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« on: November 20, 2009, 03:22:40 PM » |
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I bought my sister a Kindle for Christmas, the thing is she didn't ask for it - I'm just assuming she'll love it, like we do.  We may be celebrating Christmas during Thanksgiving, so I may find out soon. |
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« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2009, 03:26:14 PM » |
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Well, if she hates it, you have 30 days to return it...
But, if she's a reader, or a technogeek or better, both, then she'll love it and you'll have problems getting her to the table for dinner.
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« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2009, 03:42:51 PM » |
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I want to buy my mother one but she hasn't really shown an interest in mine to be honest. A couple of weeks ago she did call me in a panic on Friday saying her car was messed up and she needed me to take her to the library. She only had 4 books to last through the weekend LOL. I told her if she had a kindle she would never have that problem again. I'm thinking about getting her a Sony pocket reader so she can access library books.
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« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2009, 03:44:25 PM » |
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I'd say being your sister she should love it - but then my sister, even though she is a reader, does not want my K1. Hopefully your sister is smarter than mine is  |
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« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2009, 03:47:17 PM » |
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I'll keep my fingers crossed that she'll love it.
Mel, does your mom live in or near Ohio by chance?
If so, they have a wonderful e-resource library.
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« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2009, 03:52:56 PM » |
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Deb, no she lives in Illinois. We have a pretty good selection of ebooks available at our library, not awesome but enough to keep her in books for awhile.
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« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2009, 04:16:33 PM » |
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Adele, you are one excellent sister! I can't imagine she won't like it--everyone who's seen mine wants one, but is put off by the price.  |
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« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2009, 06:07:05 PM » |
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If I was a gambler, I'd put money down that she will love it! Even if she is hesitant at first, she will soon learn what a wonderful little device it is!  |
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« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2009, 06:15:37 PM » |
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As long as she's never disparaged the kindle in your presence, or said "I would never want one of those" chances are she'll like it.
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« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2009, 07:06:00 AM » |
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When I told her I read newspapers on it she did say that she is one who likes to hold a newpaper. I got her the K2, not the DX (couldn't quite pull that off, price wise). I'll mention she can get a trial subscription and see how she likes it or just use it for books.
Good point about the 30 days - I hadn't thought of that.
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« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2009, 07:37:43 AM » |
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I know how you feel. My niece and I, both of whom have Kindles, have bought one for her mother (my SIL) for Christmas. She's not a huge reader (4 kids, aged 9-21, and works nights), just getting to the spot she might be able to spend time reading. BUT, for her birthday I bought her an Oberon journal, and when she opened it I know she thought it there was a Kindle inside, and she was so disappointed. No good deed, and all that. So, I have a spare Amazon K2 cover and for Christmas morning I'll have my niece steal the journal, put together the ensemble with a few books on the Kindle, and hope for the best.
I hadn't thought of the 30-return, though. I've ordered it already. Oh well, there's always KB to sell on.
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« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2009, 09:56:21 AM » |
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Actually right now she'll have until January 31st to do a return.
From their page ...
A: You, or the gift recipient, can return Kindle in new condition with all the original packaging, manuals, and accessories within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. During the holiday season, we'll accept returns of items shipped between November 1 and December 31, 2009 until January 31, 2010.
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« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2009, 10:45:36 AM » |
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I'm pretty sure she will appreciate it.
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« Reply #13 on: November 26, 2009, 10:16:53 AM » |
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I'll find out tonight - she is coming over for Thanksgiving and we will be celebrating Christmas since she'll be out of town for Christmas. I got a call from my daughter last night and she was telling me how much she has gotten into reading lately - so if my sister doesn't like it then I will give it to my daughter. If my sister does like it then I might have to figure out how I'm going to pull off getting ANOTHER ONE for my daughter.  |
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« Reply #14 on: November 26, 2009, 11:31:38 AM » |
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I'm sure she will LOVE it! Let us know how it goes today!
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« Reply #15 on: November 27, 2009, 09:27:14 AM » |
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Will she like it? Answer - Her response upon opening the box - Oh, it's a Kindle She wasn't thrilled, but she is going to give it a try. I told her we have 30 days to return it. Now I have to wait to see if she is going to like it. |
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« Reply #16 on: November 27, 2009, 09:33:22 AM » |
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Will she like it? Answer - Her response upon opening the box - Oh, it's a Kindle She wasn't thrilled, but she is going to give it a try. I told her we have 30 days to return it. Now I have to wait to see if she is going to like it. I hope she likes it. I like to hold books, and thought that I might miss that. The fact that I can carry around so many of my favorites and/or books on my to-read list far outweighs the advantage of being able to hold a real book. I LOVE my Kindle, which was a Mother's Day gift from my daughters and my husband. I can't imagine NOT having it! |
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« Reply #17 on: November 27, 2009, 09:38:38 AM » |
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Will she like it? Answer - Her response upon opening the box - Oh, it's a Kindle She wasn't thrilled, but she is going to give it a try. I told her we have 30 days to return it. Now I have to wait to see if she is going to like it. I think sometimes people are afraid it will be difficult to use.... Betsy |
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« Reply #18 on: November 27, 2009, 09:40:04 AM » |
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Will she like it? Answer - Her response upon opening the box - Oh, it's a Kindle She wasn't thrilled, but she is going to give it a try. I told her we have 30 days to return it. Now I have to wait to see if she is going to like it. Keep us posted! |
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« Reply #19 on: November 27, 2009, 12:41:22 PM » |
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hope she likes it
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« Reply #20 on: November 27, 2009, 03:11:10 PM » |
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once she uses it she'll be fine!
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