Any views on which kindle?
suzygirl
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I want to buy a kindle as I love to read and holding the book is so painful now. I was advised by eye specialist not to buy the basic kindle as I have contrast vision problems. So I was looking at the kindle white, but reviews say it hasn't got audio or mp3 which would be useful.
So anyone got any tips?
So anyone got any tips?
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Hi Suzy
My Sis has the kindle fire. She had it for Christmas while she was here with me. It does soooooo much more than books . I am pretty sure it has audio and MP3 because my Sis listens to audio-books a lot. Is that one any good for your eyes??
I have one of the 'older' wifi kindles with the keypad.
and as you know, (from the book-club), I ADORE it
Love
Toni xxx0 -
Hi Suzy,
I have a touch screen Kindle as I have trouble handling real books and for me it's been a boon .....though I don't have eye sight problems. Buying books is so easy as it's wi-fi and you connect to Amazon from the Kindle and download a book in seconds. Sometimes buying is a little too easy :shock:
I did start off with a Sony eReader where you touch a button to turn a page but Sony/Waterstone eBooks are more expensive (or were) than Amazon books. The Sony wasn't very user friendly IMO.
I don't know anything about the Kindle White.
Luv,Love, Legs x
'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'0 -
Thanks guys. I have just discovered that I can go and see all the e-readers at a well known pc store So I am hoping to do that tomorrow, before my hospital appt.
Just to make sure I am buying the right one for me.0 -
I was about to suggest you visit C*rrys, if you are able.
Am*zon do a comparison of the different types on their website. Bear in mind that with the Kindle Fire, the battery time will be hours, rather than weeks, if that is a consideration for you. Slightly larger too, but multi-functional of course.
Whichever you choose, it will make a huge difference to your reading enjoyment. One of the best inventions ever IMHO.0 -
Thanks rock chick (love the name )
The store you mention has a well known pc store inside it Great minds think alike.0 -
I have a Kindle Four but would love to upgrade to the Kindle Paperwhite simply for the illuminated screen (I'm fed up with the clip-on light for bedtime reading). I admit I'm sad in that I only want to use my Kindle for reading 'cos I'm not fussed about the other things. DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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Thanks DD. I also only want my kindle to read. I have my laptop and phone for anything else. I don't listen to audio books usually, but thought it maybe a nice option to have.0
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