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The case is £30 so it's £20 for the light, which is tied in with the case. I think Amazon want to make a profit on it because I believe the margins are wafer thin on the Kindle/

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But yours does not fit the Kindle like a glove.:D

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It will do when I make it lol, it will look ace and much better than the £50 one.
In fact you will all be really jealous and want me to make you one :D:D

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The built in light is powered by the Kindle through the two slots on the left hand side of the unit. They double up as the clips to hold the Kindle in the case.
Saying that £50.00 is far too much money for a case, mine currently lives in an A5 zipped plastic wallet from Wikinsons (70p).

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So Damien, how are you finding it?

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Pretty good. There is a nice 'feeling' about the device, hard to explain but with the leather cover it feels classy with a sense of old style to it. It feels right to be reading on it, something that felt cheap and flimsy would ruin the experience.

It's a hard thing to get across but it feels right and classical anyway.

The resolution and contrast is, as you expect, excellent. It's not quite paper like and if a certain amount of light hits the screen at a certain angle then it does reflect slightly but not enough to distract you and make it harder to read. It's only in those moments that your reminded that this isn't quite paper.

The screen refresh is fast enough that it isn't a problem at all and you can quite easily type things into it without feeling like it's going really slowly. However the lack of touch screen and the need to refresh when the cursor moves makes web browsing pretty bad but that's not really an issue.

I am two chapters into Brave New World and it's fine to read. Really does 'get out of your way' and allows you to read. I think it has a big advantage over phones and tablets, not simply because of the screen, but because you don't have anything else to do on it but read. If it were an iPad or iPhone I would be checking e-mail, checking cable forum, checking twitter every other page.

It is in my mind better than reading the book itself. Easier to hold at different positions than a book and in most cases lighter (something significantly so). It's not akin to the transition from cd player to mp3 player, you don't really need scores of books at any one time and a lot of people won't think it's worth the money. I am enjoying it though :)

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mine should be with me tomorrow... hooray

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The dresden files...i plan to get these when i get kindle

Watched the tv series on sky player, and colleague told me the books are good

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I have a hell of a lot of books in epub format so I hope I can covert them if I get one.

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On my HTC Wildfire today I have been reading Going Postal by Terry Pratchett whilst listening to music from Spotify, probably be a bit smoother on the Desire due to the faster processor and extra memory but all in all a good experience :)

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You'll need the freeware Calibre then - http://calibre-ebook.com/ http://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=166

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Thank you:tu: :)

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They are brilliant.

As are the Nightside series by Simon R Green though his Deathstalker book is the best..

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I have my kindle and very good it is too - the e-ink is pretty amazing

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I just got email..estimated dispatch is 29 Sept..:(

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I've no idea when mine's coming. When I ordered it did say on or before the 17th but that date has disappeared. I'm not getting any updates from Amazon via email.

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Mine was ordered on 31 Aug...and just heard now.

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My order is telling me to look out for an email update, but has no estimate on it.

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I ordered it on the 8th Sept, looks like i'll be lucky to get mine for Christmas.

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mine said on or before the 17th - but it got updated last Saturday with a delivery date... hopefully you'll see movement soon

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If it helps, I have an "in" with Santa (I'm close friends with his wife, nudge wink).

I'll tell him to bring it earlier...halloween ok? :D

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Funnily enough, just got an e-mail.... 29th.

Least they seem be including me now.

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I hate you so much right now :)

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You'll hate me even more on the 30th :D

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Much more of that and you'll not make it :)

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I just got the same email too :)

although the site (order) doesn't mention anything.

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Now got new date..27th..getting closer :)

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Mine has changed date..now saying 25th.

Sigh I changed to my work address..so if it does come on 25th..I'm not getting until 27th.

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Nice that it's been updated though :) - Mine is still not saying anything, although I notice the main page now says 1 - 2 weeks.

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You can change the address before it ships can't you?

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Can you use them on planes during takeoff and landing?

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It has shipped already..by Royal Mail

Supersaver delivery. I think at quickest, it takes 4 days..so if lucky..Friday.

Ordered on 31 August..so that should let others gauge timings. Though it might be quicker, I think I was held up due to getting stock in..I think it has got very popular. Maybe due to websites like this one :D

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Theoretically, if you disable the 3G & WiFi - but you can bet many flight attendants will play 'rather safe than sorry' & ask you to turn it off.

I'm flying to Naples, tomorrow, I may try it ;)

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generally they say anything that has an 'off' switch should be switched off.

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True - which keeps it simple, I suppose, in that they don't have to have a spec sheet for every device on the planet ..

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The Kindle I ordered for my wife's Christmas turned up last week in a box branded 'Kindle'. Guess who signed for it....

So thanks to Amazon's 'thoughtful' packaging, she now has her Kindle as opposed to me stashing it for Christmas.

Thank you Amazon. Grrrr....

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Least she can enjoy it now. Better than sitting in a box for 3 months.

My date has been bumped up. Was the 29th, now dispatching soon, estimated for the 24th.

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The idea is nice, however I am not sure if I am keen on seeing Amazon Kindle right below the page I would be reading. Maybe this is me being pedantic and it probably does not distract. However wouldn't it have been better on the back, like how Apple but their logo on the back? It is not like you do not know what make and model it is.

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yeah various people have complained that theirs have got 'lost' in transit, they send out one of the most sought after devices - in a box marked 'steal me' and then wonder why they don't always make it there

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Yeah i'm glad I didn't get it sent to work now.

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Pah, I guess I'll be keeping an eye on my order status..... You'd still better not get yours first :)

By the way, do we get a power adaptor with it?

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Yes, there is a three pin mains plug with a USB socket on it. You also get the required USB to mini USB cable.

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Good stuff, cheers :)

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It is actually above the reading screen in exactly the same place as the Sony Reader, so does this mean that you will only buy devices with no logo on the screen as you may inadvertently keep reading the words Sony as well, now that is a very poor reason and makes no sense at all.:confused:

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No problem, here's a photo. :)

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Just got mine..downloading Dracula to play (oops read) it.

Delivered to work. It was dispatched 20th, arrived 22nd, so quite quick for supersaver delivery, and by Royal Mail. I know..it shocked me too :D

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I wouldn't be surprised if you get yours soon. Mine changed without any notice. It us now dispatched. Wish I went super saver now as it sounds like I will get it in the same time anyway.

DektaWhiskey/Acathla - is the box small enough to fit through a standard letterbox?

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Mine is still not showing any change. I wish I was a patient Dilli.

edit - I did the supersaver thimgy

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Box size: 24cm x 20cm x 7.5cm

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Too big for a standard letterbox it's: 8inch wide x 9.5inch long x 3inch deep. Also it was delivered by City Link, so had to be signed for.

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Thinking of either getting a Kindle now or waiting until the (decent) Android ipad clones come down to the £300 mark.

Anyone got any thoughts on that?

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Just got kindle. Not thinking about ipad (or clones)

Depends what you want it for. I got kindle because I like to read on holiday, and had to carry lots of books with me..now I have just one device that holds 3,500 books.

First impressions..i like it

Useful feature, changing font size, very handy. It is quick down loading.

I like the collections method (storing several books under one heading). Bought 4 dresden files books for hols, stored them together

Big selection of free classics, may well read winnie the pooh again :D

I bought the leather wallet, fits nicely, and feels good.

Will update more when I play.

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab is rumoured to be retailing around £600 (Check Amazon) so if it sells well I think you might be waiting a while for a decent sub £300 one.

Wife is thoroughly impressed with Kindle. Actually prefers reading from the screen than reading a book now!

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You earned big brownie points with the kindle...but..does she expect new present for xmas? :D

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Has anyone converted epub, txt or pdfs files for the Kindle yet? Or any other formats of books they already own for it?

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There are a few cheap iPad Android clones coming out. The best one is probably the Archos 101.

You can't compare an LCD tablet and a Kindle. The e-ink screen is design to replicate a book as much as posible to make it as comfortable as possible. A tablet won't be as comfortable to read but more flexible. Soo it depends on what you want to do with it.

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I got an email saying delivery on October the 2nd.

I logged in an updated my delivery option now it says September the 24th so who knows :)

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Yes, I use the freeware calibre for conversion from txt, pdf, epub to mobi
http://calibre-ebook.com/ http://calibre-ebook.com/download

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Yup I'm working my way through my epub's now :tu: :)

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I just finished Stephen Fry's book.

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She better not! ;)

But yeah I can't go through Christmas now without getting her something else. Serves me right for trying to get my Chrimbo shopping done early...

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OOOhhh 'In Transit' :)

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Ordered on 6 Sept. Delivered today by ordinary post.

Now I can start playing about with it


BJ

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Well I just bought my first book in preperation - which was 'and another thing'. I did make sure it has text to speech enabled as well.

My (admittedly limited) research seems to suggest you can make the menu system read out loud too so it should be good.

Although looking at gaz's picture I think I may be able to manage with my Mgoo glasses when it's on it's maximum font size :)

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I've now had a £150 box sitting right on my doorstep in plain view of the street all day. Thanks Royal Mail.

The sooner the company gets privatised or even replaced by monkeys, the better.

Now that's out of the way.... Oooh.

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Nice one Punky. I recommend this book, your kind of thing in my view ;)

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Excellent :)

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I definitely want a tablet, that Archos looks quite nice.

But it also looks like there are a few others coming towards the end of the year, so I think I'll get a kindle now while I wait :)

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You can also send webpages direct to your Kindle at http://rekindle.it too (not my site, mine's in my sig).

It's a browser toolbar widget that when installed will send the current webpage directly to your Kindle in the Kindle format. It's free too, which is always good.

---------- Post added at 11:47 ---------- Previous post was at 11:45 ----------

How did you find it? Any good? I like Stephen Fry, but I've never been a huge fan of autobiog's.

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Woohooo, my Kindle has arrived :)

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congrats...obviously not left on doorstep :D

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Mine came via citylink and I had to sign for it :)

First signs are good that I can indeed actually read it whrn I turn the font size up :)

Fingers crossed, just charging it now.

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you can download while charging...get some classics..and set up a collection group

I liked being able to order from website, and it downloading automatically

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I've read quite a few horror stories about this in the last couple of weeks. It's just as well I managed to catch my postman who delivered mine at 7am. My front door opens out directly onto the pavement and I never use the front door for entering or leaving the house. I've had catalogues sit out there for days without noticing. I doubt a Kindle would have stayed there long.

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My cover for the kindle was delivered first..and left on my stair...fortunately I live at top

I switched my kindle to work address

Might start doing it for all..as not first time they have done that..and not illegal

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I wonder why everyone else's came via CityLink and mine came via RM. I didn't see who dropped it off of course but clearly says RM in the email.

I did pay for delivery but so did you Dilli? Maybe it's a regional thing.

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Mine was one of the first batch, two friends ordered at the same time and all three came via City Link even though none of us paid postage.

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Mine came RM Next day although I had selected the Free Delivery option.

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Kindle shortcut of the day 'alt shift m' :)

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and using your hint..found this

http://ireaderreview.com/2009/03/09/...k-list-top-25/

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Excellent mate, thanks.

Does anyone know how to enter 411 in the settings page? I have tried pressing SYM but nothing comes up.

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Oy, one of you lot bought the one I've just ordered :nono:

Now I have to wait until they're back in stock - 1-2 weeks :cry:

My intelligence level is going to suffer by a half month's lack of reading - and it's fairly low to begin with ;)

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You do know that you can also read books and not just ebooks ;)

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Just put in my order for one, its going to be a long wait :P

Kindle 3G 6", Graphite

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I am trying to finish paperback I was reading before kindle came. 700 pages

Did notice that reading in bed is not as comfortable, much prefer the kindle for holding

Wait, does that sound a bit kinky :D

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One of the big reasons for me getting a kindle was because how uncomfortable it is holding a book. Especially ones like It and The Stand.

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What is this 'book' of which you speak? ;)

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Mrs Gaz said, earlier, she would like her own Kindle - but would be happy enough if I got a new one & she inherited my series 2 - say no more, order placed :)

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Excellent :) :tu:

...I spent a little while last night puting all my books into groups so it's much easier. I can't read the menu system, but once I sussed out how to turn the voice menus on it was great :)

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Well when the library get's geared up for ebooks I might get one..until then I'll leave it.

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My local library already do ebooks :)

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That's interesting! Could you explain how their system works and what formats they support, and how many (if known) titles they have available?

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I've not had to use it yet (Potton / Bedford), but I will update when I've done so.

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Leeds Libraries do ebooks in Adobe PDF eBook and Adobe EPUB format - they have nearly 2000 titles.

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I very much doubt my local library will ever do eBooks as it seems to be stuck in the dark ages (as is the rest of the town). The whole shebang needs some serious investment.

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After borrowing one from my friend I noticed its back in stock so I have placed my order... :D
Where is it? I pressed the purchase button an hour ago..... I WANT MY KINDLE

:D:D

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Has anyone noticed how the TV ads are rather annoying, like, in an Apple kind of way?

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I'm in the (enviable?) position of having both a Kindle 2 & a Kindle 3 to play with...

Quite surprised, really, I placed the order for the new one on 27th September, expecting a two week delay - it arrived today !!!

At the moment, because both devices are registered to the same account I was able to download all the books I purchased for the 'old' Kindle to the new one from the archive on Amazon's server via 3G.

Presumably if I re-register the old kindle for exclusive use by Mrs Gaz, those books will only be available to me on the new device.

Regarding the difference between the two, the new Kindle 3 has a noticeably better contrast on the display - not that the kindle 2 was lacking, just that the new one is definitely improved.

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If you can get the books on both, why not keep it that way. You might want to read some of the same books.

Or will it not allow new books on both?

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AHHAAAAAA we have delivery I repeat we have delivery.
Now then I just have to get through this work day... hurry up grrr damn time, so slow..