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Post by yrdeni on Oct 18, 2012 12:17:17 GMT
I'm thinking of getting myself an e-reader to read books and stuff on the move. Do you have one? If so, which one and do you recommend it? I've had a look at the Kindle and it looks really good for reading, plus it's very lightweight. There are several versions (e.g. Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle, Kindle Lightbook or something), so I'm undecided which one to go for (if any). Until recently, I've always regarded e-readers as terrible creations, damaging the sacredness of physical books. However, although I love physical books, they're heavy to carry around and awkward to hold in one-hand on a train (for example). I'd also mention the environmental issue of using paper, but I suspect an e-reader is just as bad for the environment (if not more so) with all its heavy metals and chemical compounds. Although you can carry thousands of books in one e-reader... *shrugs* Anyway, I'm just looking for some guidance What do you think?
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Post by yrdeni on Oct 18, 2012 19:50:54 GMT
I'm going to attempt to answer my own question... After doing some more digging, I discovered it's possible to download a Kindle "app" for the iPad.
Having done so, I can confirm that you can buy Kindle books from Amazon and read them on the iPad. However, the iPad is really uncomfortable to read off. It's heavy, text is blurry on the screen (either that or I need glasses) and it's too wide.
Apparently, there's a smaller iPad coming out soon, so I might look at that. To be honest though, I hate Apple. I hate Apple more than I hate RIM and much more than I hate that random homeless guy who mugged me back in 2002. And one of the main reasons I hate Apple, other than the fact that it's virtually impossible to do simple things with iTunes, is because the iPhone is so damn good that I've ended up buying into the whole Apple thing.
But hey, at least I have food on the table and stuff - my gripes are insignificant compared to many.
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Post by ottabelle on Oct 19, 2012 1:45:21 GMT
Yes, you can read kindle books even on most phones through the app. However, I have the very bare bones kindle and I love it. I bought mine solely for the ability to really support indie authors. I've bought quite a few small time books. You can also buy other formatted books and convert to .mobi through Calibre software. You also can get many books for free through various projects, including Project Gutenburg. Amazon also has free books on it's site, and some authors give theirs away free.
I like my kindle.
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Post by yrdeni on Oct 21, 2012 10:08:44 GMT
Mind made up. Gonna get a basic Kindle at some point when I have some moneys BTW, I only started looking into it so I can get a copy of Bypass Gemini, haha
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Post by limebirdwriters on Oct 22, 2012 11:34:47 GMT
Ohh, this is such a tricky one! I don't actually have an e-reader, I can't bring myself to do it yet!
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Post by 4amWriter on Oct 23, 2012 14:46:54 GMT
I just got the Galaxy. It is smaller than the IPad. I'm not fond of reading on it though, but it has nothing to do with that one per se. I just much, much, much prefer the real deal. However, the ereaders are handy for downloading free books, which is really what I got it for so I can keep up with my blogging buddies' ebooks.
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Post by limebirdwriters on Oct 24, 2012 9:41:55 GMT
Ohh Kate, do you think it's worth getting one then?
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Post by yrdeni on Oct 24, 2012 17:49:10 GMT
Ohh Kate, do you think it's worth getting one then? I'm not Kate ( ), but having done some more research it looks like the selling point of the Kindle is the E-Ink screen. None of the other tablet PCs have the same approach. Apparently reading from an E-Ink screen is very similar to reading from paper, so I'm planning to get a Kindle instead of an iPad Mini or a Galaxy or any of the others... #mytwopennies Ooo, oo, and I think it's worth getting one for the indie books, as Kate said I have now actually bought Bypass Gemini for Kindle... I just don't yet have a Kindle to read it on, hehe
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Post by ottabelle on Oct 25, 2012 2:40:12 GMT
I WIN. INDIE AND KINDLE WIN.
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Post by limebirdwriters on Oct 25, 2012 8:33:37 GMT
Ohh Kate, do you think it's worth getting one then? I'm not Kate ( ) I know you're not Kate.. but I was aiming my comment at Kate!
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Post by 4amWriter on Oct 26, 2012 16:48:05 GMT
I'm not Kate ( ) I know you're not Kate.. but I was aiming my comment at Kate! Hey Beth--I'm not sure. I guess it depends on how many books you would download? There are a lot of free giveaways (you have to review them, of course), but I have gotten a small number of books just so I can support my fellow bloggers. But, I will reiterate--I have to force myself to get on the Galaxy to read. It's just not relaxing to me. I feel like I'm working instead of reading for pleasure.
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Post by 4amWriter on Oct 26, 2012 16:52:21 GMT
Ohh Kate, do you think it's worth getting one then? I'm not Kate ( ), but having done some more research it looks like the selling point of the Kindle is the E-Ink screen. None of the other tablet PCs have the same approach. Apparently reading from an E-Ink screen is very similar to reading from paper, so I'm planning to get a Kindle instead of an iPad Mini or a Galaxy or any of the others... #mytwopennies Ooo, oo, and I think it's worth getting one for the indie books, as Kate said I have now actually bought Bypass Gemini for Kindle... I just don't yet have a Kindle to read it on, hehe Hey LordScree--I was able to download Kindle onto my Galaxy tablet. The Galaxy is not as big as the IPad, so it is supposed to be easier to carry around and hold. But what is the E-ink screen you're talking about? I'm not familiar with that...is that a separate app? Or does Kindle automatically come with it? If it's automatic and already on Kindle, then I have to say--I never noticed the E-ink screen.
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Post by yrdeni on Oct 26, 2012 19:50:53 GMT
I'm not Kate ( ), but having done some more research it looks like the selling point of the Kindle is the E-Ink screen. None of the other tablet PCs have the same approach. Apparently reading from an E-Ink screen is very similar to reading from paper, so I'm planning to get a Kindle instead of an iPad Mini or a Galaxy or any of the others... #mytwopennies Ooo, oo, and I think it's worth getting one for the indie books, as Kate said I have now actually bought Bypass Gemini for Kindle... I just don't yet have a Kindle to read it on, hehe Hey LordScree--I was able to download Kindle onto my Galaxy tablet. The Galaxy is not as big as the IPad, so it is supposed to be easier to carry around and hold. But what is the E-ink screen you're talking about? I'm not familiar with that...is that a separate app? Or does Kindle automatically come with it? If it's automatic and already on Kindle, then I have to say--I never noticed the E-ink screen. The e-ink screen is the Kindle screen. It's like a really advanced etch-o-sketch and uses hardly any power. Downside is it's black-and-white only (but then most novels are text, so it's not a big deal). The iphone/ipad also has a kindle app, but without the special kindle screen, you get eye strain much more easily.
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Post by ottabelle on Oct 29, 2012 1:36:26 GMT
The e-ink is really great. You can read in some intense light and still see things fine.
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Post by loupy on Oct 30, 2012 6:49:41 GMT
I have some thing I got real cheap because it's not being made or supported anymore...I forgot what it was called..... ummm.... something.....its got 2 screens....it's a ...... well I can't remember. But anyway they dont make it anymore but I don't mind it at all really, it was cheap
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