BlueHammer85
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prefer books myself, look good on the shelf, like buying them, turning pages and the feel. break a book, you can by a new one ... break a kindle its an expensive replacement.
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ono
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Does it do anything a book doesn't do?
ono said:Does it do anything a book doesn't do?
Yes it does, if you have the 3G version you can download any book, newspaper or magazine you want from virtually anywhere in the world (3G capability required) almost immediately plus you can browse the internet for free in most countries for free although it's pretty slow.
If you move around alot it is ideal as you dont have the bulk of your books to carry around with you.
If you have a kindle and you want to read free books on it which are not purchased from amazon you will need to convert whatever files (i.e. LIT) you have to either E-MOBI or azw format. This can be done by either using Calibre software which is free to download or emailing the files to you amazon file conversion email address.
Another thing to remember for peaople who buy used kindles is that every kindle is registered to the person who bought it. This allows the person to buy books etc directly from amazon. If you buy a second hand one, you will need to get them to change the owner details before you hand the money over. You will still be able to use the kindle if you transfer books onto it directly but you wont be able to buy direct from amazon if you dont do this.
It sound difficult but its piss easy.
dazdon
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The smell of a book just can't be beaten.
Step away from the light.
Signed....A Luddite.
Step away from the light.
Signed....A Luddite.
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I'm a real convert to them and love the convenience - flying from Australia back home tomorrow and saves having to carry a big paperback to read, for instance. However, I broke the screen of my old one by dropping a book on it. This not only proves the universe has a sense of humour, but I have also yet to break a book by dropping my Kindle on it. So pluses and minuses!
LongsightM13
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After resisting for a long time, I got one for Christmas and really like it.
The thing I have realised is, it is not a replacement for real books. It is a complement to them.
With the death of proper bookshops except for Waterstones, or the limited sections in WH Smiths and supermarkets, you are often restricted to what they physically stock.
There are also many titles on Kindle that simply no longer exist in print form, although the converse also often applies.
Books will never die though. You don't have to plug in and recharge a paperback.
The thing I have realised is, it is not a replacement for real books. It is a complement to them.
With the death of proper bookshops except for Waterstones, or the limited sections in WH Smiths and supermarkets, you are often restricted to what they physically stock.
There are also many titles on Kindle that simply no longer exist in print form, although the converse also often applies.
Books will never die though. You don't have to plug in and recharge a paperback.
Gojairu
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Davs 19 said:Gojairu said:I'm considering getting one.
How are they when reading in the sun?
No problem at all. Easily readable in full sun :)
Thanks. At £89 and 1000's of free books avaialble, I think I may treat my old Mum to one.