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03/04/09 09:53 AM
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Amazon recently launched a Kindle reader application for the iPhone. I downloaded the app this morning as well as a free chapter from a book in a series I am currently reading. So far I like it but it remains to be seen what will become of the phone's battery life, etc. Thoughts, fellow iPhoners? Click here for more information.
Robert
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Re: Amazon Kindle For iPhone
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03/04/09 11:18 AM
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I saw that mentioned somewhere. But since I have a new Kindle (and love, love, love it), and I read constantly, I didn't retain it. I read too much to deal with the iphone battery draining.
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03/04/09 11:32 AM
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I'm going to give it a try. I already have Stanza and eReader (I like Stanza better) and don't mind reading on my iphone for short periods of time. I'm not sure I want to read a whole book that way, the screen just isn't big enough.
Now if I could only figure out some way to get books from the Kindle store to work on my Sony eReader (which was a gift; would have rather had a Kindle). I've read several books on the Sony and enjoy it but Sony's store and prices suck.
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03/04/09 09:41 PM
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Kindle 2 coming my way. Not sure if I'll bother with the iPhone app but I'll let you know if I do!
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03/09/09 05:13 PM
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I guess I'll find out tomorrow if I can read my Kindle for the whole flight, or have to turn it off at 10k feet.
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03/09/09 05:55 PM
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It should last for days. You may have to turn it off at take off and landing. Like a cell phone and computer. The wireless aspect is a concern for the airlines. Is you Kindle a #1 or a #2. I have a # 1 and really like it.
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03/22/09 06:10 PM
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OK - after a couple of weeks reading on the iPhone I broke down and ordered a Kindle 2. Er, and a leather case. EXTREMELY excited! Any tips/tricks, must haves and general advice for this newbie?
Robert
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined.
-Thoreau
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Re: Amazon Kindle For iPhone
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03/22/09 10:39 PM
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R - not much in terms of tips/tricks. The Amazon leather case for the K2 is VERY nicely designed, compared to the Amazon case for the K1, so good choice! Still loving mine! (though I have to admit that I've probably done more reading on the iPhone app since I carry the iPhone everywhere but the K2 is only at home).
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03/24/09 05:28 AM
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There were SO MANY people on Navigator with Kindles! Mark read his on the pool deck every day, and people kept stopping to ask him questions he couldn't answer. I think he told them I laid it on top of my computer and it magically absorbed the books he wanted to read, or something like that.
His eyesight has been so bad because of various diabetes problems that he had basically had to stop reading. Now he can read again, and he's in heaven.
R - just enjoy.
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03/24/09 09:32 AM
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"Magically absorbed..." That is so funny, P. Glad M is able to read once more.
My Kindle is in the building somewhere. Need to go look for it now!
EDIT to add: Got it! Love this thing. Not sure how I ever got along without it!! :rolleyes: LOL
Robert
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined.
-Thoreau
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