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Posted: 11/23/2012 5:29:02 AM EDT
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Quoted: I've been asked to pick and buy a Kindle or similar device for a Christmas present. Its main use will be for reading books, a wifi connection for facebook, etc would be nice also. I have -0- idea where to start here, so any help would be appreciated. Just buy the regular Kindle touch. I thought it would be nice to surf the net from one too (which you technically can), but the "easy on the eyes" screen and the insane battery life of a standard Kindle make a color one seem like a bad deal if you truly just want it for reading. I read every night on mine. It's one of the most used Christmas presents I ever received  Speed |
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Posted: 11/23/2012 5:34:28 AM EDT
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For reading I would go with a Kindle Paperwhite, easiest on the eyes IMO.
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Posted: 11/23/2012 5:36:45 AM EDT
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Quoted: For reading I would go with a Kindle Paperwhite, easiest on the eyes IMO. Ya, I forgot about that new one; built in light and 8 week battery...it looks pretty sweet  Speed |
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Posted: 11/23/2012 5:38:40 AM EDT
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just so you know you don't NEED to buy a kindle to read kindle books, the app is available in all android devices and of course Apple.
i use my Nexus 7 with the kindle app. will do everything you have needed for 199 from Walmart |
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Posted: 11/23/2012 5:55:09 AM EDT
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A reader and a tablet are two very different birds.
Since I have both (in true arfcom style) sitting here, I snapped you a few pics to give you an idea of what the differences are. I use my Kindle touch ONLY for reading, the Kindle Fire I have is really hard on my eyes, and especially in the dark, and I use that one ONLY for browsing and messing around with online stuff. If they could figure out how to make one that could switch from the e-Ink screen to the full color one, I would ditch them both. First pics is what a book looks like on both, second pic is what browsing arfcom looks like on both. There's a little glare from the sun coming in my window, but this gives you a look anyway.
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Posted: 11/23/2012 6:40:37 AM EDT
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Thanks, guys.
Bennn, which one is on the left? Am I understanding correctly that I could just get an iphone and let them use it as a reader? |
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Posted: 11/23/2012 6:45:17 AM EDT
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Thanks, guys. Bennn, which one is on the left? Am I understanding correctly that I could just get an iphone and let them use it as a reader? Reading on an iPhone is toruture. Reading on my iPad is better. Reading on my kindle is far better than on either. I just got a paperwhite kindle for my stepdaughter, I'm sure she will love it. |
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Posted: 11/23/2012 6:48:51 AM EDT
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My kindle fire has performed well for the last year. I'm using it now.
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Posted: 11/23/2012 6:54:26 AM EDT
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Am I understanding correctly that I could just get an iphone and let them use it as a reader? Yeah, you could with the kindle app or whatever apples version is. But a phone really isn't ideal for a full time ebook reader. It is better suited for being a reader that you just use when you happened to get stuck in line or something. A kindle with an e-ink display is by far the best device for reading. It is literally just like looking at a piece of paper.. no eye fatigue like you get from reading off of an LCD screen. |
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Posted: 11/23/2012 7:00:19 AM EDT
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I've had the Kindle Paperwhite for a month, read two books so far......I love it.
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Posted: 11/23/2012 7:02:18 AM EDT
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Quoted:
Thanks, guys. Bennn, which one is on the left? Am I understanding correctly that I could just get an iphone and let them use it as a reader? That's a first generation Kindle Fire. |
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Posted: 11/23/2012 7:18:38 AM EDT
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I've had the Kindle Paperwhite for a month, read two books so far......I love it. My wife is reading on her paperwhite right now and loves them. |
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Posted: 11/23/2012 7:22:18 AM EDT
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Another choice would be a 7" tablet and either the kindle or nook erasder apps.
A 16GB Nexus 7 is $199 |
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Posted: 11/23/2012 7:25:33 AM EDT
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Kindle Fire is really great.
Quoted: I've been asked to pick and buy a Kindle or similar device for a Christmas present. Its main use will be for reading books, a wifi connection for facebook, etc would be nice also. I have -0- idea where to start here, so any help would be appreciated. |
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