LeeMeadfan Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I love my Kindle too! Did have a minor hiccup the other day when I'd downloaded some stuff and it 'froze' but was simple to rectify. Am enjoying revisiting the classics - including those more for 'children' - e.g. What Katy Did; Black Beauty etc. How sad am I - I've only just taken the plastic film off the front of it (had it 2/3 weeks now ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I'VE GOT A KINDLE, I'VE GOT A KINDLE! I'ts for my birthday today, I am gob smacked. I'm such a lucky girl.... Now got to learn how to use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Fantastic. Happy Birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Happy Birthday Quickcluck. I got a Kindle on Thursday. Absolutely love it. Will now spend most of my time finding good free books to download rather than read them though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I've yet to investigate the free books, do you use Stacks or Amazon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcountrygirl Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Happy Birthday - hope you enjoy your kindle. You do realise it's addictive though? I can't put mine down - I am a fast reader so constantly downloading new reading material. Heaven. The only thing is I think they should find a way of impregnating it with that "new book smell" That way my reading time would be pure heaven.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I've yet to investigate the free books, do you use Stacks or Amazon? So far only Amazon - or the websites that Amazon points you to (manybooks?). I'm busy rushing to finish my paper copy of a Helen Dunmore book so I can start using the Kindle (oh yes and the few books my MIL got me for Chrimbo). By the end of March I should be reading on the Kindle though. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 As I have an iphone with the Kindle app is there any point in me getting a proper Kindle? I've never seen one in real life but assume that they're a bit bigger than the iphone. I do use the app on my phone quite often if I'm hanging around waiting for people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I have the Kindle and the Kindle app on my ipod. The books automatically transfer between the two, no need to buy twice. The ipod is useful for emergency reading, but I prefer the actual Kindle for bedtime reading with a low light as it's easier on the eye. I think, but have never tried it, that your bookmarks are remembered so you can read the same book on either and it will know where you are up to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I am sorely tempted I must admit. I've seen a few videos of it on youtube etc. Might see if it appears for my birthday in a couple of months. We've got a couple of motorbike holidays coming up towards summer so could be a good idea. I used my iphone for holiday reading last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 You are all bad people and have led me astray!! I have just ordered a kindle (will it look nice in the kitchen alongside my slowcooker and breadmaker I wonder!!) I have been following this thread for ages and have finally succumbed. Now I am just looking forward to it arriving in a few days time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 As I have an iphone with the Kindle app is there any point in me getting a proper Kindle? I've never seen one in real life but assume that they're a bit bigger than the iphone. I do use the app on my phone quite often if I'm hanging around waiting for people. It is nicer to hold than a phone (I have the app on my HTC Desire,& use it in emergencies ,like Doctors waiting rooms ). It also has no glare at all,which you do get with a phone or ipad screen.They would be horrible to use in the sunshine,should we get any You can also sort your library into sections,which I don't think you can do with the app,although I have not investigated this fully. The one downside for me is the lack of colour on the Kindle - I miss the pretty book covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Yes - I miss the pretty book covers too. Chicken Licken as I've said in a different post - this forum has a lot to answer for. I ordered my Kindle on Wed using their Super Saver delivery and it arrived the next morning. I guess Amazon pull out all the stops for their own product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 When these e-readers first came out I remember saying to hubby that I would never give up reading proper books but they are so handy to have on your phone etc. I can see one arriving at some point in the near future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I too love my kindle and as some of you know I didn't even know what one was before this forum However my fear is that if they improve it, i'll be forced to upgrade -I'd love colour and a touch screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 At first I could never see the point of an ereader - who'd want to stare at a computer screen to read a book? It was only when the penny recently dropped that the Kindle is not back lit and it looks like a book that I could see its appeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Good and bad news to report, I love mine but it's broken. LSH are booklovers and will always enjoy real books. However, due to this forum (Cinnamon! ) I bought a Kindle 3g for his Christmas present, for us both to use. It's brilliant, we're both impressed, the versatility when travelling or convenience when filling a few spare minutes. We haven't used it much yet, but have high hopes for the great potential this year, the only problem being not having one each! Last week he said it doesn't hold much charge, and I wasn't really listening. Last night & this morning it won't turn on at all. I'll phone Amazon tomorrow. PS. Trying to remember; what sign or light should there be if it's charging? Mine just has the Sleep mode picture showing, nothing else happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Some advice here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Amazon are very good at changing Kindles if they are broken. Hop you get it sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Thanks Egluntine, of course I thought of the Omlet forum before the Amazon page. Actually, I had looked briefly and nothing worked, but missed the reference to the indicator light to show it's charging. Mine isn't on, so that's that. Today is a very rare oasis day for recharging my own batteries with the house to myself!; decluttering, hens, bath, reading.....I'll have to start another real book now! Thanks Cinnamon, that's what I'm hoping, I think it's a remarkable object. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 It's alive! I tried holding the on button for 15 seconds last night, several times, and nothing happened. Thought I'd better have another go just now, and it's charging! Hope this is useful info. if anyone else doubts theirs. Hurray, I'm back on track endorsing how useful the Kindle is, and today is working out rather well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I've been looking at 'The Stacks' but it looks like it has to be a monthly donation, not just an as and when thing I was hoping to re read all the sookie stackhouse novels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 My poor Kindle has died They are sending me a new one,BUT I have another bit of Kindle related news for everyone too. Apparently the issue I had with my machine has been common with people using the Amazon leather cover with no light. It hasn't been a problem with the lighted covers. The problem I had was that on 3 occasions in the last 10 days I went to switch it on to find the green light already on. I then had to fully charge it & reboot it for it to start working. It also lost the page I was on a couple of times too. So,if you have had this trouble & you have a cover by Amazon without a light,that could be why! They are sending me a new Kindle & also have refunded me the cost of my cover & credited my account the cost of a lighted one,so I am a fairly happy bunny. It will take me an AGE to get all my books sorted out again though................................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Thanks for the heads up! I was about to look for a cover and was trying to decided between lit and unlit! That has made the decision for me!! What a pain to have to reorganise everything again though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFeatheredFiend Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I gave one to the OH for Christmas and he loves it. Quite apart from the whole book thing, it has a built-in free 3G connection and a prototype web browser which effectively means free internet (albeit slow and a little awkward to use) He mostly uses it to show pictures of our baby on Facebook to his work colleagues! The only annoyances are the cost of ebooks. They should be a tiny fraction of the cost of a printed book, but they're rarely more than 10 % less, although there are quite a few free books out there. I also bought him a case for it. It seemed a little delicate without it. I bought one of these. I thought it looked very classy and 'bookish.' Hubby agrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
