bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Feb 23, 2012 1:34pm
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.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Feb 23, 2012 1:36pm
Yeah, I know my wife read the first 2 Hunger Games books from the library.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?
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 23, 2012 1:37pm
Anyway to check what different books are included in the Prime library?LJ;1093733 wrote:Yeah, I know my wife read the first 2 Hunger Games books from the library.
chicago510
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Feb 23, 2012 1:38pm
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.
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.
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Feb 23, 2012 1:39pm
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?docId=1000739811ernest_t_bass;1093736 wrote:Anyway to check what different books are included in the Prime library?
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Feb 23, 2012 1:42pm
They have been updating the library for the prime instant view. Supposed to rival Netflix in terms of tv shows here pretty soon.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.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 23, 2012 1:48pm
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.chicago510;1093740 wrote:http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?docId=1000739811
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 23, 2012 1:50pm
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.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.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Feb 23, 2012 1:54pm
get a Fire and a Touch?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.
ernest_t_bass
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Feb 23, 2012 2:11pm
No way. So are Kindles the way to go, and NOT the Nook?LJ;1093762 wrote:get a Fire and a Touch?
imex99
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Feb 23, 2012 9:44pm
Plus prime membership gives you free 2 day shipping on all amazon listed items... Love my prime membership.
ernest_t_bass
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Feb 24, 2012 8:46am
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.
So are Kindles the way to go, and NOT the Nook?
It appears that Kindles are the way to go, reading the latest posts.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Feb 24, 2012 8:50am
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
wes_mantooth
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Feb 24, 2012 9:39am
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
ernest_t_bass
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Feb 28, 2012 3:16pm
Kindle Touch just arrived today.
karen lotz
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Feb 28, 2012 3:17pm
ernest_t_bass;1099349 wrote:Kindle Touch just arrived today.
That's just Thuper!
justincredible
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Feb 28, 2012 3:21pm
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.ernest_t_bass;1099349 wrote:Kindle Touch just arrived today.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 28, 2012 3:56pm
Not keen on brightness. Will take getting used to. Can't find anywhere to change it.
chicago510
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Feb 28, 2012 5:00pm
ernest_t_bass;1099349 wrote:Kindle Touch just arrived today.
Thanks for the update. Hopefully you had time to learn to read.