I keep looking at the Kindle and now with the new one they almost have me.  Anyone have one?  Should I wait for the color version?  Should I wait for Solar to buy it for me?  ;) ;) ;) ;)

Quote from: Solars Toy on September 28, 2010, 09:44:36 AM
I keep looking at the Kindle and now with the new one they almost have me.  Anyone have one?  Should I wait for the color version?  Should I wait for Solar to buy it for me?  ;) ;) ;) ;)

Well Solar just don't stand there.  Get her a colored version.   Your body can only take one tree falling on you in a life time.

Quote from: walkstall on September 28, 2010, 10:45:35 AM

Quote from: Solars Toy on September 28, 2010, 09:44:36 AM
I keep looking at the Kindle and now with the new one they almost have me.  Anyone have one?  Should I wait for the color version?  Should I wait for Solar to buy it for me?  ;) ;) ;) ;)

Well Solar just don't stand there.  Get her a colored version.   Your body can only take one tree falling on you in a life time.

I think she meant the screen, not the case. ;)

They don't make a color version yet, so I'm safe for a few years. ;D

I love my Kindle, I've got the DX and it's got me reading again.  The "MaxiPad" is a fun toy that does a little bit of everything 1/2 assed.  What I like about the Kindle is it's an excellent reader, actually IMO (and many others) it's the best eReader there is.  You can easily read it outside in the sunlight, no eyestrain.  I carry mine around with me most of the time and find myself reading in Cafe's, riding the bus, etc. etc.  Will it replace books, nope but it has replaced magazines and paperbacks.

I love it!

Quote from: Pagan on September 28, 2010, 12:29:25 PM
I love my Kindle, I've got the DX and it's got me reading again.  The "MaxiPad" is a fun toy that does a little bit of everything 1/2 assed.  What I like about the Kindle is it's an excellent reader, actually IMO (and many others) it's the best eReader there is.  You can easily read it outside in the sunlight, no eyestrain.  I carry mine around with me most of the time and find myself reading in Cafe's, riding the bus, etc. etc.  Will it replace books, nope but it has replaced magazines and paperbacks.

I love it!

Any word on a color screen?
I can only imagine it would have a loss in quality, unless you can switch back and forth color/black and white.

Quote from: Pagan on September 28, 2010, 12:29:25 PM
I love my Kindle, I've got the DX and it's got me reading again.  The "MaxiPad" is a fun toy that does a little bit of everything 1/2 assed.  What I like about the Kindle is it's an excellent reader, actually IMO (and many others) it's the best eReader there is.  You can easily read it outside in the sunlight, no eyestrain.  I carry mine around with me most of the time and find myself reading in Cafe's, riding the bus, etc. etc.  Will it replace books, nope but it has replaced magazines and paperbacks.

I love it!

Good info.  I love to read....books, magazines etc.  But don't always have time to go to a book store.  This could definitely make it easier for me - especially if we get snowed in again this year.  You don't think I should wait for the version that will have color?  I was thinking with magazines I may want that.

But then again I don't want to give Solar too much leeway... ::) ::) ::)

Quote from: Solars Toy on September 28, 2010, 12:47:37 PM

Quote from: Pagan on September 28, 2010, 12:29:25 PM
I love my Kindle, I've got the DX and it's got me reading again.  The "MaxiPad" is a fun toy that does a little bit of everything 1/2 assed.  What I like about the Kindle is it's an excellent reader, actually IMO (and many others) it's the best eReader there is.  You can easily read it outside in the sunlight, no eyestrain.  I carry mine around with me most of the time and find myself reading in Cafe's, riding the bus, etc. etc.  Will it replace books, nope but it has replaced magazines and paperbacks.

I love it!

Good info.  I love to read....books, magazines etc.  But don't always have time to go to a book store.  This could definitely make it easier for me - especially if we get snowed in again this year.  You don't think I should wait for the version that will have color?  I was thinking with magazines I may want that.

But then again I don't want to give Solar too much leeway... ::) ::) ::)

Playboy? ;)

Quote from: Solar on September 28, 2010, 12:51:34 PM

Quote from: Solars Toy on September 28, 2010, 12:47:37 PM

Quote from: Pagan on September 28, 2010, 12:29:25 PM
I love my Kindle, I've got the DX and it's got me reading again.  The "MaxiPad" is a fun toy that does a little bit of everything 1/2 assed.  What I like about the Kindle is it's an excellent reader, actually IMO (and many others) it's the best eReader there is.  You can easily read it outside in the sunlight, no eyestrain.  I carry mine around with me most of the time and find myself reading in Cafe's, riding the bus, etc. etc.  Will it replace books, nope but it has replaced magazines and paperbacks.

I love it!

Good info.  I love to read....books, magazines etc.  But don't always have time to go to a book store.  This could definitely make it easier for me - especially if we get snowed in again this year.  You don't think I should wait for the version that will have color?  I was thinking with magazines I may want that.

But then again I don't want to give Solar too much leeway... ::) ::) ::)

Playboy? ;)

No - you want to look at boobies...look no further 8) 8)

Quote from: Solars Toy on September 28, 2010, 01:03:54 PM

Quote from: Solar on September 28, 2010, 12:51:34 PM

Quote from: Solars Toy on September 28, 2010, 12:47:37 PM

Quote from: Pagan on September 28, 2010, 12:29:25 PM
I love my Kindle, I've got the DX and it's got me reading again.  The "MaxiPad" is a fun toy that does a little bit of everything 1/2 assed.  What I like about the Kindle is it's an excellent reader, actually IMO (and many others) it's the best eReader there is.  You can easily read it outside in the sunlight, no eyestrain.  I carry mine around with me most of the time and find myself reading in Cafe's, riding the bus, etc. etc.  Will it replace books, nope but it has replaced magazines and paperbacks.

I love it!

Good info.  I love to read....books, magazines etc.  But don't always have time to go to a book store.  This could definitely make it easier for me - especially if we get snowed in again this year.  You don't think I should wait for the version that will have color?  I was thinking with magazines I may want that.

But then again I don't want to give Solar too much leeway... ::) ::) ::)

Playboy? ;)
No 8)

You're no fun. ;D

Quote from: Solar on September 28, 2010, 01:09:44 PM

Quote from: Solars Toy on September 28, 2010, 01:03:54 PM

Quote from: Solar on September 28, 2010, 12:51:34 PM

Quote from: Solars Toy on September 28, 2010, 12:47:37 PM

Quote from: Pagan on September 28, 2010, 12:29:25 PM
I love my Kindle, I've got the DX and it's got me reading again.  The "MaxiPad" is a fun toy that does a little bit of everything 1/2 assed.  What I like about the Kindle is it's an excellent reader, actually IMO (and many others) it's the best eReader there is.  You can easily read it outside in the sunlight, no eyestrain.  I carry mine around with me most of the time and find myself reading in Cafe's, riding the bus, etc. etc.  Will it replace books, nope but it has replaced magazines and paperbacks.

I love it!

Good info.  I love to read....books, magazines etc.  But don't always have time to go to a book store.  This could definitely make it easier for me - especially if we get snowed in again this year.  You don't think I should wait for the version that will have color?  I was thinking with magazines I may want that.

But then again I don't want to give Solar too much leeway... ::) ::) ::)

Playboy? ;)
No 8)

You're no fun. ;D

Really... :-*

Quote from: Solars Toy on September 28, 2010, 01:11:53 PM

Quote from: Solar on September 28, 2010, 01:09:44 PM

Quote from: Solars Toy on September 28, 2010, 01:03:54 PM

Quote from: Solar on September 28, 2010, 12:51:34 PM

Quote from: Solars Toy on September 28, 2010, 12:47:37 PM

Quote from: Pagan on September 28, 2010, 12:29:25 PM
I love my Kindle, I've got the DX and it's got me reading again.  The "MaxiPad" is a fun toy that does a little bit of everything 1/2 assed.  What I like about the Kindle is it's an excellent reader, actually IMO (and many others) it's the best eReader there is.  You can easily read it outside in the sunlight, no eyestrain.  I carry mine around with me most of the time and find myself reading in Cafe's, riding the bus, etc. etc.  Will it replace books, nope but it has replaced magazines and paperbacks.

I love it!

Good info.  I love to read....books, magazines etc.  But don't always have time to go to a book store.  This could definitely make it easier for me - especially if we get snowed in again this year.  You don't think I should wait for the version that will have color?  I was thinking with magazines I may want that.

But then again I don't want to give Solar too much leeway... ::) ::) ::)

Playboy? ;)
No 8)

You're no fun. ;D

Really... :-*

OK, I lied, party pooper. :-* :D

Quote from: Solar on September 28, 2010, 12:47:03 PM

Quote from: Pagan on September 28, 2010, 12:29:25 PM
I love my Kindle, I've got the DX and it's got me reading again.  The "MaxiPad" is a fun toy that does a little bit of everything 1/2 assed.  What I like about the Kindle is it's an excellent reader, actually IMO (and many others) it's the best eReader there is.  You can easily read it outside in the sunlight, no eyestrain.  I carry mine around with me most of the time and find myself reading in Cafe's, riding the bus, etc. etc.  Will it replace books, nope but it has replaced magazines and paperbacks.

I love it!

Any word on a color screen?
I can only imagine it would have a loss in quality, unless you can switch back and forth color/black and white.

Nope and I really don't care for Color, it's a reader.  How many paperbacks have "color" other than their covers? 

Quote from: Pagan on September 28, 2010, 02:28:21 PM

Quote from: Solar on September 28, 2010, 12:47:03 PM

Quote from: Pagan on September 28, 2010, 12:29:25 PM
I love my Kindle, I've got the DX and it's got me reading again.  The "MaxiPad" is a fun toy that does a little bit of everything 1/2 assed.  What I like about the Kindle is it's an excellent reader, actually IMO (and many others) it's the best eReader there is.  You can easily read it outside in the sunlight, no eyestrain.  I carry mine around with me most of the time and find myself reading in Cafe's, riding the bus, etc. etc.  Will it replace books, nope but it has replaced magazines and paperbacks.

I love it!

Any word on a color screen?
I can only imagine it would have a loss in quality, unless you can switch back and forth color/black and white.

Nope and I really don't care for Color, it's a reader.  How many paperbacks have "color" other than their covers?

Definitely something to think about - what do I really want to use it for?  Thanks - oh btw is this the Kindle 3?

Quote from: Solars Toy on September 28, 2010, 02:40:49 PM

Quote from: Pagan on September 28, 2010, 02:28:21 PM

Quote from: Solar on September 28, 2010, 12:47:03 PM

Quote from: Pagan on September 28, 2010, 12:29:25 PM
I love my Kindle, I've got the DX and it's got me reading again.  The "MaxiPad" is a fun toy that does a little bit of everything 1/2 assed.  What I like about the Kindle is it's an excellent reader, actually IMO (and many others) it's the best eReader there is.  You can easily read it outside in the sunlight, no eyestrain.  I carry mine around with me most of the time and find myself reading in Cafe's, riding the bus, etc. etc.  Will it replace books, nope but it has replaced magazines and paperbacks.

I love it!

Any word on a color screen?
I can only imagine it would have a loss in quality, unless you can switch back and forth color/black and white.

Nope and I really don't care for Color, it's a reader.  How many paperbacks have "color" other than their covers?

Definitely something to think about - what do I really want to use it for?  Thanks - oh btw is this the Kindle 3?

I've got the Kindle DX 2nd Generation.  I had the first Kindle DX and loved it so much my Father kept eyeballing it.  So when he went into the hospital for a double bypass I gave him mine and got the 2nd Generation, I love it even more.  Transferring the account over to him was a piece of cake, basically just unregistered and registered it on his account I created for him.  Then my new one came already set up.

Amazon's library is the largest of both free and pay books.  I also can download the free books from the Gutenberg Project easily.  There is no cost with connecting to the 3G network, it works internationally.  Hell I was up in the high Andes this year and bought a book and it was delivered right to my Kindle, as long as you've got a cell connection you're pretty much set.

Anyway my eyes are going bad, you know the age thing.  Well I can read my books without glasses, the battery lasts for weeks without having to charge it up.  There is no eye strain thanks to the way eInk is designed, it really is wonderful. 

Bottom line is that it easily replaces paperbacks and magazines, major plus about subscribing to magazines is there is no advertisements, none, zilch!  I get Readers Digest and it only costs around a $1.50 a month, love it.  You've got to be careful about Newspapers though, they seriously gouge you.  I did a trial run of the Seattle Times, 1/4 of the content/articles as the paper and they wanted $10 a month, no thank you.  It's a rag but I wanted the local news and they fail miserably.  Oh that's another think I love about the Kindle, subscriptions to periodicals you get a 14 day trial run, if you don't like it cancel and you're not charged.

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 :) :) :)