Oh about THIS large 8)

The size that Solar would need  ;D ;D ;D

Also has auto screen where you can flip it around into different positions on the fly while you're reading.  I tend to turn that off myself though.

What's cool on the DX (not sure about the regular Kindle though) is you can also drag your mp3 files over and plug in head phones so you can listen to music while you read.  It's still in "Experimental" mode now but they are actively developing it.

You can plug it in and it doesn't matter what OS you're on, I use Linux and when I plug in my Kindle it just reads as a drive.  So I can just drag and drop my files over to it.

It also reads PDF and there's also a feature where you just email a file like a MS Word Doc to your account, for about a buck or two they'll "Kindlize" it and it's delivered to your Kindle.  But mostly if you've got PDF files or Free eBooks you can just drag and drop to your Kindle with your computer.

Quote from: Solars Toy on September 28, 2010, 04:10:48 PM
Pagan -

A lot of really good information.  I was wondering about how large the print went..I am old..so it is good to hear it can go large. 

I bet I could even get my crossword puzzle books....  So many great ideas.  It could keep me entertained for hours.  ST :) :) :)

Here's a couple "Kindle" Blogs with some good information -

http://kindleworld.blogspot.com/

http://blogkindle.com/

http://www.kindleowners.com/

Also CNET picks the Kindle as the best eReader

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20009738-1.html

Quote from: Pagan on September 28, 2010, 06:49:55 PM
Oh about THIS large 8)

The size that Solar would need  ;D ;D ;D

Also has auto screen where you can flip it around into different positions on the fly while you're reading.  I tend to turn that off myself though.

What's cool on the DX (not sure about the regular Kindle though) is you can also drag your mp3 files over and plug in head phones so you can listen to music while you read.  It's still in "Experimental" mode now but they are actively developing it.

You can plug it in and it doesn't matter what OS you're on, I use Linux and when I plug in my Kindle it just reads as a drive.  So I can just drag and drop my files over to it.

It also reads PDF and there's also a feature where you just email a file like a MS Word Doc to your account, for about a buck or two they'll "Kindlize" it and it's delivered to your Kindle.  But mostly if you've got PDF files or Free eBooks you can just drag and drop to your Kindle with your computer.

Quote from: Solars Toy on September 28, 2010, 04:10:48 PM
Pagan -

A lot of really good information.  I was wondering about how large the print went..I am old..so it is good to hear it can go large. 

I bet I could even get my crossword puzzle books....  So many great ideas.  It could keep me entertained for hours.  ST :) :) :)

Music and reading....and yes that font would be about right.......for Solar. ;D ;D

Quote from: Solars Toy on September 28, 2010, 06:55:10 PM

Music and reading....and yes that font would be about right.......for Solar. ;D ;D

Ahemm...who is it that needs glasses? ;)

I think I prefer reading from a book.I have a huge bookshelf in my den,a smaller one in the bedroom,both of them are loaded with books I have bought over the years.

I've never tried a kindle.

Quote from: ccd2002 on October 01, 2010, 12:09:47 AM
I think I prefer reading from a book.I have a huge bookshelf in my den,a smaller one in the bedroom,both of them are loaded with books I have bought over the years.

I've never tried a kindle.

I have a lot of books and have donated many to the library over the years.  I like to read books and read magazines.  This would help me keep the clutter down. :)

Quote from: Solars Toy on October 01, 2010, 05:01:40 AM
I have a lot of books and have donated many to the library over the years.  I like to read books and read magazines.  This would help me keep the clutter down. :)

Hmmmm    I should look into this for the good wife.  The house tips to one side from all her books.

Quote from: walkstall on October 01, 2010, 08:08:37 AM
Hmmmm    I should look into this for the good wife.  The house tips to one side from all her books.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Quote from: Solar on October 01, 2010, 08:18:11 AM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Is ok I have moved all here quilting to the other side of the house.  So now she thinks if she gets a new book she has to get some quilting meterial also.   :'(

So Solar bought me my Kindle.  Unfortunately I am ready to throw it out the window.  It will not connect to our WI-FI.  I have tried everything they say and even some things from the web. 

I refuse to talk to tech support.  They will only confuse me more.....aarrgghh... >:D >:D

Quote from: Solars Toy on November 09, 2010, 11:46:25 AM
So Solar bought me my Kindle.  Unfortunately I am ready to throw it out the window.  It will not connect to our WI-FI.  I have tried everything they say and even some things from the web. 

I refuse to talk to tech support.  They will only confuse me more.....aarrgghh... >:D >:D

Hmmmm.... as my good wife would say "it is now your problem dear, when not if you get it working let me know. 

Sorry  Solar   ;D

I hope you can get it to connect. Once you do, you'll love being able to get another book when you finish the one you're reading. I don't have a Kindle, but I read ebooks on my Palm Pre. I have both the pReader app and the Kobo app, and it's wonderful being able to get a book from Kobo where ever I happen to be. I have to download books I buy from Fictionwise, or Baen books to my computer and then drag them to my Pre, but the books I get from Kobo download directly to my phone.  I love my Pre.  ^-^

Quote from: naleta on November 12, 2010, 07:26:32 PM
I hope you can get it to connect. Once you do, you'll love being able to get another book when you finish the one you're reading. I don't have a Kindle, but I read ebooks on my Palm Pre. I have both the pReader app and the Kobo app, and it's wonderful being able to get a book from Kobo where ever I happen to be. I have to download books I buy from Fictionwise, or Baen books to my computer and then drag them to my Pre, but the books I get from Kobo download directly to my phone.  I love my Pre.  ^-^

My oldest gave me a $50 Kindle credit.  I have already located 3 books to down load.  I can now finish the Babylon Rising Series by Tim LaHaye.  I am really excited.  Especially with winter coming on.  My reading time will go up.... :) :)