Kindle reader.

[chris661]

Does/has anyone owned or used one of these devices. It's my mum's birthday soon and this is looking like a decent offering but just looking for any info/pitfalls etc.

Many thanks in advance.

 

[Mick47]

HIDs is an avid reader as is our daughter and granddaughter all have Kindles, all think there are the best thing since sliced bread. They get the latest novels in an instant and usually before they are in the shops and at around half the shop price.
Just checked with HIDs as to any negatives. She couldn't think of anything. Go ahead and buy it she'll be chuffed to bits, wouldn't mind one myself.
P.S If you look on the Amazon site (Kindle reader) there's loads of info.

 

[Whee]

I bought my old man one for his birthday - says it's one of the best presents he's ever got, absolutely loves it.

I had a quick flick on it and decided to buy one for myself. They are absolutely brilliant. The money you'll save on books will pay for the device in no time at all.

There's quite a lot of decent freebies on the kindle store as well. Definitely worth a look at buddy.

 

[Imurg]

HID has one and never stops reading it - ever!

Lots of free stuff but some of the "books" work out more expensive than the "dead tree" version so keep an eye out.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

You do need to be able to connect to the internet by wifi to download your books,

There is also a more expensive Kindle (about £150) which has a mobile sim card in it, so you dont need an internet connection to download books, just a mobile signal.

So if she hasnt got broadband and lives in the sticks with no mobile signal, shes stuffed.

I have just got the standard one and have put my holiday books on it and saved about £25 on the shelf prices. No wonder Waterstones is in trouble

Fragger

 

[chris661]

Thanks for the replies chaps.

 

[chrisd]

Bought HID one for Christmas and thats all she has in her hands in bed these days!



Chris

 

[chris661]

Bought HID one for Christmas and thats all she has in her hands in bed these days!



Chris

 

[Leftie]

Bought HID one for Christmas and thats all she has in her hands in bed these days!

Probably given up trying to re-kindle an old flame

 

[Snelly]

We have got one and they are excellent, especially on holiday. Saves carrying 15 books with us!

 

[gripitripit]

I have the Kindle app on my phone and it's pretty good too. Free to download.

 

[chrisd]

Probably given up trying to re-kindle an old flame

And that from the only forum member older than me .... !!


Chris

 

[Leftie]

I heard that you had a very active sex life Chris.

Active, but lonely

 

[forefortheday]

If you read a lot (as I do) then they are brilliant.

Tons of free books on the website as well.

Buy a cover for it though.

 

[chrisd]

I heard that you had a very active sex life Chris.

Active, but lonely

If you want to get good at anything you need loads of practice Roger!!



Chris

 

[SS2]

Wonderful bit of kit.

 

[Achilles]

I have one Chris, and I love it. Very easy to use, battery life is fantastic and there are lots of great bargains to be had, in addition to the classics, which are free. A great present for anyone who likes to read.

 

[Aztecs27]

If it's any bit as good as the Kindle App for the iPad, you're in for a treat. Great bit of kit. They seem very reasonably priced too from what I've seen.

 

[chris661]

Thanks again for your replies, doesn't seem to be any real bad points then except the need for a cover.