Kindle, E-reader, Tablet, which one?
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Hi All, I'm looking to buy a means of reading books with out the dead wood. My first thought was Kindle (I'm in the UK) like most every one else. But having chatted to a guy on the train he said well you email the books to it and it can show jpegs but he was a little unsure of it showing PDF's. Firstly I have a load of PDF's that I need to carry around (manuals mostly) and I am a bit of a reader as some you might know from comments I have made, really I just want something I can plug into a PC copy over some PDF's and may be the odd eBook, I don't need email, web browsing (Smartphone!) or full Laptop/Netbook. Just something to read all manner of book. Glenn :confused:
Kindle You can read pdf's You can copy any file from a pc but it will only read Mobi(and amazon's version) pdf's text, word a a good few others if you have a book in another format (ie sony) it will need converting - Colibri (free software) will convert between formats its not colour but I find that rarely an issue. the bigger question is which kindle Kindle - small size, huge amounts of books 2 -3 weeks battery (love mine) Kindle keyboard - bigger footprint, twice the books, 4-6 weeks battery - a button keyboard - much better if you intend to make notes etc (never used it other than wifi password - happy to give it up for the smaller size of the kindle) keindle touch - as the kindle but a screen swip to change pages (tried it in waterstones was not impressed - i prefered the buttons) only thing i dislike is the library structure/maintainance - it assumes you will use Amazon cloud imo, otherwise a bit clunky
You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.
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Try this[^] Kindle help page, lists valid file types, confirms can connect via usb and drag and drop, confirms PDF reader and other stuff too.
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Right, looks like a Kindle then!
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glennPattonWork wrote:
with out the dead wood
and therefor looking for a solution implying children labor, not recyclable plastic elements, metal from open-air mines, and planned obsolescence. My advice: Stick to real books.
ok then step away from the keyboard, a slate tablet and a piece of chalk will be delivered shortly dont you find it amusing that you posted that from what in all purpose is a kindle on steriods?
You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.
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Hi All, I'm looking to buy a means of reading books with out the dead wood. My first thought was Kindle (I'm in the UK) like most every one else. But having chatted to a guy on the train he said well you email the books to it and it can show jpegs but he was a little unsure of it showing PDF's. Firstly I have a load of PDF's that I need to carry around (manuals mostly) and I am a bit of a reader as some you might know from comments I have made, really I just want something I can plug into a PC copy over some PDF's and may be the odd eBook, I don't need email, web browsing (Smartphone!) or full Laptop/Netbook. Just something to read all manner of book. Glenn :confused:
I got a Samsung Note specifically for the large screen to be used as a reader. Does an excellent job and an added bonus, the wife rarely has to remind me to take the blasted phone with me!
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
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ok then step away from the keyboard, a slate tablet and a piece of chalk will be delivered shortly dont you find it amusing that you posted that from what in all purpose is a kindle on steriods?
You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.
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Kindle You can read pdf's You can copy any file from a pc but it will only read Mobi(and amazon's version) pdf's text, word a a good few others if you have a book in another format (ie sony) it will need converting - Colibri (free software) will convert between formats its not colour but I find that rarely an issue. the bigger question is which kindle Kindle - small size, huge amounts of books 2 -3 weeks battery (love mine) Kindle keyboard - bigger footprint, twice the books, 4-6 weeks battery - a button keyboard - much better if you intend to make notes etc (never used it other than wifi password - happy to give it up for the smaller size of the kindle) keindle touch - as the kindle but a screen swip to change pages (tried it in waterstones was not impressed - i prefered the buttons) only thing i dislike is the library structure/maintainance - it assumes you will use Amazon cloud imo, otherwise a bit clunky
You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.
OK, the issue is will it need all .pdf converting to Mobi I was taken with the a Sony thing that just read straight pdf's Glenn
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there is always alternative, just that they maybe impractical - just like him carrying 100000 book around with him,
You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.
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Hi All, I'm looking to buy a means of reading books with out the dead wood. My first thought was Kindle (I'm in the UK) like most every one else. But having chatted to a guy on the train he said well you email the books to it and it can show jpegs but he was a little unsure of it showing PDF's. Firstly I have a load of PDF's that I need to carry around (manuals mostly) and I am a bit of a reader as some you might know from comments I have made, really I just want something I can plug into a PC copy over some PDF's and may be the odd eBook, I don't need email, web browsing (Smartphone!) or full Laptop/Netbook. Just something to read all manner of book. Glenn :confused:
I use one of the basic kindle (the one with no keyboard), it's cheap (*) enough that I don't care too much about it (theft, breakage, ... ) I've used it while traveling, planes, trains and automobile, on the beach, on terrassse, in restaurants. Best tech-buy of the last few months. (**) One issue with PDF (as far as I know) is that the pages do not render well and you will have to scroll the pages often, they will not be auto-magically reformatted. But you can convert them to a more kindle friendly format. I've started using Calibre[^] to manage my books and convert PDF (I'm not done with the whole process, so I can't tell you how well it works. (*) not quite as cheap as I'd like it to be, but getting there. (**) the only downer is that the display is not backlit, so you cannot read in the dark.
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ok then step away from the keyboard, a slate tablet and a piece of chalk will be delivered shortly dont you find it amusing that you posted that from what in all purpose is a kindle on steriods?
You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.
However this 'Kindle on Steriods" is far more capable (and too darn large to fit in my bag) I do have Plastic Tablet and dry wipe pen while I am waiting for the slate tab and chalk! Glenn
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I use one of the basic kindle (the one with no keyboard), it's cheap (*) enough that I don't care too much about it (theft, breakage, ... ) I've used it while traveling, planes, trains and automobile, on the beach, on terrassse, in restaurants. Best tech-buy of the last few months. (**) One issue with PDF (as far as I know) is that the pages do not render well and you will have to scroll the pages often, they will not be auto-magically reformatted. But you can convert them to a more kindle friendly format. I've started using Calibre[^] to manage my books and convert PDF (I'm not done with the whole process, so I can't tell you how well it works. (*) not quite as cheap as I'd like it to be, but getting there. (**) the only downer is that the display is not backlit, so you cannot read in the dark.
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(**) the only downer is that the display is not backlit, so you cannot read in the dark.
You know I found that exact same problem with my previous format (I thick thay were called books or something) now I just use a £5 led book light
You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.
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I use one of the basic kindle (the one with no keyboard), it's cheap (*) enough that I don't care too much about it (theft, breakage, ... ) I've used it while traveling, planes, trains and automobile, on the beach, on terrassse, in restaurants. Best tech-buy of the last few months. (**) One issue with PDF (as far as I know) is that the pages do not render well and you will have to scroll the pages often, they will not be auto-magically reformatted. But you can convert them to a more kindle friendly format. I've started using Calibre[^] to manage my books and convert PDF (I'm not done with the whole process, so I can't tell you how well it works. (*) not quite as cheap as I'd like it to be, but getting there. (**) the only downer is that the display is not backlit, so you cannot read in the dark.
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Very easy to read on a sunny beach though!
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there is always alternative, just that they maybe impractical - just like him carrying 100000 book around with him,
You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.
What I meant is that the computer I am writing on is necessary for me to achieve my work and my employer wants me to use it. eBook readers are gadgets with a very reliable alternative, which is a paper book. As for carrying 1000000 books, how many books do you read at a time ?
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However this 'Kindle on Steriods" is far more capable (and too darn large to fit in my bag) I do have Plastic Tablet and dry wipe pen while I am waiting for the slate tab and chalk! Glenn
Glenn the point I was making was that he was using a PC whilst condemming you for wanting a kindle
You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.
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Hi All, I'm looking to buy a means of reading books with out the dead wood. My first thought was Kindle (I'm in the UK) like most every one else. But having chatted to a guy on the train he said well you email the books to it and it can show jpegs but he was a little unsure of it showing PDF's. Firstly I have a load of PDF's that I need to carry around (manuals mostly) and I am a bit of a reader as some you might know from comments I have made, really I just want something I can plug into a PC copy over some PDF's and may be the odd eBook, I don't need email, web browsing (Smartphone!) or full Laptop/Netbook. Just something to read all manner of book. Glenn :confused:
I have a Kindle and I love it. I have a Sony reader too but I like he Kindle better.
Why is common sense not common? Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level where they are an expert. Sometimes it takes a lot of work to be lazy Please stand in front of my pistol, smile and wait for the flash - JSOP 2012
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What I meant is that the computer I am writing on is necessary for me to achieve my work and my employer wants me to use it. eBook readers are gadgets with a very reliable alternative, which is a paper book. As for carrying 1000000 books, how many books do you read at a time ?
currently I have about 5 or 6, a fiction, 2 reference books, a history book , a comical novel and a draft of a friends ebook (actually i have a few more fiction books depending on my mood)
You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.
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currently I have about 5 or 6, a fiction, 2 reference books, a history book , a comical novel and a draft of a friends ebook (actually i have a few more fiction books depending on my mood)
You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.
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Glenn the point I was making was that he was using a PC whilst condemming you for wanting a kindle
You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.
Oh sorry, didn't mean to come off jerky but I have (on other boards) not reacted to things like that and then the abuse comes! (if I remember you were the Spitfire expert, weren't you) Glenn (being nice!) :)
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I use one of the basic kindle (the one with no keyboard), it's cheap (*) enough that I don't care too much about it (theft, breakage, ... ) I've used it while traveling, planes, trains and automobile, on the beach, on terrassse, in restaurants. Best tech-buy of the last few months. (**) One issue with PDF (as far as I know) is that the pages do not render well and you will have to scroll the pages often, they will not be auto-magically reformatted. But you can convert them to a more kindle friendly format. I've started using Calibre[^] to manage my books and convert PDF (I'm not done with the whole process, so I can't tell you how well it works. (*) not quite as cheap as I'd like it to be, but getting there. (**) the only downer is that the display is not backlit, so you cannot read in the dark.
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Your two sub-points are good, Cheap (I once got a phone upgrade because I kept loosing mine and they ran out of replacements, shame the contract ended), I have trouble reading in the dark anyway (dang light evolved eyes!) Glenn
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difference between being read and capacity, I have actually over 400 books on my kindle, can you imagine carrying that lot about!
You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.
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I have a Kindle and I love it. I have a Sony reader too but I like he Kindle better.
Why is common sense not common? Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level where they are an expert. Sometimes it takes a lot of work to be lazy Please stand in front of my pistol, smile and wait for the flash - JSOP 2012
I just trying to make a choice that wont come back to haunt me in two/three weeks after I get one! Any reason for the Kindle over the Sony? Glenn