The New Kindle

[Shabbychic]

Does anyone have, or planning to get the new Kindle from Amazon? It looks pretty good for the money. They have sold out at the moment, but are taking orders for possible delivery later this month. I think it will be big next Christmas, so if anyone wants one, now would be a good time to order.

There is a guy called M. Carr "Softdog", who has done a really good customer video review. Worth a watch.

I downloaded a few free classic books from Amazon yesterday onto my computer. They have thousands to choose from, and even if you don't have a Kindle, they can be read easily on your pc.

For anyone who already has a collection of e-books, and/or any e-book reader, Calibre is a handy tool to have, and it's free.

Calibre is a program to manage your e-books. It acts as an e-library and also allows for format conversion, news feeds to e-book conversion, as well as e-book reader sync features and an integrated e-book viewer. Calibre's features include: library management; format conversion (all major ebook formats); syncing to e-book reader devices; getting news from the Web and converting it into an e-book form.

[roses123]

My husband ordered one 3 weeks ago and it was delivered yesterday. He is delighted with it and already has loads of books on it. He got his from amazon.

[ducati]

Does anyone have, or planning to get the new Kindle from Amazon? It looks pretty good for the money. They have sold out at the moment, but are taking orders for possible delivery later this month. I think it will be big next Christmas, so if anyone wants one, now would be a good time to order.

There is a guy called M. Carr "Softdog", who has done a really good customer video review. Worth a watch.

I downloaded a few free classic books from Amazon yesterday onto my computer. They have thousands to choose from, and even if you don't have a Kindle, they can be read easily on your pc.

For anyone who already has a collection of e-books, and/or any e-book reader, Calibre is a handy tool to have, and it's free.

Calibre is a program to manage your e-books. It acts as an e-library and also allows for format conversion, news feeds to e-book conversion, as well as e-book reader sync features and an integrated e-book viewer. Calibre's features include: library management; format conversion (all major ebook formats); syncing to e-book reader devices; getting news from the Web and converting it into an e-book form.

Blimey, all that sounds complicated, I think I'll stay with paperbacks

[TudorRose]

Does anyone have, or planning to get the new Kindle from Amazon?

I've had the new Kindle a week, downloaded fourteen books so far, read two and three quarters through my third.

I have to say, I'm delighted with it. As a 'book' lover, I wasn't sure how I would feel, reading an electronic book but you actually forget its not a 'book'. It is so easy to read and downloading books takes seconds.

A pressie from hubby for my birthday, it would make a lovely Christmas present for a book lover, and is currently 'in stock'.

I downloaded a few free classic books from Amazon yesterday onto my computer. They have thousands to choose from, and even if you don't have a Kindle, they can be read easily on your pc.

I did this after I ordered my Kindle,I was expecting to wait two to three weeks to receive it but I was lucky with new stock in, so only had to wait four days for it to come. It now sits snuggly in its burgundy leather cover. It makes me smile even thinking of it! A very addictive hobby is the new Kindle.

[Shabbychic]

I have had mine for over a week now, and I also love it. I still haven't actually bought any books yet, as there is so many free books, and I have a bit of a passion for the classics.

I have also downloaded quite a few books from Gutenberg.org. The books there are formatted for the Kindle, and only take a few seconds to download.

[Sandra_B]

I'm considering one. I have to admit I'd still buy real books from my favourite authors though.

[Ancient Mariner]

My new Kindle is on order.

If you like Sci-Fi or Fantasy there are over 100 free books from the Baen Books website.

I have been downloading them from this site onto Microsoft Reader. Typical download takes seconds and you can adjust print size to suit.

Taking the laptop up to bed at night is a bit of a nuisance as it is a full size one, so 'Santa' is coming early with the Kindle. Really looking forward to it arriving.

[laguna2]

[QUOTE=Ancient Mariner;769533]My new Kindle is on order.

If you like Sci-Fi or Fantasy there are over 100 free books from the Baen Books website.

I have been downloading them from this site onto Microsoft Reader. Typical download takes seconds and you can adjust print size to suit.

Taking the laptop up to bed at night is a bit of a nuisance as it is a full size one, so 'Santa' is coming early with the Kindle. Really looking forward to it arriving.[/QUOTE

Do you have a special request line to Santa? I thought he only came on
25 December.

[laguna2]

My new Kindle is on order.

If you like Sci-Fi or Fantasy there are over 100 free books from the Baen Books website.

I have been downloading them from this site onto Microsoft Reader. Typical download takes seconds and you can adjust print size to suit.

Taking the laptop up to bed at night is a bit of a nuisance as it is a full size one, so 'Santa' is coming early with the Kindle. Really looking forward to it arriving.

Do you have a special request line to Santa? In my world he only comes once a year on 25 December!