The Amazon Kindle Thread - Page 7

Peter_ · 10-09-2010, 09:32

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Originally Posted by Delta Whiskey

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

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

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Originally Posted by Kymmy

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

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Originally Posted by Kymmy

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

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

I think battery life and contrast were the reasons Amazon gave for a lack of backlight.

grandmaster · 10-09-2010, 13:50

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Originally Posted by Damien

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..

**Damien** · 10-09-2010, 13:58

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Originally Posted by grandmaster

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..

You can buy a case with a built in light.

Peter_ · 10-09-2010, 13:58

They do covers with built in lights for Â£49.99

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

grandmaster · 10-09-2010, 15:15

yeah but its Â£50 for an led light (which I got from ASDA for Â£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

yeah but its Â£50 for an led light (which I got from ASDA for Â£2.99)

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

The case is Â£30 so it's Â£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

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Originally Posted by grandmaster

yeah but its Â£50 for an led light (which I got from ASDA for Â£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.

grandmaster · 10-09-2010, 15:28

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

Delta Whiskey · 10-09-2010, 16:11

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Originally Posted by Damien

The case is Â£30 so it's Â£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 Â£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

So Damien, how are you finding it?