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Peter_ 10-09-2010 09:32
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Delta Whiskey (Post 35088861)
Don't forget all the free e-books at Project Gutenberg http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page
I like the top 100 listing on that site.

http://www.gutenberg.org/browse/scores/top

Kymmy 10-09-2010 10:58
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
 
Am I right in thinking that the screens on these are not backlit? so night time reading needs an additional lightsource????

Damien 10-09-2010 11:01
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kymmy (Post 35088908)
Am I right in thinking that the screens on these are not backlit? so night time reading needs an additional lightsource????
Yup.

grandmaster 10-09-2010 12:57
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kymmy (Post 35088908)
Am I right in thinking that the screens on these are not backlit? so night time reading needs an additional lightsource????
This is one thing thats still kinda putting me off (plus the delivery time)
Although ill probably cave in and buy one in the end.

;)

Kymmy 10-09-2010 13:16
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
 
I think I'll hold out for a backlit reader, tend to read a lot at night in bed

Damien 10-09-2010 13:18
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I think battery life and contrast were the reasons Amazon gave for a lack of backlight.

grandmaster 10-09-2010 13:50
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35088977)
I think battery life and contrast were the reasons Amazon gave for a lack of backlight.
They could have implemented some soft of soft switch though so people who were not overly concerned about battery life could have the option.

I have an LED light somewhere which might do the trick, and a friend of mine has a kindle and she said I can have a play, so watch this space I could be announcing my kindle order..:D

Damien 10-09-2010 13:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by grandmaster (Post 35088991)
They could have implemented some soft of soft switch though so people who were not overly concerned about battery life could have the option.

I have an LED light somewhere which might do the trick, and a friend of mine has a kindle and she said I can have a play, so watch this space I could be announcing my kindle order..:D
You can buy a case with a built in light.

Peter_ 10-09-2010 13:58
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
 
They do covers with built in lights for £49.99

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kindle-Light...Z165W/ref=_1_2

grandmaster 10-09-2010 15:15
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yeah but its £50 for an led light (which I got from ASDA for £2.99)

I think thats on the steep side or am I being a tight git?

Damien 10-09-2010 15:18
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Originally Posted by grandmaster (Post 35089027)
yeah but its £50 for an led light (which I got from ASDA for £2.99)

I think thats on the steep side or am I being a tight git?
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/

Peter_ 10-09-2010 15:19
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by grandmaster (Post 35089027)
yeah but its £50 for an led light (which I got from ASDA for £2.99)

I think thats on the steep side or am I being a tight git?
But yours does not fit the Kindle like a glove.:D

grandmaster 10-09-2010 15:28
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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

Delta Whiskey 10-09-2010 16:11
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35089031)
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/
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).

punky 10-09-2010 21:20
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So Damien, how are you finding it?


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