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10-26-2010, 04:16 PM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
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ebooks: thumbs up or down? Which brand?
So whats the 411 on those Kindle things and the other ebook platforms?
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10-26-2010, 04:25 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1965 22' Safari
Shelter Island
, New York
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I absolutely LOVE e-books on my iPad. Although its a bit spendy for the iPad itself, you'll get the best library because you have access to the apple ibooks, plus apps for both the Kindle and Nook books. Although I haven't played with the nook software, I am about equalkly please with the other two.
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10-26-2010, 04:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 30' Argosy
Havelock
, where we park it
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,652
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Kobo
Hello ... I have Kobo and love it... still mastering it... and now I need to get my MOM's Sony Ereader going...
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Niki (fur baby)
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10-26-2010, 05:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
Port Hadlock
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2008
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I've had my first generation Kindle since they came out and I still really like it.
One of the things I like is the e-ink display that works just as well outdoors as it does indoors. While I've not used an iPad, I suspect it can't do as well outdoors. Pure subjective opinion, but I think my eyes don't get as tired looking at an e-ink display.
Kindle also has it's own internet connection included and it works most places I've tried. It's browser is clunky and slow, but if you don't have another internet connection, you can sure use it to check email and do simple browsing.
Ebook pricing has increasingly become an issue. Bestsellers were initially $9.99 from Amazon, but publishers have pushed that up quite a bit higher. It's hard for me to pay more for an ebook than a hardback. Don't like feeling gouged.
cheers,
steve
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10-26-2010, 05:27 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB International
Evanston
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2007
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I have a Kindle and have found many free e books that I have been enjoying in addition to the books you can buy on Amazon. There are several websites where you can download free books to your Kindle (and other formats). If you want to try a Kindle for free, go to Amazon and download a free Kindle for your PC. It will be on your PC and you can have access to all the stuff published for Kindle. You will be able to judge if you like reading in this format. The only thing you will not be able to judge is the Kindle screen itself, which I like better than a computer screen and how the Kindle feels in your hand. I think the Kindle is easier on the eyes and is easier to hold than a book.
All the best,
Caryl
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10-26-2010, 05:34 PM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,968
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I'm wondering if they have gotten to the point that they are comfortable to use (I read a lot). I love the feel of a book in my hands. On the other hand, it would be cheaper, would solve some space issues, and I like the idea of getting news papers and magazines direct. Dunno.
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10-26-2010, 05:43 PM
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Rivet Master
1976 Argosy 24
now being enjoyed by Heath and Mary in
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Rodney,
I haven’t read a book on my new iPad yet but it’s hard to imagine anything better for it.
The iPad has liberated me. I no longer have to hunt for libraries or look out for wi-fi places.
A little “ping” tells me I’ve received an email, inside the trailer or out anywhere else.
The map function is fantastic. You’ve got notes, contacts, calendars, weather, iTunes - on and on.
Pretty much every newspaper in the world worth reading and the Airstream Forums too. The reading experience is nifty. It’s like holding the New Yorker in your hand, only cooler.
Sergei
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10-26-2010, 06:12 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 23' Safari
Perrysburg
, Ann Arbor
Join Date: Sep 2005
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I got a Kindle soon as they came out. Liked it so well I bought a second one as soon as they had a model that would download books while I was out of the U.S. Have read maybe 100+ books on them. I NEVER go ANYWHERE without one. I do a lot of long-distance travel and used to cram two or three books into a suitcase for longer trips. Now it's just this thin little machine.
Main thing I like is that a charge of the battery will last me nearly two weeks worth of travel reading. Find a friend and try out his / hers. Within twenty or thirty pages of reading, you just forget it's not a book and read away.
I don't use it for any of the fancy functions like "reading to me" or email or newspapers or such. Just books. Works fine. Others just as good or better? Probably. Like I say, find a friend and try one out. If you travel a lot, you'll love it.
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10-26-2010, 06:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Currently Looking...
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2006
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I have the iPad with 3G wireless and apps for Nook (Barnes & Noble) as well as Amazon so that I can download books from 3 sources. If I didn't have to deal with Quicken, I would toss my laptop and go strictly with my iPad.
Only down side is the bad habit of buying best sellers on a weekly basis. Gets expensive after awhile!
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10-26-2010, 06:41 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,346
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We've used the Kindle app on our iPhones for a long time. No complaints whatsoever.
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10-26-2010, 06:50 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2009 23' FB Flying Cloud
The Woodlands
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2010
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I've read about a dozen books on my IPad, and about 2 on a kindle. The iPad is a Jack of all trades, master of none. the kindle shines as a reader only. if you want really long battery life and great visibility in daylight Kindle is your machine.
if you want a media/internet appliance that allows you to read books, watch video, surf the web, and about a hundred other things, get an iPad. Just don't think you can throw away your computer. It does about 70% of the duties my computer would do. it does most of the functions listed above well. just not quite as well as a good dedicated product would do.
Either product will feel different than a book. But it does allow me to carry many books on a trip. That's really important to me since I will normally read 4-6 books on a two week trip.
good luck
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10-26-2010, 09:13 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2007 27' Safari FB SE
Full Timers just passing through
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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My Kindle is perfect for my full timing lifestyle. Lots of books on Kindle, no weight added to the Airstream. I prefer older books and lots of them are free!
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10-26-2010, 11:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Wildwood
, Florida
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For my money the iPad is the best all around. Since I got mine I haven't used my lap top, read a bunch of ebooks and listen to podcasts on the road... Greta gizmo!
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10-27-2010, 06:05 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2007 31' Classic
Kansas City
, Missouri
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Love the Kindle but its charger adds another needle to the haystack.
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10-27-2010, 07:18 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' Classic FB
1959 22' Flying Cloud
fairview
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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Rodney Tamara got a Sony Reader and likes it a lot. She got a library card from Alburquerque and downloads lots of books for free. She just loves it.
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10-27-2010, 08:07 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1965 22' Safari
Shelter Island
, New York
Join Date: Aug 2010
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Ipad vs. Kindle
iPad doesn't do well in superbright direct sunlight. No problem with regular outdoors, but don't expect to sit on the beach on a hot sunny day and read. Kindle is ok in these circumstances
Kindle doesn't do well indoors, unless you have lighting. Like on a plane or in the bedroom. iPad is backlit so you can sit in a pitch black room and still read.
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10-27-2010, 09:15 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
Hilltop Lakes
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Have a Kindle, and love it. My husband has the larger one so he can get really big print on the screen.
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10-27-2010, 10:32 AM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,968
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I think I read somewhere that the Kindle has a PDF reader, how do you get your PDFs onto the machine? Through a local wireless connection somehow?
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10-27-2010, 10:40 AM
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Rivet Master
1976 Argosy 24
now being enjoyed by Heath and Mary in
, Vermont
Join Date: Sep 2005
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Rodney, the artist residing in you should have the full power of the iPad.
Sergei
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10-27-2010, 10:49 AM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,968
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokelessJoe
Rodney, the artist residing in you should have the full power of the iPad.
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Thanks. However, the artist is a poor one. Besides, I really just want the thing for reading.
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