I am thinking about a Kindle. But I am totally new to this electronic reading stuff. I am the old fashioned gal who loves to browse through a bookstore for hours. But now I am living in the boonies and there aren't any stores. I would have to make a 50 kilometer trip into Munich. Or start ordering books online. so I might as well go all the way and get a Kindle. also, I have tons of books and it gets more difficult to move. The last thing I need are more books. Half of them are stored somewhere. German apartments are not so big.
What is out there right now and what do I have to pay attention to? Can I increase the letter size for easier riding? I hate wearing reading glasses in bed. What is the life time of the battery? How long can it run on one charge?
Any feedback is appreciated since I am just starting to do my research
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Christmas and she loves it. You add "for pay" books to it via Amazon. You can't use Amazon, I understand, for Nook (Barnes and Noble). Go to Best Buy or CNET.com where you can get a comparison of the ... more
the plug for the charger will not fit. even when I use a travel plug, we run on 220 volt here. there are just too many problems with devices that need to be charged
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Kindle Fire is more fun!!! You may start playing words with friends...I play with people all over the U.S.A. Also you an instant message inside the game. You can also access the internet, movies, and ... more
but use the Kindle "app" on my tablet device. It is great - I like reading history and have found lots of free books to download. You can look over the Kindle books online before you get a Kindle to... more
years go but my husband confescated it and took it for himself. I can't begin to tell you how many times I see on the computer that he has again downloaded another book into the Kindle. Every night... more
Such a easy way to order books. Instant gratification! See a book you want...zap! It's there. Unlike Shelly, I prefer reading on my iPad (Kindle App) because I LIKE the backlit screen so I can read... more
that would be funny! but i'll continue with the discussion - lol. I too use my IPAD because when I travel it serves as my computer and I use the kindle app and ereader. the kindle is much lighter... more
I love my Kindle — Shelley:Traveller,Liberty,Gracie,Wed Jul 11 1:25pm
I have the "el cheapo" model. Kindle Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display. Mine has a key pad but I hardly use it. I also have the Kindle app on my iPad but I find that the real Kindle is easier on the eyes and... more