Kindle

billybob476 · October 17, 2011, 09:09:38 AM

I've only run into one confusing situation. I'm reading the Dark Tower series, I got up to book 3 and went to buy book 4, suddenly books 3, 4 and 5 were no longer available via Kindle (still available in dead tree and audio forms). I also checked iBooks and it was the same.

After a few months they became available again. I imagine there was either a licensing issue or maybe some kind of e-format specific deal had run out on those titles.

Aside from that no problems. In the meantime I started reading the Fate of the Jedi series and they are all there in Kindle form, including the latest book that came out in August.

edit: Also people will be happy to note that despite the fact Dark Tower book 3 dropped from the store temporarily, my "copy" was unaffected, it was always available on my device and on my account for re-download.

X · October 17, 2011, 09:13:27 AM

Quote from: Bryancd on October 17, 2011, 09:06:37 AM
OK, good, that makes me feel better.

Did I also mention that you can also loan other's books as long as you have their kindle email?

Bryancd · October 17, 2011, 09:24:04 AM

Quote from: X on October 17, 2011, 09:13:27 AM
Quote from: Bryancd on October 17, 2011, 09:06:37 AM
OK, good, that makes me feel better.
Did I also mention that you can also loan other's books as long as you have their kindle email?

Is that a hint? ;)

KingIsaacLinksr · October 17, 2011, 09:37:04 AM

If I read more books, I think the Kindle would appeal to me more, but for now, my iPad and iBooks satisfy my book needs.

Still, looks like good tech :)

King

QuadShot · October 17, 2011, 11:57:12 AM

Don't understand the whole Kindle is better to read from than iBooks. I think the iBook reader for my iPad 2 is awesome. I'd say it's just an incredible waste of money to have the iPad iBooks AND go out and buy a Kindle. Just my worthless opinion really...:)

billybob476 · October 17, 2011, 11:59:16 AM

Quote from: QuadShot on October 17, 2011, 11:57:12 AM
Don't understand the whole Kindle is better to read from than iBooks. I think the iBook reader for my iPad 2 is awesome. I'd say it's just an incredible waste of money to have the iPad iBooks AND go out and buy a Kindle. Just my worthless opinion really...:)

The kindle has an e-ink screen which is not backlit. A lot of people report their eyes getting tired from reading an active backlit screen like the iPad. I definitely prefer my Kindle over my iPad for reading, it's also easier to hold in one hand since it's smaller.

QuadShot · October 17, 2011, 12:03:50 PM

Quote from: billybob476 on October 17, 2011, 11:59:16 AM
Quote from: QuadShot on October 17, 2011, 11:57:12 AM
Don't understand the whole Kindle is better to read from than iBooks. I think the iBook reader for my iPad 2 is awesome. I'd say it's just an incredible waste of money to have the iPad iBooks AND go out and buy a Kindle. Just my worthless opinion really...:)

The kindle has an e-ink screen which is not backlit. A lot of people report their eyes getting tired from reading an active backlit screen like the iPad. I definitely prefer my Kindle over my iPad for reading, it's also easier to hold in one hand since it's smaller.

You can adjust the backlight down on the iPad. So, how do you go about reading your Kindle in a darkened room? And I can't imagine the Kindle is that much more comfortable to hold than the iPad.

billybob476 · October 17, 2011, 12:08:35 PM

Quote from: QuadShot on October 17, 2011, 12:03:50 PM
Quote from: billybob476 on October 17, 2011, 11:59:16 AM
Quote from: QuadShot on October 17, 2011, 11:57:12 AM
Don't understand the whole Kindle is better to read from than iBooks. I think the iBook reader for my iPad 2 is awesome. I'd say it's just an incredible waste of money to have the iPad iBooks AND go out and buy a Kindle. Just my worthless opinion really...:)

The kindle has an e-ink screen which is not backlit. A lot of people report their eyes getting tired from reading an active backlit screen like the iPad. I definitely prefer my Kindle over my iPad for reading, it's also easier to hold in one hand since it's smaller.
You can adjust the backlight down on the iPad. So, how do you go about reading your Kindle in a darkened room? And I can't imagine the Kindle is that much more comfortable to hold than the iPad.

lol, the same way you read a book in a darkened room, you turn on the light! And as for one-handed holding comfort, the Kindle 3 weighs 8.5 ounces, the iPad 2 wifi weighs 1.3 pounds.

QuadShot · October 17, 2011, 12:13:34 PM

Sorry, not sold. There are situations when you need a light to read by. Let's just call it a matter of preference. I for one will never waste my money on a Kindle.

Bryancd · October 17, 2011, 12:14:00 PM

Yeah, Jamie get's eye strain reading her books on the iPad. I haven't tried it myself, but at $76 the Kindle is almost an impulse purchase, to be honest. I like the fact it'so small and weighs nothing and I can still use my little book light. I read mostly before I fall asleep and enjoy a dark room and a little book light glow as opposed to the iPad. The Kindle replicates the physical book experience much better.

billybob476 · October 17, 2011, 12:21:02 PM

Quote from: QuadShot on October 17, 2011, 12:13:34 PM
Sorry, not sold. There are situations when you need a light to read by. Let's just call it a matter of preference. I for one will never waste my money on a Kindle.

Wasn't' trying to sell ya, just giving my reasons. Also had my Kindle long before we got the iPad.

Bryancd · October 17, 2011, 12:26:35 PM

Quote from: billybob476 on October 17, 2011, 12:21:02 PM
Quote from: QuadShot on October 17, 2011, 12:13:34 PM
Sorry, not sold. There are situations when you need a light to read by. Let's just call it a matter of preference. I for one will never waste my money on a Kindle.
Wasn't' trying to sell ya, just giving my reasons. Also had my Kindle long before we got the iPad.

Well, it's not a matter of preference if someone simply can't read for a prolonged period of time using a backlit screen. It's a very real issue.

Jobydrone · October 17, 2011, 12:49:26 PM

Some people definitely prefer one over the other. We had the debate over reading on the iPad when it first came out over a year ago. PErsonally, not ever having a problem with the backlight, I prefer the iPad indoors, while I'd give the nod to the Kindle in an outdoor situation due to the iPad screen being next to impossible to view in direct sunlight..

Bryancd · October 17, 2011, 12:50:30 PM

That's the other place I do most of my reading, sitting out by my pool!

Feathers · October 17, 2011, 02:10:39 PM

Quote from: billybob476 on October 17, 2011, 09:09:38 AM
I've only run into one confusing situation. I'm reading the Dark Tower series, I got up to book 3 and went to buy book 4, suddenly books 3, 4 and 5 were no longer available via Kindle (still available in dead tree and audio forms). I also checked iBooks and it was the same.

After a few months they became available again. I imagine there was either a licensing issue or maybe some kind of e-format specific deal had run out on those titles.

Aside from that no problems. In the meantime I started reading the Fate of the Jedi series and they are all there in Kindle form, including the latest book that came out in August.

edit: Also people will be happy to note that despite the fact Dark Tower book 3 dropped from the store temporarily, my "copy" was unaffected, it was always available on my device and on my account for re-download.

Nice to know the books were still there. I had a similar experience with eReader.com. I've got a few S.C.E. books over time but once Barnes and Noble bought eReader, I think they realised they had no licensing setup for the UK and withdrew a whole load of books including all of Star Trek.

To this day they're not back but my copies are still there to download.