I have been reading up on the new release of the Kindle and personally I don't know anyone that owns one (besides Oprah). What's the deal? Does anyone own one and if so, why?
Amazon Kindle? I don't get it.
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CycloneErik
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My mom owns one, and it looks really cool to me. I really like the features as far as the screen that doesn't burn a hole in your eyes, and the ability to download a book in a couple of minutes.
Their library ("Kindle Store") is expanding constantly. It seems like a cool deal to me. If you'd like, you could buy me one.:yes:
Their library ("Kindle Store") is expanding constantly. It seems like a cool deal to me. If you'd like, you could buy me one.:yes:
PDA? What's that? =)
Zach Morris called he wants his PDA back.
Well, I can't really call it a cell phone because it's more than a phone. How about portable computer phone? PCP. I like it.
Edit: After further review, smart phone is the proper term. Carry on.
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I totally want a Kindle.
It's different from a PDA because it has electronic ink, and the ability to download books in minutes from the Amazon store. It's the size of a paperback, so you're not confined to staring at a small PDA screen.
I understand that a PDA can do much more, but people who buy a Kindle buy it because it does one thing, and does it well.
It's different from a PDA because it has electronic ink, and the ability to download books in minutes from the Amazon store. It's the size of a paperback, so you're not confined to staring at a small PDA screen.
I understand that a PDA can do much more, but people who buy a Kindle buy it because it does one thing, and does it well.
CycloneErik
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Who do you think I am...Oprah?
"You're getting a Kindle, YOU'RE getting a Kindle, YOU'RE getting a Kindle!!!!!!!"
That was going to be my first response but I instead used the power of the google. I love my multitasker!
CycloneErik
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I do need to lose some weight.
Have you seen Oprah lately? She has relapsed.
(At least that's what the magazines in the grocery store checkout tell me.)
CycloneErik
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I sat next to a woman on an airplane and was totally looking over as she was reading it. I finally had to ask how she liked it and she had me impressed. I'm holding back a little because of the pricetag, but about ready to take the plunge.
+ The screen is not back-lit, so you can read it outside in daylight (like a book you need light shining on it)
+ It's lightweight and slimline no lugging thick paperbacks
+ you can download any book with its wireless connection
+ The battery lasts many hours.
Don't get one just yet, there is a new generation of Kindle coming out soon. See link.Amazon Kindle 2 launching on Monday -- we'll be there live! - Engadget
The price has me waiting, too. The newer version is supposed to be cheaper. I also don't like that the books are $9.95, and you can't give them to other Kindle users, like you could a print book.
I've heard that the price is so high because of the Whispernet service, which is basically a lifetime service built into the price. So the new Kindle will have to cut corners on the physical product to cut cost.
I played with one for a little while a couple weeks ago. It seems like, for the price, you might as well get a laptop. I can do everything that Kindle can do on my laptop, and the Kindle can't do 1/10th of the stuff I can do on my laptop.
How does one get books downloaded to a laptop? What is the format and are books readily available? I've never tried this.
