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justincredible

Nick Mangold

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Nov 30, 2010 3:36 AM
If so, recommend a case for me. Ours will be coming in the mail tomorrow and I'd like to get a case for it before we leave for Mexico next week.

Also, in general, how do you like the device?
Nov 29, 2010 10:36pm
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fan_from_texas

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Nov 30, 2010 3:42 AM
I'm debating about getting the new kindle. I don't read as much as I used to, but it still strikes me as very convenient.
Nov 29, 2010 10:42pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Nov 30, 2010 3:44 AM
I don't read much even though I enjoy it. The new kindle is cheap enough that it's worth a shot to see if it will get me to read more often. Luckily my wife reads quite a bit so even if I still don't read much she'll get a lot of use out of it.
Nov 29, 2010 10:44pm
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Ironman92

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Nov 30, 2010 4:08 AM
How much are the new ones? My daughter is getting one for Christmas...but I have no idea if it's a new one...but it's cool enough my wife is wanting one as well. I can't even read so it wouldn't do anything for me. I thought my wife said you can get on the internet on the one my daughter is getting.
Nov 29, 2010 11:08pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Nov 30, 2010 4:09 AM
The new wi-fi only models are $139, wi-fi and 3g models are $189. You can do basic internet stuff with them.
Nov 29, 2010 11:09pm
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Ironman92

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Nov 30, 2010 4:14 AM
Yeah...I believe my wife spent about $150 so we must have the wi-fi
Nov 29, 2010 11:14pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Nov 30, 2010 4:17 AM
It's the same model we bought. I couldn't justify an extra $50 for something that, unless you've read through your entire library and can't leech some wi-fi from someone, is pretty much useless.
Nov 29, 2010 11:17pm
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I Wear Pants

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16,223 posts
Nov 30, 2010 4:18 AM
I want one. I like to read and having mobile access to wikipedia without a subscription would be sweet.
Nov 29, 2010 11:18pm
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hoops23

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15,696 posts
Nov 30, 2010 4:57 AM
I want one as well. Newspaper subscriptions, magazines, and some books make it worth the pretty cheap price tag. May wait until Christmas to get one though.
Nov 29, 2010 11:57pm
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Emmett Brown

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478 posts
Nov 30, 2010 5:27 AM
If you have an android or iphone you can download the kindle app and download books and read them on the kindle if your not in a wifi spot.
Nov 30, 2010 12:27am
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hoops23

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Nov 30, 2010 6:44 AM
Yeah, I have the Kindle app on my Android device, which is the only reason I haven't rushed to buy a Kindle.
Nov 30, 2010 1:44am
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Nov 30, 2010 4:34 PM
hoops23;581641 wrote:Yeah, I have the Kindle app on my Android device, which is the only reason I haven't rushed to buy a Kindle.

I have the kindle app as well, but after staring at a monitor all day at work I'd rather not stare at a phone to read a book.
Nov 30, 2010 11:34am
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Fab1b

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Nov 30, 2010 4:37 PM
I use the kindle app on my Iphone. I got my girl a Kindle a few years ago, she loves it.
Nov 30, 2010 11:37am
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Manhattan Buckeye

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Nov 30, 2010 4:40 PM
The M-Edge case works well for us.

The Kindle is incredible....we have probably two rooms filled with books that take up space that we can store with the Kindle. Don't have a problem reading the screen (I'm nearsighted anyway, so can read without contacts/glasses). We sprung for the top of the line and its pretty cool being able to download stuff in various places.
Nov 30, 2010 11:40am
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Tits McGee

6,196 posts
Nov 30, 2010 4:52 PM
I want one. I have no problem just going to the library and checking out books but this would be much more convenient.
Nov 30, 2010 11:52am
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jordo212000

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Nov 30, 2010 5:31 PM
I think I am getting the Nook Color. I am pretty pumped about getting one, checked them out at Barnes and Noble last week. Definitely have a lot of neat features and it has an Android operating system. It is somewhere between the Kindle and iPad as far as features are concerned, and it is much cheaper than the iPad
Nov 30, 2010 12:31pm
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Kosh B'Gosh

4,145 posts
Nov 30, 2010 6:20 PM
I just ordered a Kindle for my mother-in-law's Christmas present.

They seem like a good idea. She'll enjoy it, she reads close to 3-4 books a week.

I don't like them. I would much rather keep books going. Soon enough, books may seem to be obsolete. I just don't know if staring at all these different screens, whether it be a computer, tv, portable video game devices, or these new portable electronic book contraptions, is actually good for our eyes and heads.
Nov 30, 2010 1:20pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Nov 30, 2010 6:25 PM
OSH;582044 wrote:I just ordered a Kindle for my mother-in-law's Christmas present.

They seem like a good idea. She'll enjoy it, she reads close to 3-4 books a week.

I don't like them. I would much rather keep books going. Soon enough, books may seem to be obsolete. I just don't know if staring at all these different screens, whether it be a computer, tv, portable video game devices, or these new portable electronic book contraptions, is actually good for our eyes and heads.

The nice thing about the kindle is that it looks like you're reading an actual page, there is no eye strain.
Nov 30, 2010 1:25pm
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wes_mantooth

Tomfoolery & shenanigans

17,977 posts
Nov 30, 2010 6:45 PM
Didn't amazon have them for 89 bucks for a lightning deal the other day? I am guessing it is probably an older model?
Nov 30, 2010 1:45pm
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Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Nov 30, 2010 6:51 PM
wes_mantooth;582074 wrote:Didn't amazon have them for 89 bucks for a lightning deal the other day? I am guessing it is probably an older model?

Yeah, last generation.
Nov 30, 2010 1:51pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Nov 30, 2010 6:52 PM
Just check the tracking and the kindle (along with Kick Ass on bluray) is sitting on my front porch. I am looking forward to playing around with it when I get home.
Nov 30, 2010 1:52pm
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Manhattan Buckeye

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Nov 30, 2010 6:56 PM
Kick-Ass is an awesome movie (not to hijack the thread). Since the Academy Awards expanded to 10 Best Picture nominations, it should get a nod IMO. Some of the best subversive writing imaginable, and also quality acting and camera work. Funny how some longstanding critics (i.e. Ebert) didn't get the point.
Nov 30, 2010 1:56pm
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wes_mantooth

Tomfoolery & shenanigans

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Nov 30, 2010 7:07 PM
justincredible;582087 wrote: I am looking forward to playing around with it when I get home.

whatever dude.
Nov 30, 2010 2:07pm
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I Wear Pants

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Nov 30, 2010 8:28 PM
justincredible;582087 wrote:Just check the tracking and the kindle (along with Kick Ass on bluray) is sitting on my front porch. I am looking forward to playing around with it when I get home.
They aren't there anymore... :)
Nov 30, 2010 3:28pm
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gut

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Nov 30, 2010 8:42 PM
justincredible;581914 wrote:I have the kindle app as well, but after staring at a monitor all day at work I'd rather not stare at a phone to read a book.

Kind of feel the same way. My next phone will have a bigger screen than the Droid, so maybe I will give it a shot. Don't expect it to be something I'd care much for. Haven't tried audio books, but if there are some that have actors portraying the different characters, along with a narrator, that could be something worth exploring.
Nov 30, 2010 3:42pm