Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Is that the one & Noble is offering? They have one now with color. FWIW though, my friend Natasha's husband (a computer scientist married couple--I don't seem to know anyone else these days) says that the current Kindle has the best resolution. Re: Re: OT: now Kindle The Kindle is great, but those considering purchasing might want to consider an ipad-it is an AMAZING ereader, and has sooooooo many more functions. I basically have replaced my laptop with my ipad. I'm also looking forward to moving some of my recipes from my computer to the kindle so I can just take it to the kitchen and make whatever recipe I want. -- "Do not meddle with the forces of nature, for you are small, insignificant and biodegradable." --unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 I love my kindle. I got a lot of good free ebooks from the gutenberg project. http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page On Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:12:13 -0500, lil_joy <lil_joy69@...> wrote: > There are lots of free books at Amazon for the Kindle. Anything > considered a classic is usually free. The nook is supposed to be able to > borrow books from libraries. I don't know how good the selection is so I > can speak on that. Lea Ann has one so maybe she will chime in. I tried > both the Kindle and the Nook. I found the Kindle more user friendly for > me so that's what I got > Kim in OR > > > > > I'm also looking forward to moving some of my recipes from my computer > to the kindle so I can just take it to the kitchen and make whatever > recipe I want. > > > > -- Steve Spence Renewable energy and self sufficiency http://www.green-trust.org http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Print to a pdf (using a free pdf print driver) and you are all set. On Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:00:47 -0500, gudrun schindler <gudrun.schindler@...> wrote: > I've been wanting a Kindle forever but not allowing myself to buy one > because I do not buy books. I read all the time, but I get the books for > free from the library. > However, if it is possible to put recipes from my computer on the kindle > and > use it in the kitchen, that might just be the excuse I need to get one. > I keep my recipes in a " recipe program (MacGourmet) " though, would that > still work, I wonder? > > Gudrun > > On Sat, Jan 8, 2011 at 1:18 PM, lil_joy <lil_joy69@...> wrote: > >> I'm also looking forward to moving some of my recipes from my computer >> to >> the kindle so I can just take it to the kitchen and make whatever >> recipe I >> want. > > > > -- Steve Spence Renewable energy and self sufficiency http://www.green-trust.org http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 I have an iPad and use it as an ereader, a picture frame, cookbook and a host of other things. If you wait till next month iPad II should be announced and the iPad might go down in price. If you do not plan on using it outside your house then you really do not need the 3G which will save you money in the long run. tlong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 The basic ipad WILL connect to wi fi anywhere with no additional monthly fee. You pay a monthly fee if you want 3G connectivity, but that is something I personally don't need. I love the slimness of the Kindle, but the versatility of the ipad. Both are gadgets worthy of exploring. I am allergic to soy based ink, which is in MOST books, newspapers, etc. The ipad has made it possible for me to read everything I want online. Love having THAT joy back! > > > That's what my son told me when I asked him which OS I > ought to be > > using; he is a computer guru type person who likes > gaming. I have to > > confess I never liked computer games but my high > school friends got me > > playing farmville on facebook. Astonishing how many > people are playing. > > > > Read some article that flash is heading out and HTML5 > will be the > > replacement, that ought to cause some ructions. > I like to see how they > > are programmed but never played anything before. > > > > What do you use Steve? > > > > Ever curious > > Page > > > > > >> > >> It doesn't really matter much anymore. They all do > pretty much the same > >> things, and the same abilities are available for > each platform. Windows > >> still has the most game support. > >> > >> > >> Steve Spence > >> Renewable energy and self sufficiency > >> http://www.green-trust.org > >> http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com > >> > > > > > > > -- > > Steve Spence > Renewable energy and self sufficiency > http://www.green-trust.org > http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 then again you do not need to access the internet once you have purchased your book so conceivably you could sit at the doctors and read that already purchased book that is loaded on to the ipad.pam On Sat, Jan 8, 2011 at 5:02 PM, ~~ <ahcor4@...> wrote: Yep 3g is the internet via at & t service (like on a cellphone) -- the monthly fee runs around 30 or so dollars. The Kindle has no fee and connects via Sprint carrier (at least mine does the carrier may have changed but the service is still FREE). wifi is free but you have to be within a wireless connection -- if you are home there is not a problem it runs like any wireless device off your router but if you are in your car or at the doctors office where i routinely like to sit and read then you are out of luck with an ipad unless you pay for the extra monthly service. kindle is free all around and much cheaper. pam On Sat, Jan 8, 2011 at 4:57 PM, Berry <berrywell@...> wrote: The basic ipad WILL connect to wi fi anywhere with no additional monthly fee. You pay a monthly fee if you want 3G connectivity, but that is something I personally don't need. I love the slimness of the Kindle, but the versatility of the ipad. Both are gadgets worthy of exploring. I am allergic to soy based ink, which is in MOST books, newspapers, etc. The ipad has made it possible for me to read everything I want online. Love having THAT joy back! > > > That's what my son told me when I asked him which OS I > ought to be > > using; he is a computer guru type person who likes > gaming. I have to > > confess I never liked computer games but my high > school friends got me > > playing farmville on facebook. Astonishing how many > people are playing. > > > > Read some article that flash is heading out and HTML5 > will be the > > replacement, that ought to cause some ructions. > I like to see how they > > are programmed but never played anything before. > > > > What do you use Steve? > > > > Ever curious > > Page > > > > > >> > >> It doesn't really matter much anymore. They all do > pretty much the same > >> things, and the same abilities are available for > each platform. Windows > >> still has the most game support. > >> > >> > >> Steve Spence > >> Renewable energy and self sufficiency > >> http://www.green-trust.org > >> http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com > >> > > > > > > > -- > > Steve Spence > Renewable energy and self sufficiency > http://www.green-trust.org > http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Not to argue, but I own both the Kindle and ipad. You do NOT need the monthly fee for the ipad, and you CAN read your books anywhere, even if not within range of wi fi. The monthly fee is if you want to be connected to the internet anywhere. I find that I can find hotspots pretty much everywhere I go. I am not saying one is better than the other, but please don't miss state about features you may not be aware of. > > > That's what my son told me when I asked him which OS I > ought to be > > using; he is a computer guru type person who likes > gaming. I have to > > confess I never liked computer games but my high > school friends got me > > playing farmville on facebook. Astonishing how many > people are playing. > > > > Read some article that flash is heading out and HTML5 > will be the > > replacement, that ought to cause some ructions. > I like to see how they > > are programmed but never played anything before. > > > > What do you use Steve? > > > > Ever curious > > Page > > > > > >> > >> It doesn't really matter much anymore. They all do > pretty much the same > >> things, and the same abilities are available for > each platform. Windows > >> still has the most game support. > >> > >> > >> Steve Spence > >> Renewable energy and self sufficiency > >> http://www.green-trust.org > >> http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com > >> > > > > > > > -- > > Steve Spence > Renewable energy and self sufficiency > http://www.green-trust.org > http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Mine has wifi and 3g. I love browsing the internet while on the road, with no monthly fees. the web browser is functional, but leaves a bit to be desired. It was a christmas gift, and I'm starting to replace the library I lost in the house fire. On Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:52:12 -0500, ~~ <ahcor4@...> wrote: > Amazon produces the Kindle..I have had mine for 2 years or so and LOVE > it. > It is a great size and terrific for travel, waiting in a doctors office > etc. Mine has internet via Sprint network (for free). The newer ones I > understand offer wifi (to tap into your own computer signal) and also > internet via Sprint or someone.... The Ipad I would love but is bigger to > carry around and cost a huge amount more. You cant independently connect > through AT & T for free and must pay a 30 dollar I believe monthly charge > for > this service. I think the wifi is available free but once again you > have to > figure out where you are and if they have wifi. My kindle goes > everywhere > and connects anywhere so far. I suppose it depends how for example in my > case Sprint service is in your area. I never have an issue. Mine cost > much > more cause I purchased it when it was about only about a year. I got the > slimmed down 2nd Edition and it cost a few hundred bucks. They have gone > down to 139 or something close as I remember. Amazon for me has the > greatest selection and better buys for books if I choose to purchase but > loads of free ones too. No monthly fees. Great resolution. If you are > using it primarily for books Id go with a Kindle. Pam > > On Sat, Jan 8, 2011 at 2:03 PM, lil_joy <lil_joy69@...> wrote: > >> >> >> I just got a Kindle. I am loving it!! >> Kim in OR >> >> >> > >> > > That's what my son told me when I asked him which OS I >> > ought to be >> > > using; he is a computer guru type person who likes >> > gaming. I have to >> > > confess I never liked computer games but my high >> > school friends got me >> > > playing farmville on facebook. Astonishing how many >> > people are playing. >> > > >> > > Read some article that flash is heading out and HTML5 >> > will be the >> > > replacement, that ought to cause some ructions. >> > I like to see how they >> > > are programmed but never played anything before. >> > > >> > > What do you use Steve? >> > > >> > > Ever curious >> > > Page >> > > >> > > >> > >> >> > >> It doesn't really matter much anymore. They all do >> > pretty much the same >> > >> things, and the same abilities are available for >> > each platform. Windows >> > >> still has the most game support. >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> Steve Spence >> > >> Renewable energy and self sufficiency >> > >> http://www.green-trust.org >> > >> http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com >> > >> >> > > >> > > >> > >> > >> > -- >> > >> > Steve Spence >> > Renewable energy and self sufficiency >> > http://www.green-trust.org >> > http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com >> > >> > >> > ------------------------------------ >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 I did not say you need the monthly fee but if you want the equiv. internet service that kindle offers for free on the ipad you must pay a monthly fee. i stated once a book is loaded you do not even need the internet. you might find hotspots but my point was i dont have to even look for any...the internet is on my kindle ready to roll anywhere and for free. what did i miss state? pam On Sat, Jan 8, 2011 at 5:06 PM, Berry <berrywell@...> wrote: Not to argue, but I own both the Kindle and ipad. You do NOT need the monthly fee for the ipad, and you CAN read your books anywhere, even if not within range of wi fi. The monthly fee is if you want to be connected to the internet anywhere. I find that I can find hotspots pretty much everywhere I go. I am not saying one is better than the other, but please don't miss state about features you may not be aware of. > > > That's what my son told me when I asked him which OS I > ought to be > > using; he is a computer guru type person who likes > gaming. I have to > > confess I never liked computer games but my high > school friends got me > > playing farmville on facebook. Astonishing how many > people are playing. > > > > Read some article that flash is heading out and HTML5 > will be the > > replacement, that ought to cause some ructions. > I like to see how they > > are programmed but never played anything before. > > > > What do you use Steve? > > > > Ever curious > > Page > > > > > >> > >> It doesn't really matter much anymore. They all do > pretty much the same > >> things, and the same abilities are available for > each platform. Windows > >> still has the most game support. > >> > >> > >> Steve Spence > >> Renewable energy and self sufficiency > >> http://www.green-trust.org > >> http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com > >> > > > > > > > -- > > Steve Spence > Renewable energy and self sufficiency > http://www.green-trust.org > http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 thanks Steve! > > > >> I'm also looking forward to moving some of my > recipes from my computer > >> to > >> the kindle so I can just take it to the kitchen > and make whatever > >> recipe I > >> want. > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Steve Spence > Renewable energy and self sufficiency > http://www.green-trust.org > http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 I also have both. I like the kindle books on my iPad. Can you buy a kindle book from amazon without owning the device? If you can't then are you restricted to buying books from the apple store? I've never fooled around with it because I just buy a kindle book and have it sent to my iPad.Sent from my iPadOn Jan 8, 2011, at 5:06 PM, Berry <berrywell@...> wrote: Not to argue, but I own both the Kindle and ipad. You do NOT need the monthly fee for the ipad, and you CAN read your books anywhere, even if not within range of wi fi. The monthly fee is if you want to be connected to the internet anywhere. I find that I can find hotspots pretty much everywhere I go. I am not saying one is better than the other, but please don't miss state about features you may not be aware of. > > > That's what my son told me when I asked him which OS I > ought to be > > using; he is a computer guru type person who likes > gaming. I have to > > confess I never liked computer games but my high > school friends got me > > playing farmville on facebook. Astonishing how many > people are playing. > > > > Read some article that flash is heading out and HTML5 > will be the > > replacement, that ought to cause some ructions. > I like to see how they > > are programmed but never played anything before. > > > > What do you use Steve? > > > > Ever curious > > Page > > > > > >> > >> It doesn't really matter much anymore. They all do > pretty much the same > >> things, and the same abilities are available for > each platform. Windows > >> still has the most game support. > >> > >> > >> Steve Spence > >> Renewable energy and self sufficiency > >> http://www.green-trust.org > >> http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com > >> > > > > > > > -- > > Steve Spence > Renewable energy and self sufficiency > http://www.green-trust.org > http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 You don't need a kindle to buy kindle books. The free kindle app for your computer is sufficient. On Sat, 08 Jan 2011 19:41:15 -0500, Terry Pogue <tpogue@...> wrote: > I also have both. I like the kindle books on my iPad. Can you buy a > kindle book from amazon without owning the device? If you can't then are > you restricted to buying books from the apple store? I've never fooled > around with it because I just buy a kindle book and have it sent to my > iPad. > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jan 8, 2011, at 5:06 PM, Berry <berrywell@...> wrote: > >> >> >> Not to argue, but I own both the Kindle and ipad. You do NOT need the >> monthly fee for the ipad, and you CAN read your books anywhere, even if >> not within range of wi fi. The monthly fee is if you want to be >> connected to the internet anywhere. I find that I can find hotspots >> pretty much everywhere I go. I am not saying one is better than the >> other, but please don't miss state about features you may not be aware >> of. >> >> >> >> >> > >> > > That's what my son told me when I asked him which OS I >> > ought to be >> > > using; he is a computer guru type person who likes >> > gaming. I have to >> > > confess I never liked computer games but my high >> > school friends got me >> > > playing farmville on facebook. Astonishing how many >> > people are playing. >> > > >> > > Read some article that flash is heading out and HTML5 >> > will be the >> > > replacement, that ought to cause some ructions. >> > I like to see how they >> > > are programmed but never played anything before. >> > > >> > > What do you use Steve? >> > > >> > > Ever curious >> > > Page >> > > >> > > >> > >> >> > >> It doesn't really matter much anymore. They all do >> > pretty much the same >> > >> things, and the same abilities are available for >> > each platform. Windows >> > >> still has the most game support. >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> Steve Spence >> > >> Renewable energy and self sufficiency >> > >> http://www.green-trust.org >> > >> http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com >> > >> >> > > >> > > >> > >> > >> > -- >> > >> > Steve Spence >> > Renewable energy and self sufficiency >> > http://www.green-trust.org >> > http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com >> > >> > >> > ------------------------------------ >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 You can get the Kindle and/or Nook app for the ipad from the app store. You can also download it onto any pc or mac for free. It also works on my ipod touch. My ONLY complaint about either, is that they rarely offer any online discounts for ebooks, and often charge more than the hard cover version of the actual book! I have bitched long and loud to them for years about this, of course to no avail. I often get coupons via email, but they cannot be applied to ebooks. THAT pisses me off! >> >>> > > That's what my son told me when I asked him which OS I>> > ought to be>> > > using; he is a computer guru type person who likes>> > gaming. I have to>> > > confess I never liked computer games but my high>> > school friends got me>> > > playing farmville on facebook. Astonishing how many>> > people are playing.>> > >>> > > Read some article that flash is heading out and HTML5>> > will be the>> > > replacement, that ought to cause some ructions.>> > I like to see how they>> > > are programmed but never played anything before.>> > >>> > > What do you use Steve?>> > >>> > > Ever curious >> > > Page>> > >>> > > >> > >>>> > >> It doesn't really matter much anymore. They all do>> > pretty much the same>> > >> things, and the same abilities are available for>> > each platform. Windows>> > >> still has the most game support.>> > >>>> > >>>> > >> Steve Spence>> > >> Renewable energy and self sufficiency>> > >> http://www.green-trust.org>> > >> http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com>> > >>>> > >>> > >>> >>> >>> > -->> >>> > Steve Spence>> > Renewable energy and self sufficiency>> > http://www.green-trust.org>> > http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com>> >>> >>> > ------------------------------------>> >>> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Well that's great. I'll have to share that. I do like my Kindle device tho. Still I tend to use my iPad more. I can quickly switch from reading to check mail. Sent from my iPad On Jan 8, 2011, at 8:09 PM, " Steve Spence " <greentrust@...> wrote: > You don't need a kindle to buy kindle books. The free kindle app for your > computer is sufficient. > > > On Sat, 08 Jan 2011 19:41:15 -0500, Terry Pogue <tpogue@...> wrote: > >> I also have both. I like the kindle books on my iPad. Can you buy a >> kindle book from amazon without owning the device? If you can't then are >> you restricted to buying books from the apple store? I've never fooled >> around with it because I just buy a kindle book and have it sent to my >> iPad. >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Jan 8, 2011, at 5:06 PM, Berry <berrywell@...> wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> Not to argue, but I own both the Kindle and ipad. You do NOT need the >>> monthly fee for the ipad, and you CAN read your books anywhere, even if >>> not within range of wi fi. The monthly fee is if you want to be >>> connected to the internet anywhere. I find that I can find hotspots >>> pretty much everywhere I go. I am not saying one is better than the >>> other, but please don't miss state about features you may not be aware >>> of. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: ~~ <ahcor4@...> >>> Subject: Re: Re: OT: now Kindle >>> >>> Date: Saturday, January 8, 2011, 5:02 PM >>> >>> Yep 3g is the internet via at & t service (like on a cellphone) -- the >>> monthly fee runs around 30 or so dollars. The Kindle has no fee and >>> connects via Sprint carrier (at least mine does the carrier may have >>> changed but the service is still FREE). wifi is free but you have to >>> be within a wireless connection -- if you are home there is not a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 I've found the kindle versions are usually a bit cheaper than the hard copy, and there's no shipping. If I have a gift certificate applied to my account, that gets applied before my credit card. On Sat, 08 Jan 2011 20:18:28 -0500, Berry <berrywell@...> wrote: > You can get the Kindle and/or Nook app for the ipad from the app store. > You can also download it onto any pc or mac for free. It also works on > my ipod touch. My ONLY complaint about either, is that they rarely > offer any online discounts for ebooks, and often charge more than the > hard cover version of the actual book! I have bitched long and loud to > them for years about this, of course to no avail. I often get coupons > via email, but they cannot be applied to ebooks. THAT pisses me off! > > > >>> > >>> > > That's what my son told me when I asked him which OS I >>> > ought to be >>> > > using; he is a computer guru type person who likes >>> > gaming. I have to >>> > > confess I never liked computer games but my high >>> > school friends got me >>> > > playing farmville on facebook. Astonishing how many >>> > people are playing. >>> > > >>> > > Read some article that flash is heading out and HTML5 >>> > will be the >>> > > replacement, that ought to cause some ructions. >>> > I like to see how they >>> > > are programmed but never played anything before. >>> > > >>> > > What do you use Steve? >>> > > >>> > > Ever curious >>> > > Page >>> > > >>> > > >>> > >> >>> > >> It doesn't really matter much anymore. They all do >>> > pretty much the same >>> > >> things, and the same abilities are available for >>> > each platform. Windows >>> > >> still has the most game support. >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> Steve Spence >>> > >> Renewable energy and self sufficiency >>> > >> http://www.green-trust.org >>> > >> http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com >>> > >> >>> > > >>> > > >>> > >>> > >>> > -- >>> > >>> > Steve Spence >>> > Renewable energy and self sufficiency >>> > http://www.green-trust.org >>> > http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com >>> > >>> > >>> > ------------------------------------ >>> > >>> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 They will honor gift certificates, but not coupons. That is my gripe. When I purchased mine, they had me sign up for the email service, which sends boat loads of coupons, NONE of which apply to MY purchase-I find that disturbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 With the Nook I don't pay a monthly fee. Also there is a huge amount of free ebooks to download. Many of the ebooks I download are only a couple of dollars. My internet is free with Nook. I'm not sure why anyone would have to pay a monthly fee. Does Kindle charge all those extra fees???? Char From: ~~ <ahcor4@...> Sent: Sat, January 8, 2011 4:02:18 PMSubject: Re: Re: OT: now Kindle Yep 3g is the internet via at & t service (like on a cellphone) -- the monthly fee runs around 30 or so dollars. The Kindle has no fee and connects via Sprint carrier (at least mine does the carrier may have changed but the service is still FREE). wifi is free but you have to be within a wireless connection -- if you are home there is not a problem it runs like any wireless device off your router but if you are in your car or at the doctors office where i routinely like to sit and read then you are out of luck with an ipad unless you pay for the extra monthly service. kindle is free all around and much cheaper. pam On Sat, Jan 8, 2011 at 4:57 PM, Berry <berrywell@...> wrote: The basic ipad WILL connect to wi fi anywhere with no additional monthly fee. You pay a monthly fee if you want 3G connectivity, but that is something I personally don't need. I love the slimness of the Kindle, but the versatility of the ipad. Both are gadgets worthy of exploring. I am allergic to soy based ink, which is in MOST books, newspapers, etc. The ipad has made it possible for me to read everything I want online. Love having THAT joy back!> > > That's what my son told me when I asked him which OS I> ought to be > > using; he is a computer guru type person who likes> gaming. I have to > > confess I never liked computer games but my high> school friends got me > > playing farmville on facebook. Astonishing how many> people are playing.> >> > Read some article that flash is heading out and HTML5> will be the > > replacement, that ought to cause some ructions. > I like to see how they > > are programmed but never played anything before.> >> > What do you use Steve?> >> > Ever curious > > Page> >> > > >>> >> It doesn't really matter much anymore. They all do> pretty much the same> >> things, and the same abilities are available for> each platform. Windows> >> still has the most game support.> >>> >>> >> Steve Spence> >> Renewable energy and self sufficiency> >> http://www.green-trust.org> >> http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com> >>> >> >> > > -- > > Steve Spence> Renewable energy and self sufficiency> http://www.green-trust.org> http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com> > > ------------------------------------> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 , Every time I go into a and Noble I ask when the ebooks will get the same discount as a hardcover. If we keep after them maybe they will eventually cave in and let us have the on line discounts. After the ebooks are available for a little while they are at a much lower price. I have been following a few bestsellers to gage when the best time to buy is. Char From: Berry <berrywell@...> Sent: Sat, January 8, 2011 7:18:28 PMSubject: Re: Re: OT: now Kindle You can get the Kindle and/or Nook app for the ipad from the app store. You can also download it onto any pc or mac for free. It also works on my ipod touch. My ONLY complaint about either, is that they rarely offer any online discounts for ebooks, and often charge more than the hard cover version of the actual book! I have bitched long and loud to them for years about this, of course to no avail. I often get coupons via email, but they cannot be applied to ebooks. THAT pisses me off! >> >>> > > That's what my son told me when I asked him which OS I>> > ought to be>> > > using; he is a computer guru type person who likes>> > gaming. I have to>> > > confess I never liked computer games but my high>> > school friends got me>> > > playing farmville on facebook. Astonishing how many>> > people are playing.>> > >>> > > Read some article that flash is heading out and HTML5>> > will be the>> > > replacement, that ought to cause some ructions.>> > I like to see how they>> > > are programmed but never played anything before.>> > >>> > > What do you use Steve?>> > >>> > > Ever curious >> > > Page>> > >>> > > >> > >>>> > >> It doesn't really matter much anymore. They all do>> > pretty much the same>> > >> things, and the same abilities are available for>> > each platform. Windows>> > >> still has the most game support.>> > >>>> > >>>> > >> Steve Spence>> > >> Renewable energy and self sufficiency>> > >> http://www.green-trust.org>> > >> http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com>> > >>>> > >>> > >>> >>> >>> > -->> >>> > Steve Spence>> > Renewable energy and self sufficiency>> > http://www.green-trust.org>> > http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com>> >>> >>> > ------------------------------------>> >>> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Great idea, Char. Perhaps if we all stay on their case...>> >>> > > That's what my son told me when I asked him which OS I>> > ought to be>> > > using; he is a computer guru type person who likes>> > gaming. I have to>> > > confess I never liked computer games but my high>> > school friends got me>> > > playing farmville on facebook. Astonishing how many>> > people are playing.>> > >>> > > Read some article that flash is heading out and HTML5>> > will be the>> > > replacement, that ought to cause some ructions.>> > I like to see how they>> > > are programmed but never played anything before.>> > >>> > > What do you use Steve?>> > >>> > > Ever curious >> > > Page>> > >>> > > >> > >>>> > >> It doesn't really matter much anymore. They all do>> > pretty much the same>> > >> things, and the same abilities are available for>> > each platform. Windows>> > >> still has the most game support.>> > >>>> > >>>> > >> Steve Spence>> > >> Renewable energy and self sufficiency>> > >> http://www.green-trust.org>> > >> http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com>> > >>>> > >>> > >>> >>> >>> > -->> >>> > Steve Spence>> > Renewable energy and self sufficiency>> > http://www.green-trust.org>> > http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com>> >>> >>> > ------------------------------------>> >>> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 I agree. They are very expensive for only being an e-reader. You can get a tablet like an Ipad or the Samsung Galaxy Tab for just a little more. The Galaxy is 7 " , about the size I was looking at. Then download the free kindle app. It's a great e-reader and everything else a computer offers too. The Galaxy is the only tablet that Verizon Wireless supports. But if you have a smart phone with the Android 2.2 or later, you can tether (wirelessly) to a tablet or laptop and have internet service on any of them. I've been researching this lately trying to decide which way to go. Still haven't decided. BTW, I didn't see that anyone gave the link to download the free kindle app. http://tinyurl.com/2v9gpdv Deb > > The Kindle is great, but those considering purchasing might want to consider an ipad-it is an AMAZING ereader, and has sooooooo many more functions. I basically have replaced my laptop with my ipad. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Char,No Kindle doesn't charge a monthly fee. All the info I researched said that Kindle has more free books than the Nook. One place even said twice as many. That probably wasn't figuring in the library books that can be borrowed or maybe the books available to borrow are the same ones that can be downloaded for free?Kim in OR> > > That's what my son told me when I asked him which OS I> ought to be > > using; he is a computer guru type person who likes> gaming. I have to > > confess I never liked computer games but my high> school friends got me > > playing farmville on facebook. Astonishing how many> people are playing.> >> > Read some article that flash is heading out and HTML5> will be the > > replacement, that ought to cause some ructions. > I like to see how they > > are programmed but never played anything before.> >> > What do you use Steve?> >> > Ever curious > > Page> >> > > >>> >> It doesn't really matter much anymore. They all do> pretty much the same> >> things, and the same abilities are available for> each platform. Windows> >> still has the most game support.> >>> >>> >> Steve Spence> >> Renewable energy and self sufficiency> >> http://www.green-trust.org> >> http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com> >>> >> >> > > -- > > Steve Spence> Renewable energy and self sufficiency> http://www.green-trust.org> http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com> > > ------------------------------------> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Thanks for this info! I have been waiting for the price to drop. Will be watching closely.Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 I started to look into the Nook at one point. I wanted to see what kind of books they had available so looked into the free one. Before I could download I had to register including giving them a credit card number. I stopped the registration and emailed them to ask why...Got some lame excuse. If the e book was free they should not have needed my credit card. I have purchased lots of books from our and Nobel store. But I do not believe I should have to give out credit card information for something that is supposed to be free. That said, living in Alaska a lot of the services (including phone companies and internet services) are not available here at all, or only if you are in the bigger cities like Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau. Other areas get spotty or no service. Same with satellite TV here. We can not get all the options that are available int he lower 48 because there are more satellites pointed at your area and only one which points to Alaska. I love to read, and used to have a lot of books on my PDA before it died. I'm not into the fancy smart phones, since the service here for the data and such is so spotty I can't justify paying so much for them and the service required to use them. Plus I will not buy one until I know that if I decide to change services I can still use it and download books from wherever I choose, not just from whomever sells the reader. I guess you could say I am not really big on the proprietary limitations stuff. Also why I use the free program Open Office instead of Microsoft office. Just my two cents worth. Vickey > > >> > > >> It doesn't really matter much anymore. They all do > > pretty much the same > > >> things, and the same abilities are available for > > each platform. Windows > > >> still has the most game support. > > >> > > >> > > >> Steve Spence > > >> Renewable energy and self sufficiency > > >> http://www.green-trust.org > > >> http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Steve Spence > > Renewable energy and self sufficiency > > http://www.green-trust.org > > http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 One nice feature is the ability to have any document you might have converted to your kindle. Say you have a brief you want to study while traveling. All you do is mail it to Amazon, they will convert it, for a small charge, and send it electronically to your Kindle. There is no monthly fee for a Kindle. TerrySent from my iPadOn Jan 8, 2011, at 10:12 PM, lil_joy <lil_joy69@...> wrote: Char,No Kindle doesn't charge a monthly fee. All the info I researched said that Kindle has more free books than the Nook. One place even said twice as many. That probably wasn't figuring in the library books that can be borrowed or maybe the books available to borrow are the same ones that can be downloaded for free?Kim in OR> > > That's what my son told me when I asked him which OS I> ought to be > > using; he is a computer guru type person who likes> gaming. I have to > > confess I never liked computer games but my high> school friends got me > > playing farmville on facebook. Astonishing how many> people are playing.> >> > Read some article that flash is heading out and HTML5> will be the > > replacement, that ought to cause some ructions. > I like to see how they > > are programmed but never played anything before.> >> > What do you use Steve?> >> > Ever curious > > Page> >> > > >>> >> It doesn't really matter much anymore. They all do> pretty much the same> >> things, and the same abilities are available for> each platform. Windows> >> still has the most game support.> >>> >>> >> Steve Spence> >> Renewable energy and self sufficiency> >> http://www.green-trust.org> >> http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com> >>> >> >> > > -- > > Steve Spence> Renewable energy and self sufficiency> http://www.green-trust.org> http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com> > > ------------------------------------> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 I understand where you are coming from with the credit card info to B & N. I have a membership so they already had my credit card (I was ordering two or three books a month from them and Amazon). My B & N membership pays for itself many times over during the year. With my iPod through iTunes I had to download my credit credit. At first I didn't understand why it was necessary but after years with the iPod I now understand the convenience of it all. WE all love our toys. If I could justify the iPad I would have it but I just can't bring myself to pay that much for a toy. We all know that todays' toy will be replaced with the newer one in just a couple of months. If I hold out for a couple of years....... I still use the hardcovers sometimes especially for recipes. Some cookbooks have been downloaded as well as magazines on my Nook Color. With the Kindle, I haven't really looked into it much. With the Nook Color, I think it may be a little more like the iPad, but I don't know. For anyone thinking about getting a Kindle or Nook Best Buy sells both so a comparision would be easy having them next to each other. Char From: kjtbeskimo <vickeym@...> Sent: Sun, January 9, 2011 3:07:09 AMSubject: Re: OT: now Kindle I started to look into the Nook at one point. I wanted to see what kind of books they had available so looked into the free one. Before I could download I had to register including giving them a credit card number. I stopped the registration and emailed them to ask why...Got some lame excuse. If the e book was free they should not have needed my credit card. I have purchased lots of books from our and Nobel store. But I do not believe I should have to give out credit card information for something that is supposed to be free.That said, living in Alaska a lot of the services (including phone companies and internet services) are not available here at all, or only if you are in the bigger cities like Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau. Other areas get spotty or no service. Same with satellite TV here. We can not get all the options that are available int he lower 48 because there are more satellites pointed at your area and only one which points to Alaska.I love to read, and used to have a lot of books on my PDA before it died. I'm not into the fancy smart phones, since the service here for the data and such is so spotty I can't justify paying so much for them and the service required to use them. Plus I will not buy one until I know that if I decide to change services I can still use it and download books from wherever I choose, not just from whomever sells the reader.I guess you could say I am not really big on the proprietary limitations stuff. Also why I use the free program Open Office instead of Microsoft office.Just my two cents worth.Vickey> > >>> > >> It doesn't really matter much anymore. They all do> > pretty much the same> > >> things, and the same abilities are available for> > each platform. Windows> > >> still has the most game support.> > >>> > >>> > >> Steve Spence> > >> Renewable energy and self sufficiency> > >> http://www.green-trust.org> > >> http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com> > >>> > >> > >> > > > > > -- > > > > Steve Spence> > Renewable energy and self sufficiency> > http://www.green-trust.org> > http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com> > > > > > ------------------------------------> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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