Basic Kindle as a kick around device - Page 2

ThomasC · 04-02-2014, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by montalex

I bought a basic Kindle a year ago on sale, and I take it with me everywhere. I don't worry about leaving it in the car, reading in sub-zero temperatures while waiting for the bus, leaving it on the beach when I go for a swim, etc. With a cover, it really is pretty knock-around (maybe not kick around).

I have a K4 (black) as a kick around (and bathroom reader, lol!). With a decent cover it can take a licking and still keep ticking, lol!

stutzj · 04-03-2014, 07:10 AM

I used the black Kindle Basic for a year and a half and was very happy with it. Its really light and has a better screen than any of the other non Paperwhite devices IMO. Definitely worth $49 if you can get it at that price.

David58117 · 04-04-2014, 03:37 PM

I also have a kick around black kindle 4 (and a paperwhite 2 for home reading).

The kindle 4 gets taken to work, left in pockets, etc and has stood up very well. It's pretty hardy with a case.

Teyrnon · 10-16-2014, 10:16 PM

I bought one back in April. It's been a great these last several months. I've been carrying it nearly everywhere I go. It's the perfect size. I thought the lack of a keyboard might be a problem but the text entry with the 5 way button seems really well designed and quick and easy to use. I'm very satisfied with it.

jbcohen · 10-17-2014, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Teyrnon

I'm thinking about getting the $69 Kindle as a device to carry for reading on the road, on the subway, sitting in waiting rooms and standing in lines. I'm curious what thoughts and advice others might have. I love my old Kindle greatly and use it all the time but would rather not bring it with me into situations where it might get broken, lost, or stolen.

What do you mean by the phrase "kick around" device?

Teyrnon · 10-17-2014, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jbcohen

What do you mean by the phrase "kick around" device?

It's kind of moot at this point but by "kick around" I meant a device I'm not going to be terribly upset if it got broken, lost, or stolen. Essentially a device I'd feel absolutely no reticence about taking out and about me on long walks, on public transportation, and so on. The requirements for this are it be relatively inexpensive to replace and reasonably durable enough to survive the jarring and jostling anything carried on my person is going to suffer from time to time. The Basic Kindle in the m-cover case I got for it has pretty much proven sufficient in the months I've had it.

rcentros · 10-18-2014, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jbcohen

What do you mean by the phrase "kick around" device?

"Kick around" is not actually applied to the Kindle, it's what the OP is doing when he carries the Kindle.

As in ...

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[INTRANSITIVE/TRANSITIVE] kick around (something) if people are kicking around, or kicking around a place, they are in that place without any definite plans
Two friends and I decided to kick around the beach for a few days.

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/u...an/kick-around

haydnfan · 10-22-2014, 07:07 AM

I use my basic kindle for on the go, and when my primary needs to be charged. I find it convenient to use two kindles instead of just one. Also if I forget my basic kindle at work, I don't have to drive back just to read at home.

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04-03-2014, 07:10 AM	#17
stutzj Zealot Posts: 106 Karma: 305794 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Kobo Glo HD, PW2, Kindle 5(black)	I used the black Kindle Basic for a year and a half and was very happy with it. Its really light and has a better screen than any of the other non Paperwhite devices IMO. Definitely worth $49 if you can get it at that price.

04-04-2014, 03:37 PM	#18
David58117 Groupie Posts: 165 Karma: 1020558 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Sony T1, K4NT (To Wife), Nook ST, NSTG	I also have a kick around black kindle 4 (and a paperwhite 2 for home reading). The kindle 4 gets taken to work, left in pockets, etc and has stood up very well. It's pretty hardy with a case.

10-16-2014, 10:16 PM	#19
Teyrnon Groupie Posts: 190 Karma: 384 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Eastern United States Device: jetBook, Kindle DX, Kindle 3, Kindle Fire, Nook Simple Touch	I bought one back in April. It's been a great these last several months. I've been carrying it nearly everywhere I go. It's the perfect size. I thought the lack of a keyboard might be a problem but the text entry with the 5 way button seems really well designed and quick and easy to use. I'm very satisfied with it.

10-22-2014, 07:07 AM	#23
haydnfan Guru Posts: 649 Karma: 5632362 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Kindle PW 4, Oasis 2	I use my basic kindle for on the go, and when my primary needs to be charged. I find it convenient to use two kindles instead of just one. Also if I forget my basic kindle at work, I don't have to drive back just to read at home.

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