Mavyn wrote:If everyone had a kindle, you can share books. My sister and I do so. She's the only one who reads the same randomness that I do, so...

Isn't there a time limit? I love it when my neighbor brings over a whole bag of books. It might be a couple of months before I get them all back to her. We just put our initials in them and pass them on to someone else.

I'm considering getting a kindle-type reader; I have a difficult time holding books and turning pages with my numb left hand. Are they light enough to use one-handed?

dontwantaname wrote:I think so.
The page looks like a book. It isn't back lit.
Son has one, but now he stole my books. He likes book better.

Have you used one?

AZGman wrote:I'm considering getting a kindle-type reader; I have a difficult time holding books and turning pages with my numb left hand. Are they light enough to use one-handed?

That's iffy. I'm holding it with two hands but I think it's just because it's more confortable. As far as turning pages, it's just a click with your thumb. Go to a store a try one.

pooflady wrote:Isn't there a time limit? I love it when my neighbor brings over a whole bag of books. It might be a couple of months before I get them all back to her. We just put our initials in them and pass them on to someone else.

Some books limit how many devices a book can be loaded on, but I've not seen any with time limits.

AZGman wrote:I'm considering getting a kindle-type reader; I have a difficult time holding books and turning pages with my numb left hand. Are they light enough to use one-handed?

Definitely. I seldom hold mine with both hands. Page turning is a thumb click, doesn't involve changing my hold. Target and I think Staples carry the Kindle now, you could go in and try their demo model to get a feel for it. I'd compare the size/weight to a TV Guide or Readers Digest. Easier to hold, though, since it's not flexible!

Mavyn wrote:Definitely. I seldom hold mine with both hands. Page turning is a thumb click, doesn't involve changing my hold. Target and I think Staples carry the Kindle now, you could go in and try their demo model to get a feel for it. I'd compare the size/weight to a TV Guide or Readers Digest. Easier to hold, though, since it's not flexible!

I thought someone said it was two weeks to share. Must have misunderstood.

pooflady wrote:I thought someone said it was two weeks to share. Must have misunderstood.

It might depend on how you share it, tbh. My sister and I have our kindles registered to the same account, and we both pay the bill for books.

Good ideas, thanks!!

What about bells and whistles?

AZGman wrote:Good ideas, thanks!!

What about bells and whistles?

The only thing I have that it doesn't come with is a case. I'll put it in my backpack, and that keeps it safe. I have cases for all of them, but the one that stays home is never in its case. Come with a charger, and the new model has a wall bullet plus USB cord, so you have one cord to charge or connect to a laptop. You can get the Wi-Fi only models for less, if you know you'll have access.

HI everyone. A gray day here. Have not heard weather this AM, but as of last night we had a storm heading our way. Went for 12 hour fast - blood draw this morning. Got the good phlebotomist (sp?) - you cannot even feel the initial stick.

Grrr.

Thought I had an appointment to have the house reappraised for the tax evaluation today.

Pretty sure, in fact.

Appraiser didn't show, didn't call. I suspect that he's out doing insurance inspections, due to the hurricane.

Which I get.

BUT...still RUDE not to notify me he's changing the appointment. No response from the email. Will call this afternoon.

You have to wonder what the reason was.

http://www.wlwt.com/news/29023922/detail.html

Just got an email, he was without power and forgot. So, we'll reschedule.

AZ you would love a kindle! I got the less expensive one that has ads on the front page. No biggie. You could easily hold it and turn the pages one handed. I've even used the browser.

AZGman wrote:Have you used one?

I have a Sony ereader, which I can use one handed. Only bummer about the Sony is that I got most of my ebooks from Borders, because they were easier to shop for on that site than the Sony site, and cheaper. Now that's gone.

I regret not getting a Kindle or Nook instead, so I could trade books with people.

I can check out books from my library on the Sony, but I need to find my cord to plug in to computer. One definite advantage of the Kindle is the wireless.

dontwantaname wrote:Back


Anything exciting happen?

Nothing exciting here, I was in a meeting pretty much all morning.

AZGman wrote:I'm considering getting a kindle-type reader; I have a difficult time holding books and turning pages with my numb left hand. Are they light enough to use one-handed?

I was really surprised how light the Kindle is. I have really bad tendinitis in my right wrist, but even in a wood case I can hold it rather easily, although I do tend to lay it down if reading for a long time, but I do that with books too.

The font deal has been the biggest perk for me, which works on all the books, but not on pdfs. I was hoping it would, but the ones I've downloaded have been hard to read.

As for sharing the website says two weeks between accounts. Orc and I share an account and we read a lot of the same stuff, so between us it's not a problem, but if I want to share with my Brother-in-law I'd have to read the book immediately after he sends it and if life gets busy sometimes I go 2 weeks without reading for fun.

I have the wireless kindle without ads. If you need to download stuff without the internet or use it as a black and white web browser then the 3G is handy, but if you load up with a bunch of books for times when you won't have wifi and you can live without the internet for that time you don't need the 3G, IMHO.

inkycatz wrote:Nothing exciting here, I was in a meeting pretty much all morning.

2 youngest are home from preschool. Orc and Ver1 have been developing obstacles and monsters for the rpg we are developing (Think D&D, but with little kids - most of these games are for 8 and up, we are shooting for 3 and up)

dontwantaname wrote:What do you do at woot?
WA or TX?

She was just at PAX, she's WA.

dontwantaname wrote:What do you do at woot?
WA or TX?

Wake up, there's a spammer on EBW.

dontwantaname wrote:Where?

Started a new thread.

I'm sorry, I was wrong.

And back. Got a call to report to work at 0900 tomorrow. Have a feeling I'm gonna get screwed on hours.

AZGman wrote:I'm considering getting a kindle-type reader; I have a difficult time holding books and turning pages with my numb left hand. Are they light enough to use one-handed?

Yeah they're really light. I was surprised how much I fell in love with mine - I didn't think I'd ever be that into ebooks, but I do get whiny now when there's a new book I want and I don't have that option.

dontwantaname wrote:Think they will make you make up the missing time?

Not make up; just go in the hole on vacation time.

dontwantaname wrote:I still wouldn't be able to play them.

The 4 year old and 6 year old can teach you. Right now they just pick a card and start rolling.

inkycatz wrote:Yeah they're really light. I was surprised how much I fell in love with mine - I didn't think I'd ever be that into ebooks, but I do get whiny now when there's a new book I want and I don't have that option.

So, how well are illustrations presented if a book has them?

dontwantaname wrote:Hey Ink!

Hiya! Just trying to catch up from the morning, I tell you, busy times!

inkycatz wrote:Hiya! Just trying to catch up from the morning, I tell you, busy times!

Oh, goodie, Woot's planning something special for us.

AZGman wrote:So, how well are illustrations presented if a book has them?

I find them to be of pretty good quality actually.

AZGman wrote:So, how well are illustrations presented if a book has them?

Most of the books I've read don't have illustrations, but the screen illustrations are really quite good, just black and white.