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Charleygirl Tue 20-Aug-13 12:46:30

Janthea-April the 12th I think, 2013. I typed in Kindle in Search at top right hand side and scrolled down to find it.

storynanny Tue 20-Aug-13 12:35:10

I didnt mean the kindle fire, I meant the kindle paperwhite

j08 Tue 20-Aug-13 12:28:51

Kindle Fires are not kind to the eyes. Useful for reading in bed when other half wants the light out but for any other time you really need the e-reader type.

storynanny Tue 20-Aug-13 12:23:13

I've been an avid reader all my life and regular user of the library but 2 years ago had a kindle for my birthday, I absolutely love it. I still use the library and buy some books but the kindle is my holiday, beach, train etc companion, I just slip it into my bag with its lovely pink cover and off I go. It's coming on my cruise with me next week.
I love it so much that I'm thinking of upgrading to the version with a backlight as my partner too falls asleep the minute his head touches the pillow!
The only problem is that we are a wifi free household and so when I want to download the books I've ordered on the iPad I have to go somewhere where there is wifi. Not really a problem though I just take it with me when I go to the library as they have free wifi.
If you are buying one I also recommend the one with the light and also touch screen keyboard.

pamelaJEAN Tue 20-Aug-13 12:14:56

I have a Kindle Touch, which I love... however it is not the same as the look, feel and smell of a new book... I am hooked on both, the convenience of downloading a book any time any where... but still love books.

Ariadne Tue 20-Aug-13 10:53:33

ginny think it was a joke!

ginny Tue 20-Aug-13 10:46:14

janthea I wonder why you though no one would have a kindle ?

I have a kindle fire and I use it most when I am away from home. So much easier to have loads of book at your finger tips and of course save so much weight if you are flying.

janthea Tue 20-Aug-13 10:16:05

Laldies - that's useful to know about the one with the light.

Charleygirl Haven't found the thread to which you refer.

Ariadne Tue 20-Aug-13 10:12:08

I now use my Kindle all the time, and am very happy with it. I have watched, in amusement, all my die hard "I'm never having one of those" former colleagues (nearly all English teachers) gradually become converted. We all have one now.

My 17 year old, and 9 year old DGDs each have one, and love the portability. I agree with you sel about the one with the light - I never found a suitable clip on light.

Charleygirl Tue 20-Aug-13 10:08:17

There was a recent thread about discussing the merits of Kindles. Have a look for that. I found it useful, being in a similar position to your daughter.

Sel Tue 20-Aug-13 10:04:53

janthea very useful when travelling but I still prefer books at home. I've had the old kindle and the new one, with the light - there's no comparison - the latest one is worth the extra cost without doubt. It's easy to read outdoors and at night in a dark room (my partner sleeps when head hits pillow, grrr)

janthea Tue 20-Aug-13 09:58:07

I know this is a long shot and there is probably no one out there who owns a Kindle but I need advice grin

Seriously though, I'm sure I can rely on you all for advice. My daughter has previously shown no interest in having a Kindle. I have suggested it on many occasions as she, like me, is a mega reader. Now, she is wondering whether it may be a good idea as she is running out of space for all her books.

There are obviously different models and I just wondered about GNs' experience with them. I have the Kindle app on my iPad, but never use it as I don't want to fill up my memory with books. Maybe I should get one too!

Now I will await your advice!