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Well, I know what you mean..Peter Robins said:too expensive, IMO. You can read e-books on several smartphones now, so why carry a separate gadget just for that? I would see it as part of a trend towards hybrid devices, larger than a phone but smaller than a netbook, capable of carrying documents, music, navigation systems, accessing email, websites, etc etc
ivar said:Is this a good pilgrim gadget?
grayland said:For me it is great.
AFAICS, there is now a difference between UK and other European countries. The UK now has its own Kindle store, with what they claim is 400,000 books (I've not counted) plus UK newspapers and mags to subscribe to. There is some other language content (searching for 'El Pais' reveals not only the Spanish newspaper, but also 'Alicia en el pais de las maravillas'Kitsambler said:There is a difference in connectivity arrangements between US and Euro-located purchasers. For US-based owners, carrying the new International version, book downloads are no charge while in Europe, but there is a data charge for email and other data uses (just as we pay a separate data charge with our smartphones). I assume (blithely) there are different pricing structures for those based in Europe
tho the snag seems to be it only plays files in one sequence - you can't just pick oneJohnnieWalker said:All my MP3's are on the device and it will play music whilst you read if you wish.
the new one is even lighter - around 250g - about 8ozJohnnieWalker said:All for 10 ozs.
I see this as a major advantage. Print subscriptions are great if you're at home to receive them, but are less practical if you're away a lot. With an e-reader you receive the new edition wherever you happen to beKitsambler said:I did take three magazine subscriptions
This too is a major advantage compared to smartphones (especially in countries where the electricity supply isn't too reliable)Kitsambler said:And the device runs for two weeks without recharging, if you turn off the wireless.
the blurb says: "Kindle can read English newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book's rights holder made the feature unavailable"Kitsambler said:disappointed that Amazon has rescinded the text-to-speech (read aloud by computer) conversion for books that are available as audiobooks (read aloud by actors); I understand the legal quibble, but I am disappointed nevertheless.
yes, and it's not just the fact that they're free. Many of the texts in the Internet Archive for instance are old books that are virtually unobtainable through normal channels or are very expensive if a 2nd-hand copy is put up for sale. In the past many of them could only be read by arranging with a library that happened to have a copy or some such. Now you can download a pdf with no problem. You can read these on your normal computer, but monitors aren't very good for serious reading (tho the screen on my netbook is much better for that than my desktop monitor). E-readers seem to solve this problem, and now the price has been reduced seem to me a serious contender for removing the need for paper books at all. I have shelves full of books that I keep in case I want to read them again, but if I can at any time download a copy to a device that is comparable with reading a paper book I no longer need the paper copy and can free up some space in my home.JohnnieWalker said:All books out of copywright are free toi download
We do not expect to introduce fees for using the 3G network. Of course, as my colleague mentioned, it might be subject to changes. However, as you probably know, Customers who purchased Kindles of the Amazon.com have been enjoying free access to the Whispernet within the US for almost 3 years.
JohnnieWalker said:I love the Kindle I bought. It is a walker's dream.
The problem is resisting the temptation to buy books. But that facility is excellent. You simply register a credit card with Amazon then from anywhere in the world log on with the Kindle, select a book, press "buy" and 3 seconds later you are reading it.
You can transfer word documents from a PC so I have transfered the CSJ online guides with no difficulty. They are extremely useable.
All my MP3's are on the device and it will play music whilst you read if you wish.
It has a simple web browser - enough for doing e mail. Internet connection costs nothing.
All for 10 ozs.
Kitsambler said:The new iPad2 weighs in at 1.5 lbs I believe, versus the 8 oz current Kindle. The charge lasts 10 hours on an iPad and up to 2 weeks on a Kindle. Ipads cannot easily be read in direct sunlight. Plus there is a considerable monthly data plan charge for international coverage.
anniethenurse said:I just ordered "Kindle, Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display - for international shipment" and now I am wondering if there is a way to do skype or/and blog with it?
+@^^ said:hmmm
a kindle is nothing more than a modern library card
but thats the wrong answer
the right question is why do you want to go to a library
its a lovely day, now get outside and play with the other children
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on my camino
i disconnect from the great world wide information grid
and connect with the essence of the pilgrimage
bad 8oz of distraction
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here endith the lecture...
+@^^ said:a kindle is nothing more than a modern library card
but thats the wrong answer
the right question is why do you want to go to a library
its a lovely day, now get outside and play with the other children
Sansthing said:Many thanks for the information Johnny Walker, precisely what I needed.
+@^^ said:a kindle is nothing more than a modern library card
but thats the wrong answer
the right question is why do you want to go to a library
its a lovely day, now get outside and play with the other children
I may not want to use a library on a sunny day, but a quiet read on my bunk before going to sleep at night is the perfect way to relax...for me, at least.
Sandra :arrow:
I think we might find some divergence of opinion on what this actually is.+@^^ said:.....the essence of the pilgrimage..
Sorry, but I disagree.falcon269 said:The essence of the pilgrimage is patatas fritas.
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