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From the lens The Kindle Reviews.

What do you think?
Do you like reading?
Do you have to do a lot of reading - say for work or school?
What do you think about the Kindle?
Would you consider getting one? - if yes, why? What attracts you the most?
- If no, what turns you off?
Have you got one? - if yes, how do you use it? What do you like or dislike about it?

  • TessaGreen Jan 7, 2009 @ 5:48 am | delete
    Mara, please forgive me for taking so long to reply - I've been ill.

    I am so sorry you disliked your Kindle so much. I am extremely surprised at just how strongly you feel about it, and I don't really understand why. Do you mind me asking: Who got it for you? Why do you think they thought you might enjoy having it? I'm assuming it might be because you read a lot and a laptop is not that convenient or comfortable to read from for long periods of time. Is that not so?

    Of course, if the books you want to read are not available on the Kindle, it is of no use to you. May I ask what you do enjoy reading? And how much they cost? I do hope you come back and share some more of your thoughts with us.

    And I hope that otherwise, you had a lovely holiday.
  • Mara Dec 29, 2008 @ 11:23 pm | delete
    I received one for x-mas and immediately hated it. I hated it so much that I refused it, I do not have the money to buy Kundle books, and I do not have a credit card. I abhor this device. I was insulted to receive it. The books I want are not on the Kindle list. This device would limit and determine what I read. Why would I want something that uses up my precious time with commercial garbage books? I am so angry that I was given this piece of garbage. I use my laptop to read or view whatever I want. Kindle will become the new eight track player.
  • TessaGreen Nov 24, 2008 @ 9:17 pm | delete
    Susan52, Thank you for taking the time to drop a note about your clip on light. Yes, I don't think there are many pleasures greater than being wrapped in a cocoon, reading. Although, too often these days I tend to drop off!
  • Susan52 Nov 24, 2008 @ 1:29 pm | delete
    I have a clip-on light for my Kindle to use at night, in bed (my favorite place to read) and it works just great!
  • TessaGreen Oct 28, 2008 @ 3:21 am | delete
    Yes you do.

    Apart from the fact that backlighting just doesn't work with E-ink, it completely tears away two brilliant reasons to have a Kindle at all - long life and easy to read. Backlight drains battery life so, so quickly. And causes eye strain. It doesn't make for comfortable reading.

    A really simple solution is a Clip-On Light. I've just added some notes about a good one you might like to consider. One which will light up your Kindle screen without causing a glare, and without shining over anyone sitting or lying close to you.

    Hope that helps, Linda, and thank you for stopping by. Please come back with more questions and let us know how you find the Kindle - if you get one.
  • Linda Oct 27, 2008 @ 6:47 pm | in reply to TessaGreen | delete
    Since the screen does not light up - do you still need a night light to read it?
  • TessaGreen May 23, 2008 @ 7:39 am | delete
    Thank you, Leslie. I'm so thrilled you took the trouble to drop a comment and vote.
  • LeslieBrenner May 20, 2008 @ 1:14 pm | delete
    Very well done! 5 stars.

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