22-09-2010, 18:44
|
#151
|
|
Inactive
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Brighton
Posts: 2,583
|
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
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?
|
|
|
|
22-09-2010, 19:19
|
#152
|
|
Inactive
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Edinburgh
Services: Sky Tv, BT infinity broadband - since 5 June 2013..oh, and a BT phone (BT infinityyyy and beyonddddd
Posts: 5,536
|
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
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 
I bought the leather wallet, fits nicely, and feels good.
Will update more when I play.
|
|
|
|
|
22-09-2010, 19:20
|
#153
|
|
cf.mega poster
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,354
|
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
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!
|
|
|
|
|
22-09-2010, 19:41
|
#154
|
|
Inactive
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Edinburgh
Services: Sky Tv, BT infinity broadband - since 5 June 2013..oh, and a BT phone (BT infinityyyy and beyonddddd
Posts: 5,536
|
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
Quote:
Originally Posted by Acathla
Wife is thoroughly impressed with Kindle. Actually prefers reading from the screen than reading a book now!
|
You earned big brownie points with the kindle...but..does she expect new present for xmas?
|
|
|
|
|
22-09-2010, 19:48
|
#155
|
|
NUTS !!
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 5,221
|
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
Has anyone converted epub, txt or pdfs files for the Kindle yet? Or any other formats of books they already own for it?
__________________
Oh what fun it is
|
|
|
|
|
22-09-2010, 19:54
|
#156
|
|
Inactive
Join Date: Jun 2003
Age: 44
Posts: 14,750
|
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
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.
|
|
|
|
|
22-09-2010, 23:19
|
#157
|
|
R.I.P.
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Near Sandy Heath transmitter
Services: BT
Posts: 19,325
|
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
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 
|
|
|
|
|
23-09-2010, 09:16
|
#158
|
|
Inactive
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Abertawe
Services: 10Mb BB, DTV & Phone
Posts: 2,859
|
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
Quote:
Originally Posted by peanut
Has anyone converted epub, txt or pdfs files for the Kindle yet? Or any other formats of books they already own for it?
|
Yes, I use the freeware calibre for conversion from txt, pdf, epub to mobi
http://calibre-ebook.com/ http://calibre-ebook.com/download
|
|
|
|
|
23-09-2010, 09:20
|
#159
|
|
R.I.P.
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Near Sandy Heath transmitter
Services: BT
Posts: 19,325
|
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
Yup I'm working my way through my epub's now 
|
|
|
|
|
23-09-2010, 09:23
|
#160
|
|
Remoaner
Cable Forum Team
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 32,741
|
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
I just finished Stephen Fry's book.
|
|
|
|
|
23-09-2010, 09:32
|
#161
|
|
cf.mega poster
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,354
|
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25
You earned big brownie points with the kindle...but..does she expect new present for xmas? |
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...
|
|
|
|
|
23-09-2010, 14:10
|
#162
|
|
R.I.P.
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Near Sandy Heath transmitter
Services: BT
Posts: 19,325
|
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
OOOhhh 'In Transit'
|
|
|
|
|
23-09-2010, 15:57
|
#163
|
|
Inactive
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Poole, Dorset
Age: 94
Services: TV L Phone M BBand M
2 x V+ Boxes
Posts: 23
|
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
Ordered on 6 Sept. Delivered today by ordinary post.
Now I can start playing about with it
BJ
|
|
|
|
|
23-09-2010, 18:04
|
#164
|
|
R.I.P.
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Near Sandy Heath transmitter
Services: BT
Posts: 19,325
|
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
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
|
|
|
|
|
23-09-2010, 18:39
|
#165
|
|
Inactive
Join Date: Jun 2003
Age: 44
Posts: 14,750
|
Re: The Amazon Kindle Thread
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.
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 00:54.
|
Join CF
You are here: 
