Thread: Electronic Readers

G'day Ian

Both the wife and I have Kindles,the older standard ones which we have connected to Amazon I Also have it linked to my iPad so if I can't get WiFi with the pad I just tap on Kindle and read on,my Kindle can take about 1,000 books I am old but I only have 5 loaded at the moment,(don't ask me how my wife is the set-up guru)

Using the iPad-1 at the moment,she has a 2 it is thinner and lighter one,both of ours are 16gb models.


cheers

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Talking books are very limited with titles and genres Digger. An e-reader will prop against the glass nicely.

I use a small projector direct onto the rear windscreen projecting in reverse so I can watch all my movies without silly interruptions like watching traffic...

makes chase sceens so much more real (you started it )

Hi V8Ian,

I went the more expensive option of the iPad.

I have the Kindle, Kobo, iBooks and the local library apps on it so a lot of options.

They have lots of free books from each one and obviously you can pay if you want. I used to go to the library every time i was home on R&R and then cart 4 or 5 books with me up to site each week. It soon gets heavy. So the iPad has made it a lot easier.

Then to top it off you can put your music on it, surf the net, watch movies and i can facetime (like skype but better and apple to apple only) my kids and wife at home from my room on site. That is probably the best bit about it

With the book apps you can alter the size of print, colour (ie you can make it black for reading at night with the light off) brightness etc. so its flexible.

I usually get around 8 - 12 hours of use out of my battery depending on use. I think the e-readers last a lot longer.

My parents (in their early 70's) just got iPads last month and they love them.

Craig

G'day V8 Ian

If you get an iPad just make sure that you have someone that knows help you set it up,I do know that you have to get an I-tunes account,(she did that for me) and I have about a dozen things on the front page/screen,I would suggest that you buy the book "I pad for Beginners" about 20 bucks printed by " www.inaginebookshop.co.uk" you should be able to get it at Kmart or big W or one of the book shops or newsagents ,we got ours from the local news agent here on Bribie Is.


I even have a direct link to AULRO


This little jigger is so good I that you can just link into McDonald's free WiFi while you are having your daily Mac or 3 !!!!!


cheers

Originally Posted by Mudguard

Hi V8Ian,

I went the more expensive option of the iPad.

I have the Kindle, Kobo, iBooks and the local library apps on it so a lot of optiions.

Craig

G,day.
I have started to notice more and more lately that people are reffering to
these "apps ".
I get the idea of what they are but what does it mean ? Is it an abreviation ?

Thanks.

Originally Posted by olbod

G,day.
I have started to notice more and more lately that people are reffering to
these "apps ".
I get the idea of what they are but what does it mean ? Is it an abreviation ?

Thanks.

Apps is short for applications and typically refers to a program on a mobile device. (for example i have an alarm clock 'app' that gives my phone that capability)

The big disadvantage of an Ipad is the backlit display. Though you can keep your kindle library on your Ipad it is much less comfortable to read.
The e-readers use e-ink to produce the image. This means that they are very similar to reading a physical book and do not wear out your eyes like the screen on an ipad or smart phone of some description does.

Dizza

I have the Kindle Paper-white and am very happy with it. As mentioned above the e-ink is easy on the eyes and can be read in bright light as well.

They are also handy if reading a large novel, much easier to hold. If you go to sleep while reading,they remember where you finished and switch off automatically.

You can store heaps of books on them and the print quality is outstanding.

I only have the wireless one and download books at home. I got mine from Big W, they seemed okay price wise. If you get one, I would recommend one of the Kindle covers from Amazon they are excellent quality and make the Kindle easier to hold I reckon.

Cheers,

Ashley

Originally Posted by digger

I use a small projector direct onto the rear windscreen projecting in reverse so I can watch all my movies without silly interruptions like watching traffic...

makes chase sceens so much more real (you started it )

I have neither the money nor time to set that up, but I like your style. Does that mean you're over-paid and under-utilized?