Which one have you got busdriver,the man in PCWorld was not really very helpful but they did have a demo model that you couldn't use apart from seeing font size etc.It was not a proper working model,he said Amazon wouldn't let them have a real one on display so I'm not really much better off than reading reviews.Would you say that the equivalent to a real book page is displayed on screen when using normal sized font,I really like the idea of having one but would really like to see it working.T.

I have got the WiFi only version. Have WiFi in the house and it is no problem downloading books. Not sure what you mean by a full book page but there is no scrolling up and down involved. After about 10 minutes it feels as natural as reading a "real" book. Font size can be varied and the screen is easy to read even in bright daylight. There is no glare from the screen. My wife borrowed mine to see how she felt reading it and, after half an hour, ordered one for herself.

Thanks very much,I can't really see the point in paying the extra.Most hotels have internet rooms or wifi so can easily download books if needed.I am a fairly quick reader and so I wanted to have an idea of how quickly the pages reload,it seems that both you and your wife don't have a problem with it so hopefully I shouldn't either.Once again thanks for your help.T.

I was looking into e-book readers for an idea at work.

First point to remember - Kindle is a name used for the Amazon own brand device, there are other types with different names. But kindle is likley to become a word in it's own right like hoover did. So when comparing notes are you talking about a Kindle or a kindle?

I found an interesting page on wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_e-book_readers (some of the types mentioned are obselete already or not available in UK). If this chart is accurate there is a big alarm bell ringing in my head about the Amazon model - it says the battery can't be replaced. Rechargeable batteries don't live for ever, I'd only expect 5 years and only then if they are discharged and recharged on a regular basis, batteries allowed to go flat and not charged for some time may last a lot less. And files stored solely on a device are often copy protected and can't be used on another so if the battery died and couldn't be replaced you'd lose them.

I've just been out and got mine!!! Bought it from a well known electrical store,C----s,the salesman couldn't have been more helpful.He let me try it before I bought it which you can't do when you buy from Amazon site.

Hope you enjoy it Oscarben. I tend to download from my PC because of athritis I find the keyboard on the Kindle a bit small. No problem turning pages as that is different buttons.
Someone, sorry can't remember who said they couldn't find it on the the Tesco website. It was in-store I saw them. Huge display at the entrance.

It was me,I looked on the store website.I was surprised that PCWorld had them,so thought we'd look in Currys and they had them too!! I thought they were only available through Amazon.

My wife bought her kindle at Comet, they did have them at Tesco but not the 3G version, i think that Amazon have decided to allow them to be sold from other outlets , but they are all selling at the same price. She decided to get the 3G model which can download books anywhere which means you don't need a wifi connection , although at home she connects through our wifi router. At least she can download books from her sunbed if she wants and i think it also allows you to look at internet pages and check emails just like a 3G phone would. I've got to look to see what books i want to download before we go on holiday , apparently you can even download newspapers which might be useful when on holiday,

The Tesco branch where I was looking at Kindles last week were selling the 3G version. I didn't buy one as I am trying to decide whether to buy an IPad (Yes I know a big difference in price).
Gatwick W.H.Smith's profits will certainly go down though when I finally buy something as I always buy lots of books when I travel through the airport on my way back to Germany

Rob is consdiering buying me a Kindle. As some of you know, we are going on a long jaunt to the other side of the world and I am very restless on a plane..I tend not to sleep at all and can easy get through an entire book...obviously, I cannot use my entire luggage allowance on books (!) so Rob thought a Kindle or something similar. Which is the best or are they all much of a muchness?

Thank you.

Hi Justval,don't really know how they all compare but I'd fancied a Kindle for quite some time,I've just got the cheaper version,£111 and think it's great.We have a wireless internet connection at home so didn't think I needed the one with 3G.I've downloaded a couple of books that I've paid for and will download a lot of free ones too,it will save so much on my luggage allowance as I usually take at least 4 thick paperbacks on holiday,sometimes more and then I hunt around the hotel looking for any that have been left to swap mine with.

Afternoon Val, I received a kindle for my birthday. I am very impressed with it. I didn't realize you can also pop your music on it and use with earphones. I usually take around four or five books on holiday so this is perfect for me. I was also surprised how cheap it is to download the books. Some pretty good free ones too. Hope you're ok.

Thanks for all the info... looks like I know what to ask Sara to get me for my birthday..

ATB,J.

Judith

WHS have got that angle covered - they've got their own e-book store!! http://www.whsmith.co.uk/CatalogAndSearch/eBooks.aspx and they claim to have a sale on.

Thanks Steve.

Judith

Hi everyone, I am sure there has been a topic before..but which is the better system to use?

Rob is getting me a Kindle or possibly an Ipad for storing books on for when we are on holidays..I get through so many in between dives...and wondered which was the best one to get...taking into consideration storage, download availability and battery life etc. Cost is not quite so important as they are about £100.

Any help would be much appreciated...and if this is merged with the other topic that would be good too (I did a search and found loads of reference but not the actual topic).

Many thanks.

I would say the kindle would definitely be best for you. It has a battery life of up to a month, and because it's not backlit there's no glare in the sun. I sat outside once with my kindle and someone else's ipad and we kept having to move the iPad to be able to see but the kindle was fine, even in direct sunlight.

Also it is far easier to read for prolonged periods on the kindle without straining your eyes.

Obviously you can do far more on an iPad but if you just want it for reading I'd say definitely go for the kindle.

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I would recommend a kindle also. I love the fact you can use it while it's still in it's case. Battery life is good,you wouldn't need to recharge on a two week holiday. I also like being able to change the font size as I need glasses for reading.Got mine loaded with several books ready for my jollies three weeks today!

I travel a lot, and I read a lot of books. Typically I lose nearly 3Kg of my luggage allowance each trip on books!
And I'm a bit of a Geek also. So I'm considering a Kindle.
However the OP asked about possible sand and water damage. And nobody has commented yet.

I like to read by the pool. I know my five quid paperback will survive (but be just slightly less attractive) if it ends up in the pool by accident, but I'm guessing it would be a permanent end for a £150 Kindle.
And all the books it contains.

My daughter has a Kindle which she reckons is amazing
- but she refuses to test it under water for me.

Has anyone had a "wet kindle" experience yet?