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Kindle - which one?
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ChrisofWessex | Report | 28 Nov 2014 19:31 |
I am having pressure brought upon me past couple of weeks ever since OH returned from library and announced they were now able to tell him which books I had already read. Good idea that is - however he then followed up with info I have borrowed 1354 books! Asked what the period was - he never asked. |
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RolloTheRed | Report | 28 Nov 2014 20:03 |
Well if you mostly want it to read books and magazines then the Fire HD tablet is best value at around £ 100. Another option is the Fire HD Phone which is free on contract but a bit challenging for extended book reading. There is no point on getting the more expensive ones unless you want high quality streaming video. Some use a TV for that. |
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+++DetEcTive+++ | Report | 28 Nov 2014 20:08 |
Don't limit yourself to a Kindle - there are other e-readers around. You can download an App from Amazon to access the Kindle books. |
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Mayfield | Report | 28 Nov 2014 20:09 |
I have the paperwhite and it is very good! ;-) |
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Mersey | Report | 28 Nov 2014 20:12 |
I have a Kindle HD and I loves it....great and so easy to use :-) |
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'Emma' | Report | 28 Nov 2014 20:19 |
I have a Kindle Light cause of RA in my hands. :-) |
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Elizabeth2469049 | Report | 28 Nov 2014 20:21 |
OH has the Paperwhite, which he is very happy with. When I first started thinking of ebooks didn't go for Kindle as I understood I would be unable to use the public library. In the end I decided to get a tablet (Google Nexus 7) which I do enjoy having as a portable computer, and can download books on it very easily. I mostly use Kobo. I can use the public library but the app looks a bit complicated and I haven't got round to it. The tablet of course doesn't have nearly such a long battery life, mine is about 8 hours which is fine as I'm not away from home that much. OH's Paperwhite is said to be 30 hours. |
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LindainHerriotCountry | Report | 28 Nov 2014 20:34 |
Paperwhite, nice and light to hold so it doesn't tire your hand. It has the matt e ink which has no glare so you can read it outside |
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AnninGlos | Report | 28 Nov 2014 21:10 |
I love my kindle but it is the original one so a bit old now |
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Dame*Shelly*("\(*o*)/") | Report | 29 Nov 2014 01:07 |
you need to think carefully about what will saute you best |
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ChrisofWessex | Report | 29 Nov 2014 12:22 |
Thank you one and all. Plenty of info. Am really only interested in books. So paperwhite appears to be a starting point. |
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DazedConfused | Report | 29 Nov 2014 16:17 |
Have had my Kindle for many years now, as OH, and I have the Kindle app on my Tablet. Could not imagine life without them now. |
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ChrisofWessex | Report | 29 Nov 2014 16:36 |
Thank you |
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OldYorkshireBloke | Report | 29 Nov 2014 19:17 |
love books but wouldn't be without my Kindle Paperwhite now -so easy to drop into your pocket when you wouldn't think of carrying a book. |
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DazedConfused | Report | 30 Nov 2014 12:34 |
Have found so many new 'self published' authors, or those who only get published via online book suppliers. I have discovered David Robinson (his S.T.A.C.) books are fantastic. Anthea Frazer and Leslie Cookman, just to name 3. And all less than £2.00. |
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+++DetEcTive+++ | Report | 30 Nov 2014 18:31 |
Couldn't agree more about the savings. |
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DazedConfused | Report | 2 Dec 2014 15:52 |
Have got rid of ALL my paperbacks. |
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+++DetEcTive+++ | Report | 2 Dec 2014 16:13 |
:-D given the chance, I'd be the same <3 |
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AnninGlos | Report | 2 Dec 2014 16:36 |
I reckon I still have close to 100 paperbacks on my shelves still to read, every so often I make myself read a couple instead of those on the kindle. I do still enjoy the feel of a real book. :-) |
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ChrisofWessex | Report | 2 Dec 2014 17:24 |
OH only imparted this little gem to me today - that the last time he was in library a lady came in and asked if they would like these three books - paperback and in clean condition - Librarian said she would take any books in clean condition. |