E-reader

Tulip · 09-09-2010, 10:40 PM

Anyone uses an e-reader? If you do or know anything about it, what would you prefer or recommend? The Kindle or the Sony? I've read up on them and still not sure.

Thanks for your inputs!

xoxoxoBruce · 09-09-2010, 10:44 PM

I think this is the thread you want.

Tulip · 09-09-2010, 11:04 PM

Thank you, Bruce!

wolf · 09-10-2010, 10:25 AM

Kindle, Kindle, Kindle, hands down.

I am awaiting delivery of my K3Graphitewifi.

Should be here today or tomorrow.

Tulip · 09-10-2010, 10:27 AM

Thanks, Wolf. Just finished reading the thread Bruce linked for me. By the way, what's the difference between the wifi and 3G option? Never understood its purpose or advantage one over the other to make an informed decision.

Bullitt · 09-10-2010, 10:28 AM

Same here actually Wolf, post any cool free stuff you happen to find in the marketplace. I'll do the same once mine gets here next Monday.

3g can be used to download books from anywhere you get a cell signal. Wifi only model has to be used on a wifi network since it does not have the 3g card in it. The 3g usage is free, but there's an upfront premium to pay for the card itself, hence the higher price.

Tulip · 09-10-2010, 10:41 AM

So, umm...which one is better? What do you recommend?

glatt · 09-10-2010, 10:56 AM

3G is better because you can dowload all over the place. But it costs more.

If you already have a wifi signal at home (do you have a laptop?) and you'll do all your downloading at home, then get the wifi and save a few bucks.

wolf · 09-10-2010, 11:13 AM

I prefer the 3G, bought the wifi only because I have wifi at work, wifi at home, and wifi at pretty much every fast food and coffee shop in the area.

I tend to load my Kindles to the gills with content, and didn't think that for the 3rd one I need the immediate everywhere access. And it was $50 cheaper.

I don't use the internet connectivity option all that much, maybe once or twice to play with it to see what it's like.

I read books.

A lot of books. As I've mentioned elsewhere, I've already read over 100 this year (I think around 120 at this point). I use ereaders for READING, not as all-in-one devices. Having said that, I have to get back to reading. I hardly read at all on vacation and I need to catch up!

Tulip · 09-10-2010, 11:32 AM

Wolf, you make me feel stupid. I have to pick up a book and start reading.

wolf · 09-10-2010, 11:38 AM

You probably pay more attention to things like vacuuming and dusting than I do.

Pico and ME · 09-10-2010, 11:06 PM

But I bet you would kick ass on Jeopardy!

Tulip · 09-10-2010, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf

You probably pay more attention to things like vacuuming and dusting than I do.

Hehe...we're all busy in our own ways.

Gravdigr · 09-15-2010, 04:30 PM

I just knew you would get busy given the chance...

09-09-2010, 10:40 PM	#1
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	E-reader Anyone uses an e-reader? If you do or know anything about it, what would you prefer or recommend? The Kindle or the Sony? I've read up on them and still not sure. Thanks for your inputs!

09-09-2010, 10:44 PM	#2
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I think this is the thread you want. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-10-2010, 10:25 AM	#4
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Kindle, Kindle, Kindle, hands down. I am awaiting delivery of my K3Graphitewifi. Should be here today or tomorrow. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

09-10-2010, 10:28 AM	#6
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	Same here actually Wolf, post any cool free stuff you happen to find in the marketplace. I'll do the same once mine gets here next Monday. 3g can be used to download books from anywhere you get a cell signal. Wifi only model has to be used on a wifi network since it does not have the 3g card in it. The 3g usage is free, but there's an upfront premium to pay for the card itself, hence the higher price. __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

09-10-2010, 11:13 AM	#9
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I prefer the 3G, bought the wifi only because I have wifi at work, wifi at home, and wifi at pretty much every fast food and coffee shop in the area. I tend to load my Kindles to the gills with content, and didn't think that for the 3rd one I need the immediate everywhere access. And it was $50 cheaper. I don't use the internet connectivity option all that much, maybe once or twice to play with it to see what it's like. I read books. A lot of books. As I've mentioned elsewhere, I've already read over 100 this year (I think around 120 at this point). I use ereaders for READING, not as all-in-one devices. Having said that, I have to get back to reading. I hardly read at all on vacation and I need to catch up! __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

09-09-2010, 11:04 PM	#3
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	Thank you, Bruce!

09-10-2010, 10:27 AM	#5
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	Thanks, Wolf. Just finished reading the thread Bruce linked for me. By the way, what's the difference between the wifi and 3G option? Never understood its purpose or advantage one over the other to make an informed decision.

09-10-2010, 10:41 AM	#7
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	So, umm...which one is better? What do you recommend?

09-10-2010, 10:56 AM	#8
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	3G is better because you can dowload all over the place. But it costs more. If you already have a wifi signal at home (do you have a laptop?) and you'll do all your downloading at home, then get the wifi and save a few bucks.

09-10-2010, 11:32 AM	#10
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	Wolf, you make me feel stupid. I have to pick up a book and start reading.

09-10-2010, 11:38 AM	#11
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	You probably pay more attention to things like vacuuming and dusting than I do. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

09-10-2010, 11:06 PM	#12
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	But I bet you would kick ass on Jeopardy!

09-15-2010, 04:30 PM	#14
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