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The UPS box was waiting outside my door. The edge of the box was a bit banged up, which caused me to worry for a minute, but then I opened it up and saw how well protected everything was. The box the actual Kindle comes in is GORGEOUS! Man, what a work of art. I expected a cool box from some of the comments I read here, but nothing prepared me for how awesome it was. So, of course, I eagerly unwrapped my Kindle, plugged it in, and turned it on. Nothing... Uh oh! I was worried for a second, but after a minute, it thankfully booted up. *Whew* (Any idea why it takes so long initially?) It immediately knew my name and had recommendations based on my tastes. Amazing! The two free books I ordered and the one sample were sitting there waiting for me. And the screen: WOW! I am in love. Letting it charge up now... I know I can use it while it's charging, but I hate being tied up to a cord. Sorry for this completely unnecessary post, but I just HAD to share in my excitement!  |
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« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2008, 03:56:20 PM » |
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and here starts a new addiction. Have fun! Don't worry, I kept the nice box that my kindle came in, too.
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« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2008, 03:57:34 PM » |
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Congratulations. I know the feeling. May you have a long and fulfilling relationship!  |
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« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2008, 03:59:18 PM » |
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CONGRATULATIONS CS!!! What do you mean 'unnecessary post' It is TOTALLY NECCESSARY. Your Kindle Joy is Our Kindle Joy. You can use Kindle while it is charging...FYI.
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« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2008, 04:04:53 PM » |
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Congrat, I known how you feel, I was so excited the day that I to a vacation day from work. I park self in the living room and kept looking out the window for the USPS truck. Enjoy and before you known it you will be as addict as everyone else. Jodi and Faith |
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« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2008, 04:10:14 PM » |
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Welcome, CS!
I have two of the boxes here and can't bring myself to throw them out recycle them.
One of the hidden bonuses of Kindle ownership is access to the great Kindle community here- lots of fun and fellowship.
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« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2008, 04:35:37 PM » |
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Congratulations CS. |
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« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2008, 05:01:29 PM » |
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yaaaayyyy! You got your Kindle! Isn't that such a great feeling? I think the only *true* con of owning a Kindle is the excruciating wait for it to arrive!
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« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2008, 05:07:58 PM » |
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Congrats CS  We love hearing about the arrival of someones new bundle of joy Let us know what his/her name will be. And I agree, the box is beautiful. I won't be throwing mine away. |
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« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2008, 05:10:20 PM » |
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YEY! I remember reading that it was supposed to be here today! Congratulations!
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« Reply #11 on: November 14, 2008, 09:38:02 PM » |
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Woo hoo CS!!!
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« Reply #13 on: November 15, 2008, 06:14:20 AM » |
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I am very happy for you. I am eagerly awaiting the day I can post the same news.
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« Reply #14 on: November 15, 2008, 07:07:43 AM » |
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I got mine on Halloween and felt exactly the same way. I posted here because my friends and family just weren't getting how excited I was about it! You are among people who get it here!
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« Reply #15 on: November 15, 2008, 07:17:10 AM » |
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Sorry for this completely unnecessary post, but I just HAD to share in my excitement! Not unnecessary at all, we LOVE sharing the joy of a new Kindle. It makes us relive receiving our own little bundles of joy! Congratulations! Now, hie ye to the Book Corner and to Accessories to start outfitting your Kindle properly! Betsy Accessories and Book Corner enabler, er, Moderator |
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« Reply #16 on: November 15, 2008, 06:14:08 PM » |
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I am in LOVE. I spent several hours last night reading a variety of things. I'm AMAZED by the screen. It does not look electronic AT ALL. As you can see from my signature, I already have several books.  I'm still trying to figure out the best way to hold it when I'm lying back in bed. Any suggestions? |
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« Reply #17 on: November 15, 2008, 06:22:03 PM » |
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I can't lie on my back to read so I lie on my side and prop it up.
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"Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing." -Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird
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« Reply #18 on: November 15, 2008, 06:31:31 PM » |
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I am in LOVE. I spent several hours last night reading a variety of things. I'm AMAZED by the screen. It does not look electronic AT ALL. As you can see from my signature, I already have several books. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to hold it when I'm lying back in bed. Any suggestions? I bend my cover back and hold it in the foldy part. my thumb can page forward for me |
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« Reply #19 on: November 15, 2008, 08:34:53 PM » |
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I bend my cover back and hold it in the foldy part. my thumb can page forward for me
me too... this afternoon in the car, I leaned the seat back a little and propped it up on my leg and it just sat there!! no pages to worry about!! really cool! I am very happy for you. I am eagerly awaiting the day I can post the same news.
hang in the vampyre... your day will come and we will all rejoice with you!! |
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« Reply #20 on: November 15, 2008, 08:40:39 PM » |
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I am dreading Monday a little. I am relaxed now because I know they don't ship on weekends. Monday rolls around, let the stressing out begin! diditshipyet? no  diditshipyet? no diditshipyet? no diditshipyet? no diditshipyet? no diditshipyet? no diditshipyet? no diditshipyet? no diditshipyet? no diditshipyet? no diditshipyet? no diditshipyet? no diditshipyet? no diditshipyet? no diditshipyet? no diditshipyet? no Ok it's almost bed time... diditshipyet? no diditshipyet? no diditshipyet? no diditshipyet? no diditshipyet? no diditshipyet? no diditshipyet? no diditshipyet? no drat! maybe tomorrow... |
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« Reply #21 on: November 15, 2008, 08:41:11 PM » |
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It'll be worth the wait! I am so addicted to it already. Thank God for free stuff. I somehow convinced myself to download MaidenFlight just because it was free, but feedbooks.com is great for actual literary masterpieces (at the best price possible: FREE!). I tried it tonight by DLing Great Expectations. I will probably grab Dracula, Frankenstein, The Time Machine, and the War of the Worlds - all classics I've never read - from Feedbook in the coming days.
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« Reply #22 on: November 16, 2008, 08:20:35 AM » |
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I'm still trying to figure out the best way to hold it when I'm lying back in bed. Any suggestions?
Gertie K's cover folds over the top, so I can put both hands flat against her back and rest her against my knee. Congrats on your new family member! I know you have great times ahead of you. |
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« Reply #23 on: November 16, 2008, 08:56:30 AM » |
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Congratulations CS! I remember the day my Kindle arrived as if it were yesterday.
Happy Kindling!
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« Reply #24 on: November 16, 2008, 10:24:11 AM » |
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Congrats!!!
I cant wait for mine to get here....thank goodness there is this board and I am in the throes of float building to occupy my time....not to mention grabbing free classics and organizing them for the load onto Kindle....WOOHOOO Enjoy!!!
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« Reply #25 on: November 16, 2008, 11:32:23 AM » |
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Good to hear you're enjoying it! Feedbooks absolutely rocks. I love being able to browse the file and just click to dowload straight to the Kindle.
I found one-handed reading with the original cover fairly easy if you fold the cover back, and put the kindle in the crook between your thumb and forefinger, and use your thumb to turn pages. However, with my original cover, my Kindle would fall out if I were reading with it facing Kindle-down.
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« Reply #26 on: November 16, 2008, 01:17:28 PM » |
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Welcome CS and Kindle Kompanion.... named..... We love it every time someone new has their Kindle arrive!!! So glad you shared with us..... we get Kindle-bumps just thinking about it. And, it sounds like you love yours just like we love ours..... in less than 24 hrs!! Doesn't take long to find out that this is one incredible device!! Now, listen to Betsy and start planning those accessories!! |
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« Reply #27 on: November 16, 2008, 02:14:55 PM » |
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My Kindle name is.............. ..........Chris's Kindle. Hey, it works for me.  |
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« Reply #28 on: November 16, 2008, 02:21:54 PM » |
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CK for short?
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« Reply #29 on: November 16, 2008, 03:58:10 PM » |
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CK for short?
Sure, why not... LOL. Anyway, thanks to everyone for their tips on how to hold the Kindle with the cover. However, I like holding it nakedly. Any advice for that? |
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« Reply #30 on: November 16, 2008, 03:59:31 PM » |
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Sure, why not... LOL.
Anyway, thanks to everyone for their tips on how to hold the Kindle with the cover. However, I like holding it nakedly. Any advice for that?
Get a skin. Enter the drawing for a skin...three more chances to win! |
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« Reply #31 on: November 16, 2008, 04:00:26 PM » |
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wear gloves?
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« Reply #32 on: November 16, 2008, 04:32:27 PM » |
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And if you don't win a skin, buy one! LOL!
There's pictures of people's skinned Kindles over in Accessories....come to the dark side.... Or, as they said in Poltergeist, go to the light!!!
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« Reply #33 on: November 16, 2008, 05:08:32 PM » |
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But how does a skin help me hold a naked Kindle better? |
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« Reply #34 on: November 16, 2008, 05:28:30 PM » |
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It wont but it can help prevent scratches nicks and scuffs to the original finish.
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« Reply #35 on: November 16, 2008, 05:35:04 PM » |
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But how does a skin help me hold a naked Kindle better? I was more thinking it will keep it cleaner, since your hands will be on more of it than when it is in a cover. L |
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