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Old 03-02-2009, 07:45 PM   #1
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KINDLE - Kinda' Like An Ipod For Books/mags/newspapers

I just ordered one today, kinda hyped about it.... I think it's the wave of the future...and I like it (at least the idea of it)

http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Amazons...pf_rd_i=507846

Anyone have any experience with one or know someone with one?

And really, with the way the economy/business is, I shouldn't...but, I've wanted one of these mofo's for a year or so and haven't pulled the trigger (not like me)....and now the new version is out....I feel like I'm waitin' on my next crack delivery...can't get here soon enough...

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Old 03-02-2009, 07:49 PM   #2
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Re: KINDLE - Kinda' Like An Ipod For Books/mags/newspapers

They do look awesome - the only catch for me, is that I like turning the pages of a real book or magazine. One day though I will definitely be giving it a try
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I like the feeling of a book/newspaper etc, too...but time will move on...I already told swmbo not to bitch at me when I drop it in the toilet for the morning "library" visit...it will happen...
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You're kidding, right? We pay hundreds to get these huge screens we are right now typing in front of, and a diminutive little 6" diagonal screen is supposed to make us go ga ga?

And you still have to pay $10 a book?

Give me a $20 a year subscription to something that will let me read on my big screen... if I just have to read electronically.
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Re: KINDLE - Kinda' Like An Ipod For Books/mags/newspapers

My wife wants one really bad... I keep telling her that pda's have been doing this for years (not quite all the features the exact same way) But she wants the kindle... Some day soon I will get it for her.
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You're kidding, right? We pay hundreds to get these huge screens we are right now typing in front of, and a diminutive little 6" diagonal screen is supposed to make us go ga ga?

And you still have to pay $10 a book?

Give me a $20 a year subscription to something that will let me read on my big screen... if I just have to read electronically.
Ya takin' that screen to the crapper...to the kitchen table...to bed...?
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I'm gonna get our local paper on it (atlanta), it will be interestin' to see how it stacks up/or not (literally and figuratively)...
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You're kidding, right? We pay hundreds to get these huge screens we are right now typing in front of, and a diminutive little 6" diagonal screen (really ????) is supposed to make us go ga ga?

And you still have to pay $10 a book?

Give me a $20 a year subscription to something that will let me read on my big screen... if I just have to read electronically.
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Post a review after you get it, I'm really interested, I'm worried about durability and theft, it would also be great to load up code books in pdf format.



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Well, 6" is what the advertising says about it on my 24" screen. Yep, sure does.

BTW, out of curosity, I just measured my wallet. It's 6-½" diagonally.
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Well, 6" is what the advertising says about it on my 24" screen. Yep, sure does.

BTW, out of curosity, I just measured my wallet. It's 6-½" diagonally.



Haven't read the specs (maybe I have)...hence the red ??? ....when I get it, can you tell me how I will like it too?

My, you have a very big screen, but I'm sure you hear that often...
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Re: KINDLE - Kinda' Like An Ipod For Books/mags/newspapers

I like to "feel" the book also!
Thought this was interesting though.
http://consumerist.com/5161348/outcr...igital-edition
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Re: KINDLE - Kinda' Like An Ipod For Books/mags/newspapers

one part that interests me is all the free content (has no bearing on my reasons for buying), but just as a juxtaposition to those who are posting regarding costs...

http://www.amazon.com/s/qid=12360459...011&sort=price

anyone who owns one?!? or know someone who owns one? just curious...
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Re: KINDLE - Kinda' Like An Ipod For Books/mags/newspapers

My eyes get tired from reading on the computer screen. When I read the paper or a magazine it is much easier on them.
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supposedly, it's like readin' from a book/newspaper...
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so far as I can tell (i'm not too bright) no one has any actual experience with one, so far as regards to posts...
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I can remember my grandfather cursing the advent of television...
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Of course, this was after he had seen a picture of a tv....
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...it was in a newspaper...damn, if he woulda' had a kindle, he coulda' hated the mofo a lot quicker...
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I have seen the sony on display at target and the screen is cool I thought it was just a non working display with some stuff printed on plastic... I was quite shocked when I saw it was a working display. And I have heard rumors that the kindle screen is better than the one on the sony. Stop by a target and take a look at the sony, its not the same but its a good way to get a feel for the idea.
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