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Talk to me about Kindles please

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 16/08/2014 14:53

The time has come, the Remus said,
to talk of many things
like whether I should buy one
and will I like the thing?
And how the heck do they even work
and other sorts of things.

So - are they idiot proof? What can I do on one? How does one put actual books on to it? Can I listen to music on it? How does one actually buy one and switch it on? Etc etc. And will I hate it? Please bear in mind that I cannot use/do not have a mobile phone or MP3 player or anything, so need words of one syllable or less when discussing anything technical.

Thank you. :)

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MissRenataFlitworth · 24/08/2014 01:49

The complete Mapp and Lucia (all six novels) is currently 77p. In case anyone is interested...

magimedi · 23/08/2014 22:44

As a fellow technophobe I really, really recommend the mighty light I linked to ^

Read from 4am this morning with it & didn't disturb DH - who had fucking disturbed me by snoring, but that's another story! Grin

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 23/08/2014 22:41

Looks as if the batteries don't last well though.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 23/08/2014 22:40

I'm convinced!

I was wondering about one of these

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magimedi · 23/08/2014 22:36

Posted too soon - meant to say that it's fairly low tech, so I love it!

magimedi · 23/08/2014 22:36

The Christmas after I got my Kindle DH gave me one of these

It's great & doubles as a torch if am away from home & haave to stumble to the loo in the night.

Have had it 2.5 years & used it lots & have only just had to replace the batteries.

And it hasn't deformed at all, goes back to being straight just like that. Am most impressed.

RaisingSteam · 23/08/2014 22:28

Are you convinced yet? I love my Kindle (basic, bought last Christmas) and it's given me back my love of reading that was drying up with no time to browse or buy in shops.

I have the cover with the flip up light but I think I have a duff one because the light is flickery and cuts out, I've supplemented it with a clip on light (m-edge brand) which was great for camping/travelling.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 23/08/2014 22:26

Have bought a cover though, so don't want to buy another now. Read in bed last night with bedside lamp and that was fine, but it's been a grey day and I really needed a bit more light on it when reading earlier.

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CoteDAzur · 23/08/2014 22:24

Amazon's own Kindle covers with the built-in light that you just flick on when needed are best imho.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 23/08/2014 22:14

Another question:
When buying my cover, they hadn't got one with a light. Do you think those tiny booklights would work?

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RussTDaviesBear · 23/08/2014 22:11

If you got to the Kindle store page on Amazon's website, sign in and click My Account, one of the options on the drop down menu is Manage your Kindle - you can see all your books and devices there and download from there if you want.

RussTDaviesBear · 23/08/2014 21:50

Assuming Amazon don't go bust, or the Internet stops working, your books are all saved in your account and can be downloaded onto your pc or any device with a Kindle app.

ScarlettDarling · 23/08/2014 20:31

Sorry to hijack, and also apologies that I haven't read the full thread, so don't know if this question has been answered, but....what happens when your kindle finally gives up the ghost and stops working? Do you lose all your books? Or are they stored somewhere, like an 'iTunes' type thingy? Would hate to lose all my books as I'm a re reader!!

BsshBosh · 23/08/2014 15:38

I definitely recommend Calibre eventually if you don't want to be tied to Amazon when buying books. Very easy to convert most e-reader file types eg the popular (with libraries) and ubiquitous e-pub format. But for now, enjoy your Kindle.

I have a Paperwhite but for the last year seem to be reading mainly paper books. But no doubt will start alternating between the two technologies again soon :)

whitewineandchocolate · 23/08/2014 14:55

Glad you like it. I had a keyboard kindle and only upgraded to the paper white due to failing eyesight! Agree with some others that the page turn was better on the basic model but I do love the light.

I keep an eye on my amazon wish list then it's quite easy to catch price drops when they come up. The best ones are when amazon has to match a competitors sale, I got the whole Shardlake series for 99p per book.

Trumpton · 23/08/2014 14:00

I ordered the paperwhite from tesco using reward points and boost. I generally read on my iPad but am going on a weeks holiday and didn't want to take my iPad .
Very excited now.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 23/08/2014 13:48

Thanks, Magi.

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magimedi · 23/08/2014 13:40

So pleased you have got one.

I gave up on Cloud Atlas - just could not be bothered with it!

Do look at The Kindle monthly sale every month - it starts on the first Tueday of the month. I've got some gems that way for about 99p each. Also Deal of the Day - 90% of which is rubbish but the occasional gem does arrive.

Happy reading.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 23/08/2014 12:19

Urgh. That day is never going to come. :)

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CoteDAzur · 23/08/2014 12:18

I knew it! Next, you'll need to trust me and finish reading Cloud Atlas Grin

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 23/08/2014 11:37

First book read on it - started last night and had a lie in this morning to finish it. I like it a lot, but have a bit of a migraine so maybe not the best time to be trying it out. It's easy to get books onto (only done free ones so far) and easy to use.

Now I need to learn how to organise the titles.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 22/08/2014 17:30

Will get 'Confessions.' Done the Holmes stuff already, though have read it all anyway. Got 'Dracula' too but have read it already. Any lesser known classics I won't have either read or already rejected as being crap (ie Dickens!).

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BeerTricksPotter · 22/08/2014 17:29

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CoteDAzur · 22/08/2014 17:12

Enjoy! Smile Confessions Of An English Opium Eater is free on Kindle. All Sherlock Holmes is free too, I believe.

Import your Amazon Wish List to eReaderIQ and get mails when their prices drop.

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