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Which kindle should I have for birthday and Xmas?
DH says I can have one now. ;D
I have looked and it seems a bit confusing.
I do have an iPad and iPhone, so not sure I need Internet, or do I to keep up with technology.
So all help please in choosing the right one for the job, whilst being sensible.
Thanks so much.
Xxx DJ
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DJ i have no idea 2
on the home page type in kindle and a few threads will come up, good luck ;D
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Hi Jess, I'd be lost without my kindle but I don't know if my comments will be at all helpful as it is many years since I bought mine and things may have changed.
The actual model you get is up to you, they all do much the same thing, although I guess whether you get wifi or not is an important consideration. I think the main thing to look for is to ensure that you get the model for your country - that was certainly the case when I got mine, but this may have changed now. Also, I would strongly encourage you to get a cover for it as this offers protection from scratching, etc. Some covers have inbuilt lights which can also be helpful if you are sleepless and want to read in bed at night without disturbing your DH.
Anyway, as Uni suggested, search for kindle on this forum and you are sure to come up with some thoughts and ideas that will suit you. Personally, I had never heard of a kindle until it came up in a thread on this forum at some stage and I've been a convert ever since - especially as I don't have an iPad, etc.
Good luck and enjoy it.
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I have had a kindle for several years now and love it and use it all the time. Choose the model you want (I have a Kindle Keyboard 3G). There are more modern models now. My advice is to get a cover with light for protection and then you can read any where. I would also get one with 3G so you can down load books where ever you are otherwise you have to be near wifi. There is no cost to use the 3G. Also check that the kindle and charger is appropriate for Australia (or where ever you are) Amazon will automatically check this if you buy from them.
These are great for reading and so easy to use and manage.
Enjoy
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I have the first Kindle that was sold to Australia and love love love it. I even got my 72yo mother in law hooked on one. She resisted for 18mths until I finally convinced her how wonderful they are. Ours are both 3G enabled so we can download books from anywhere.
I also have an iPad but the beauty of a Kindle is that you can read it in direct sunlight - try doing that on an iPad, just doesn't compare. So for instance when we go on holidays we take both but only the Kindle comes on the beach with me. Another great thing with our situation is both Kindles are on my account so any books that are bought can be put on both Kindles for the one price.
Great for spectacle wearers - going to the hairdressers, can increase the font size so I can continue to read without glasses.
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Hi DJ, I would be lost without my kindle and currently have the model which I think is just called Kindle, it has the buttonspn the side and DH has the touch, and I'm just waiting for the new paperlite to arrive. The new model has a built in light on the screen so you don't need a cover with the light. I personally wouldn't bother with the 3G, the models are more expensive and unless you don't ave access to wifi it's very simple to download books a few at a time and have them there ready. I also prefer the buttons rather than the touch screen but depending on the model you choose you may not have a choice and you will soon get used to whichever method you go with. I also prefer a sleeve rather than a cover because I don't like to add any bulk to the actual kindle but again it's personal preference. I old have a look on the Amazon website and compare the modes you are interested in. Lastly to my knowledge none of thm come with a power charger but the do come with a lead to charge from te computer. Have fun researching.
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Love my Kindle so much I have actually purchased 5 or 6 and given them away.
My first was the keyboard which was great but then came the Touch which I hated. It was light and easy to use but too easy really. I kept turning the pages and skipping chapters as there was no place to put my fingers when putting it down for a moment. I gave it away too.
Now I have the Kindle with a keyboard on the screen and buttons to turn the pages and it is the best ever. I have a Kindle cover with built in light.
But there is the new Kindle paperwhite which looks interesting and has a built in light from above which is better to read with than say the iPad which is backlit. This Kindle has a much better battery life but I would not consider it as it has the touch screen which I hated.
First download Kindle on your computer and set up an account. Download some books and see how you like it. Buy your Kindle of choice then hook it to your computer by included cable and after registering it all your books will automatically and magically will hop on to your lovely new Kindle. Do buy a cover for it when you buy it. I find I do not use the light much but it can be handy but not necessary .
This is my Kindle http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051QVESA/ref=fs_tq
And this is my cover http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Lighted-Leather-Paperwhite-Keyboard/dp/B004SD213O/ref=sr_1_2?s=fiona-hardware&ie=UTF8&qid=1355002271&sr=1-2&keywords=Kindle+cover+with+light
If you buy the paperwhite you do not need a lighted cover.
You do not need a screen protector.
Once you have set up an account you can download to all devices. All my books come to all my iPads, all my computers and my DH and DD's Kindles and I pay only once but I do download a lot of freebies as well.
The best is that people can then gift you a book or a voucher or add to your Amazon account. You can, in less than one minute and with one click, start reading a new book. You can set up your wish list and others can see what you would like if you want of just keep it to yourself for future shopping. Particularly handy when you read a review but do not want to buy it NOW?
Gert
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I've bought two f them.
I gave the first to my 80 year old mother a couple of years ago and she loves it. I then bought myself the next model. I only have wifi, which is adequate although I'm thinking the 3G might be better when you are travelling and want to get new books.
If you have an iPad, you probably don't need the touch screen although you really do need one with a light in the cover - that is a marriage-saver in our house. I have an ipad & use that for magazines etc, but just love my Kindle for straight reading and intend to get the kids to get me an Amazon gift card for xmas so I can buy all the stuff on my wishlist!
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Just echoing what Gert has said. Mine is a 3G/Wifi keyboard with leather cover + light. Love it, use Wifi at home, but can also use 3G (when you can get reception) does not cost here in OZ while travelling. Mine holds 3,500 books. Gift cards are wonderful to use to purchase books. Saves many entries on Credit Card. :D ;D
Marie
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My sentiments echoed - thanks Marie and Gert xx
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I don't have a kindle but my mum does and she loves it. She was very excited to discover that she could use her iPhone as a hotspot for the kindle (which is wifi) when she is not near her computer.
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I don't have a kindle but my mum does and she loves it. She was very excited to discover that she could use her iPhone as a hotspot for the kindle (which is wifi) when she is not near her computer.
Well I never knew that!
Good one.
Gert
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Thanks so much for all this very useful info.
Decided to go and have a play with the different ones at local pc world when I get time.
Hopefully sometime this week as working full time all next week.
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DJ, your going to love it. We are a 3 Kindle family... So far. LOL! We all have the plain janes. Mine was the first available to us Aussies. It has a keyboard. My husband's and daughter's is the next model where they removed the keyboard and put it onto the screen instead, thereby making the Kindle slightly smaller. None of us has 3G and in several years use, have never missed it. They all have wi fi though.
I bought the cover with light and regret spending the extra money as I never use the light. The others have plain cheaper covers and are happy with those. My cover is also noticeably heavier than the other two. I wouldn't buy a cover with built in light again however as you've read, others love them.
Best of luck deciding. I'm sure you'll love which ever model you decide on. Be sure to let us know.
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Finally got notification this morning that my new Kindle Paperwhite is on it's way to Australia. Still not sure if I'll keep it now that I bought the mini ipad but it looks like I could sell it on ebay for about double what I paid so will see what I think when it finally arrives.
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I have to say, while recharging my Kindle I, used the mini IPad to read a book and found it was great at night being back lit but is hopeless in bright sunlight even with turning down the brightness. Be ok indside and it also uses up the b arts unlike the Kindle.
I agree with flavourofthemonth re the 3G even without wifi you can download books from your computer. My DH and DD are still using their original Kindle with the keyboard but that Kindle is a classic as it has a much longer battery life and can load more books. I find my Kindle without keyboard and smaller does not have as long a battery life. The touch Kindle was hopeless in my opinion.
Even using the mini iPad to read I had to be careful where I put my fingers as you can easily skip ahead or back with a touch.
Kindles have certainly come down in price .
Gert
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Gert I'll need to decide between keeping the kindle I have (I think mine is the same as yours) to use when outside or in standard light and the mini ipad at night or the new Paperwhite kindle for reading in all light situations. I don't like reading from the iPad screen as much now that I've got used to the Kindle, and you are correct that the iPad is useless for outside, so it would never replace the kindle altogether for reading. I prefer the none touch screen but the paperwhite only comes with a touch screen for turning so to get the internal light I need to give up the turning buttons. Decisions, decisions, once I have all through in front of me and I can try them out I'll make the decision then.
I've never needed been in a situation where I've needed the 3G for the kindle and find that my battery lasts for weeks, but maybe I just don't do as much reading. I also found the keyboard version too bulky for me.
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I have a friend who has expressed interest in a Kindle. Reading through this again I was thinking the Paperwhite may be good.
DJ what did you get or did you decide to keep using your iPad etc?
Thanks for any updates. They have a Sony but have found that a lot of books are cheaper on Amazon.
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A friend of mine has the paperwhite - she loves it. We both have the old keyboard version and she has been pushing me to get a paperwhite :D It does help that she has relatives in the US and has it sent to them.
I can't justify a new kindle as my old one functions quite well, but the paperwhite is on the list for the future.
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I've got a paperwhite and for me it's the best kindle so far. dick Smith is now selling them.
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I love my paperwhite and if it died I would buy another tomorrow. These days I tend to read in bed with the covers pulled up over my head so as to not wake DH and it's great not needing a book light. i don't think I could go back to my old kindle now.
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I love my paper white, I gave my old kindle to DH, if anything happened to it I would buy another one tomorrow. So much lighter than my ipad.
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Thanks everyone. I bought a Paperwhite this afternoon.
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Let me know what you think cookie. I might replace my DH's kindle as it is so much lighter than the original And it is back lit. I don't like it because it is a touch and when I had a touch it drove me nuts when I accidentally touched it and it went whole,chapters ahead or back.
Gert
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It was for a friend Gert, she got It from me this afternoon. So far she loves it. She did want a touch one though.
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Noice cookie. So happy so many have Kindles. There have been a few good freebies lately.
Gert
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Gert the only thing I still don't like is the touch screen but I love that I can read anywhere and that makes up for the touch, I still miss the side buttons.
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Yup the touch drove me crazy. I persevered for about a month then gave it away. I have the the cheap one with the expensive built in light cover. Small than the keyboard on and much lighter. I don't think they are selling the keyboard one any more and the one I own is only about $70 now.
Gert
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Another plea for help from you kind ladies. My friend just rang and is having trouble making purchases for the Kindle. Does she need to have a US address? The said the daily deal is expensive and she is told that books are not available to her, yet the Internet says they are, and the prices are different.
I told her she should have had a Sony. ;) ;) ;)
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Cookie there are some that aren't available in Australia but I haven't had much of a problem. My account has an Australian address. So sorry not much help.
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She needs to set up her own account on her computer with her real address and her own password. If the Kindle was first registered with someone else that needs to be deleted and she needs to register it to her computer in her own name.
There are very few books in the daily deal that are not available to Au but never the less there are some. If you are just registering your first Kindle and buying books there is no need to be greedy.. Just get a few, start reading and fo with the flow. Get used to the system then start downloading as needs be.
If the Kindle is first registered to an address in the US you can encounter problems. It needs to e re registered.
Gert
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Thanks Gert. I will ring her after we've done the dishes and pass it on.
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Sorry cookie i never saw your question. My new replies toast threads aren't always accurate.
I got the touch, back lit one. It was great on the plane and n bed. Been too busy to read much lately.
Not sure however we have account set up best?
Amazon account is in DH name and it can download to specific machines eg his tablet, my kindle etc, ( have to click on which machine) however we only get one copy to whatever machine we choose and there is no sharing. He subscribes to a newspaper but it only goes to his tablet, which is a nuisance as I don't get to read it. I can download ooks automatically from and direct to kindle from amazon but then he can't share the book.
Where are we going wrong Gert? Thanks x
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All devices need to be registered to ONE account. I have my PC Kindle, iMac, 3 iPads, and three actual Kindles on one account. If needs be deregister and re register to one Amazon account.
My daughter, my husband and I all get the downloads at the same time.
My son DIL and grand kids used to be registered to my account but they get different books now so they re registered theirs.
Gert
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A newspaper subscription maybe a different thing as it may not be through amazon but an affiliate or some such.
Go to manage you kindle and check out all options.
You will see your registered Kindles well as your registered Kindle apps such as your PC or I devices.or androids
Look at the subscription settings on the left.
Gert
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Thanks all she seems to be working it out. She is quite excited by it all.
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Don't forget about the free books.
http://www.dailyfreebooks.com/
Gert
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Thanks for the link Gert...downloaded 3 books! Noticed really good books such as Richard Ford's Canada was discounted.
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The site was offbthe air for a bit but it is back and very useful but there are many others and Amazon itself for the cheapies if ya look.
Gert
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Another site for books for Kindle is this (http://www.ereaderiq.com/freebies/?page=4) one.
Marie
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Thanks Emme! :)
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Success Gert.
DH looked on my kindle and went to cloud... I now have the daily paper too.
However it will take a while to work out how to read a broadsheet on a tiny kindle!
Xx
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I was going to lend my sister some books that I'd purchased. Turns out none could be lent... Boo hiss
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You could lend her your Kindle. I think the lending is only in the US. Not sure about that. Maybe you and your sister could share an Amazon account . That would work
Gert
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No she bought a paper white a couple of days ago. I don't think my credit card could handle her velocity. I'm annoyed that not one of my books I've purchased over the years I could lend to her despite Amazon saying its possible.
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That is a bummer . We can't receive the other good stuff either.
Gert
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I just use Kindle for iPad. Love it! I don't see the need to buy another device. What's the advantage of having a Kindle over just using the iPad?
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I think there is a distinct advantage to having a kindle. Is much lighter than if you have a mini iPad. I would recommend a mini iPad and a paper white kindle.not going to post a for and against argument as you can do you own search for suitability.
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I have a few books on my iPad but I do prefer my ereader. I should imagine it is matter of what feels right for you. DH and I share the iPad so I would feel mean reading on it if he wanted it for other things.
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Yup lighter more portable and purpose built for reading. It is even lighter and smaller than the mini. I do read on my ipad as I always have it with me but only if I am stuck waiting for something
Gert
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The biggest things for me in favour of the kindle are:
- lighter and more portable
- can read in any light situation so you can read outside in bright sunlight or in a darkened area.
- because screen replicates a book rather than the computer type screen of the ipad your eyes don't get fatigued.
Like Gert I still read on the iPad but rarely these days.
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Thanks for that. I'll look into a Kindle now.
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I particularly like the paperwhite (except the touch screen) because I don't like having to have a cover with integrated light or a clip on light to read in bed. With the paperwhite I can pull the covers up over my head and easily read without annoying or waking up DH regardless of the time.
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My youngest has requested a Kindle so I intend to give her mine & purchase a new one. I'm thinking the Paperwhite is the way to go to avoid unpleasant bedtime tantrums from The Bloke.
this will be the 3rd Kindle I have on the one account (Mum has my first one) - is there a limit? How many books can I have on one account?
How say you lot? Any further advice?
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I just don't like the touch Kindle but others do like the Paperlite.
I have at the moment 3 Kindles on one account but I think you can have 5 maybe more. The other devices don't count as I also have 2 PC's an IMac plus the iPhone and 2 iPads included I guess would be my DD's I Pad , Her phone and PC. These are considered apps I think so no worries.
I did once have 5 kindles once on the same account, no problemo.
Are you going to read The Cookoos Calling? I have a new Inspector Linley on order but can't remember when it is due. Just downloaded a couple of Murders for free but they are well down on my list.
Gert
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No, probs won't get to the Rowling book - I've got too much queued up to read for now.
I noticed that some didn't like the touch Kindle, but I don't think there is a Paperwhite with a keyboard option - or maybe I missed it?
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No there is just one that is not touch I think. My DH has the original and loves it. I now have the toggle one with no keyboard and the Kindle cover with light . Can't see me changing. The touch was a pain but my GD loves it .
Gert