Black Friday 2017

[KyBunnies]

Originally Posted by mkm

A $100 wired mouse for work computer? curious about the type of work you need it for

I am a state employee and I hate the cheap mouse provided. I wanted a mouse similar to what I have at home but did not want a wireless one.

[mkm]

Originally Posted by KyBunnies

I am a state employee and I hate the cheap mouse provided. I wanted a mouse similar to what I have at home but did not want a wireless one.

oh, so you were used to something and wanted similar at work.
Make sure no one accidentally takes it ;-)

[rcentros]

Woot has Kindle 3s (Keyboard) at $15 (plus $5 shipping) up to Kindle Paperwhites (2nd Generation) at $55 ($50 + $5 shipping), plus several in-between (Kindle Touch, No Touch (slate and black) and 7th Generation Basics). Amazon Fires, HD 6 starting at $25 ($20 + $5 shipping), plus other Fires. Multiple items ship for one $5 charge per entire order. These have 90 day Woot Limited warranties and ship directly from Amazon.

https://www.woot.com/category/comput..._cnt_cdet_pc_4

Or go to Woot.com > Computers > Tablets.

[Gotadimple]

Originally Posted by cc_in_oh

It just occurred to me that if you buy a desktop computer you'll most likely get a mouse and keyboard with it?

cc: Nope. A desktop computer is the CPU case and contents. Monitor, keyboard, and pointing devices are separate.

[cc_in_oh]

Originally Posted by Gotadimple

cc: Nope. A desktop computer is the CPU case and contents. Monitor, keyboard, and pointing devices are separate.

The Acer system Booklover suggested includes KB and mouse. I think all desktops sold by HP and Dell include them - mine always have, though I prefer wireless and illuminated KB so I toss them...

[KyBunnies]

Originally Posted by rcentros

Woot has Kindle 3s (Keyboard) at $15 (plus $5 shipping) up to Kindle Paperwhites (2nd Generation) at $55 ($50 + $5 shipping), plus several in-between (Kindle Touch, No Touch (slate and black) and 7th Generation Basics). Amazon Fires, HD 6 starting at $25 ($20 + $5 shipping), plus other Fires. Multiple items ship for one $5 charge per entire order. These have 90 day Woot Limited warranties and ship directly from Amazon.

https://www.woot.com/category/comput..._cnt_cdet_pc_4
Or go to Woot.com > Computers > Tablets.

Which E-Ink would you get? My Kindle Keyboard died and I want another E-Ink to go along with my Fire.

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by KyBunnies

Which E-Ink would you get? My Kindle Keyboard died and I want another E-Ink to go along with my Fire.

I don't know. My eyes have trouble with front-lit eReaders (the right eye waters if I read too long) so I like the old, non-lit, eReaders. Probably my favorite is the Kindle Touch, but that's only if I add the Constantia font using the USE_ALT_FONTS hack – the Touch's built-in fonts are too light. Without the hack (which is easy and fast, no rooting required) I would take either the Kindle Keyboard or Kindle Basic non-touch (Black one seems to have slightly darker fonts). The reason I like these better than the newer (Generation 7) Basic is because (if you look hard enough) you can find Amazon cases with built-in lights, powered by the Kindle – something you can't do with the newer unlit Basic Kindles.

Sorry to ramble.

EDIT: I should mention, I picked up a Kindle Keyboard because 1) It was cheap and 2) The one I bought from shopgoodwill.com won't boot and 3) I guess I miss the Kindle Keyboard I used to own (I've gave the ones I had away to relatives). And 4) I have a collecting sickness.

[4691mls]

Originally Posted by cc_in_oh

The Acer system Booklover suggested includes KB and mouse. I think all desktops sold by HP and Dell include them - mine always have, though I prefer wireless and illuminated KB so I toss them...

Yep, I have had desktops from Dell and Compaq and they came with mouse and keyboard. Of course it's been a while since I bought one (2011) so I suppose things could have changed.

[Alohamora]

Originally Posted by KyBunnies

Which E-Ink would you get? My Kindle Keyboard died and I want another E-Ink to go along with my Fire.

I borrowed a Paperwhite for a few weeks and thought it was lovely. If I were to buy an eink again, it would be a Paperwhite. The lit screen is much nicer in contrast than the unlit ones.

But I can't justify such a purchase since I mostly do* audiobooks, and tablet and phone work very well for ebooks for me.

* Avoiding picking a verb there to sidestep the raging controversy.

[tubemonkey]

Well, today was the last day I had to go to Best Buy and pick up my $8 phone. I didn't go, so it'll go back to stock and I'll get a refund. Bottom line - I ended up spending nothing for BF.

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by Alohamora

But I can't justify such a purchase since I mostly do* audiobooks, and tablet and phone work very well for ebooks for me.

* Avoiding picking a verb there to sidestep the raging controversy.

Don't know about anyone else, but I read audiobooks

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by Alohamora

I borrowed a Paperwhite for a few weeks and thought it was lovely. If I were to buy an eink again, it would be a Paperwhite. The lit screen is much nicer in contrast than the unlit ones.

But I can't justify such a purchase since I mostly do* audiobooks, and tablet and phone work very well for ebooks for me.

* Avoiding picking a verb there to sidestep the raging controversy.

I do both. Amazon calls it Immersion Reading. I read on my Kobo Glo HD and listen on either the Fire Phone or my LG Volt depending on source of Audio. Lately I use the Volt more and more for audiobooks. I like the Audible app better on it.

My next eReader will be a Paperwhite unless Kobo comes out with something comparable to the Glo HD.

Sent from my XT1528

[Catlady]

I got my new 8-inch Fire tablet today--finally! Now I'm waiting for the case. When setting it up, I was offered another KU one-month free trial; I had been considering joining again to get a few matching Audible books, so this is good. I took a while figuring out how to sync a couple of my games so I don't have to start again at level 1. Now I'm waiting for the tablet to fully charge before I play with it. But so far I'm happy!

[KyBunnies]

Originally Posted by rcentros

I don't know. My eyes have trouble with front-lit eReaders (the right eye waters if I read too long) so I like the old, non-lit, eReaders. Probably my favorite is the Kindle Touch, but that's only if I add the Constantia font using the USE_ALT_FONTS hack – the Touch's built-in fonts are too light. Without the hack (which is easy and fast, no rooting required) I would take either the Kindle Keyboard or Kindle Basic non-touch (Black one seems to have slightly darker fonts). The reason I like these better than the newer (Generation 7) Basic is because (if you look hard enough) you can find Amazon cases with built-in lights, powered by the Kindle – something you can't do with the newer unlit Basic Kindles.

Sorry to ramble.

EDIT: I should mention, I picked up a Kindle Keyboard because 1) It was cheap and 2) The one I bought from shopgoodwill.com won't boot and 3) I guess I miss the Kindle Keyboard I used to own (I've gave the ones I had away to relatives). And 4) I have a collecting sickness.

Thanks I got this one https://computers.woot.com/offers/am...4gb-e-reader-7. I really do not need it but I want it. Since my Kindle Keyboards are dead I really needed something I can read in sunlight.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by KyBunnies

Thanks I got this one https://computers.woot.com/offers/am...4gb-e-reader-7. I really do not need it but I want it. Since my Kindle Keyboards are dead I really needed something I can read in sunlight.

I'm surprised you did not get the 2nd gen Paperwhite for $49.99. Better screen, higher resolution, and the front light.