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« on: September 02, 2010, 04:14:38 PM »
I know that somewheer we have discussed the merits of Kindle and similar "readers" and as I recall Wenchy was keen on getting one.

Well I see that Amazon have a new version out and frankly I am interested.

We are rapidly running out of space for more book shelves is one reason. A second reason is that in the past week I have spent £57 on books that could all have been purchased in Kindle format for about 20% of the price.

OK Not a "real " book that I can hold, smell and caress but since the gadget holds some 3500 books it seems to me that an investment of £149 would save me a deal of future expense and aggravation.

Anyone else got one they would care to offer a review on?
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2010, 04:17:28 PM »
Well I just like real books and I miss mine and call me a LUddite, but I want paper I can feel and riffle
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2010, 04:20:04 PM »
Quote from: Nick on September 02, 2010, 04:17:28 PM
call me a LUddite,
I want paper I can feel and riffle

You are a Luddite

Also, you can sit and read your Kindle on the bog snd riffle an entire roll.  noooo:
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2010, 04:21:24 PM »
Quote from: Nick on September 02, 2010, 04:17:28 PM
Well I just like real books and I miss mine and call me a LUddite, but I want paper I can feel and riffle

Well that has been my feeling up to now but I am wavering for the two reasons stated.

Of course another advantage would be that one would be unable to loan a book if it were trapped in the machine.

There may be room in my life for both......... After all Christmas is coming.
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2010, 04:27:21 PM »
Quote from: Snoopy on September 02, 2010, 04:21:24 PM
Quote from: Nick on September 02, 2010, 04:17:28 PM
Well I just like real books and I miss mine and call me a LUddite, but I want paper I can feel and riffle

Well that has been my feeling up to now but I am wavering for the two reasons stated.

Of course another advantage would be that one would be unable to loan a book if it were trapped in the machine.

There may be room in my life for both......... After all Christmas is coming. . .

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Re: Kindle
« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2010, 04:51:15 PM »
I too was looking at possibly getting one. Two reasons really; long flights  whistle:, and also the possibility of changing the font size to suit my less than 20/20 vision  redface:
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2010, 04:08:13 PM »
Have you gone for it yet Snoops?  I am getting very tempted...  rubschin:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kindle-Wireless-Reader-3G-Wifi-Graphite/dp/B002LVUWFE
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2010, 04:14:20 PM »
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #8 on: September 03, 2010, 04:15:29 PM »
And ..... ?

 Popcorn: Popcorn:
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #9 on: September 03, 2010, 04:16:41 PM »
This morning ...... I have to wait for it to arrive. Sometime next week I hope ..... but they are selling so fast there are delays apparently.




Edit ~ SWWLTBO will be displeased and will no doubt complain that I have bought something for myself AGAIN when she would have liked to have been told that I wanted one and thus been able to buy it for my Christmas Present.

But I NEVER ask for presents and she knows that. I don't even hint. If I want something and can afford it I buy it, if I cannot afford it I go without.

I NEVER ask her what I should get her as a gift .... I apply some thought to the matter.
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #10 on: September 03, 2010, 04:20:15 PM »
I've just read this:

"Order now for mid-September delivery
Due to strong customer demand, Kindle is temporarily sold out. Order now to reserve your place in the queue. Orders are prioritised on a first-come, first-served basis. Orders placed today are expected to dispatch on or before September 20."

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Re: Kindle
« Reply #11 on: September 03, 2010, 07:12:33 PM »
I don't mind the wait .... I have this week's purchases to read to keep me going.
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2010, 11:56:21 AM »
 cloud9: My Kindle has arrived  cloud9:


SWWLTBO is miffed as she wanted me to hand it over, unopened, so that she could give it to me for Christmas. I have pointed out that I ordered it, I paid for it and I am pissed off with buying my own presents. If she cannot think of anything to give me then give me nothing. I would be happier with nowt than have to buy things for myself.

She has gone off to work in a huff. angry041:

I really don't give a stuff as I have the Kindle.  angel1
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« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2010, 12:00:14 PM »
Wimmin are nuts  whacky115
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2010, 12:00:55 PM »
Quote from: Snoopy on September 23, 2010, 11:56:21 AM
cloud9: My Kindle has arrived  cloud9:


SWWLTBO is miffed as she wanted me to hand it over, unopened, so that she could give it to me for Christmas. I have pointed out that I ordered it, I paid for it and I am pissed off with buying my own presents. If she cannot think of anything to give me then give me nothing. I would be happier with nowt than have to buy things for myself.

She has gone off to work in a huff. angry041:

I really don't give a stuff as I have the Kindle.  angel1

So... how is it?
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