I'm looking into buying a Kindle. Looks like it is something I would really enjoy.

I'm not looking for testimonials - "My brother-in-law has one and he loves it". I'm looking for actual feedback and discussion on detailed features and usage from inmates who own one.

Thanks.
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Here LINKY POO..

My uncle has one and he travels a lot. He raves about how many books he can upload to it and how light it is. I'm not actually sure about the pro/con but IMHO I would imagine some people just like the feel of a real book but hate carrying so many around. The gf might be getting one for xmas since we take lots of trips.
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Hey Peter, the link doesn't appear to be working.
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Link should be working now.
Sorry.
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Joan has one and loves it...pm her.
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Will do. Thanks :-)
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:-) Fail in the first response.
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dammit you caught me...:-)
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I bought one for my mother for her birthday. She didn't like it very well and returned it. She likes plain old books better.

Now she won't speak to me any more and you're making me cry. :-)
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Don't worry, you're not the only one. :-)
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Why not just read the paper book, baldy?
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Peter, my wife has one and she LOVES it. She actually bought the first one, then a newer one came out 5 months later and she got that. The newer one is thinner and has the ability to do audio.

Her only complaint with them is that they are not backlit. She got a little LED clip light though for times that she needs light and it works fine.

Has never had a problem with the wireless. Loves that there is no monthly or hidden fees. Once you buy something it stays available on Amazon so if you lose the Kindle, sell it, upgrade, whatever, all your content is still there.

We were both a little ticked that the newspaper subscriptions were so high, if it was lower I would have bought one too.

I see a lot of people with them on my travels too and talk to some of them. Have yet to run into anyone with one that doesn't love it.

I saw earlier someone mention it, if someone is "old school" and has to have the paperback or does a lot of book swapping, they wouldn't like it as much.
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I do, dumass. :-)

But the Kindle looks pretty cool, saves a $hitload of space, ability to annotate, search etc. that is impossible with hard copy.

So, why are you using email instead of snail mail? :-)
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It was an honest question, you crotchety old bastard. :-)

:-)
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:-)...i got a letter from Darrel the other day about how life is in Cali. :-)







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I've been looking at these pretty seriously. I like the feel of a book in my hands, but I do think these would be incredibly handy, especially on trips. Being able to take a little Kindle on an overseas trip versus four or five hardback books would be fantastic.

I worry somewhat about the proprietary nature of it, though, and wonder what might be coming down the pipeline.

Like Peter, I'd also love to hear more first hand accounts.
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I figured the "baldy" comment negated any seriousness to your post.

Kids these days just don't know how to communicate. :-)
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[clears throat]

Pardon me, Sir. The "baldy" comment is a term of endearment, kind of like how I call my Father, "old man".

I apologize for any confusion this may have cause you, Mister Noon and hope to avoid any such incidents like the latest in the future.

Have a wonderful day.

:-)
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They are too heavy for him to lift to his eyes...old age setting in ok carry on :-)

Rob :-)


See what I mean about his age! peter don't let them get you down. Ricky and I were talking at So Cal you look great and walk real well for a guy that"s pushing 75 :-)
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My kid reads books on her ipod touch.
I've tried and it just doesn't do it for me. I like a big screen.
Looks like it's worth a try, Peter. If you don't like it, you can always let it gather dust. :-)
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