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Old 06-05-2011, 12:53 AM   #1
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Hello All,
I just received an Amazon Kindle 3g/Wi-Fi! I think I'm going to like this Kindle compared to the old Apple Newton I've been using. I know the Apple Newton is long in the tooth- but everyone seems to be using these things these days and if I can find some free books that would be great.
I've always had to convert books into Newton lingo so I could read them on the Newton and all the time I've spent just to read a book- I don't have anymore. So if anyone can give some pointers on how I can maximize the use of the Kindle- Hey that would be great!
I was considering getting a Nook, but it's battery life I heard is less than the Kindle- and I'm hoping the Kindle is more compatible and as easy to use as the Nook. I spent some time playing with a Nook... and when the electronics guy called his manager to help me it was clear that the Kindle would be a better buy. The one thing that the manager was interested in was that I was still using a Newton- so I got the Kindle on his strong recommendation!
Anyone interested in writing me would be great!
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Old 06-05-2011, 01:27 AM   #2
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Welcome to MR. I remember being intensely interested in the Newton for the longest time. It was way out of my price range though.

There are tons of free books out there for quick and easy download. Check out the FREE (and bargain) books for the Kindle - June 2011 thread.
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Old 06-05-2011, 06:06 AM   #3
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Hi Todd and welcome to MobileRead.

I bought a Newton back in the mid-90's when the price dropped. Although, by today's standards, it was big and a bit awkward, I really liked it. Then got an iPAQ in 99 and started reading eBooks.
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