I don't have a Kindle, but I do have a Kobo Aura (similar to the Kindle's
Paperwhite, but Canadian). Even though I have an iPad Mini, I keep the Kobo
around for longer reading sessions. It's distraction free, there is no
glare when reading in direct sunlight, and the light weight is so much
Eric, Chris Lampe, Cecily: thanks for the further information. Since Chris
Murray so generously offered me the Fire, I'll give that a try first -- $0
is a great incentive -- and, if it does not work out, it will go up for
grabs (free) on this list and I will buy a Kindle -- not sure if it would
be
Paperwhite is pretty good. And it lasts for a while on a charge. Nice to
bring along on a tour and not worry about charging it.
cc
On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 3:33 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Eric, Chris Lampe, Cecily: thanks for the further information. Since Chris
Murray so
The basic is nice, but spring for the Paperwhite if you end up buying.
Makes it easier to read at night. Both on tour or just sitting around the
house. I've seen enough of them to appreciate the improvement.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 5:39 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org
I have both an early Kindle and a Fire. For book reading, another one of
the chorus of it's great. Especially in the sun. For anything else, not so
much. It can be used to get books off Gutenberg or any of the other free
book sites. They format does not always stay the same, but it does work.
I own a current Kindle touch and previously owned the preceding version of
the Kindle touch (it drowned). If you utilize the built-in light very
much, it will significantly lower your battery life. The previous
(non-light) version was kept in a case that had a built-in light that was
I have a Kindle Paperwhite that I carry on overnights. A Kindle e-reader is
an ideal device, quite possibly the best, for reading novels and anything
that isn't graphically intensive. Since you're already buying into Amazon's
ecosystem, it makes even more sense for you. The battery does
I have a basic Kindle (pre-Paperwhite Kindle Touch).
It's the perfect non-paper reading device - unless you want to read
magazines. It's black and white. Remember Kindle Fire is the same as
reading on an iPad or iPhone. It doesn't have e-Ink and will
tire/degrade/annoy your eyes and the Kindle
I have a paperwhite and I love it for reading. I frequently send PDFs to
it using the send to function.
Yes, it has a browser, and I could do gmail from it. But it would be
awkward, so I don't.
What I like is that it is essentially a single-function device. Everything
else--computer,
I love my Kindle Paperwhite (the difference in resolution from the base is
a BIG difference). I tried for years to read via my iPad or iPhone, but
reading on an illuminated screen is tiring on the eyes and I never got far.
I read all the time now on the Kindle, and take it with me bikepacking
The basic reader is much nicer to hold over time than a Fire or Fire HD.
Those are both thicker and heavier than the PW. If it's just book reading,
and not any apps.
Battery on reader definitely lasts longer than on Fires, but I don't know
how long for either.
I've never done email on either, so
I have the paper white and its great for reading. Battery lasts for days of
reading or weeks of on and off reading. I have used the email feature and
its just low tech compared to a smart phone.
On Aug 2, 2014 3:53 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
The basic reader is much nicer to
On 08/02/2014 04:59 PM, Goshen Peter wrote:
I have the paper white and its great for reading. Battery lasts for
days of reading or weeks of on and off reading. I have used the email
feature and its just low tech compared to a smart phone.
E-ink screens are great for reading, especially in
Thanks, all. Given that I have an iPhone, a base Kindle seems like a
reasonable choice then. I am somewhat loath to invest in yet another
electronic pos -- 2 laptops including my daughter's, iPhone, gave away
Mac Mini; Kindle -- but given the vast treasury of free or almost free
classics, $70 or
Patrick,
I have the original Kindle Fire you can have if you would like it. Gratis! You
could at least try it out and see what you want in such a device and then pass
it on or something. Let me know if you are interested and I'll send it.
Cheers!
Chris
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You received this message because
Chris: I am weeping with gratitude and servile acceptance, and will respond
offlist, but I wanted to tell the list publicly that I am quite honestly
amazed at your offer, and say publicly Thanks very much!
On Sat, Aug 2, 2014 at 7:24 PM, Christopher Murray chrispmurra...@gmail.com
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