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Hello everyone, I know that we're all Kindle owners, but I was wondering if there are any Kindle for PC users here? How are you liking the Kindle program? I have mine on my laptop, so I can just sit in bed and read all night long . . . .  . I did have some issues with it earlier (wasn't displaying my books), so I had to uninstall then reinstall. Luckily, this took care of the issue. Other than that, I love it. My only complaint is that some of the books I want aren't available in Kindle format. So, anyone else have any feedback? -Jenna |
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« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2010, 08:31:05 PM » |
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I have it installed on my notebook, but mainly just use it occasionally when I want to look up something in a book while using my PC. For regular reading I always use my Kindle 2.
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« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2010, 08:34:47 PM » |
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only use my cookbooks on here. rarely get to use it. lots of competition for computer use. the kindle is mine  but I don't use my k in kitchen sylvia |
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« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2010, 05:10:35 AM » |
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I have a netbook that has the pc version, but I haven't used the virtual pc kindle since I got my k2i.
There are fewer options with the pc, but it does have thumbnails and color if you need that for a technical drawing or such.
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« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2010, 06:11:13 AM » |
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I installed it on my old laptop. . .said, wow, that's cool. . . .and never looked at it again. Did not install it on my new laptop when I got it. I have 2 Kindles, so wouldn't use the computer for reading. . .though I am looking forward to the promised Android app just for convenience. Realistically, though, I'll probably hardly ever use it either.  |
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« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2010, 06:42:22 AM » |
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Great for graphics and a quick look at an interesting sample.
Reading......not so much.
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« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2010, 08:49:10 AM » |
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The cookbooks show up much better on the PC; the pictured dishes actually look appetizing in color.
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« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2010, 08:52:48 AM » |
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I use Kindle for Mac for samples.
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« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2010, 08:57:35 AM » |
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I've used it on occasion to read a sample or short story. Wish you could search with it link you can on the Kindle itself.
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« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2010, 09:50:08 AM » |
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I have it on my laptop. I use it for reference books like the Kindle Users Guide or Canon EOS Rebel T1i For Dummies.
Otherwise I use my Kindle.
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« Reply #10 on: June 14, 2010, 10:06:17 AM » |
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I have it installed and have looked at it briefly a time or two. But much prefer reading on my Kindle.
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« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2010, 08:18:36 AM » |
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Looks like I'm the only non-Kindle owner  . Someday I'll get the Kindle, I hope, but for now I'm happy with the Kindle for my PC. -Jenna |
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« Reply #12 on: June 15, 2010, 06:59:31 PM » |
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I've used it a fair bit, ever since my wife took my Kindle and refused to give it back.
I find it fairly easy to read for extended periods on my netbook; I actually prefer reading on the netbook to reading on my iPad - but neither is as nice as using the Kindle.
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« Reply #13 on: June 15, 2010, 07:20:30 PM » |
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I used it before i got my kindle and if i don't have my kindle with me but my netbook.
I also tend to use the app on my iphone a lot if i don't have my kindle/before i got a kindle.
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« Reply #14 on: June 15, 2010, 07:57:05 PM » |
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I installed it on my old laptop. . .said, wow, that's cool. . . .and never looked at it again.
That’s pretty much what I did. Installed it on the PC and the IPod and have ignored it since. |
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« Reply #15 on: June 15, 2010, 08:37:15 PM » |
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I installed it on my laptop but never use it. Too many distractions. Use my Ipod Touch on occasion. |
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