ganeshran Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I just forgot about ordering it with the Kindle itself. Now I'll check ebay and some other sites... http://www.ebay.in/sch/i.html?_nkw=kindle+touch+cover P.S Dont buy the cover with the inbuilt light- its distribution is not uniform and a section of the screen doesnt receive full light. Get a clip on - I have the Kandle and its awesome [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Kandle-Ozeri-Designed-generation-readers/dp/B0031116K8]Amazon.com: Kandle by Ozeri LED Book Light in White -- Designed for the Amazon Kindle (1st and latest generation), Sony Reader and other eBook readers.: Kindle Store[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crookbond Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Never owned a Kindle' date=' might as well buy one. Have a couple iPads, a personal one and another from work. Only issue is that if I pick up a book I fall asleep.[/quote'] You don't need to have a Kindle when you have an iPad. You might as well use the Kindle App or load the the .epub in iBooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sachin=GOD Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 http://www.ebay.in/sch/i.html?_nkw=kindle+touch+cover thanks. Some pretty good covers here. P.S Dont buy the cover with the inbuilt light- its distribution is not uniform and a section of the screen doesnt receive full light. Get a clip on - I have the Kandle and its awesome Amazon.com: Kandle by Ozeri LED Book Light in White -- Designed for the Amazon Kindle (1st and latest generation), Sony Reader and other eBook readers.: Kindle Store Will definitely buy the Kandle - it looks much better than the inbuilt light cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sachin=GOD Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 **** the reading, i love audible -audio books. 3 books in 4 weeks and have 3 books in the queue. Its awesome as I dont have to listen to lame rado programs during commute. Try audible (amazon company), its great Books>>>>>>ebooks>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>audio books. I can never bring myself to "listen" to a book - the very idea seems absurd to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanakya Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 My Kindle has been the best ROI. Bought it when the first international edition was released. Have nearly 2GB of books from various sources... Last weekend was getting a bit bored with all my friends not available Read the entire pern series by anne macaffery :D 8 books 3 days :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jind Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Nook has a built in light for night reading (Nook Touch with Glowlight) [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMA4-VcYVLI]Nook Touch with GlowLight Review and Comparisons - YouTube[/ame] Since Nook is android based, one can root it as well....me starting to like this :woot: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im5tTNTT58A]Rooted Nook Touch Review - eReading Apps, PDF, Web Browser, etc - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jind Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 You don't need to have a Kindle when you have an iPad. You might as well use the Kindle App or load the the .epub in iBooks. Not really true... the biggest advantage of the ebook readers is that they use the E Ink displays which don't have the glare and bright backdrop of a backlit device such as a ipad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desi Cartman Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Books>>>>>>ebooks>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>audio books. I can never bring myself to "listen" to a book - the very idea seems absurd to me. you cant read while driving , can you ? Audio books 1 Books 0 :icflove: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desi Cartman Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 you arent much of a reader are you. reading > audio. LOL. Of course I have read books but I find audio books easy to soak in, its easy while driving too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crookbond Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Not really true... the biggest advantage of the ebook readers is that they use the E Ink displays which don't have the glare and bright backdrop of a backlit device such as a ipad The glare and bright back drop can be adjusted. It's a personal thing anyway - I read a lot on my iPad and find it quite comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crookbond Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Kindle 'paperwhite' e-reader announced, $119 Wi-Fi and $179 3G models ship October 1st. Kindle price dropped to $69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sachin=GOD Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Bloody Hell :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: After waiting for many months I just bought the old Kindle a few weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crookbond Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Bloody Hell :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: After waiting for many months I just bought the old Kindle a few weeks ago. I did not mean to be rude with you then but I was wondering why did you really buy it. I also saw your discussion on light etc. There was news about Amazon's event in September doing the rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sachin=GOD Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I did not mean to insult you then but I was wondering why did you really buy it. I also saw your discussion on light etc. There was news about Amazon's event in September doing the rounds. I knew about this event but the only speculation about the event was that a new Kindle Fire would be launched. I didn't see nay news of new Kindle models being launched otherwise I would have waited. The one I have bought is pretty much the same as the one that has just been launched - the only major difference is paperwhite display that would mean you don't need an external light - and that is a pretty big difference. Otherwise I am extremely happy with my Kindle till date :two_thumbs_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crookbond Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I knew about this event but the only speculation about the event was that a new Kindle Fire would be launched. I didn't see nay news of new Kindle models being launched otherwise I would have waited. The one I have bought is pretty much the same as the one that has just been launched - the only major difference is paperwhite display that would mean you don't need an external light - and that is a pretty big difference. Otherwise I am extremely happy with my Kindle till date :two_thumbs_up: Yup - I am looking out for one for me as I am turning in my iPad2 to my mom. I read a lot of PDFs as part of my work. Probably this thread should also include issues etc. with Kindle too. For example, it does not play epub etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crookbond Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 just got my Kindle touch Wi-Fi :aha: :aha: Those who have this device (in India) - from where did you buy the cover?? Actually, you were indeed unfortunate. The first news about a new Kindle "Paperlight" being launched was on August 23. http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/23/3263213/amazon-press-event-september-6th-new-kindles/in/3061995 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sachin=GOD Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Yup - I am looking out for one for me as I am turning in my iPad2 to my mom. I read a lot of PDFs as part of my work. Probably this thread should also include issues etc. with Kindle too. For example' date= it does not play epub etc. Download a software called "Calibre" - you can convert books across all formats on that and then transfer them to Kindle. But yeah, epub support is a problem because even if you convert epub into other formats using Calibre (or some other software), sometimes the formatting of the book is completely screwed up so its just not possible to read it. Actually, you were indeed unfortunate. The first news about a new Kindle "Paperlight" being launched was on August 23. http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/23/3263213/amazon-press-event-september-6th-new-kindles/in/3061995 kuch time baad naya lene ka bahaana mil gaya :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crookbond Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Download a software called "Calibre" - you can convert books across all formats on that and then transfer them to Kindle. But yeah, epub support is a problem because even if you convert epub into other formats using Calibre (or some other software), sometimes the formatting of the book is completely screwed up so its just not possible to read it. I have tried Calibre - not that good. How are PDF's read? I generally read research papers. Here's a typical example http://www.cs.cornell.edu/home/kleinber/socialcom11-recip.pdf Are these read normally like others? I also need to start the habit of reading a lot of books. I have downloaded some of them on my Kindle App on the iPhone but the screen size is small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sachin=GOD Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I have tried Calibre - not that good. How are PDF's read? I generally read research papers. Here's a typical example http://www.cs.cornell.edu/home/kleinber/socialcom11-recip.pdf Are these read normally like others? I also need to start the habit of reading a lot of books. I have downloaded some of them on my Kindle App on the iPhone but the screen size is small. Pdf's can be read comfortably except in some rare cases where for some reason its not possible to zoom in so it become difficult to read. But its best to convert all formats (be it PDF or MOBI or EPUB etc) to AZW3 using Calibre - that works very well in almost all cases. As for reading on iPhone - as you said, the screen is way too small for reading properly for even 15-20 minutes so you would lose interest in books instead of developing the habit of reading. Read books on your iPad (although that is too heavy for an ebook reader) or wait till you get the Kindle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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