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So I think I want a kindle. What is your experience thoughts?

So I think I want a kindle. What is your experience thoughts?

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Old 02-12-2011, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jitkaau
They are a bit out of my interest at the moment - I have read most of the free books that come with them and they cost around or over $400, so seem like an expensive toy to me. One book at a time costs a lot less.
Actually they are $139.
And no one could read all the free books because there are new free books coming out almost daily in addition to the free books available through project Gutenberg which includes all the books written before somthing like 1945. Go to amazon and go to kindle books, arrange in order of price, the list will go on for days. Not all the free books are good, but I have found some suprising winners in there.
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Old 02-12-2011, 06:38 PM
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I love mine!!!!!!
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Old 02-12-2011, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jitkaau
They are a bit out of my interest at the moment - I have read most of the free books that come with them and they cost around or over $400, so seem like an expensive toy to me. One book at a time costs a lot less.

mine was $139.00 not cheap but good price and it is internet capable
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Wouldn't have any other brand. Love it. Read more now than I ever did before. Very user friendly.
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My wife and I have color Nooks and think they are great. If you like free books (formats for most ereaders) check this site out.
http://www.manybooks.net/categories/
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Old 02-12-2011, 08:17 PM
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My husband gifted me with one for christmas and love it. he was also thrilled by it, and ordered one for himself. he downloaded 22 golf books the first day. I love the Kindle. Very good investment.
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Old 02-12-2011, 09:28 PM
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I got one for Xmas and I love, love it. It is every bit as good as they say. It is so easy to read. I just ordered a few of the accessories (light, case, earphones, car charger etc. I like being able to look up words and to download a book anytime. Kindle was the original and they have really improved on it. I am going on a month long vacation, so I won't have to load my suitcase with heavy books.
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Old 02-12-2011, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Naturalmama
Really? You all love it? Am I old or what.... I'm having a hard time with the idea of bonding with a computer screen - I just love the smell and feel of a bound book.... :roll: Maybe I am old.
I LOVE books...the smell, the feel, the adventure....BUT having a Kindle doesn't mean you stop reading books. People say "but I love books" to me all the time, and I say to them, just because you buy a CD doesn't mean you can't enjoy concerts, and just because you watch TV doesn't mean you can't go to a play or to the movies. It's in addition to books, not in place of books. I can have literally thousands of books in my Kindle, so when I travel I don't have to have half a suitcase full of books! I can slip it in my purse and read anywhere. I love my Kindle!!!!
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Old 02-12-2011, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Randa
Does this Nook or Kindle ever fill up and then you have to delete books?? I've never held one, but have friends with Nook and Nook color who truly love them. I want one too, the one that has the anti-glare screen. (Don't know which that is.)
I think my Kindle holds 1200+ books so, no, it doesn't really ever fill up. You can remove books to make more room and then get them back later if you wish. Kindle is the one with the anti-glare screen, and it also has multiple size fonts (not sure if Nook has this feature). I am more than happy with my Kindle.
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Old 02-12-2011, 10:26 PM
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I love mine!!! Had it since Christmas...haven't had to pay for a book yet!!! And have over 300.
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