New K3 owner here

solar · 10-01-2010, 12:17 PM

Hello all:

I recently received my first e-reader, which is the Kindle 3 with WiFi. I've been reading a great deal since it arrived, as I can download such a wide variety of books and materials into it. Basically, this little gadget allows me to read everything from favorite classics to current newspapers to new books, allowing me to flip from book to book as the mood strikes, all in a very small and portable package.

I'm still getting to know the specifics and eccentricities of the technology of this device, such as how to quickly find the middle of a book when there is no table of contents, what the cryptic "page numbers" really mean as concerns practical application, etc. By and large, I find it to be quite user friendly--not as good as a real book--and have been taking it to the local coffee shop where there is a great atmosphere for reading. Thoroughly enjoying that, since a two hour session may take me from a book, to a magazine, to a newspaper, and back to another book without ever having to put the Kindle down.

I have an Amazon case for it now (with the attached little light that actually works much better than I would have ever thought), and am looking around to find something more rugged and waterproof for more outdoor excursions.

All in all, glad I got it and happy to be reintroduced to some of my long lost classics and novels, which are now conveniently loaded into my new, ubiquitous companion. I see a lot of useful posts in this forum, so I will try and learn what I can from the rest of you to make the e-reader experience better.

Best,

Chris

Leep · 10-01-2010, 12:48 PM

Welcome Solar:

You will indeed find lots of great information here as folks explore and learn new tricks for their Kindles. I heartily agree with you about the lighted cover. That is definitely one of my favorite things about the K3

cheers

HistoryWes · 10-01-2010, 12:57 PM

Welcome. You'll find this a great resource.

desertgrandma · 10-01-2010, 01:05 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, Chris.

Have you seen this page?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=200503360

wrenn1 · 10-01-2010, 01:37 PM

I have a huge library of epub books that I use on my Kobo. Will I be able to load them to a Kindle? Thanks.

happy_terd · 10-01-2010, 01:53 PM

Hello and welcome to MR!!!

desertgrandma · 10-01-2010, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrenn1

I have a huge library of epub books that I use on my Kobo. Will I be able to load them to a Kindle? Thanks.

Not unless you strip the drm first.

wrenn1 · 10-01-2010, 04:14 PM

Ok, thanks. The Sony 650 is looking good. appreciate the help

solar · 10-01-2010, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Welcome to MobileRead, Chris.

Have you seen this page?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=200503360

Yes, many thanks!

Best,

Chris

MickeyC · 10-01-2010, 07:37 PM

Hi Chris and welcome to MobileRead

GeoffC · 10-02-2010, 04:58 AM

Welcome to mobileread ....

ImogenRose · 10-02-2010, 09:49 PM

Hello and welcome to MR!

Imogen

Valmore Daniels · 10-03-2010, 01:25 PM

welcome solar

Sandra Edwards · 10-03-2010, 02:10 PM

Welcome to MR! Congrats on the new K3 :-)

Sandy

CaraM · 10-03-2010, 07:01 PM

Hello, Chris, and welcome. I got my first ereader three weeks ago, a K3, and I love it. I'm still trying to decide what cover to get.

10-01-2010, 12:17 PM	#1
solar Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle 3 WiFi 3G	New K3 owner here Hello all: I recently received my first e-reader, which is the Kindle 3 with WiFi. I've been reading a great deal since it arrived, as I can download such a wide variety of books and materials into it. Basically, this little gadget allows me to read everything from favorite classics to current newspapers to new books, allowing me to flip from book to book as the mood strikes, all in a very small and portable package. I'm still getting to know the specifics and eccentricities of the technology of this device, such as how to quickly find the middle of a book when there is no table of contents, what the cryptic "page numbers" really mean as concerns practical application, etc. By and large, I find it to be quite user friendly--not as good as a real book--and have been taking it to the local coffee shop where there is a great atmosphere for reading. Thoroughly enjoying that, since a two hour session may take me from a book, to a magazine, to a newspaper, and back to another book without ever having to put the Kindle down. I have an Amazon case for it now (with the attached little light that actually works much better than I would have ever thought), and am looking around to find something more rugged and waterproof for more outdoor excursions. All in all, glad I got it and happy to be reintroduced to some of my long lost classics and novels, which are now conveniently loaded into my new, ubiquitous companion. I see a lot of useful posts in this forum, so I will try and learn what I can from the rest of you to make the e-reader experience better. Best, Chris

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Leep Guru Posts: 739 Karma: 1018859 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Near Seattle Device: kindle1, K3, K3G (thanks MR), iTouch, Kindle Touch	Welcome Solar: You will indeed find lots of great information here as folks explore and learn new tricks for their Kindles. I heartily agree with you about the lighted cover. That is definitely one of my favorite things about the K3 cheers

10-01-2010, 12:57 PM	#3
HistoryWes Teacher/Novelist Posts: 632 Karma: 2274466 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nevada Device: Nook STR, iPad	Welcome. You'll find this a great resource.

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desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462841 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Welcome to MobileRead, Chris. Have you seen this page? http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=200503360

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wrenn1 Addict Posts: 259 Karma: 48576 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kobo	I have a huge library of epub books that I use on my Kobo. Will I be able to load them to a Kindle? Thanks.

10-01-2010, 01:53 PM	#6
happy_terd Banned Posts: 13,045 Karma: 10105011 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Finally made it to Walmart. Device: PRS 420	Hello and welcome to MR!!!

10-01-2010, 04:14 PM	#8
wrenn1 Addict Posts: 259 Karma: 48576 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kobo	Ok, thanks. The Sony 650 is looking good. appreciate the help

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Sandra Edwards Queen of Procrastination Posts: 1,884 Karma: 1802 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nevada Device: K2, K3, Fire	Welcome to MR! Congrats on the new K3 :-) Sandy

10-03-2010, 07:01 PM	#15
CaraM Guru Posts: 924 Karma: 1000000 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle	Hello, Chris, and welcome. I got my first ereader three weeks ago, a K3, and I love it. I'm still trying to decide what cover to get.