Kindle

[Pipsqueak]

Does anyone have one - or similar?
what are they like - good value, easy to use, what else can you do with it etc.

[miffy]

What is it?

No, I don't have one - did you guess?:laughing:

Miffy xx

[ajs]

no i haven't got one but i did buy the 100 classic books for the ds and decided that i much prefer to read paper i couldn't get to grips with reading on a screen like that but maybe the kindle is different

[Twinkles]

Got kindling is that similar ??

[miss mopple]

now I love my gadgets but these are not for me. Cant beat a good proper book IMO :D

[Tatia]

It's on my Xmas list. I love the look, smell and feel of a paper but I also love the idea of never being without a good book, either. I'm looking forward to trying a new literary experience. I've finally gotten used to books on tape (well, books on iPhone anyway) so I'm ready to broaden my horizons again.

[LOOPYLISA]

Can't beat a good book, i agree :thumbsup:

[Blaze]

Like books - but may change my mind!:D

[mrs_scottydog]

My husband got one a couple of weeks ago and they have been inseparable! The screen doesn't light up so apparently it's more like reading a proper book and you just press a button to 'turn' the page. You can download PDF files onto it too.
My husband loves his books (our house is full of them) but he got a kindle to save a bit of space in our house.
I think he's found it good value so far but he does have an hours commute to work and back by train so has plenty of time to read.
Hope that helps Hx

[Twinkles]

I like being read to on my ipod.


Can you download books from the library for this ? I know some of these 'book readers' you can.

[PixiePetal]

My husband got one a couple of weeks ago and they have been inseparable! The screen doesn't light up so apparently it's more like reading a proper book and you just press a button to 'turn' the page. You can download PDF files onto it too.
My husband loves his books (our house is full of them) but he got a kindle to save a bit of space in our house.
I think he's found it good value so far but he does have an hours commute to work and back by train so has plenty of time to read.
Hope that helps Hx

I was thinking of the space saving - I have too many books :o

Having said that, I am reading a childens book at the moment :rolleyes: - bought the first for my DS (13) but got hooked - there are 12 in the set (a year long story, so I am up to November now and will have to wait for Decembers book!) Might look into the Kindle :thumbsup: :)

[Pipsqueak]

Thats what I was thinking I have stacks and stacks of (leisure) books and then we have tons and tons of study books.......

what else can you do on a Kindle. Its saying about 3g and WiFi - presume you;d be able to access the internet?

[butterfly]

i've got one on my xmas list. you can access the internet and download files like eyfs and other long documents that you might want to read. i just need to save space and as i get through a book in just a few days it will save a lot of trips to the bookshop and library. i would imagine soon you'll be able to 'borrow' library books on it to?

[ORKSIE]

I have no idea what this is all about...but will keep looking at this thread to find out:D

[hello kitty]

I have just downloaded the Kindle app to my iphone. Not used it much yet but looks good, as good as my Sony ereader (and easier to download books to). :)

[Pipsqueak]

here you go Orksie


http://www.amazon.co.uk/amazon-kindl...0kindle&page=1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fs%3Fie%3D UTF8%26rh%3Di%253Aaps%252Ck%253Aamazon%2520kindle% 26page%3D1&tag=childminding-21&linkCode=ur2&camp=1634&creative=19450">Name Your Link</a><img src="https://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=childminding-21&l=ur2&o=2" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;)

[ORKSIE]

here you go Orksie

http://www.amazon.co.uk/amazon-kindle/s?ie=UTF8&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aamazon%20kindle&page=1

I look to see if I can add it to my Ipod.
Looks good:thumbsup:

[Twinkles]

You do realise I've ruined two monitors trying to squash that bug ??

[Pipsqueak]

You do realise I've ruined two monitors trying to squash that bug ??
rofl sorry Twinks

[Graham]

If anyone is thinking of buying a Kindle from Amazon please use

THIS LINK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fs%3Fie%3D UTF8%26rh%3Di%253Aaps%252Ck%253Aamazon%2520kindle% 26page%3D1&tag=childminding-21&linkCode=ur2&camp=1634&creative=19450">Name Your Link</a><img src="https://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=childminding-21&l=ur2&o=2" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;)

It won't cost a penny more but will earn valuable revenue to help fund the running costs of the forum.

Thanks.:thumbsup:

[nannymcflea]

I was looking at these. The only thing that concerned me was the type of books downloadable onto it.

Can you only download from amazon or can you get them anywhere else?

I love the idea of a kindle.:)

[sweets]

mm just had a look, they look quite good.

can you download popular books and new releases?

how much is it to download a book or is it free?

[Pipsqueak]

i want commission - seeing as you are now interested! lol


have been dropping huge hints to hubs such as ' THIS is what I want for Xmas' 'THIS is how you get onto the website to order it'

[Graham]

mm just had a look, they look quite good.

can you download popular books and new releases?

how much is it to download a book or is it free?

Looks like there are lots of popular books and new releases and looking at this link there are lots and lots that are free!!

KINDLE BOOKS (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fs%3Fie%3D UTF8%26ref_%3Dsr_pg_1%26keywords%3Dkindle%2520book s%26qid%3D1287932698%26rh%3Dn%253A341677031%252Cn% 253A%2521341678031%252Ck%253Akindle%2520books%26pa ge%3D1&tag=childminding-21&linkCode=ur2&camp=1634&creative=19450">Name Your Link</a><img src="https://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=childminding-21&l=ur2&o=2" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;)

[nannymcflea]

OOOH, said to hubby "you know at some point I really would like a kindle"...reply "yeah I know, leave it at that, I know!"...not that I've mentioned it at all in the last month!:D

[Polly2]

I went into the bookshop today and they showed me one of these...they put it in my hand!! Very crafty move!! I want one now :panic:

You can even download academic books and make notes on them - which is a positive for me doing the fd!

The amazon price is good, they were £50 more in waterstones. :thumbsup:

[Alibali]

I bought one for dh birthday today, I want it now!! I have so many books and they cause a lot of clutter, so will save a lot of space, hope he gets me one for christmas too:)

[WibbleWobble]

sssshhhh...dont tell any one .......but i know santa is bringing me one.....tee hee


mandy xxxxx

[Tatia]

Me, too! :jump for joy:

[catlyn]

mines under the tree :) ......I already have an e reader and I love it...so handy for taking on holidays...no more suitcase full of books for a 3 week stay......looking forward to the kindle though...sis has one so we can share books...only pay to download them once then both can read them

[naartjies]

I bought one 2 weeks ago as an early christmas present (we are going away and I wanted to be up and running on it) It is BRILLIANT. I have already read 3 books and have bought over 20.

My husband is very happy not to have any more books in the house. I have usually bought 2 for £7 now £8 in Tesco. I have found most of the books I have bought to be cheaper than this and have also loaded free books. We have wireless internet in the house so I can even buy books when I am in bed. I find it very easy to read but had to adjust to the different feel of holding it.

The only problem I know have is that I misplace it so often as it is very small and gets lost under stuff. My husband hates wasting money on gadgets but he is really impressed with my Kindle.

[Polly2]

So do you all reckon the kindle is the best e reader?

[naartjies]

YES:clapping: :clapping:

[Mouse]

DH wants to buy me one for Christmas, but I don't want one!

[catlyn]

So do you all reckon the kindle is the best e reader?

must say I think I prefer the sony e reader...but had to swap to the kindle as me dad and sis share books and they both got these as pressies so I had to follow suit...maybe its just coz i'm used to the sony but in a lot of reviews it comes out on top

[ajs]

glad this thread has reappeared
i have bought hubby a kindle for christmas and am so excited i can't wait for it to arrive.

he travels all over the country by train and i thought he would love one to make the journies a little less stressful.

we had talked about me getting one for christmas but i don't think i'd use it as much as him

[nannymcflea]

I have a feeling mine is under the tree as we speak!:clapping:

[Sarahbelle]

DH wants to buy me one for Christmas, but I don't want one!

He can buy ME one if he likes, I'd love one (and am hoping hubby buys me one for xmas as it is top of my xmas list)! LOL

[Hebs]

i have a sony ereader and have got my mum a kindle for christmas :thumbsup:

[Pipsqueak]

well i took the plunge and got Harry one for xmas. after discussing with the tutor at the dyslexia institute the text to speech facility will be brilliant for him.

his came today so I have downloaded some books for him, just a shame that Harry potter and several popular kids books aren't text to speech at the moment.

after playing with the kindle its brill and I really really hope Brian has got me one.... :D

[snufflepuff]

I'm so sad....i'm only 22 and so behind the times. Not interested in any of the latest gadgets....they scare me. Laptop is enough for me. No iphone, no touch screens, no e reader. We are getting a classic ipod though and docking station for it because our CD player has broken and we have run out of space for CDs. My little brother had to explain it all to me though and will have to set it up!

[Gizmo]

I have had mine for a couple of weeks now, really love it so easy to use and very comfy to sit with, I got the wifi one but apart from going on the Amazon site the web browsing isnt that good, but would recommend it :thumbsup: