trying to learn about it, how to do things. Most important is I am reading various threads on how to find out how to transfer my books from Calibre to the Kindle, if it can be done.

05-26-2015, 08:33 PM	#1202
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	I believe the one you have is just like the HD 6, except a little larger. Do you have questions?

05-26-2015, 08:57 PM	#1203
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	Plug your kindle into USB on your computer and open Calibre then just choose books you want and click send to device in Calibre.

05-27-2015, 03:16 PM	#1206
JannaLY Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2015 Device: Kindle fire HD 7	I haven't done more than download a couple of books, just novellas, want to check out cloud. Also a couple of games and some classical music, LOVE classical and being able to get some to listen to when I am doing dishes or reading posts online. Prefer to read online at sites, here and at Amazon, learning about whatever I bought before I start to really play with it. Especially since there is no instruction book like there was with the Sony. On Amazon some are complaining that the 7 is having problems downloading, getting their mail, freezing up and other since the last update. I need to see if mine is doing that. If so, need to decide if I need to exchange it for something else (such as go for the 6). Prefer the 7 due to the larger screen and speaker for the music. Will probably ask questions here when I have them. Thanks for the input.

05-28-2015, 07:58 AM	#1207
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	Turning off ebook syncing in my account seems to have solved the extreme laggyness of my Kindle Fire.

05-28-2015, 10:43 AM	#1208
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	Sounds like you might have a bad book in your library.

06-14-2015, 06:41 AM	#1210
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	I was lucky enough to find the official amazon case for the fire hd 6 on eBay for@ $10 (in blue!) And I have to say, I love it! The stand feature of this one is great! Using it now as I type this!

06-19-2015, 09:09 PM	#1212
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	Wow, can't wait!!!

06-21-2015, 07:59 AM	#1215
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	Via apps. There are app icons for it all: Amazon kindle (not working), bookstore, amazon photo, Amazon music, Appstore, Instant Video, Audible Fire (not working), Audiobook store, as well as Echo, Silk, Shop