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Feb 23, 2012 1:34 PM
ernest_t_bass;1093731 wrote:I'm listening... Just looked it up, and it looks cool. What are some of the types of books? I would assume that this goes BEYOND the classics, that come with every other eReader?

You get one free "rental" per month of most top sellers. Maxim is $1.99 a month.
Feb 23, 2012 1:34pm
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Feb 23, 2012 1:36 PM
ernest_t_bass;1093731 wrote:I'm listening... Just looked it up, and it looks cool. What are some of the types of books? I would assume that this goes BEYOND the classics, that come with every other eReader?
Yeah, I know my wife read the first 2 Hunger Games books from the library.
Feb 23, 2012 1:36pm
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Feb 23, 2012 1:37 PM
LJ;1093733 wrote:Yeah, I know my wife read the first 2 Hunger Games books from the library.
Anyway to check what different books are included in the Prime library?
Feb 23, 2012 1:37pm
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Feb 23, 2012 1:38 PM
I have the Kindle3G (basically the kindle keyboard) with a prime account ($40 for students/year)

Advantages: Kindle is awesome in the sun, Great battery life, Idiot proof, inexpensive.
Prime Advantages: 1 Free book a month (saves me like $100/yr), free 2 day shipping on all my purchases, some free shitty TV shows and movies
Disadvantages: No real internet/email/games. Black&white (fine for reading). But I just wanted something inexpensive I could read on.
Feb 23, 2012 1:38pm
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Feb 23, 2012 1:39 PM
ernest_t_bass;1093736 wrote:Anyway to check what different books are included in the Prime library?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?docId=1000739811
Feb 23, 2012 1:39pm
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Feb 23, 2012 1:42 PM
chicago510;1093738 wrote:I have the Kindle3G (basically the kindle keyboard) with a prime account ($40 for students/year)

Advantages: Kindle is awesome in the sun, Great battery life, Idiot proof, inexpensive.
Prime Advantages: 1 Free book a month (saves me like $100/yr), free 2 day shipping on all my purchases, some free shitty TV shows and movies
Disadvantages: No real internet/email/games. Black&white (fine for reading). But I just wanted something inexpensive I could read on.
They have been updating the library for the prime instant view. Supposed to rival Netflix in terms of tv shows here pretty soon.
Feb 23, 2012 1:42pm
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Feb 23, 2012 1:48 PM
I think the Prime membership may be something I have to let my wife decide on. Wouldn't want to order it than have her not like any of the books. Yes, I know there is a free trial.
Feb 23, 2012 1:48pm
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Feb 23, 2012 1:50 PM
LJ;1093750 wrote:They have been updating the library for the prime instant view. Supposed to rival Netflix in terms of tv shows here pretty soon.
Making me want to consider the Kindle Fire. Main reason I DON'T want the Kindle Fire, though, is the fact that my kids will want to use it, and my wife would constantly be on them about leaving it alone.
Feb 23, 2012 1:50pm
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Feb 23, 2012 1:54 PM
ernest_t_bass;1093757 wrote:Making me want to consider the Kindle Fire. Main reason I DON'T want the Kindle Fire, though, is the fact that my kids will want to use it, and my wife would constantly be on them about leaving it alone.
get a Fire and a Touch?
Feb 23, 2012 1:54pm
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Feb 23, 2012 2:11 PM
LJ;1093762 wrote:get a Fire and a Touch?
No way. So are Kindles the way to go, and NOT the Nook?
Feb 23, 2012 2:11pm
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Feb 23, 2012 9:44 PM
Plus prime membership gives you free 2 day shipping on all amazon listed items... Love my prime membership.
Feb 23, 2012 9:44pm
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Feb 24, 2012 8:46 AM
Plan on ordering today. Someone just answer this question, please:

So are Kindles the way to go, and NOT the Nook?

It appears that Kindles are the way to go, reading the latest posts.
Feb 24, 2012 8:46am
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Feb 24, 2012 8:50 AM
Which company has the better chance of being around in 3 years. Amazon or Barnes and Noble? Customer service alone would make me choose the Kindle
Feb 24, 2012 8:50am
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Feb 24, 2012 9:39 AM
ernest_t_bass;1094487 wrote:Plan on ordering today. Someone just answer this question, please:

So are Kindles the way to go, and NOT the Nook?

It appears that Kindles are the way to go, reading the latest posts.

My kid has a nook touch and loves it. But I got a new one for 55 bucks, so that played into the decision
Feb 24, 2012 9:39am
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Feb 28, 2012 3:16 PM
Kindle Touch just arrived today.
Feb 28, 2012 3:16pm
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Feb 28, 2012 3:17 PM
ernest_t_bass;1099349 wrote:Kindle Touch just arrived today.

That's just Thuper!
Feb 28, 2012 3:17pm
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Feb 28, 2012 3:21 PM
ernest_t_bass;1099349 wrote:Kindle Touch just arrived today.
How do you like it? My BIL got one for Christmas and I almost bought one for myself. We have the last generation kindle that we share.
Feb 28, 2012 3:21pm
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Feb 28, 2012 3:56 PM
Not keen on brightness. Will take getting used to. Can't find anywhere to change it.
Feb 28, 2012 3:56pm
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Feb 28, 2012 5:00 PM
ernest_t_bass;1099349 wrote:Kindle Touch just arrived today.

Thanks for the update. Hopefully you had time to learn to read.
Feb 28, 2012 5:00pm