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I now own the new kindle 3. I never thought I would be able to read from one, much preferring the feel of a book between my fingers, but now I have one I really feel there is room for this in the market place. I also feel that it being a new piece of technology too, has probably encouraged a lot more people to actually read a book, I know my hubby hasn't read for years but I caught him reading last night.. Miracle..
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« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2011, 11:52:11 PM » |
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Hehe... that's great. So you're liking it?
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« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2011, 01:21:27 AM » |
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I am, it is actually quite easy on the eyes, I wrongly thought it would be like looking at a PC screen..
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« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2011, 01:31:39 AM » |
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I doubted e-readers. But now I am a total convert to Kindle. Much prefer it to paper books.
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« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2011, 01:41:09 AM » |
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I now own the new kindle 3. I never thought I would be able to read from one, much preferring the feel of a book between my fingers, but now I have one I really feel there is room for this in the market place. I also feel that it being a new piece of technology too, has probably encouraged a lot more people to actually read a book, I know my hubby hasn't read for years but I caught him reading last night.. Miracle..
Ha, my husband was not a big-time reader pre-Kindle either. He definitely reads more now. I was reluctant to get a Kindle for a good long time for the same reason you stated -- I just didn't think it would be the same as a print book. And it's no0t the same, it's way better.  |
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« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2011, 04:14:32 PM » |
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I wish my Husband read more now that I have a Kindle. He even has my old K1 all to himself. (sigh)
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« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2011, 04:16:28 PM » |
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Glad you are enjoying it. I have had a Kindle for over 2 years. My husband finally decided to try it. He never reads. He is doesn't read a lot but enjoys the Kindle when he does. He loves it for traveling and I'm so glad he is enjoying it.
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« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2011, 04:25:40 PM » |
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I am, it is actually quite easy on the eyes, I wrongly thought it would be like looking at a PC screen..
I thought the exact same thing too and refused to buy one. I actually got mine as a christmas gift and I love it! I didn't know about the whole e-ink thing until I actually got mine and I was like wow, the screen looks just like paper. |
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« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2011, 05:02:22 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2011, 06:53:15 PM » |
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I'm reading more now than I ever had since I purchased a kindle. For some reason, I can read faster on it.
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« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2011, 07:16:52 PM » |
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I also was one who would not give up paper, leather, sagging bookshelves, musty odors, etc....until a friend showed me his K3. I am a definite convert.
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« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2011, 11:33:13 PM » |
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I was just like you, loved the feeling of the book and didn't want to swap for money. Until my cousin came for a visit last month... I fell totally in love with her Kindle! Got mine last week and am now into my third book already. As somebody else here said - I feel I can read way much faster on my Kindle than I do a book. The standard font type and font size combined with, for me, the perfect line spacing is just wonderful! And I had to buy my boyfriend a Kindle as well. Better safe than sorry... He was too keen on mine! It will probably arrive today, yeyyhh... |
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« Reply #12 on: April 07, 2011, 06:35:21 AM » |
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I haven't met anyone who has a Kindle who doesn't love it, including friends who don't always embrace new technology.
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