Crusader
22nd April 2008, 05:40 PM
Who has a Kindle? Comments, tips/hints, likes, dislikes, etc. Thanks! :)
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View Full Version : Who has a 'Kindle' electronic reading device? Stijloor 22nd April 2008, 05:47 PM Who has a Kindle? Comments, tips/hints, likes, dislikes, etc. Thanks! :) Kindle??? Is it this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Kindle)? Stijloor. Crusader 22nd April 2008, 05:49 PM Kindle??? Is it this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Kindle)? Stijloor. There you go! That is it! Jim Wynne 23rd April 2008, 08:23 AM There you go! That is it! I don't see anything in the Wikipedia article that indicates the thing can read PDF files, and there are a lot of e-books in that format. ScottK 23rd April 2008, 09:35 AM I don't know if I'd like that. However - I'm considering getting one (or the Sony version) for my dad who has pretty severe rheumatoid arthritis in his hands... it would be easier than turning pages. I would also love to hear any reviews from Covers about this or the Sony (Reader digital book) Dan Armstrong 23rd April 2008, 09:42 AM I don't see anything in the Wikipedia article that indicates the thing can read PDF files, and there are a lot of e-books in that format. From the wiki article: "A user may also convert PDF files to supported formats using third-party software." Jim Wynne 23rd April 2008, 09:46 AM From the wiki article: "A user may also convert PDF files to supported formats using third-party software." Which means that there's an additional step that needs to be taken which isn't necessary with other readers (and shouldn't be with the Kindle). Crusader 29th April 2008, 02:27 PM Broke down and bought one. Not for me though. Hubby is using it and so far he's content. Easy to use and see. Good signal strength. Found out that a reboot is recommended about once a week. Their whispernet network uses the Sprint network. So if you have good Sprint signals in your area, you should be fine. |
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