02-27-2010, 11:17 AM | #1 |
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Greetings from New York City
I am Dana. I teach Sociology in the CUNY system and my research area is the flap in the Episcopal Church/Anglican Communion.
I purchased an AStak EZ Reader Pro at Thanksgiving and took advantage of Amazon's try it and love it or get a refund and keep it Kindle offer. MY first computer was an Osborne 1 back in the early 80's when I was one of the first people on the Columbia Hill to get one. |
02-27-2010, 11:47 AM | #2 |
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Welcome, Dana to mobileread
You should find plenty of information here on both your devices and more. |
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02-27-2010, 12:22 PM | #3 |
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Hi Dana, welcome to MR!
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02-27-2010, 03:20 PM | #4 |
It's about the umbrella
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Welcome to MR, Dana!
I don't have a Kindle or any experience in formatting, but the below links have information that may help in understanding your Kindle. Links Every Kindle Owner Should Have From the MR Wiki... Kindle 2 US, Int'l and Kindle DX Font Hack Kindle 2 US, Int'l and Kindle DX Screen Saver Hack Kindle Myths and Partial Truths Amazon Kindle DX E-book formats You can even explore using Calibre and Kovid, the creator, frequents the forums here. We even have a dedicated Calibre forum. Did you know that MR has free ebooks? They have been beautifully handcrafted by some very dedicated MR members. For your Kindle..Mobi / prc format ebooks download the MobiGuide and get your books via Whispernet..(up on the top left in the blue bar.. click on ebooks.. then in the drop down menu choose Mobipocket download guide) Free ebook sites feedbooks.com This site also has a Kindle Guide to download and you can get their books via Whispernet - there is a video on how to use the guide. manybooks.net Free and for purchase ebooks smashwords.com baen.com Plus Baen has a great free library Have fun exploring the forums and ask if you have any questions. |
02-27-2010, 08:57 PM | #5 |
Wizard
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Hi Dana & welcome to MR
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02-28-2010, 12:31 AM | #6 |
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Hi ddfen and welcome to MobileRead. My dad is from Brooklyn and my mom is from Manhattan; consequently I tell people I'm a product of a mixed marriage.
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02-28-2010, 12:24 PM | #7 |
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Hello and welcome to MR!!!
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03-02-2010, 02:13 PM | #8 |
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