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I have always been an avid reader and the Kindle has made my dreary and long commute so much better. On most days I almost miss my stop as I am so engrossed in the story that I am reading. Time just melts away. And I am actually a bit sad when I actually get into work or reach home as I have to put my Kindle away then :-( DH has never had so much time where I am not harrassing him for the sake of it. And my newfound love of the Kindle may explain why I have no time to set up my filofax. But I am loving it. And you will love it. So if you only purchase one bit of tech this year, make it a Kindle.
Loads of people have done excellent reviews. So for those who still need convincing I have listed them here:
http://steve-morton.com/2010/09/25/amazon-kindle-3g/
http://alison-morton.com/blog/2010/09/26/the-3g-kindle-has-landed/
If anyone has links to any other excellent Kindle reviews please share in the comments. Enjoy your day!
http://repsych.blogspot.com/2011/04/kindle-review.html
http://thecrazylifeofj.blogspot.com/2011/10/things-i-like-amazon-kindle.html
http://thecrazylifeofj.blogspot.com/2011/10/things-i-like-amazon-kindle.html
And I bought this cover as recommended here
http://alison-morton.com/blog/2010/10/28/colour-me-red/If anyone has links to any other excellent Kindle reviews please share in the comments. Enjoy your day!
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me busy with academic books right now..will buy it sometime in future...nice blog cp...
It's funny you should mention this as I was toying with the idea of having one for my birthday, despite having an iPad with a kindle app. What exactly are the top benefits of having a separate one? Bearing in mind I don't commute, so just being smaller is probably not so critical for me.
Yay! for another Kindle convert :) I knew you would have loved it, especially in the long commutes! By the way, I now have to commute to London, so I feel your pain.
Oh! and be careful not to squeeze its screen in your bag, it's too sensitive.
I'm even later than you in getting mine!! But I too love it. I did a small post about it here:
http://paperpensink.blogspot.com/2012/01/kindle-has-landed.html
I am loving the built-in dictionary, especially as I am reading a Dickens on it. Even the archaic words are there! I'm also loving all the free little things (like an introduction to meditation for example) which I'm enjoying reading while I wait for something.
Glad you love yours too!
Welcome to the Cult of Kindle. We are happy to have you join us! ;)
Thanks Pavani. Good luck with your studies.
Alison it makes a big difference. The kindle is smaller and more comfortable to hold. But the screen is the biggest difference. The kindle is set up for reading. I find the glare on the iPad distracting and cannot spend hours just reading on it. Plus I am always tempted to browse the internet!
Angeliki I am definitely a convert! I have a lovely case which keeps it secure. It fits nicely in my roomy Bays and doesn't add that much weight to it. I really do carry my life in my handbag.
Thanks for sharing your link Amanda. I will have to download all the classics as well.
:-) Ro if you are a member then I am very happy to join this cult!
Yay!!! Glad you're loving it as much as I love mine. My iPad is great, but when you work on a computer all day the last thing your eyes want or need is to be reading books on the iPad, but the Kindle... wonderful, no glare, no stress - the only thing missing is the smell of paper, but I can live with that :o)
I'm one of those annoying people that have to have new technology as soon as it comes out (it's a hobby, honest!), so I'm not late to the Kindle. However, I cannot sing its praises enough! It makes reading so easy - it's all about the text, and not about how heavy the book might be, how small the font might be, etc.
Alison - there's not really a comparison between the iPad and the Kindle. It's like comparing a car with a lorry: they're designed for different things. Personally, I use my Kindle more than the Kindle app on the iPad. The screen is easier on your eyes, and the Kindle is lighter (good for lying in bed). Like CP, I own both and I'm happy with both as they do different things.
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