Kindle2 arrives tomorrow!

sl33py · 06-25-2009, 02:59 PM

Hello - i'm trying to digest everything on the Kindle since mine should arrive tomorrow. Great site and really great to see so much support for the ebook community (kindle or otherwise).

Lots to digest, but wanted to drop a quick "hello" to everyone. Also get rid of the "our records indicate you've never posted..."

TIA for all the future help!

rob

Lady Blue · 06-25-2009, 03:28 PM

Hello rob, er, sl33py, and

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to Mobileread.

Congratulations on your Kindle purchase. I have a Sony 505 myself, but many members have gone down the Kindle road and are loving it.

Be sure to let us know what you think of your new toy once you have a chance to play around with it.

Enjoy.

daffy4u · 06-25-2009, 04:26 PM

Welcome to MobileRead sl33py and welcome to the wonderful world of eBooks! Click through the links in my sig for more helpful information to help you get to know your Kindle.

desertgrandma · 06-25-2009, 04:35 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, rob. Definitely click on Daffy's links, you'll be happy you did.

DixieGal · 06-25-2009, 04:57 PM

Welcome, Sl33py! I'm sleepy also, but in an adjectival way. Enjoy your Kindle!

MickeyC · 06-25-2009, 09:08 PM

Hi rob and welcome to MobileRead

kazbates · 06-26-2009, 09:29 AM

Welcome to MobileRead, rob!

Don't try to absorb too much until you've started "playing" with you new reader. You'll be surprised what questions pop up once you've started using it.

Be sure to check out all the free ebook downloads and don't be shy about asking questions. We've all been in your shoes and lived to tell about it.

Enjoy!

sl33py · 06-26-2009, 11:09 AM

thanks guys/gals! I've been lurking here for a bit so actually have read through Daffy's links pretty thoroughly already! : ) Nice work!

I've already "purchased" (no real cost) a ton of the free ebooks, just waiting for the kindle to d/l them.

I'm very excited to get it today when i get home from work...and then run to UPS...because who is home at 2pm when they try to deliver?!? lol

thx!!

daffy4u · 06-26-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sl33py

I'm very excited to get it today when i get home from work...and then run to UPS...because who is home at 2pm when they try to deliver?!? lol

thx!!

Even if I am home, they wait until I leave for 5 mins to go get my mail. It's a conspiracy.

DixieGal · 06-26-2009, 01:20 PM

Is it there yet? The waiting is torture!

Elsi · 06-26-2009, 02:12 PM

Are you so busy reading on your K2 that you can't come back and tell us how you like it?

We're practically holding our breath to hear whether you're pleased with your purchase.

GraceKrispy · 06-26-2009, 05:53 PM

Congratulations on your purchase! I hope you are happily playing with it right now

sl33py · 07-06-2009, 04:08 PM

Loving it! Got a vinyl skin to protect it from scratches (and personalize it a bit), plus oberon cover to protect the screen when i drag it around w/ me in my backpack.

I've read 3 or 4 books so far on it and really like it. One handed reading is so much easier when eating lunch, or laying in bed before falling asleep. GF is very jealous so far, but wants to borrow it all the time. The button click is quiet (read some complaints), and hasn't woken GF up yet. I've read in bright light w/o issue, no fading of the screen that i've noticed yet.

I'm reasonably impressed with the whispernet. Found some dead spots out in the boonies visiting a friend, but mostly get coverage everywhere (sometimes the slower connection - that's ok). Battery life w/ whispernet is underwhelming, but like most i leave it off unless i need it.

Gmail on it is slow, but in a pinch it works. I've even done some quick cursory shopping on amazon for non-book items and shown pics (greyscale and all) while sitting at a BBQ.

I've done the screensaver mod and like having my own pics. Using Calibre to create my own .mobi from NYTimes, Endgaget, etc works great. Pics from endgaget especially were surprisingly good for greyscale.

Overall i'm very happy with it. I'm reading more often, but staying up late... Need to get GF one soon so she isn't annoyed by always reading... ; )

06-25-2009, 02:59 PM	#1
sl33py Member Posts: 12 Karma: 2760 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WA Device: K2i, K3, PW	Kindle2 arrives tomorrow! Hello - i'm trying to digest everything on the Kindle since mine should arrive tomorrow. Great site and really great to see so much support for the ebook community (kindle or otherwise). Lots to digest, but wanted to drop a quick "hello" to everyone. Also get rid of the "our records indicate you've never posted..." TIA for all the future help! rob

06-25-2009, 03:28 PM	#2
Lady Blue the snarky blue one Posts: 6,001 Karma: 3877825 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: deep in the heart Device: PRS500, 505 & 600, PRST1 & T2, Kindle PW, Moto Razr, Galaxy Tab 2-10"	Hello rob, er, sl33py, and to Mobileread. Congratulations on your Kindle purchase. I have a Sony 505 myself, but many members have gone down the Kindle road and are loving it. Be sure to let us know what you think of your new toy once you have a chance to play around with it. Enjoy.

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DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Welcome, Sl33py! I'm sleepy also, but in an adjectival way. Enjoy your Kindle!

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06-26-2009, 11:09 AM	#8
sl33py Member Posts: 12 Karma: 2760 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WA Device: K2i, K3, PW	thanks guys/gals! I've been lurking here for a bit so actually have read through Daffy's links pretty thoroughly already! : ) Nice work! I've already "purchased" (no real cost) a ton of the free ebooks, just waiting for the kindle to d/l them. I'm very excited to get it today when i get home from work...and then run to UPS...because who is home at 2pm when they try to deliver?!? lol thx!!

06-26-2009, 01:20 PM	#10
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Is it there yet? The waiting is torture!

06-26-2009, 02:12 PM	#11
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	Are you so busy reading on your K2 that you can't come back and tell us how you like it? We're practically holding our breath to hear whether you're pleased with your purchase.

06-26-2009, 05:53 PM	#12
GraceKrispy It's Dr. Penguin now! Posts: 3,909 Karma: 4705733 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: (USA) Device: iPad mini, Samsung Note 3, Sony PRS-650 (rarely used now)	Congratulations on your purchase! I hope you are happily playing with it right now

07-06-2009, 04:08 PM	#13
sl33py Member Posts: 12 Karma: 2760 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WA Device: K2i, K3, PW	Loving it! Got a vinyl skin to protect it from scratches (and personalize it a bit), plus oberon cover to protect the screen when i drag it around w/ me in my backpack. I've read 3 or 4 books so far on it and really like it. One handed reading is so much easier when eating lunch, or laying in bed before falling asleep. GF is very jealous so far, but wants to borrow it all the time. The button click is quiet (read some complaints), and hasn't woken GF up yet. I've read in bright light w/o issue, no fading of the screen that i've noticed yet. I'm reasonably impressed with the whispernet. Found some dead spots out in the boonies visiting a friend, but mostly get coverage everywhere (sometimes the slower connection - that's ok). Battery life w/ whispernet is underwhelming, but like most i leave it off unless i need it. Gmail on it is slow, but in a pinch it works. I've even done some quick cursory shopping on amazon for non-book items and shown pics (greyscale and all) while sitting at a BBQ. I've done the screensaver mod and like having my own pics. Using Calibre to create my own .mobi from NYTimes, Endgaget, etc works great. Pics from endgaget especially were surprisingly good for greyscale. Overall i'm very happy with it. I'm reading more often, but staying up late... Need to get GF one soon so she isn't annoyed by always reading... ; )

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