Thread: Anyone here use a Kindle or another e-reader device?

I use the kindle android app on both my phone and galaxy tab. The furthest location syncs between the 2, i really like it. I have over 50 business books in digital kindle format. I have less than 10 physical books, i tend to throw them away when I dont know what to do with them.

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I have the Kindle and I REALLY like it! There are TONS of free books on Amazon (most of the classics) and A LOT more for .99. That is where I got TFM!

I may buy the actual eink one again. I broke my last one and bought my tablet. I still miss the readability of the real kindle, is does however feel extremely outdated like a palm pilot or something.

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I use a Kindle and the Kindle Reader app on my iPad2, Macbook and PC desktop. And yesterday my wife bought herself a Kindle Fire. I'm in love with the technology.

However, I still enjoy a book in physical format every now and again...it's great to pass on to someone. I bought several physical copies of TFM and gave them away. Amazon has a lending program for qualifying digital titles but you can only lend it once and for 14 days.

It's going to feel weird having a completely digital library (well, for the most part), but there really are benefits.

- less clutter to clean, organize, move, etc.
- books are significantly cheaper
- instant download after purchase, no waiting for shipping
- no shipping and handling fees
- entire library becomes portable

For some reason, there's just something about having a physical hardcover book in your hand; but I guess that's just something I need to get over, lol.

Rain that is exactly why I love it the most.

I am able to pull out my phone anywhere and read a few pages out of my current book. Then I can go home and read on my tablet. Also, it is backlit with white on black mode so I can read at night with no lamp (keeps the GF happy).

Calibre can convert your kindle books to EPUB too, these can be read with the speedreader apps and even use moonreader to read the book to you in the car (this takes away the syncing across kindles though ). You have to buy a good android voice though, the robot voice sucks. I am an android guy, but I assume Apple has some good stuff like this too.

I still have to get a regular Kindle though for reading in direct sunlight. If im gonna be chilling on a beach or boat I want to be able to read. I want a sailboat, it takes a while to get places. Id like to read on it, but this is future stuff. I need a BMW 7Li first.

I have the nook. I have probably 20 books on it but it is collecting dust now.

Reason is when I read a book I bend the top corner down if there is an idea I want to come back to. I bend the bottom corner down if it is something I want to tell someone else about. And I bend both if it has a web address I want to look up.

With the Nook yes you can 'flag' a page but then you have to go back through them all. With a book I can look at it quick and decide which pages I need to look at again or to pass on to someone else.

Besides the fact I just like the feeling of reading a Book more than a Nook.

Well the kindle market share is > than the nook. It has this feature where your bookmarks show up in a bookmark folder, you can highlight too!

Kindle has the better book market share that is why I only use kindle app. No actual kindle, but I think they are only like 80 bucks. Ill buy one with chase reward points now lol.

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I have a Kindle Fire that I purchase my books from and primarily read with, but I also have the Kindle App for my phone. I find the the syncing capabilities indespensable and a tremendous help when I have trouble recalling a helpful tip or a quick reminder. I can flip out my phone and search by keyword within the app.

It has been a great help while developing my first app. When I have had a question about creating an app description, keyword optimization, or whatever the case has been I've been able to find the answer within seconds. I do own a few books, but I only buy something in print if I plan on passing it on to my kids one day.

I have a Xoom and an Evo, both with kindle app. I like the app because it syncs across both.

I have read books for years on whatever smart phone I am using at the time generally in pdf format. Anything with a 2.5inch screen or bigger is suitable and currently using a samsung nexus on android. The beauty of this is that you can take a handful of books everywhere you go. Whenever I am on a break, or waiting in the dentist surgery of having a cigarette (boo!) I read a page or two. I make a point of studying an hour a day, something I have practiced for 10 years now and the best time to do this is in bed so it gets into the subconscious while you sleep. If you read on a smaller device you don't have to worry about keeping the other half awake (if you have one) with a bedside lamp or screen glare. I do audio books exactly the same way. It is also discrete so you can read in places where it may be thought on inappropriate, like at your desk in the office

ipad is the best in my opinion. Yes it doesn't have e-ink, but theres so much more you can do on it like using quickreader.

I love my kindle, but I still love the touch of a real book. Kindle is great, but if you read technical books with diagrams, a lot of them are ported terribly for the e devices.

For a tech geek, I don't have any of the latest portable technology. I still use a flip phone and I don't own a Kindle or an iPad.

I only read eBooks at my computer. I'd buy a physical copy anyday before I buy an eBook. Don't see the value for me.

Originally Posted by wado1

I have a Xoom and an Evo, both with kindle app. I like the app because it syncs across both.

How do you like the EVO? I kinda hate my vivid, which is the ATT version. OTOH I love my galaxy tab 10.1, but I think im going to get an ASUS transformer next, i want the keyboard/touch screen.

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I use a nook color modded with Cyanogen. I can read my ebook purchases as well as pdf files and other downloads. I also do the same on my phone (Evo 3d and soon the new awesome Evo 4GLTE). I never felt that the marketplace for the nook was small, seems like you can get the same books in both markets.

I would not switch to strictly digital media...

Originally Posted by Kak

How do you like the EVO? I kinda hate my vivid, which is the ATT version. OTOH I love my galaxy tab 10.1, but I think im going to get an ASUS transformer next, i want the keyboard/touch screen.

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I love my EVO, it's 2 years old and I need a replacement but its been great for 2 years.

My battery dies by 2pm every day and it is so laggy for me. The tablet has less processor and kicks its butt.

When I switch to sprint I am considering going with a Windows phone or back to a Samsung android. Must be the new LTE though. I really love my maildroid app a ton though!