Guest Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 I pre ordered it ages ago and was going to cancel when it dispatched, I can't afford it at the mo and aldeDy have a Sony reader and kindle app on one of my ipads. I'll get one next year . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickric Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Just had an Email update, estimated dispatch date 21st Sept, so hopefully not too long now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 This topic reminds me of this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 OH has announced he ordered one recently. Here's me thinking it's something to do with fire wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimee Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Hmmm, should never have read this thread. Have now ordered one..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Hmmm, should never have read this thread. Have now ordered one..... The Omlet Effect strikes again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donald Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Just had an Email update, estimated dispatch date 21st Sept, so hopefully not too long now Yes my delivery date is now 21st Sept Tuesday, I am off work so will be hiding in the front garden to stop them leaving me a card! It will give me a whole month to get to know my kindle and order lots of books In anticipation for Tuesday donald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickric Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Mines been dispatched today , unfortunately no one will be home in the day until Friday so that's the earliest I will get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Mines been dispatched today , unfortunately no one will be home in the day until Friday so that's the earliest I will get it. It's turned up first thing this morning. I'm quite impressed, but he's not home til after 6 tonight and I daren't mess with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 Oohh, exciting ! Those of you getting them soon, please let us know how you get on and what you think. I haven't even got a hint of a delivery date for mine yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donald Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 My dog is wondering why its not been out for its morning walk, he doesnt understand that I am waiting for my Kindle.. I would rather be out and about and not tied to the house but I dont want to miss a delivery Next purchase is the cover to be arranged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donald Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Just arrived hooray but I need to walk the dog and sort our animals they are wondering why there routine is not the same today Have had a peek and definitely can see why I need to buy a cover etc next decison Gel or the leather spine type(think this is what I need to get though..quite fancied the funky gel ones) Donald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Mines been dispatched today , unfortunately no one will be home in the day until Friday so that's the earliest I will get it. Was it the broomstick method? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 They tried to deliver mine today....but I was out! Will go and pick it up tomorrow I've ordered a cover already, in apple green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donald Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Am going to make a cup of coffee and have a go at starting the kindle up! I am a real techno phobe . My son already is itching to set kindle up but I am off to investigate the Amazon box. Be back soon hopefully. It is very light and I am worried now I will break the thing so I must get a cover urgently!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donald Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I am replying to myself Brilliant 5 minutes to set it up(it does itself) I have bought two books already. I think it is Psychic as I read Steig Larson on holiday via a friend lending me this brilliant book. Now I have the other two and they were really cheap The only thing is it comes up with a welcome to OH! So I need to get his name changed to mine Does need a cover. Go on buy one you know you want to Donald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Talking to yourself! I'm very as I won't be able to pick mine up til tomorrow after work! Sounds easy to set up, so that's good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donald Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Yes just plug it in and off you go. I just ordered a green cover from Amazon which it will need but the screen is very easy on the eye and I wouldnt think it would need a light?? So it apparently takes 4.5 hours to charge up. Good luck I am sure you wont be disappointed Donald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickric Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 It's fantastic, the screen is really strange, not like a computer screen at all, really easy to read and it shows different pictures when you switch it off (easily pleased, me) . Oh oh my light has just gone green, only been charging it for 2 and a bit hours. Haven't bought any books yet but have downloaded some free ones, Alice in Wonderland, Sherlock Holmes, Treasure Island, Frankenstein, Dracula, The Iliad. Will definitely have a look at getting a cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 !!! I didn't order a cover with a light, just the standard amazon one. I'm so pleased that I managed to wangle some overtime earlier this month (we NEVER get overtime!) as that has paid for this lovely treat for myself! Just need to get my hands on it....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 My techie friend (who showed me his Kindle) said that the pictures are a static form of the liquid ink, so they don't consume any power at all. Glad to hear that all the anticipation was worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Told you all you would like it I didn't get the cover with the light either,as I don't think I would ever need to light. Something it is useful to buy though is some of those seal able plastic baggies, so you can read in the bath. I bought a load on eBay - just measured the Kindle & bought a near perfect size. I do take the cover off for bath-time reading too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Ok its been mentioned that the 3G allows you access the internet. Is that general browsing or just for ebooks? Talking about the Kindle by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Both,although the internet browsing is very basic - no colour etc. I use it in emergencies only. The Amazon site browsing is fine & very useable on the Kindle. The 3G is also for the downloading of ebooks & there is no monthly charge for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Hurrah! I have my kindle, it is out of the box and I've had a little play with it.....so far, very impressed Just got to entertain Bogwoppit for an hour and then get him into bed and then I can have a proper good look at my new toy Pleased I have a cover on order, wouldn't like to put the Kindle in my bag without one. Oooh, I'm all excited!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
