Do you Kindle?

Brag · 04-11-08, 10:23 AM

IS this going to change your reading life?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permali...:m4H02MFJUILVP

I have never paid much attention to E-books until my publisher notified me this morning that besides the present paper edition, a Kindle edition of my book will be offered soon. This sent me into a wild scramble researching the subject.

What is your opinion on this revolutionary gadget? (it costs $399)
Do you own one?

Tango589 · 04-11-08, 10:31 AM

Call me a technophobe and Luddite if you want, but I cant really see whats wrong with carrying a book with you, unless you want to be able to read 7 different things during the day?

Skybird · 04-11-08, 10:35 AM

I happily live without it, and will carry on to do so. The only kindl I sometimes take into account is this, and only when being in Berlin:

Trex · 04-11-08, 10:36 AM

I'm sure the Professor could have used one on Gilligan's Island. Short of that, I'm with Tango.

Luddism - It's not just for intellectuals anymore!

danlisa · 04-11-08, 10:39 AM

Um, E-Books are in PDF format arent they?

Why can't a standard windows based hand held be used instead of paying $400 for a specialist electronic library?

I remember the Palm Tungsten from about 2005 could read PDF's so there's cheaper options.

bradclark1 · 04-11-08, 10:43 AM

If it could only be used for reading I would maybe pay $80 for it. They could make up the loss in book sales kind of like how the XBox was priced. They get their money by the games sold. I bet in a few years it will work down to that.

bradclark1 · 04-11-08, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by danlisa

Um, E-Books are in PDF format arent they?

Why can't a standard windows based hand held be used instead of paying $400 for a specialist electronic library?

I remember the Palm Tungsten from about 2005 could read PDF's so there's cheaper options.

Font size. The reader is bigger with more screen.

Tango589 · 04-11-08, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Trex

I'm sure the Professor could have used one on Gilligan's Island. Short of that, I'm with Tango.

Luddism - It's not just for intellectuals anymore!

Goddam! Someone agrees with me! But Trex, are you saying I'm not an intellectual? Do you know me?:rotfl:

Trex · 04-11-08, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tango589

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Originally Posted by Trex

I'm sure the Professor could have used one on Gilligan's Island. Short of that, I'm with Tango.

Luddism - It's not just for intellectuals anymore!

Goddam! Someone agrees with me! But Trex, are you saying I'm not an intellectual? Do you know me?:rotfl:

Emphasis on the word just. Besides, the best measure of a man's intelligence is how closely he agrees with you. Anybody capable of mentioning the great Ludd without having to look it up has got to be brilliant.

Have a good weekend.

mrbeast · 04-11-08, 05:29 PM

Can't say it would interest me at all, I find books as objects to have a beauty about them. Bit of a solution looking for a problem really.

Sonarman · 04-11-08, 05:31 PM

Th real benefit is the space saved on all your groaning shelves. I think it has a free wireless connection direct to Amazon so that you can purchase books direct, that's quite cool. I think that Sony also have a similar device that may be better. There is also another I think coming from I-River that looks good.

mrbeast · 04-11-08, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonarman

Th real benefit is the space saved on all your groaning shelves. I think it has a free wireless connection direct to Amazon so that you can purchase books direct, that's quite cool. I think that Sony also have a similar device that may be better. There is also another I think coming from I-River that looks good.

That is a good point though I've got books coming out of my ears!

Must remember to buy a house with its own library

Brag · 04-11-08, 05:54 PM

Assuming that the screen is as advertized and commented upon, then, assuming one buys 2 books a month, the gizzmo would pay for itself in something like two years.

I'm a bookie, so I still would need paper books on the shelf. But I like the idea of finishing reading a book and being able to click from anywhere and have another book within a minute.

I don't have a TV or other gizmoes except a computer. I'm often accused of being a luddite.

Sailor Steve · 04-11-08, 07:23 PM

It looks to be a neat toy, but not much more. Having favorite newspapers and magazines handy instantly is great for the travelling businessman, but does it come with all the pictures?

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Originally Posted by Bradclark1

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Originally Posted by danlisa

Um, E-Books are in PDF format arent they?

Why can't a standard windows based hand held be used instead of paying $400 for a specialist electronic library?

I remember the Palm Tungsten from about 2005 could read PDF's so there's cheaper options.

Font size. The reader is bigger with more screen.

Not only that, but the video mentioned that it uses cell phone connections rather than wi-fi, so the connections are claimed to be better.

My biggest problem with it is that most of the books I want are hard-to-find reference works. If they'll make those available, and cheap, maybe I'll give it a look. Then again, if those books become available online I'll want them on my computer, not on an external device.

I can't see myself getting one anytime soon.

Blacklight · 04-11-08, 08:22 PM

I will NEVER read books in this format. There's just something about having a nice crisp actual book in your hand, the feel of the pages, and that new book smell !!

04-11-08, 10:23 AM	#1
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Do you Kindle? IS this going to change your reading life? http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permali...:m4H02MFJUILVP I have never paid much attention to E-books until my publisher notified me this morning that besides the present paper edition, a Kindle edition of my book will be offered soon. This sent me into a wild scramble researching the subject. What is your opinion on this revolutionary gadget? (it costs $399) Do you own one? __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

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Tango589 Still crazy as ever! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 3,375 Downloads: 180 Uploads: 1	Call me a technophobe and Luddite if you want, but I cant really see whats wrong with carrying a book with you, unless you want to be able to read 7 different things during the day? __________________ Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way...

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,672 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I happily live without it, and will carry on to do so. The only kindl I sometimes take into account is this, and only when being in Berlin: __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Um, E-Books are in PDF format arent they? Why can't a standard windows based hand held be used instead of paying $400 for a specialist electronic library? I remember the Palm Tungsten from about 2005 could read PDF's so there's cheaper options. __________________

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bradclark1 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA. Posts: 2,794 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	If it could only be used for reading I would maybe pay $80 for it. They could make up the loss in book sales kind of like how the XBox was priced. They get their money by the games sold. I bet in a few years it will work down to that. __________________

04-11-08, 10:36 AM	#4
Trex Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 262 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm sure the Professor could have used one on Gilligan's Island. Short of that, I'm with Tango. *Luddism - It's not just for intellectuals anymore!*

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mrbeast Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bolton, UK Posts: 1,236 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Can't say it would interest me at all, I find books as objects to have a beauty about them. Bit of a solution looking for a problem really. __________________

04-11-08, 05:31 PM	#11
Sonarman The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ayr,Scotland,UK Posts: 1,392 Downloads: 79 Uploads: 0	Th real benefit is the space saved on all your groaning shelves. I think it has a free wireless connection direct to Amazon so that you can purchase books direct, that's quite cool. I think that Sony also have a similar device that may be better. There is also another I think coming from I-River that looks good. __________________ "The action is simulated...the excitement is real!" Microprose Simulation Software.

04-11-08, 05:54 PM	#13
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Assuming that the screen is as advertized and commented upon, then, assuming one buys 2 books a month, the gizzmo would pay for itself in something like two years. I'm a bookie, so I still would need paper books on the shelf. But I like the idea of finishing reading a book and being able to click from anywhere and have another book within a minute. I don't have a TV or other gizmoes except a computer. I'm often accused of being a luddite. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

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Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	I will NEVER read books in this format. There's just something about having a nice crisp actual book in your hand, the feel of the pages, and that new book smell !! __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"