kam
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Since coming down with lyme and company 8 years ago, it is rare I can read a book.
Listening to books on tape does not work for me either.
But, I was wondering if anyone has tried the Kindle.
Wondering if I could space the text out with it and assuming I could read a bit at a time.
Also wondering if you can change the font on it.
Just curious. Don't really have the funds for a Kindle. But, I keep looking towards the future.
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lpkayak
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i really love mine. you can make the text bigger or smaller-i don't know about spacing it.
my hands hurt too bad to hold most books and the kindle makes them not hurt. esp turning pages.
i have the first one. i have heard they have improved them.
you can't get EVERY book-but can get a lot-soome even free.
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Okay call me 'tupid,,but what is a kindle???
OLD dogs dont know these NEW tricks!!
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don, i'm joining your old dog club. what the heck is a kindle?
sounds interesting and good for any long time reading.
i have to hold a pillow between book and my tummy; hurts too much otherwise.
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Hmm..Wondering if people have trouble with dogs chewing on their Kindle like they do with books.
Food for thought. HA!
I just watched the video on this...or part of it. It does look like the words are very clear and I like the idea that you can go to listening to reading and back to listening.
And that books are much cheaper.
I too have trouble holding a book to read due to weak arms or ? Not sure if this would make a difference in that department or not.
I most likely would need to do what Betty does use a pillow to support it.
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I'd be willing to bet they will be available for $50-60 dollars by Christmas! That's when I hope to get one! I never thought I'd give up my books, but with my neck issues, I think the Kindle will be easier to handle.
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Lymetoo, i don't know where you are but most libraries these days have Kindle and other "reader" formats and you just "borrow" them like any other book.
The millions (no exaggeration) of FREE books will keep you busy forever. The daily special deals are often very good and more affordable than the regular prices.
You don't have to prop a Kindle open, you can touch the little side spot with either hand and turn pages either way. You can put Velcro spots on the back and it will sit on a blanket or be "spotted" to a chair arm, etc.
Wish i had bought one LONG AGO. I went about seven years without reading a book and man, did i ever miss it.
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I look forward to taking it when we travel. I always carry a few books along and they take up so much room and are heavy! I can also take it along for Dr appointments. Great when you're waiting!
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I bought hubs one and he loves it. Carries it everywhere. Really easy to carry. He has the latest edition. Only problem is he buys books online and doesn't tell me and I get this bill.
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I have one Bible only on mine and enjoy the SEARCH feature, it will look up just what I want in a heart beat.
One extra cool thing is being able to "highlight" passages of any book and then zip them into the laptop to paste into emails or papers.
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OK, I've been thinking of buying a Kindle and now I definitely will. I didn't know you could change font, size, and spacing!
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I have the Barnes and Noble e reader, the nook. I got it for my BD in July. It's really great. It almost works as a tablet. You can go check email, or facebook using wifi. Then when I am really feeling bad I can check my messages without getting off the couch or bed. You can also play games on the color nook, use apps and so forth. I've really enjoyed mine. The one downside of the color nook is that it doesn't have the no glare screen like the reg. nook or kindle. If your eyes are okay with normal screens you'll be fine. FYI
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Is the cheapest Kindle worth buying? I need to go see what I read about the more expensive ones. I can't remember .. seems there were some features that you would really want.
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I think the 3rd generation Kindles (the "Kindle Keyboard") are fine. The new touchscreen one would be cool, but it's not enticing enough for me to upgrade.
Recently, I've been preferring reading on tablet computers over kindles. The kindles are GREAT when reading outside in the sunlight (and this is the weakest point for the LCD tablets), but when indoors I think it's a lot easier to read off of the backlit LCDs.
If you think you're gonna be spending most of your time reading indoors in dimly-lit conditions, then I would suggest sticking with a backlit ereader like the Nook Color, or even just a plain old tablet.
The HP Touchpad has replaced both my Nook Color and my Kindle... except when I go outside in the sun. A month ago you could've gotten the Touchpad for $99! Now you can find one for $240, I think. I know that's expensive, but they were retailing originally for $600!
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I like the Electronic Ink in the Kindle. I have the plain old $139 Kindle with the SPECIAL OFFERS. That is a simple advertising thing that brings the price down.
Battery life is FOREVER compared to LCD and Touch Screens.
I've learned the lesson in life not to USUALLY buy the cheapest kind (of anything).
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Had to add my 2 cents worth...I got the cheapest Kindle a year ago and really like it.
It's so much easier to read than 'normal books'. I make the font size bigger and turning the page is a simple click.
It's in my purse so there's always something to read in the waiting room.
KAM ~ I thought I'd like to listen to it but that's a little different...you choose between a Mrs or Mr computer to read. Not much voice inflection and many mispronounced words. Still good in a pinch.
Lymetoo, It is great to have different translations of the Bible on it. Love it!! Plus I just got a free Christian fiction story I couldn't put down. (Hurricanes in Paradise) Nice to escape Lyme-reality for awhile.
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I like my kindle and I know you can highlight....but I miss using my bright yellow highlighter!
Then when I go back thru the book, I can easily reference.
I will use the kindle for novels and books for highlighting and use later.
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kam
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Sounds like the library would be the first to check out. I hope they have them at my library.
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The libraries won't have Kindles....they have Kindle books you can download for several weeks. you just get the "reading rights" to the book, not the device. sorry for not being clear.
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kam
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AFter I typed that out...I figured that was the case and my brain had the glitch thing it does.
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We played with the $79 Kindle today and thought it was really neat.
I noticed online that they also have a touch screen one and ones with built in keyboards.
I'm not sure if all of that is necessary?
Anyone have any thoughts on whether it's worth the upgraded ones? We are looking at one for our son since he is always reading.
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You know what.. you may want the simpler version for him. Because you don't really want one where he can get online unsupervised. At least I wouldn't want my child online unsupervised.
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Can you get on the internet with the touch screen version?
I'm not sure I see the purpose of the one with the keyboard?
At this moment, I think maybe the touch screen is the way to go?
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I like my Kindle for fiction, but I read a lot of nonfiction for my job, and I prefer books for that. I find that I like to leaf back to previously read parts for nonfiction, and that's harder to do with a Kindle.
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