Amazon Fights Back: New Wi-Fi Kindle for $139 on Aug 27

[bumbershoot]

Another nice feature of the Kindle is 'text to speech' in some of their books. The web page will tell you before you buy a book whether it is text to speech enabled. I like to use this feature when I don't want to turn the pages myself. I turn on the text to speech, mute the volume, and set the speed to faster and the pages will turn for me.

I think that you're the one that first mentioned that, and it's just so brilliant! What's sad is that the testers didn't know about it! Then again, they aren't told to get onto ellipticals while testing, LOL.

My only problem with it is that I sometimes get distracted b/c I work out in the "family" room at the Y, and DS often comes over and talks to me, and then I go back and the K is 3 pages further! DH has told me I should do something crazy...he said I should "read the manual"...to see if there's a keystroke to pause it. What a wild notion!

 

[rileysmommy]

I preordered the K3 the day it became available. I've been wanting an e-reader for awhile now and this lower price point just became too sweet to resist any longer. I can't wait until it arrives. I've been trying to think of what books I've been wanting to read. I've got a list of about 4 or so so far.

 

[disneyfans95]

I preordered the K3 the day it became available. I've been wanting an e-reader for awhile now and this lower price point just became too sweet to resist any longer. I can't wait until it arrives. I've been trying to think of what books I've been wanting to read. I've got a list of about 4 or so so far.

Nice.. no matter what you pick, it is great to see someone enjoy the e-readers!

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

OK... here's my latest trick:

I have a collection of recipe books (all free from Amazon) and I've read through them and made notes on the recipes I would like to try. I keep my Kindle with me in my bag and when I shop and remember a recipe I'd like to try, I open the book and go directly to my notes to find the recipe I want in seconds to read the ingredients I'll need.

I think that you're the one that first mentioned that, and it's just so brilliant! What's sad is that the testers didn't know about it! Then again, they aren't told to get onto ellipticals while testing, LOL.

My only problem with it is that I sometimes get distracted b/c I work out in the "family" room at the Y, and DS often comes over and talks to me, and then I go back and the K is 3 pages further! DH has told me I should do something crazy...he said I should "read the manual"...to see if there's a keystroke to pause it. What a wild notion!

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

The Android OS doesn't make it any more updatable than the Kindle OS ` both can be (and have been done) wirelessly. What we DO know is the majority of the Nook processor's resources go to operating the small navigational touch screen at the bottom of the Nook. And it's still laggy. This may be why it takes a Nook 90 seconds to boot from the off position versus about 3-4 seconds for the Kindle.

Also one big bounus of the Nook is using the Android OS, so it is very flexible for them to make quick updates and add features vs say the Kindle.

 

[disneyfans95]

The Android OS doesn't make it any more updatable than the Kindle OS ` both can be (and have been done) wirelessly. What we DO know is the majority of the Nook processor's resources go to operating the small navigational touch screen at the bottom of the Nook. And it's still laggy. This may be why it takes a Nook 90 seconds to boot from the off position versus about 3-4 seconds for the Kindle.

lol you dont have a nook then..

If you did you would know it is not a 1 1/2 to boot up from power down.. Which of course, nobody leaves their e-reader in.

Might want to get the facts straight... It is like 15 seconds from power down to reading, but like I said, nobody leaves e-readers turned off (that goes for kindle, nook, sony etc). You put them to sleep and they all come back in 2 seconds.. And if you are so worried if it take one more second more, you got bigger things to focus on

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

Of course I don't have a Nook, and that was one of the reasons why. The fact I had to repeatedly touch the screen to make a single navigational choice was the main reason, however. It wasn't quick and responsive the way an itouch or an iphone is. I would touch an option and it wouldn't seem to register that I'd touched it, so I would tap it again. Right about the time I would tap it again the screen would refresh and make the change and my finger would then tap an option in error. It was frustrating, especially when we're used to quicker touch screen behavior with other devices.

I power mine down all the time. You have to when flying. And, for the record, every time I have tested a Nook at Barnes & Noble it takes 90 seconds to power up to the point where the navigational screen is operational. I am not worried about it, as you seem to imply, but it's not an appealing feature. No one has to take my word for it, they are free to test one for themselves.

I don't hate the Nook. I think the e-reader revolution is long overdue and the Nook absolutely fills a gap in product offerings. The more the merrier. It just doesn't work for the way I like to read, access and organize my reading material.

lol you dont have a nook then..

If you did you would know it is not a 1 1/2 to boot up from power down.. Which of course, nobody leaves their e-reader in.

Might want to get the facts straight... It is like 15 seconds from power down to reading, but like I said, nobody leaves e-readers turned off (that goes for kindle, nook, sony etc). You put them to sleep and they all come back in 2 seconds.. And if you are so worried if it take one more second more, you got bigger things to focus on

 

[SaraJayne]

Of course I don't have a Nook, and that was one of the reasons why. The fact I had to repeatedly touch the screen to make a single navigational choice was the main reason, however. It wasn't quick and responsive the way an itouch or an iphone is. I would touch an option and it wouldn't seem to register that I'd touched it, so I would tap it again. Right about the time I would tap it again the screen would refresh and make the change and my finger would then tap an option in error. It was frustrating, especially when we're used to quicker touch screen behavior with other devices.

I power mine down all the time. You have to when flying. And, for the record, every time I have tested a Nook at Barnes & Noble it takes 90 seconds to power up to the point where the navigational screen is operational. I am not worried about it, as you seem to imply, but it's not an appealing feature. No one has to take my word for it, they are free to test one for themselves.

I don't hate the Nook. I think the e-reader revolution is long overdue and the Nook absolutely fills a gap in product offerings. The more the merrier. It just doesn't work for the way I like to read, access and organize my reading material.

The nook does not need to be powered down for flying. That's what airplane mode (the mode it's in when the wifi is off) is for.

 

[abmitch01]

in general, if you have more than one e-reader, can you sync them somehow so they both keep track of what page you're on? like if you have one for your purse and one at home? specifically, I have a Nook. It would be great if they could do that.

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

The nook does not need to be powered down for flying. That's what airplane mode (the mode it's in when the wifi is off) is for.

As someone who flies twice a week or more I can tell you that the flight attendants' instructions (as per the FAR Part 121) direct that all electronics be powered OFF and not just put in airplane mode. Airplane mode is for those periods of flight (over 10,000ft) when electronics are approved for use.

 

[bumbershoot]

OK... here's my latest trick:

I have a collection of recipe books (all free from Amazon) and I've read through them and made notes on the recipes I would like to try. I keep my Kindle with me in my bag and when I shop and remember a recipe I'd like to try, I open the book and go directly to my notes to find the recipe I want in seconds to read the ingredients I'll need.

Love it!

I enjoy reading mysteries with recipes in it (Diane Mott Davidson being the one I can think of off the bat), and I've been saving the recipes like you...but I hadn't thought to whip out the Kindle while shopping! Nice!

The nook does not need to be powered down for flying. That's what airplane mode (the mode it's in when the wifi is off) is for.

There are plenty of FAs out there who tell you that airplane mode is actually NOT acceptable, and that phones etc must be completely off.



ExPirateShopGirl, you sound just like Jeff Bezos did in his Charlie Rose interview. There's plenty of room for many different e-book readers!

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

I don't know about the Nook, but Kindles sync between your device (or devices if you have more than one on the same acct) and any Kindle applications on your PC or iphone. Obviously, the device(s) in question would have to (at some point) be connected wirelessly or otherwise to your account in order to do so. I'm sure the Nook probably does, too, but their website should be able to tell you.

in general, if you have more than one e-reader, can you sync them somehow so they both keep track of what page you're on? like if you have one for your purse and one at home? specifically, I have a Nook. It would be great if they could do that.

 

[abmitch01]

good to know


DS turns 13 in 2 weeks and all he wants is a Nook. Makes me happy. But I'm going to wait a bit just in case Nook drops their prices. I'm just thrilled that e-readers are so popular and people are reading

 

[Genmorr]

I have an iPad and have considered getting either a Nook or Kindle for my daughter's primary use. I am leaning more towards the Nook. She is seven but an avid reader, would primarily use it at home or on trips, and I would like her to have a device she can use with headphones. Do you think it would be best to buy a used one from Ebay or Amazon? She just needs WiFi.

 

[disneyfans95]

Of course I don't have a Nook, and that was one of the reasons why. The fact I had to repeatedly touch the screen to make a single navigational choice was the main reason, however. It wasn't quick and responsive the way an itouch or an iphone is. I would touch an option and it wouldn't seem to register that I'd touched it, so I would tap it again. Right about the time I would tap it again the screen would refresh and make the change and my finger would then tap an option in error. It was frustrating, especially when we're used to quicker touch screen behavior with other devices.

I power mine down all the time. You have to when flying. And, for the record, every time I have tested a Nook at Barnes & Noble it takes 90 seconds to power up to the point where the navigational screen is operational. I am not worried about it, as you seem to imply, but it's not an appealing feature. No one has to take my word for it, they are free to test one for themselves.

I don't hate the Nook. I think the e-reader revolution is long overdue and the Nook absolutely fills a gap in product offerings. The more the merrier. It just doesn't work for the way I like to read, access and organize my reading material.

There is no other way to say it, but you are wrong. I am using my Nook this morning. I even powered it down and started it up. It was not 90 secs (or even close) to open the book.

The touch screen works and is very responsive. I use to turn the book pages, look up stuff etc etc. Maybe you had some old version or something? But what you are saying is just not true about the device.

 

[RitaE]

If you are going to buy the WiFi only Kindle model, it hasn't been released yet so it is doubtful you will find any on Ebay.

As for buying any on Ebay, I'd tread carefully. I'm not sure how Barnes and Noble is handling it now but Amazon has been refusing to register devices that are reported to them as lost or stolen. There have been several reports of people buying Kindles via Craigslist or EBAY and then when they go to register them with Amazon they can't because it has been reported as stolen. So if you buy in the 2nd hand market..I'd only pay via Paypal or a Credit Card with buyer protection.

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

Quoting for the purpose of testimony impeachment later. This sounds like the perfect opportunity to post a Youtube video showing both devices boot. Good thinking, DF.

There is no other way to say it, but you are wrong. I am using my Nook this morning. I even powered it down and started it up. It was not 90 secs (or even close) to open the book.

The touch screen works and is very responsive. I use to turn the book pages, look up stuff etc etc. Maybe you had some old version or something? But what you are saying is just not true about the device.

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

Quoting for the sake of rebuttal testimony later, "like 15 seconds from power down to reading."

Might want to get the facts straight... It is like 15 seconds from power down to reading, but like I said, nobody leaves e-readers turned off (that goes for kindle, nook, sony etc). You put them to sleep and they all come back in 2 seconds.. And if you are so worried if it take one more second more, you got bigger things to focus on

 

[disneyfans95]

lol, you gotta get a better hobby then Pirategirl. Don't worry your stock with Amazon is safe even if not everyone is buying the Kindle

Because you know, if I am off by 5 seconds you will be sure to tell me about it.. You really gotta get out more

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

Surely you can do better than to insult a fellow poster.

lol, you gotta get a better hobby then Pirategirl. Don't worry your stock with Amazon is safe even if not everyone is buying the Kindle

Because you know, if I am off by 5 seconds you will be sure to tell me about it.. You really gotta get out more