Should I Sell My Kindle? - Page 2

GatorDeb · 10-30-2008, 04:08 PM

I read my Kindle stuff on the PC just fine after freeing them

KindleKid · 10-30-2008, 05:49 PM

Is it possible to free files and then put them in a format that the PRS-700 can read? I'm contemplating selling the Kindle and putting that cash aside to go toward a textbook Kindle and I'm selling my iPod Touch that I won (didn't cost a thing) and maybe putting that toward a PRS-700 so I can have the best of both worlds. I'll only get $200 for the iPod Touch at best but it's not like I paid for it. It'd be like spending $200 on the 700.

I really can't stand the iPod Touch's small screen or the fact that it's LCD and I don't ever listen to the music on the go. The apps are neat, but I've had my iPod Touch switched off for nearly three weeks, which means it's in great condition! I haven't been able to integrate this thing into my daily routine as an organizer. It's funny, I prefer e-paper for reading, but I prefer my hand calendar and pen over iCal sync to iPod Touch.

Plus, if I sell the Kindle and save the cash for the next Kindle then I can still be the KindleKid!

pilotbob · 10-30-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KindleKid

Is it possible to free files and then put them in a format that the PRS-700 can read? I'm contemplating selling the Kindle and putting that cash aside to go toward a textbook Kindle and I'm selling my iPod Touch that I won (didn't cost a thing) and maybe putting that toward a PRS-700 so I can have the best of both worlds.

Yes... it is possible. But, once you sell your Kindle you can't buy Kindle ebooks any more. Search for mobidedrm for tons of info.

BOb

Alisa · 10-30-2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorDeb

I read my Kindle stuff on the PC just fine after freeing them

True. I do wonder if more textbooks would be in .tpz, though, to preserve the formatting and keep people from freeing them. Also, since "officially" they can't be read on a computer, the university would have to evaluate it as such.

Boston · 10-30-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KindleKid

I mean I'd hate to get a Sony reader only to find that all of my text books for school are amazon exclusive.

So why do you think the Sony PRS-700 will better suit your needs

If you aren't getting much use from your Kindle or I Touch, I would sell them now while you can get a decent price...and then put the money in the bank and WAIT until something comes out that you will truly get a lot of use out both in terms of functionality AND content.

Otherwise, its a lot of money to spend to spend something that isn't really what you want/need.

daffy4u · 10-30-2008, 09:58 PM

Have you owned your Kindle for less than 30 days (based on ship date)? If so you should just return it for a refund.

KindleKid · 10-30-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by daffy4u

Have you owned your Kindle for less than 30 days (based on ship date)? If so you should just return it for a refund.

Unfortunately no. I've had it since late July or so. I'm considering selling the iPod Touch and using to put toward a PRS-700 and keeping the Kindle so I have two and use them both on set for sharing on the set and for myself in school.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 10-31-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Alisa

True. I do wonder if more textbooks would be in .tpz, though, to preserve the formatting and keep people from freeing them. Also, since "officially" they can't be read on a computer, the university would have to evaluate it as such.

I suspect it might be more likely that textbooks would come out in PDF, if they were going to come out in any existing format. (This would allow color, has a measure of security built-in, and allows students to use laptops to read texts... students already have laptops.) As I don't think the existing readers are well suited for textbooks without color, a new reader would likely be designed, and a format that handles color (possibly a new one) would be used for it.

Unless .tpz does color, it will probably not be used for texts.

KindleKid · 10-31-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Jordan

I suspect it might be more likely that textbooks would come out in PDF, if they were going to come out in any existing format. (This would allow color, has a measure of security built-in, and allows students to use laptops to read texts... students already have laptops.) As I don't think the existing readers are well suited for textbooks without color, a new reader would likely be designed, and a format that handles color (possibly a new one) would be used for it.

Unless .tpz does color, it will probably not be used for texts.

I just removed my textbook from the Kindle and my textbook is a .tpz is this a non-free-able format?

HarryT · 10-31-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by KindleKid

I just removed my textbook from the Kindle and my textbook is a .tpz is this a non-free-able format?

It is, yes (non-freeable, that is).

delphidb96 · 10-31-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KindleKid

Hello,

So I got the Kindle at the 359.99 price reduction from what it originally was (399.99 right?). I'm realizing more and more that perhaps the price of the Kindle is due to the whispernet. A very revolutionary piece of tech for the reader. I find myself, however, never using it. I send my stuff to the Kindle through USB via PDFRead and simple .txt. I've only bought one ebook through Amazon and I don't subscribe to any magazines.

I'm considering selling it and getting a new ebook reader better suited for my needs. I'd still want an e-ink reader. But I'm not sure if I should sell this yet. The other reason I bought this is because Amazon usually has the best source for books and I was hoping to start buying my text books as ebooks. Would it still be good to hang on to the Kindle because of the .azw exclusive format? I mean I'd hate to get a Sony reader only to find that all of my text books for school are amazon exclusive.

I think I also read that there's going to be a Kindle geared towards students. Is this hardware going to be the same or is the ebook library simply going to have more text books? Any students here use ebook readers and think they know which one is best? If all I'm paying for is the whispernet when I bought my Kindle, I'd love to know which ebook reader is best for students!

No! You should *NOT* sell your Kindle. Instead, you should give it away to some poor, deserving, deprived (some say depraved, but what do they know) person! (Stands up. Waves hands frantically to gain your attention. Tosses you a snail mail address for delivery.

)

pilotbob · 10-31-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by delphidb96

No! You should *NOT* sell your Kindle. Instead, you should give it away to some poor, deserving, deprived (some say depraved, but what do they know) person!

From your profile:

Device: Netronix EB-100, Bookeen Cybook Gen3, Sony PRS-500, Axim X51V

Yes, certainly deprived.

BOb

delphidb96 · 10-31-2008, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

From your profile:

Device: Netronix EB-100, Bookeen Cybook Gen3, Sony PRS-500, Axim X51V

Yes, certainly deprived.

BOb

I've been corrupted by Barack Obama! Deprived is as deprived believes!!!

Derek

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10-30-2008, 04:08 PM	#16
GatorDeb Evangelist Posts: 447 Karma: 5365 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sin City Device: PW2 + HDX 8.9	I read my Kindle stuff on the PC just fine after freeing them

10-30-2008, 05:49 PM	#17
KindleKid Zealot Posts: 115 Karma: 24 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: iPad 2	Is it possible to free files and then put them in a format that the PRS-700 can read? I'm contemplating selling the Kindle and putting that cash aside to go toward a textbook Kindle and I'm selling my iPod Touch that I won (didn't cost a thing) and maybe putting that toward a PRS-700 so I can have the best of both worlds. I'll only get $200 for the iPod Touch at best but it's not like I paid for it. It'd be like spending $200 on the 700. I really can't stand the iPod Touch's small screen or the fact that it's LCD and I don't ever listen to the music on the go. The apps are neat, but I've had my iPod Touch switched off for nearly three weeks, which means it's in great condition! I haven't been able to integrate this thing into my daily routine as an organizer. It's funny, I prefer e-paper for reading, but I prefer my hand calendar and pen over iCal sync to iPod Touch. Plus, if I sell the Kindle and save the cash for the next Kindle then I can still be the KindleKid!

10-30-2008, 09:58 PM	#21
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	Have you owned your Kindle for less than 30 days (based on ship date)? If so you should just return it for a refund.

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