I've been Kindled

kennyc · 10-17-2009, 01:51 PM

Kindle2 specifically. Arrived about an hour ago. I had sample book already ready to go, "House of Sand and Fog" and it downloaded immediately.

I'd already downloaded to my computer a separate sample "A-Few-Short-Notes-on-Tropical-Butterflies" which I proceeded to purchase and download to my computer. I've been able to transfer that book to the kindle as well as doing a few other things with it

I think the only thing I've not yet tested is copying a non-drm mobi book to the kindle. I do expect that to work... I saw some dictionary look-ups working

I do like the display and the size (thin-ness) of the kindle! The ergonomics of button pushing etc are fine, but certainly not what I'd call perfect.

I had thought it would have a Standard mini USB plug but it appears to be propitiatory (like the amazon book format) .

I'd like to thank everyone for their help as I was evaluating whether to take this step to an additional reader or not. I'm a happy guy at this point.

kennyc · 10-17-2009, 02:04 PM

Just tested the non-drm mobi by copying 1984 over to it.

Enjoy!

AnemicOak · 10-17-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

I had thought it would have a Standard mini USB plug but it appears to be propitiatory (like the amazon book format) .

It's Micro USB which is becoming a standard of sorts for things like cell phones.

dreams · 10-17-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

I've been Kindled.

Fired? Fired up?

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Originally Posted by kennyc

I'm a happy guy at this point.

Congratulations!!

kennyc · 10-17-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

It's Micro USB which is becoming a standard of sorts for things like cell phones.

Ah. Cool. I've not encountered this type before I guess..

kennyc · 10-17-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dreams

Fired? Fired up?

KlondikeGeoff · 10-17-2009, 04:33 PM

Glad you are enjoying it and happy.

Don't forget that you can get free samples of Amazon books and read the first chapter or so to evaluate it before buying. That, along with reader reviews is a big help.

kennyc · 10-17-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KlondikeGeoff

Glad you are enjoying it and happy.

Don't forget that you can get free samples of Amazon books and read the first chapter or so to evaluate it before buying. That, along with reader reviews is a big help.

Oh yeah, that's always of use.

Thanks!

JSWolf · 10-17-2009, 05:12 PM

I think you'll be going back to your 505 since the K2 hasn't got (never will) ePub.

AnemicOak · 10-17-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I think you'll be going back to your 505 since the K2 hasn't got (never will) ePub.

While I'd like to see Amazon add ePub support it's not a huge deal at this point and time IMO. Besides mobi books look better on the Kindle than epub books look on the Sony IMO (and ePub is easy to convert to mobi

).

JSWolf · 10-17-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

While I'd like to see Amazon add ePub support it's not a huge deal at this point and time IMO. Besides mobi books look better on the Kindle than epub books look on the Sony IMO (and ePub is easy to convert to mobi

).

This is true. ePub is easy to convert to Mobipocket. But, I have to disagree about Mobipocket looking better then ePub. Once I've sorted out an ePub (added fonts, fixed the font sizes, fixed the margins, removed excess paragraph spaces), it looks very nice to me. On a Kindle, can I choose the font I want? Can I set the margins?

AnemicOak · 10-17-2009, 05:25 PM

I said mobi looks better on the Kindle than epub on the 505 (In My Opinion), not that epub didn't couldn't look better. I don't like the way the Sony's justification has looked on most epub books I've read on it. Now if we're talking epub on the Opus that's different.

JSWolf · 10-17-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

I said mobi looks better on the Kindle than epub on the 505 (In My Opinion), not that epub didn't couldn't look better. I don't like the way the Sony's justification has looked on most epub books I've read on it. Now if we're talking epub on the Opus that's different.

I don't like the default fonts used by the Kindle or ADE. But with ePub and ADE, I can change that easily. Can you easily change the default font on the Kindle?

AnemicOak · 10-17-2009, 05:55 PM

Yes, the Kindle font hack I have installed took all of 30 seconds.

kennyc · 10-17-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I think you'll be going back to your 505 since the K2 hasn't got (never will) ePub.

I've been using both a bit today, converting the current book I'm reading to mobi and have switched between the just to get a feel.

I'm liking them both, but as you say I will keep pushing for epub support from Amazon. We can always hope, but at least at this point I have both options.

10-17-2009, 01:51 PM	#1
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,891 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	I've been Kindled Kindle2 specifically. Arrived about an hour ago. I had sample book already ready to go, "House of Sand and Fog" and it downloaded immediately. I'd already downloaded to my computer a separate sample "A-Few-Short-Notes-on-Tropical-Butterflies" which I proceeded to purchase and download to my computer. I've been able to transfer that book to the kindle as well as doing a few other things with it I think the only thing I've not yet tested is copying a non-drm mobi book to the kindle. I do expect that to work... I saw some dictionary look-ups working I do like the display and the size (thin-ness) of the kindle! The ergonomics of button pushing etc are fine, but certainly not what I'd call perfect. I had thought it would have a Standard mini USB plug but it appears to be propitiatory (like the amazon book format) . I'd like to thank everyone for their help as I was evaluating whether to take this step to an additional reader or not. I'm a happy guy at this point. Last edited by kennyc; 10-17-2009 at 01:57 PM.

10-17-2009, 02:04 PM	#2
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,891 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Just tested the non-drm mobi by copying 1984 over to it. Enjoy!

10-17-2009, 04:33 PM	#7
KlondikeGeoff Wombat Aficionado Posts: 481 Karma: 733 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arizona Device: Fire, Kindle1, Sony PRS-500 Reader, Rocket 1100 eBook	Glad you are enjoying it and happy. Don't forget that you can get free samples of Amazon books and read the first chapter or so to evaluate it before buying. That, along with reader reviews is a big help.

10-17-2009, 05:12 PM	#9
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,022 Karma: 144284074 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I think you'll be going back to your 505 since the K2 hasn't got (never will) ePub.

10-17-2009, 05:25 PM	#12
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	I said mobi looks better on the Kindle than epub on the 505 (In My Opinion), not that epub didn't couldn't look better. I don't like the way the Sony's justification has looked on most epub books I've read on it. Now if we're talking epub on the Opus that's different.

10-17-2009, 05:55 PM	#14
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Yes, the Kindle font hack I have installed took all of 30 seconds.