I'm talking just the plain ol' Kindle that's subsidized by ads. Anyone have this? Are the ads that annoying to deal with? Is it worth the $20 extra to get one without ads?
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I'm talking just the plain ol' Kindle that's subsidized by ads. Anyone have this? Are the ads that annoying to deal with? Is it worth the $20 extra to get one without ads?
pony up the $20
Don't be poor?
The ads aren't bad. We have several Kindles in the library system here for testing and supporting our customers. The ads only appear when the device is not being used. It shows up as the screensaver and I believe a small ad on the bottom of the home screen. There are no ads visible at all while reading ebooks.
I've actually purchased a few books suggested by the ads, so I'm glad it's there. Like SoonerDude said, it's not as though they're popping up when you're turning the pages of a book, just when the device is "off".
Get a Nexus 7 instead. Its better and does more things.
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I agree if you want a device that has multiple functions. As a dedicated reader though e-ink is tough to beat. I much prefer reading on my kindle vs my ipad.Originally Posted by macdaddybuff
Is the Asus Transformer any good? Been looking at the 10".
Bounce might mistake that for a tv show forum... should probably call it "Free ****"
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Love reading on my Nexus 7... just started my second book... the google interface is pretty awesome.
out of envy or lust?
Thanks. You and Bob gave exactly the info I was looking for.
BTW Bob, who is that in your avatar?
I don't want anything with a back light. I like the idea of e-ink for longer periods of reading as it will be easier on my eyes.
I wondered how long it was going to take before this was said
Yes I like it but if money is not a issue go with Galaxy 10.1 or Nexus 10. But the Transformer is nice my MIL got one on my advice and I like it.
Options for your mom while I'm on a business trip.
I'll look into that.
Should of said its the Galaxy note 10.1 there is a samsung galaxy tab 10 that is not the one I am talking about. If in doubt its the one with the stylus.
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I have the Tab 2 10.1 an love it
We got the Note 10.1 and it's a hoss... quad-core processor, and it moves silky smooth... I've been playing with the stylus on some photos and it is really cool. Comes with a watered down version of PhotoShop, probably the best "stock" photo editor I've seen on a tablet and the stylus really let's you get detailed. It's about $100 more than the regular Galaxy Tab, but worth it IMO.
My son had the tab 2 7.0 its nice as well. It has an Ir remote in it. So he can control all the tvs in our house with his tablet its pretty cool.
thats why i wanted one.
Keep meaning to try that out with ours, but I can't pry it out of the wife's hands long enough
Shakira, Shakira!
Buy the one with ads. If they don't bother you, great. But if they do, you can log into Amazon online, go to the place you manage the device, and pay the $20 to remove them forever.
I have a Kindle Paperwhite and did it. Takes 20 seconds.
I got one for Christmas, the ads don't bother me. Only see them on the front screen or maybe the menu. Haven't noticed them when reading. Save the money and buy some books.
In addition to books, there are browser plug ins that let you easily clip web articles and send them to the kindle for later reading. Can also email it documents.
http://calibre-ebook.com/
I'm just gonna post this here, in case anybody needs it.
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What can I do with this?
I use it to convert e-books I steal online to a format Kindle uses. I'm sure it has legit uses too....
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Surprised it took this many posts.
Whaaat? Don't be poor, buy the e-books
I use it to send documents to my kindle. Not that it would stop me, but using calibre to break drm is getting harder and harder.
The drm is already broken when he "steals" them.
Like a hymen on a trampoline
You can steal e books?
Yes..or so I'm told.
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