Who has an E-Book?
#81
I have a Kindle and love it, however, it does not allow you to download the free e-pub books that many local libraries are now offering. You have to buy your books from Amazon. Many are free and reduced prices, but free would be better! There is a program out there to allow you to convert e-pub books to the kindle format, but I can only get it to work on classic books that are out of copyright. I also don't like the battery replacement with the Kindle.
If I were to purchase a new one, I would purchase a Nook, or another brand that allows you to download the e-pub books. As soon as my Kindle "dies", I will get a Nook.
I didn't like the iPad because it doesn't seem to have the "electronic ink" that e-readers have so that it is easy on the eyes. Just my thoughts - hope it helps!
If I were to purchase a new one, I would purchase a Nook, or another brand that allows you to download the e-pub books. As soon as my Kindle "dies", I will get a Nook.
I didn't like the iPad because it doesn't seem to have the "electronic ink" that e-readers have so that it is easy on the eyes. Just my thoughts - hope it helps!
#82
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Glen Burnie, MD
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Originally Posted by lovelyl
I have a Kindle and love it, however, it does not allow you to download the free e-pub books that many local libraries are now offering. You have to buy your books from Amazon. Many are free and reduced prices, but free would be better! There is a program out there to allow you to convert e-pub books to the kindle format, but I can only get it to work on classic books that are out of copyright. I also don't like the battery replacement with the Kindle.
If I were to purchase a new one, I would purchase a Nook, or another brand that allows you to download the e-pub books. As soon as my Kindle "dies", I will get a Nook.
I didn't like the iPad because it doesn't seem to have the "electronic ink" that e-readers have so that it is easy on the eyes. Just my thoughts - hope it helps!
If I were to purchase a new one, I would purchase a Nook, or another brand that allows you to download the e-pub books. As soon as my Kindle "dies", I will get a Nook.
I didn't like the iPad because it doesn't seem to have the "electronic ink" that e-readers have so that it is easy on the eyes. Just my thoughts - hope it helps!
#83
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: MD
Posts: 1,060
Well, I said I'd never get a kindle but you all just about have me convinced. When I go away I haul 4-5 books with me and they get heavy. My biggest fear is, are they user friendly for people not electronically inclined. Will I have the patience to get the hang of how it works. Also are there enough books that are free or reasonable. I know I won't pay $10 for a book when I can get it free at the library. I just love the idea of carrying something so small with loads of books on it though.
#84
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 5,397
Originally Posted by Quilt-Till-U-Wilt
Well, I said I'd never get a kindle but you all just about have me convinced. When I go away I haul 4-5 books with me and they get heavy. My biggest fear is, are they user friendly for people not electronically inclined. Will I have the patience to get the hang of how it works. Also are there enough books that are free or reasonable. I know I won't pay $10 for a book when I can get it free at the library. I just love the idea of carrying something so small with loads of books on it though.
#87
I have a kindle, actually we have 3 in the house. I also have an Ipad. My hubby loves to buy me toys like this for my bday. I have a generation 1 kindle and it still works wonderfully. The kids each have one now and they love them as well.
Yes, they are very user friendly. Even if you are not a techie, soo simple to get going on them. And if you have any problems, you can call them and get a real person to talk you through the issue.
I have an Ipad as well. If I am just reading a book, I will pick up my kindle. It is soo much lighter and easier on the eyes for long reading.
Yes there are tons of free/cheap books out there. That is mostly what my DD gets on hers...she does not like to spend money on the books. My daughter, son and I are on the same account...so we share our books on all of the devices. I can also get to those same books on my ipad or my phone. So very useful in that manner.
Have fun. :)
Yes, they are very user friendly. Even if you are not a techie, soo simple to get going on them. And if you have any problems, you can call them and get a real person to talk you through the issue.
I have an Ipad as well. If I am just reading a book, I will pick up my kindle. It is soo much lighter and easier on the eyes for long reading.
Yes there are tons of free/cheap books out there. That is mostly what my DD gets on hers...she does not like to spend money on the books. My daughter, son and I are on the same account...so we share our books on all of the devices. I can also get to those same books on my ipad or my phone. So very useful in that manner.
Have fun. :)
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