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Post by jester13 on Aug 10, 2011 22:41:11 GMT
my sons just asked for kindle for xmas hes 11 and english isnt his best subject so any form of reading has got to be better than none,just wondered who has an e-reader and what your views are on them,thanks x
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Post by sectiondcrazy on Aug 11, 2011 20:43:29 GMT
I bought my mum one for mothers day and she loves it ;D
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Post by Milliesmum on Aug 12, 2011 18:09:58 GMT
I have a kindle, one of my oh's more inspired surprise presents, I love it, and there's a lot you can download for free which is always a bonus. The battery lasts for ages and you can adjust the size of the text to suit youself. Definitely recommend it.
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Post by jester13 on Aug 12, 2011 21:11:55 GMT
thanks for you help think i will defo get him one x
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Post by maudie on Aug 16, 2011 7:02:34 GMT
Yes agree with mm, I got one for xmas and absolutely love it, quick and easy to download books pretty much anywhere, and lots of free books to
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Post by Julie(luke3) on Aug 19, 2011 23:21:58 GMT
Can I ask? Are they simple to use?(I don't mean for downloading as I can do that)! My MIL reads about 10 books a week  She has bad arthritis in her hands so finds it hard to hold a book! I thought about getting her one last xmas but wasn't sure how technical they were? She is 78! She like the old mills & boon and stories of love from war time? |
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Post by Milliesmum on Aug 20, 2011 11:23:47 GMT
Yes lukey, there is a home button, and up and down arrows to select the book you want from a menu. Then once you start reading, either side has a forward and back button, so you just press the forward button to turn the page as you read. They're on both sides so it doesn't matter which hand you hold it with or how you're sitting. Also good if you like to sit outside as the sunlight doesn't affect the screen, unlike a mobile phone, it's a matt white background with black print and it's clear whatever the weather/light conditions.
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Post by Milliesmum on Aug 20, 2011 11:25:15 GMT
If you go on amazon, kindle store, books, then sort by price low - high, all the free books will come up - there's stacks you can get for nothing. Or you can search for an author, or a title.
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Post by Julie(luke3) on Aug 20, 2011 18:40:51 GMT
Thank you very much mm  Iv'e just had a look! If she doesn't get on with it, then I can always have it! lol x That's her Xmas present sorted ;D |
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Post by frozzy on Aug 26, 2011 18:54:47 GMT
I got my Kindle last year and now have round 300 books on it. I love it !!
I bought the cover that has the fitted light and when I cant sleep I read without disturbing my OH.
The battery lasts for ages too.
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Post by mirosa on Aug 31, 2011 19:39:45 GMT
I was desperate to get a Kindle, then it got a bit technical as they brought out a second version which - I believe - is wifi? I'm not great with this stuff anymore, I quite like simplicity! My phone is very basic which at least stops my kids stealing it.
I believe the 'old' style Kindle's about £40 cheaper. I might start saving.
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Post by larkhaven on Aug 31, 2011 19:54:25 GMT
We bought one for OH for Christmas - he loves it, easy to use and you can have quite big print on it - very clear screen (no backlight) easy on the eyes and can be read in bright sunlight.
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