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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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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 16/08/2014 15:12

Rabbit book sounds good btw.

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ohbladee · 16/08/2014 15:12

Owl: Is the fact you have to touch the screen to turn the page annoying? It's the only thing putting me off. I love the fact I can lay on a sun lounger and hold and click with one hand! (Other hand busy with many Wine Blush )

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 16/08/2014 15:11

Ooh to Vilette. Not read that for years.

By 'I' do you mean 'J' btw? Grin

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magimedi · 16/08/2014 15:10

Sorry - I told you I was crap with techno stuff!

Try again - here

The other thing that is great is reading outside - your pages don't get blown shut! And the screen has no glare. And, if you forget your reading specs you can make the font really, really large!

OwlCapone · 16/08/2014 15:08

If you are a "technophobe" all you really need is the basic £59 one.

Personally, I have the Paperwhite which is a touch screen and also is lit so I can read in the dark (not backlit like an ipad so it's easy on the eyes)

NerfHerder · 16/08/2014 15:08

Yes, you can read on the bus
Dec get paperwhite( for the light, your eyes will thank-you)
You can have a read on mine if you want to try (tis I!!)
I have loads of free books,v good

Am reading Villette atm

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 16/08/2014 15:04

Nowhere near you, unfortunately. :( What a lovely offer! I have rl friends who use them, so they could help me if I'm completely lost.

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ohbladee · 16/08/2014 15:04

Get the basic one OP! It's £59 on Amazon at the mo. It's brilliant and you can read it and turn the pages one handed Smile

NerfHerder · 16/08/2014 15:04

Oh, and one simply goes onto Amazon on the pc, clicks on the buy button and they upload themselves onto one's kindle. Really, far too easily!
Beware!

It is much quicker than shopping.

May I recommend The Rabbit Back Literature Society. By Pasi ilmari juuselainan?
You'll hate it of course but possibly slightly less than other books Wink

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 16/08/2014 15:03

Magi - your link goes to another thread.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 16/08/2014 15:03

Urgh - I'm lost already! I just want to be able to read on the bus tbh. I don't even know what a tablet is!

Going to John Lewis a good idea - any excuse to go to John Lewis!

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magimedi · 16/08/2014 15:03

I am probably even more of a techno phobe than you. My phone is a nokia that is 12 years old & does not even have a camera.

I have this basic model

I have had it for 2 years & I love it to pieces. I bought it from Dixons & for £15 they offered to set it up for me, but I declined. I knew I had to do it myself.

I've never come across anything that was as intuitive & easy to use.

You have to have an amazon account to buy books.

I use it for holidays, as I am a fast reader & can get through 10 books in a fortnight. I also use it for train journeys & stuff like that.

The range of free books is amazing & I have enough on my Kindle to keep me happy for a month, should I need it. I've downloaded stuff I've always 'meant' to read & have got round to some of it.

I am retired & do read a lot & still use the library & do buy some books. I wouldn't want to use the kindle versions of recipe books for instance.

I resisted getting one for a couple of years & wish I hadn't.

If you live anywhere near me, East Sussex, I'd be happy to meet you for a Brew & show you how to do it!

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 16/08/2014 15:01

:)

Yes to computer. Not bothered about t'internet or anything on Kindle.

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ohbladee · 16/08/2014 15:00

Hi OP. I have the most basic version and love it. Idiot proof. It's matte and reads like a book. Considering getting a Paperwhite though which basically is the same, but can be lit?! I think... Not sure about it though as it doesn't have buttons to turn the page - you tap the screen instead. Double the price too.

You can get the fancier Fire versions, which are more tablet-ish with reflective screens and are backlit. I wouldn't want to read on them but they offer more flexibility for video, music etc. I have an iPad mini for that sort of thing. So, I wouldn't buy one.

Amazon have videos of their products online - have a look, they explain all the features. You could also go to JohnLewis or somewhere to have a play and see what you think.

NerfHerder · 16/08/2014 14:58

Do you have a computer?
If so, forget the expensive version, and go for paperwhite with wifi (for updates / downloading.

I must say, I never thought I'd see the day...

Grin

Though I confess that DH bought me one this birthday

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