Anyone have a Kindle? - GoFuckYourself.com

baddog · 09-12-2009, 02:34 PM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...f=dp_kinw_ae_1

Worth the money? Pros? Cons?

Dcat · 09-12-2009, 04:46 PM

I don't have a Kindle. I went with a Sony Reader after comparing them.

Twig · 09-12-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dcat

I don't have a Kindle. I went with a Sony Reader after comparing them.

and your thoughts?

Phallus Fondue · 09-12-2009, 04:47 PM

i bought one for my grand mother in law. she is an avid reader. she seems to love it so far and it has been awhile.

baddog · 09-12-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dcat

I don't have a Kindle. I went with a Sony Reader after comparing them.

What was the thing that swayed you to the Sony?

Agent 488 · 09-12-2009, 05:06 PM

just a bindle.

Machete_ · 09-12-2009, 05:17 PM

I'm a FoxIT reseller, and they gave me a online demo of the eSlick http://www.foxitsoftware.com/ebook/

But it dont work with Mac - keep that in mind

JustDaveXxx · 09-12-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

What was the thing that swayed you to the Sony?

Im about to get one too. I am looking at the Kindle DX. Look at the you tube reviews and comparisons.

Downloading strait to the kindle wirelessly for free without being charged air time from the kindle store is pretty cool. But the fact that u cant change the battery when it goes out blows.

slapass · 09-12-2009, 06:08 PM

I have a kindle, the older one and I got sick of it. I am back to real books. No idea why but it just kept getting used less and less.

baddog · 09-12-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JustDaveXxx

But the fact that u cant change the battery when it goes out blows.

Long Battery Life: 25% longer battery life; read for days without recharging

Dcat · 09-12-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

What was the thing that swayed you to the Sony?

Well, I bought my eReader when the first generation of each model came out. It was an easy choice because I didn't want to be locked into a proprietary file format with the Kindle. With the Sony Reader I was able to load up pdf, doc, and txt files. I believe the Kindle 2 now supports pdf, doc, and txt file formats as well.

KRosh · 09-12-2009, 06:56 PM

I use the Kindle App on the Iphone and love it

I have also used the Kindle and i think it is genius.

Pros:

You have access 350000 books and magazines online from Amazon and it downloads to the Kindle is a matter of seconds.

The display is designed to be legible even in heavy direct sunlight.
Lightweight (no need to lug or store books)
Most all books can be purchased at 9.95 USD
Lots of free books you can download
No internet required to download (3G)
Sample books before you buy

The cons :
Can't read in the dark without a light
The buttons are sometimes hard to press
Text To Speech is robotic
You don't get the feel of an actual book.

Porn Grounds · 09-12-2009, 06:57 PM

Well Barnes & Noble is supposed to be coming out with an impressive one soon. Also if the Apple Tablet comes out anytime soon that would kill all I am sure.

Here is a comparison between the kindle2 and the Sony... http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/02/showdown-kindle/

baddog · 09-12-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dcat

Well, I bought my eReader when the first generation of each model came out. It was an easy choice because I didn't want to be locked into a proprietary file format with the Kindle. With the Sony Reader I was able to load up pdf, doc, and txt files. I believe the Kindle 2 now supports pdf, doc, and txt file formats as well.

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Originally Posted by KRosh

I use the Kindle App on the Iphone and love it

I have also used the Kindle and i think it is genius.

Pros:

You have access 350000 books and magazines online from Amazon and it downloads to the Kindle is a matter of seconds.

The display is designed to be legible even in heavy direct sunlight.
Lightweight (no need to lug or store books)
Most all books can be purchased at 9.95 USD
Lots of free books you can download
No internet required to download (3G)
Sample books before you buy

The cons :
Can't read in the dark without a light
The buttons are sometimes hard to press
Text To Speech is robotic
You don't get the feel of an actual book.

Thank you both. I just noticed they have a free Kindle app for my iPod Touch. That may work perfect for me.

datatank · 09-12-2009, 07:07 PM

Have one and love it.
Never read more books in my life

PersianKitty · 09-12-2009, 07:13 PM

I got one last Xmas. Loving it. I used to read tons when I was younger. In the past years I'd gotten to where it was less frequent. I'd usually have one or two books partially read that I'd take with me to appointments, etc to read while I waited.

With the Kindle I'm read alot more than I had been. Love it on plane trips, etc. I almost lost the thing in Phoenix. First day in before many others showed up for the TPF I took it with me down to the hotel bar to read while I ate something. Left it there and when I realized it I was panicked. I figured it was long gone. The bartender hung onto it for me. When I walked back in the door to ask if he'd seen it, he handed it to me. Thank goodness.

baddog · 09-12-2009, 07:37 PM

I thought it would be nice to have books like photography for dummies or various manuals handy.

JustDaveXxx · 09-12-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

Long Battery Life: 25% longer battery life; read for days without recharging

I was referring to changing out the battery when it no longer holds a charge. No way to replace it. And i do know rechargeable batteries start mot holding charges with time.

amacontent · 09-12-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

I thought it would be nice to have books like photography for dummies or various manuals handy.

I can help you. Im a photographer AND a dummy.

baddog · 09-12-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JustDaveXxx

I was referring to changing out the battery when it no longer holds a charge. No way to replace it. And i do know rechargeable batteries start mot holding charges with time.

How long do they last?

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Originally Posted by amacontent

I can help you. Im a photographer AND a dummy.

So I just have to bring you with me? Cool.

Shoehorn! · 09-12-2009, 08:58 PM

My girlfriend has one and she loves it.

I don't know if its good or not because I am not allowed to touch it.

Mr Pheer · 09-12-2009, 09:06 PM

I bought that same one you posted for my girlfriend last christmas, and she loved it. And so did her dad. So she sold it to him 2 months ago and bought the newer, bigger one. She takes it everywhere with her and uses it all the time.

Several of her friends that had never heard of Kindle, have bought themselves one after seeing hers.

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Porn Grounds Confirmed User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 409	Well Barnes & Noble is supposed to be coming out with an impressive one soon. Also if the Apple Tablet comes out anytime soon that would kill all I am sure. Here is a comparison between the kindle2 and the Sony... http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/02/showdown-kindle/ __________________ Welcome To The Porn Grounds Come have some fun? ICQ: 587 056 728

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PersianKitty Meow Media Inc. Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: In the valley of the sun, cactus, tacos, tequila, and nod Posts: 7,785	I got one last Xmas. Loving it. I used to read tons when I was younger. In the past years I'd gotten to where it was less frequent. I'd usually have one or two books partially read that I'd take with me to appointments, etc to read while I waited. With the Kindle I'm read alot more than I had been. Love it on plane trips, etc. I almost lost the thing in Phoenix. First day in before many others showed up for the TPF I took it with me down to the hotel bar to read while I ate something. Left it there and when I realized it I was panicked. I figured it was long gone. The bartender hung onto it for me. When I walked back in the door to ask if he'd seen it, he handed it to me. Thank goodness. __________________ Wondering what webmaster programs PK uses? Check them out here!

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Shoehorn! Die With Your Boots On Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hawaii Posts: 22,872	My girlfriend has one and she loves it. I don't know if its good or not because I am not allowed to touch it. __________________

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Dcat Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mexico Posts: 1,607	I don't have a Kindle. I went with a Sony Reader after comparing them.

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Phallus Fondue Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 418	i bought one for my grand mother in law. she is an avid reader. she seems to love it so far and it has been awhile.

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Agent 488 Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 22,511	just a bindle.

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Machete_ WINNING! Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 14,579	I'm a FoxIT reseller, and they gave me a online demo of the eSlick http://www.foxitsoftware.com/ebook/ But it dont work with Mac - keep that in mind

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slapass Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 14,622	I have a kindle, the older one and I got sick of it. I am back to real books. No idea why but it just kept getting used less and less.

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datatank Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: My dog is blacker than Tupac Posts: 5,471	Have one and love it. Never read more books in my life

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baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	I thought it would be nice to have books like photography for dummies or various manuals handy.

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Mr Pheer Retired Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 21,185	I bought that same one you posted for my girlfriend last christmas, and she loved it. And so did her dad. So she sold it to him 2 months ago and bought the newer, bigger one. She takes it everywhere with her and uses it all the time. Several of her friends that had never heard of Kindle, have bought themselves one after seeing hers. __________________ 2 lifeguards for Jessica