Arguments for the Kindle

[Yeah Sure Whatever]

It is absolute bullshit and the should be regulated. No wonder piracy is alive and well

[haunted.lunchbox]

It is absolute bullshit and the should be regulated. No wonder piracy is alive and well

I see your point, but I really hate having to regulate. I hate government regulation, but this is frustrating. I don't want the government to get involved, but I would like to see people take action instead of just living with the problem. I college students all refused to buy books before class, some form of action would have to be taken. I feel this way about many things. If someone is angry about a company moving a call center overseas, boycott the company and get other people to do it as well. We've lost our ability to band together and fight for a cause, we just want mommy and daddy to get involved.

[Yeah Sure Whatever]

I think its because companies like this clearly dont give a shit about the customers, and people dont have time or want to rally enough to make a difference. College students are being GOUGED by text books and it flat out stealing. There is no reason they should be that expensive and "change" so often

[haunted.lunchbox]

It's not just the college kids, it's their parents as well! I can't believe this situation exists! It's just not right.

[Yeah Sure Whatever]

Oh yeah the parents too

[haunted.lunchbox]

So I finally got a Kindle and I have to say I freakin' LOVE IT! It's perfect for me because the only books I really collect are older books that have sentimental meaning to me, for example Peter and Wendy and Winnie the Pooh first editions. My collection is very small because they are expensive. I was nervous because I thought the books would be like $12, but they're much cheaper! Only the new ones are that much, and with so many old books I need to catch up on this is perfect for me. Also, many older books before copyrights are free! I got the E version of Peter and Wendy so I don't have to risk hurting my old one! I also got Alice in Wonderland and Grimms faery tales for free. The Song of Ice and Fire series on the e reader is cheaper than the paperback, and they are what I'm reading now. I can take it anywhere! And I'm saving trees!
The biggest downside is that I can't read in the dark. It's not a lighted screen, it looks like a book. I actually prefer the way the screen looks because it's so cool, but if my hubby is asleep and I want to read in bed I'm screwed.

[Yeah Sure Whatever]

They sell covers that have lights

[haunted.lunchbox]

I want a Tron looking one!

[Erin]

I have my Kindle in the Amazon leather case and when I read in bed at night, I clip a regular book-light onto the case. It works great.

[haunted.lunchbox]

I have my Kindle in the Amazon leather case and when I read in bed at night, I clip a regular book-light onto the case. It works great.

I just got the leather amazon case, shortly after I found a $6 slip case for it at office depot. I don't have the DX like yourself, mine is much smaller, but I'm really pleased with the one that I have, and as long as it has 3g/wifi it serves it's purpose. I will have to invest in a book light.

[Hannah]

So I finally got a Kindle and I have to say I freakin' LOVE IT! It's perfect for me because the only books I really collect are older books that have sentimental meaning to me, for example Peter and Wendy and Winnie the Pooh first editions. My collection is very small because they are expensive. I was nervous because I thought the books would be like $12, but they're much cheaper! Only the new ones are that much, and with so many old books I need to catch up on this is perfect for me. Also, many older books before copyrights are free! I got the E version of Peter and Wendy so I don't have to risk hurting my old one! I also got Alice in Wonderland and Grimms faery tales for free. The Song of Ice and Fire series on the e reader is cheaper than the paperback, and they are what I'm reading now. I can take it anywhere! And I'm saving trees!
The biggest downside is that I can't read in the dark. It's not a lighted screen, it looks like a book. I actually prefer the way the screen looks because it's so cool, but if my hubby is asleep and I want to read in bed I'm screwed.

I just bought my guy a sleep mask, which I then encourage him to wear when I want to read in bed after he's gone to sleep. I do want a light for my Nook though. It'd be nice for darker corners and such.

[haunted.lunchbox]

So I finally got a Kindle and I have to say I freakin' LOVE IT! It's perfect for me because the only books I really collect are older books that have sentimental meaning to me, for example Peter and Wendy and Winnie the Pooh first editions. My collection is very small because they are expensive. I was nervous because I thought the books would be like $12, but they're much cheaper! Only the new ones are that much, and with so many old books I need to catch up on this is perfect for me. Also, many older books before copyrights are free! I got the E version of Peter and Wendy so I don't have to risk hurting my old one! I also got Alice in Wonderland and Grimms faery tales for free. The Song of Ice and Fire series on the e reader is cheaper than the paperback, and they are what I'm reading now. I can take it anywhere! And I'm saving trees!
The biggest downside is that I can't read in the dark. It's not a lighted screen, it looks like a book. I actually prefer the way the screen looks because it's so cool, but if my hubby is asleep and I want to read in bed I'm screwed.

I just bought my guy a sleep mask, which I then encourage him to wear when I want to read in bed after he's gone to sleep. I do want a light for my Nook though. It'd be nice for darker corners and such.

I love how you're making him adapt to you and you are not adapting to him!

[Hannah]

It's only on that small thing, which is probably why I insist on it. Most of the time he gets his way.

And out of curiousity, does the Kindle have a free book promotion every week like the Nook?

[Erin]

Hannah - I'm not really sure what the Nook does each week, but there are free Kindle books offered daily (usually 2 or 3, but sometimes many more). The only problem is that usually they are crap I'd never read, although I have found some gems in there to download.

[haunted.lunchbox]

There are a bunch of free books I've found on the Kindle, but they aren't something I would read.

[Jean]

I have just seen a Kindle for the first time in my life, held it in my paws, and played with it.

I want one.

[RainInSpain]

Jean, I said the exact same thing when I finally had a chance to actually hold an iPad (Gotta love the new year holiday - my Apple wish was granted, hope yours will be, too)
I know that at least one of my co-workers has a Kindle - I'm curious how he uploads books there, us being in Russia and all.

[Yeah Sure Whatever]

Probably like the rest of us

[Jean]

Jean, I said the exact same thing when I finally had a chance to actually hold an iPad .

you're going to laugh, but I've just had a chance to paw an iPad too. I think I would be crazy about it if it was compatible with anything; I'll wait for further developments

[Yeah Sure Whatever]

I want an iPad but now that I have a smartphone my iPod touch is superfluous except for using it in the car. I just dont know if I could justify an Ipad unless it becomes super tricked out in future versions

[alinda]

This technology is not at all good for me.....want it I DO, but I NEED to unplug sometimes, and with this ease of all things
I am opting to remain old fashioned and keep books, and PC's for a while more.

[RainInSpain]

Probably like the rest of us

Right. My bad

Jean, I said the exact same thing when I finally had a chance to actually hold an iPad .

you're going to laugh, but I've just had a chance to paw an iPad too. I think I would be crazy about it if it was compatible with anything; I'll wait for further developments

Mmm, not to hijack the thread, but so far I've been able to use it just as well as my laptop - although I must admit I do not do anything special with it. It's just so convenient to have 3G Internet everywhere (can't use a phone for it - poor eyesight), plus drafting app, plus books, etc.

[Erin]

Kindles rock! Yesterday (and it's still going on today) was a great day for free books. Over 100 were offered and I downloaded about 12 that really piqued my interest.

[Yeah Sure Whatever]

Probably like the rest of us

Right. My bad

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In Mother Russia books download YOU

[strungoutboy21]

Love it or hate it, e-readers like the Kindle are the wave of the future. I'm not saying this is right, but there is a way if you look hard enough to get certain ebooks for free on your kindle. I love my kindle and probably wouldn't have started reading the Dark Tower series if I hadn't gotten it. The only books I collect are textbooks from college.