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can you put things off your computer on to the kindle fire?

mary j

I love my Library and the free books, story hour for kids and even an occasional class. But am curious about the Ipad or Tablet.

Farm Quilter

Jean, my Kindle will read my books to me. My daughter bought it for me for Mother's Day and I love it. I too like to hold books in my hand, but Kindle has lots of books available for free and I can have hundreds of books on my Kindle and still take it with me anywhere! My daughter gave me ear buds so I can LA quilt an still have a book read to me at the same time :thumbup:

galvestonangel

You can now check out ebooks from your local public library (free). Not sure how it works yet. I love my Kindle, I can carry it in my purse to read on the go. It does feel like reading a book. When I traveled around Europe this spring/summer I didn't have to take a bunch of books, I just had my kindle.

I don't think I will get the Fire. I don't need the other things it offers, I just want to read books. I have the 3G and I like the non glare screen.

baskets4moo

I pre-ordered the Kindle Fire also. I really did't think I'd ever jump on the e-reader band wagon, but my touch ipod is on its last leg & the final clincher is my library is Kindle friendly.

kydeb

RE: Am I the only one not interested in having a Kindle? Simply because I love to
hold a book, read ... and add it to my "library". My motto: A book worth
reading is a book worth buying.

QuiltQtrs

You're not the only one! I LOVE real books!!! And real magazines too!! I can see where it would be handy if you travel but it can never replace the feel of a real book for me! I wouldn't rule out ever owning one - but it will never replace a real books for me.


Debbie in Kentucky

mayday

PLSE tell me why you use a kindle, you have to often pay lots for a book, I get my books mostly from car boots/garage type sales and pay usually 50p each ,then resell for dog rescue; oove the comfort of the paper and page turning.

sewellie

I fought this too for a long time. So my solution was to read my books at home, but take my Kindle to doctor's offices etc. I carry it in my purse at all times 'cause you never know when it can come in handy. I also am an authorized seller for Kindle covers and can make some pretty interesting covers. I don't want the Fire however, because I just want to read a book and don't need that other extra stuff. Sometimes it's unhandy to take a book along, especially if it's a big book. I also get a lot of orders from my doctors, nurses and receptionists.

I'll be interested in what you decide.


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Needle Up

I asked at the beginning of this conversation if you can also listen to audio books on the Kindel. I never did see a reply. I know it sounds stupid but I know nothing about the Kindel.

mltquilt

I too love to read real books, but the 12 yo GD has requested one for Christmas. She will be 13 in Dec so her we are doing a combined gifting from her parents and us. DH ordered is yesterday. Hope it makes it by Christmas. Guess I will have to make a cover for it. Now to find some pink zebra material.

mltquilt