For those of you with a Kindle

**custardcream** · 27-02-2011, 04:12 PM

I am thinking of buying one but am interested if you can access either facebook or msn via them, then I would only need to take that on holiday to keep in touch instead of laptop.

**ajs** · 27-02-2011, 04:19 PM

they do have two types one with internet access ie 3g or one with WIFI
i bought hubby the WIFI one as he has internet on his phone and laptop at all times so didn't need it on the Kindle too

**catlyn** · 27-02-2011, 04:38 PM

i've got the wi fi one but dont think i can access face book...i use it to download books direct from the amazon site...i thought that was all i could do with it???

**WibbleWobble** · 27-02-2011, 04:48 PM

answer..no

its not a net book.

It lets you download newspapers, blogs and books from amazon and as PDF from your computer.

I have a kindle and it is my pride and joy. It takes some getting used to...i still try to "turn" the pages instead of pressing the buttons.

Yes its 111 quid and that is a lot of money BUT if you read as much i do its worth it. I miss the physical "ownership" of a good book. But with space issues this has been a godsend

love

mandy xxxx

**grindal** · 27-02-2011, 05:18 PM

Erm, I can get internet on mine! To be honest, it is not that useful. It is not touch screen and there is no mouse - so you have to use a cursor to navigate around web page - and it is all in black and white.

Kindles are great and I would not be without mine, but I would invest in an i phone or android phone if you want decent internet access without a laptop.

**Bridey** · 27-02-2011, 05:40 PM

Why do you need MSN or Facebook on hoiday anyway? Surely that's the point of getting away from it all ... all you need is sea, sun, sand, a sunbed, Sangria and sexy time

**custardcream** · 27-02-2011, 05:54 PM

We are going away for the first time without our teenage children, so would like to keep in touch with them, thats why I asked about either facebook or msn. x

**charleyfarley** · 27-02-2011, 06:04 PM

Sorry don't mean to hijack the thread but which one is best for a 9 year old?

She's addicted to reading, even took her dictionary to bed the other night

and we've talked about getting dd one for her next birthday.

Carol xx

**butterfly** · 27-02-2011, 07:03 PM

i can access the internet on mine (wifi one) but using facebook is frustrating and very slow on it!

**fionamal** · 27-02-2011, 07:35 PM

Ive got the 3G one and can get internet on it too.

Carol - Samantha uses mine and loves the fact that she can use the audio version and have the books read to her whilst shes reading it.

**Donkey** · 27-02-2011, 08:13 PM

I was looking at one for using for uni but have you seen the prices of books?????

I think even mr taxman would baulk at me writing the cost of a kindle plus assocciated books off..

cant spell tonight

**charleyfarley** · 27-02-2011, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by fionamal

Ive got the 3G one and can get internet on it too.

Carol - Samantha uses mine and loves the fact that she can use the audio version and have the books read to her whilst shes reading it.

Thanks for that Fiona, Charley doesn't know we are getting her one but wants to download books on her Ipod so we know she will love it

Carol xx

**Gizmo** · 27-02-2011, 09:24 PM

I can get internet on mine but its so slow, flutterbyes I have read loads of books on mine and got them all free, its saved me a fortune

**Donkey** · 27-02-2011, 09:26 PM

how do you get them free????

when I have looked on amazon they are saying £20 each!

**Gizmo** · 27-02-2011, 09:31 PM

when you go into Kindle store you get the top 100 paid and top 100 free books, and not just the classics have had some recent releases from it too

**Donkey** · 27-02-2011, 09:32 PM

ahhhh

any early years text books in the freebies by any chance???

would only be buying for uni and uni related books

**Gizmo** · 27-02-2011, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by Flutterbyes

ahhhh

any early years text books in the freebies by any chance???

would only be buying for uni and uni related books

ah dont know about that sorry, but there are loads of free kids books too xx

**WibbleWobble** · 01-03-2011, 10:10 PM

apologies to all. just found internet. and it has taken me ages to get this far.

**angeldelight** · 02-03-2011, 01:19 AM

Originally Posted by custardcream

I am thinking of buying one but am interested if you can access either facebook or msn via them, then I would only need to take that on holiday to keep in touch instead of laptop.

Why not get the IPad

Thats what I did

I have kindle on it

Also use Internet ...forum and fb

Angel xx