Kindle Owners. Would You Recommend a Kindle to a Friend? - Page 2

Ea · 10-20-2009, 07:44 AM

I'm like most here, and I voted 'on the fence'. It really depends on the person's needs. Perhaps because I re-read so much myself, and own several devices, I tend to place importance in ability convert, and in general I don't like something so closed as the Kindle.

On the other hand, it would work great for the non-techie types who just want to read a book once.

Finally, I doubt that I would recommend an international Kindle at the moment. Too much content are not available and it's impractical and expensive to send it so far for repairs - and I think ebooks in danish will become available far before Amazon would sell any (if ever).

pboss · 10-20-2009, 11:49 AM

Voted yes. I wouldn't recommend for everyone, but most of my friends would be happy with it. In fact I've just recommended it to a friend because I think it would fit well with his personality and reading habits. It's a solid, simple to use reading device, and not necessary for the less-techy crowd. Amazon has made it simple for users to purchase Kindle content.

I bought it for a reason, and I enjoy using it. And if I don't like it anymore I'll pass it on until it ends up in the hands of someone who does. I don't want to turn into a fanboy or something that loves and hates things for no other reason than being different or part of a minority group. It's already too popular for that

demoric · 10-20-2009, 06:35 PM

I've recommended it to a number of people, and they purchased one, and influenced someone else to buy one. I know of 5 people who purchased one in the last 6 months.

I'd recommend a Kindle to any person who is an avid reader. For those people who only read one or two books a year it just doesn't make money sense.

Although for those who haven't purchased one yet I would recommend waiting on the B&N reader and see the reviews and stats on it. When I purchased my kindle B&N wasn't even in the market. I think they'll be strong competition, and since their reader allows sharing, and has color those are two things to consider. Still though you have to weigh it against battery life, and screen glare.

Faenad · 10-22-2009, 06:14 PM

I recommended the Kindle too to a number of people, despite not owning one and not wanting to own one yet (will reconsider when they release the K3

). They were English speaking heavy reader, non-techie persons.

Alas I would not recommend the Kindle, nor any reader yet to people reading exclusively in Spanish or in French, unless they only read public works books.

I would not recommend a Kindle to any tech savy individuals either. But generaly these kind of people do not ask as much for recommendations, they will rather go looking by themselves on Internet.

BigWaffles · 10-23-2009, 08:24 AM

I have recommended the Kindle to several friends and 2 of them purchased one because of the text to speech (too bad I can't get a percentage)

. For a basic reader they are great. They only reason I haven't purchased a second one as a backup reader is that I'm waiting to see what Plastic Logic is doing with their full-sized reader next spring. It it's too expensive or gets delayed much I'll have a second Kindle 2 in a minute.

C.P.T.

JamesJoe · 10-24-2009, 06:25 PM

Yes, I would recommend it to a friend, I bought it myself!!

ucfgrad93 · 07-27-2011, 11:42 PM

I have recommended the Kindle to many friends.

alansplace · 07-27-2011, 11:51 PM

yes, i do so all the time.

Ea · 07-28-2011, 12:37 AM

Zombie thread!!!!!!

But it's interesting to see my almost two year old reply (post no. 16) and compare it with now, where I almost exclusively use a K3 and Kindle apps on iPhone and iPad for ebook reading. It's practical, easy and generally just works. Now I just wish Amazon would hurry up and start to sell Danish ebooks.

tomsem · 07-28-2011, 12:54 AM

At this point, I might tell them to wait for the next generation, though it might be a little further out than the rumors suggest. And for some people, Amazon's format lockin is a non starter (though its a tradeoff I'm willing to make myself).

carld · 07-28-2011, 12:59 AM

Wow, this thread is nearly two years old. How far back was it buried?

Nyssa · 07-31-2011, 05:13 AM

I recommended one to a complete stranger just yesterday. My husband was looking at the Nook Color to be used for work related technical books. As we were discussing it I mentioned how much I love my Kindle, and a lady standing next to me asked me all about it - her biggest concern being reading in sunlight. So I took my Kindle out of my purse and showed it to her. I even explained the difference between the one I had and the Special Offers unit. I don't know if she made a final decision, but she seemed happy to have heard from someone who owns one and very impressed by the Kindle, itself. I left saying that I hope she enjoyed whichever e-reader she chose.

I wish I could get commission, though. Hubby told me that I started a Kindle revolution at his work when I surprised him with his. He said there are at least 12 new Kindle owners in his area alone.

gwhite · 07-31-2011, 10:41 AM

As far as I'm concerned it is the perfect answer to the avid reader. Part of the reason I bought one was that my rooms are absolutely full of books and I have no more wall space to store books.
My friend, who is eighty-eight and seems to be going blind, was having to read with a large magnifying glass and struggling when I upped the text size on my Kindle and handed it to her. Absolutely no problem and she is now the proud owner of a Kindle. The only problem is that her husband says that he can't get her head out of it.

karunaji · 08-01-2011, 02:16 AM

I voted No. Although I personally prefer Kindle, my friends are unlikely to use Amazon as the main source for books. Kindle is inconvenient to use for sideloading by those who are less technically inclined.

galeforce99 · 08-01-2011, 02:59 AM

So far I've recommended it to at least 5-6 people, and several of them have bought one, and in turn gone on and recommended it to other people who also have bought one.

Most of these people have been serious about reading, and were / are considering buying a dedicated e-reader rather than another device that supports ebooks. I always remind them that the Kindle screen is specifically designed for ebooks, and that tablets and other computer devices aren't, so that if they want to avoid eyestrain, headaches and glare they should get a purpose built ereader!

Oh yes, I do have a Kindle Wifi, and love it! I use it for at least 1 hour every day. So far I have read over 110 books on it.

View Poll Results: Would you recommend a Kindle to a Friend?
Yes. I would recommend a Kindle to a friend.	178	89.45%
No. I would never recommend anyone buy a Kindle.	7	3.52%
On the fence. Not sure if I would recommend a Kindle or not.	14	7.04%
Voters: 199. You may not vote on this poll

10-24-2009, 06:25 PM	#21
JamesJoe Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: None	Yes, I would recommend it to a friend, I bought it myself!! Last edited by JamesJoe; 10-25-2009 at 01:06 AM.

07-27-2011, 11:51 PM	#23
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	absolutely yes, i do so all the time.

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10-20-2009, 07:44 AM	#16
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	I'm like most here, and I voted 'on the fence'. It really depends on the person's needs. Perhaps because I re-read so much myself, and own several devices, I tend to place importance in ability convert, and in general I don't like something so closed as the Kindle. On the other hand, it would work great for the non-techie types who just want to read a book once. Finally, I doubt that I would recommend an international Kindle at the moment. Too much content are not available and it's impractical and expensive to send it so far for repairs - and I think ebooks in danish will become available far before Amazon would sell any (if ever).

10-20-2009, 11:49 AM	#17
pboss Evangelist Posts: 408 Karma: 646 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	Voted yes. I wouldn't recommend for everyone, but most of my friends would be happy with it. In fact I've just recommended it to a friend because I think it would fit well with his personality and reading habits. It's a solid, simple to use reading device, and not necessary for the less-techy crowd. Amazon has made it simple for users to purchase Kindle content. I bought it for a reason, and I enjoy using it. And if I don't like it anymore I'll pass it on until it ends up in the hands of someone who does. I don't want to turn into a fanboy or something that loves and hates things for no other reason than being different or part of a minority group. It's already too popular for that

10-20-2009, 06:35 PM	#18
demoric Kindle 2 User Posts: 98 Karma: 496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: S.E. Kansas Device: Kindle 2	I've recommended it to a number of people, and they purchased one, and influenced someone else to buy one. I know of 5 people who purchased one in the last 6 months. I'd recommend a Kindle to any person who is an avid reader. For those people who only read one or two books a year it just doesn't make money sense. Although for those who haven't purchased one yet I would recommend waiting on the B&N reader and see the reviews and stats on it. When I purchased my kindle B&N wasn't even in the market. I think they'll be strong competition, and since their reader allows sharing, and has color those are two things to consider. Still though you have to weigh it against battery life, and screen glare.

10-22-2009, 06:14 PM	#19
Faenad Ad astra per aspera Posts: 347 Karma: 724 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mexico Device: PRS-505, PRS-300 & HTC HD2	I recommended the Kindle too to a number of people, despite not owning one and not wanting to own one yet (will reconsider when they release the K3 ). They were English speaking heavy reader, non-techie persons. Alas I would not recommend the Kindle, nor any reader yet to people reading exclusively in Spanish or in French, unless they only read public works books. I would not recommend a Kindle to any tech savy individuals either. But generaly these kind of people do not ask as much for recommendations, they will rather go looking by themselves on Internet.

10-23-2009, 08:24 AM	#20
BigWaffles Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 970 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Pole, AK Device: K2, KDX	I have recommended the Kindle to several friends and 2 of them purchased one because of the text to speech (too bad I can't get a percentage) . For a basic reader they are great. They only reason I haven't purchased a second one as a backup reader is that I'm waiting to see what Plastic Logic is doing with their full-sized reader next spring. It it's too expensive or gets delayed much I'll have a second Kindle 2 in a minute. C.P.T.

07-27-2011, 11:42 PM	#22
ucfgrad93 Wizard Posts: 2,370 Karma: 9026681 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colorado Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2nd Gen	I have recommended the Kindle to many friends.

07-28-2011, 12:37 AM	#24
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	Zombie thread!!!!!! But it's interesting to see my almost two year old reply (post no. 16) and compare it with now, where I almost exclusively use a K3 and Kindle apps on iPhone and iPad for ebook reading. It's practical, easy and generally just works. Now I just wish Amazon would hurry up and start to sell Danish ebooks.

07-28-2011, 12:54 AM	#25
tomsem Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,951 Karma: 27060153 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Device: iPhone 15PM, Kindle Scribe, iPad mini 6, PocketBook InkPad Color 3	At this point, I might tell them to wait for the next generation, though it might be a little further out than the rumors suggest. And for some people, Amazon's format lockin is a non starter (though its a tradeoff I'm willing to make myself).

07-28-2011, 12:59 AM	#26
carld Wizard Posts: 2,698 Karma: 4748723 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Wow, this thread is nearly two years old. How far back was it buried?

07-31-2011, 05:13 AM	#27
Nyssa Series Addict Posts: 6,180 Karma: 167189477 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite (2nd Gen)	I recommended one to a complete stranger just yesterday. My husband was looking at the Nook Color to be used for work related technical books. As we were discussing it I mentioned how much I love my Kindle, and a lady standing next to me asked me all about it - her biggest concern being reading in sunlight. So I took my Kindle out of my purse and showed it to her. I even explained the difference between the one I had and the Special Offers unit. I don't know if she made a final decision, but she seemed happy to have heard from someone who owns one and very impressed by the Kindle, itself. I left saying that I hope she enjoyed whichever e-reader she chose. I wish I could get commission, though. Hubby told me that I started a Kindle revolution at his work when I surprised him with his. He said there are at least 12 new Kindle owners in his area alone.

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07-31-2011, 10:41 AM	#28
gwhite Connoisseur Posts: 69 Karma: 828088 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fife Scotland Device: Kindle 3 Paperwhite	As far as I'm concerned it is the perfect answer to the avid reader. Part of the reason I bought one was that my rooms are absolutely full of books and I have no more wall space to store books. My friend, who is eighty-eight and seems to be going blind, was having to read with a large magnifying glass and struggling when I upped the text size on my Kindle and handed it to her. Absolutely no problem and she is now the proud owner of a Kindle. The only problem is that her husband says that he can't get her head out of it.

08-01-2011, 02:16 AM	#29
karunaji Evangelist Posts: 421 Karma: 1033566 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Latvia Device: Kindle 3 Wifi, Bookeen Opus	I voted No. Although I personally prefer Kindle, my friends are unlikely to use Amazon as the main source for books. Kindle is inconvenient to use for sideloading by those who are less technically inclined.

08-01-2011, 02:59 AM	#30
galeforce99 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kindle 3	So far I've recommended it to at least 5-6 people, and several of them have bought one, and in turn gone on and recommended it to other people who also have bought one. Most of these people have been serious about reading, and were / are considering buying a dedicated e-reader rather than another device that supports ebooks. I always remind them that the Kindle screen is specifically designed for ebooks, and that tablets and other computer devices aren't, so that if they want to avoid eyestrain, headaches and glare they should get a purpose built ereader! Oh yes, I do have a Kindle Wifi, and love it! I use it for at least 1 hour every day. So far I have read over 110 books on it.