We did it.....

[*NikkiBell*]

I think I am sold on the Kindle. The iPad just does not seem like a good option for me because I already have the iPhone and I still view it as just a bigger version.

My only concern with the Kindle is something that another customer told me when I was at Barnes & Noble last month. I was talking to a friend about the Kindle vs. the Nook and a man (who was not an employee) came up to us. He mentioned the recent issue Amazon was having with book publishers and their concern over pricing. He then said that even though much of that has settled down, less publishers are going to offer Kindle versions of their books because they feel Amazon sells them for a lot less money than they should be charging. Do you think this could really become a problem in the future? This guy and his friend seemed to think so. With all of the e-readers out right now, why don't the companies just make one version that works on all of them, iPad and Kindle included?

 

[tlcoke]

Congrats Kevin & John on the Ipad additions.

As much as I would like one, With it's current capabilities, it would not give me the connectivity that I would need for it to be something to put my money at this time. So, I am resisting the urge at this time.

 

[simmons_m]

Kevin - have you tried changing the screen settings to white on black?
You can find the change in general settings, accessibility, white on black.
You can also change the controls of the home button to automatically change to white on black by double or triple clicking the button.
They say this setting helps.
Mike

 

[DisneyKevin]

Kevin - have you tried changing the screen settings to white on black?
You can find the change in general settings, accessibility, white on black.
You can also change the controls of the home button to automatically change to white on black by double or triple clicking the button.
They say this setting helps.
Mike

The white lettering on a black background gives me an almost instant headache.

The black lettering on a white background is good, but I find the black lettering on a sepia background to be the best.

 

[DisneyKevin]

I think I am sold on the Kindle. The iPad just does not seem like a good option for me because I already have the iPhone and I still view it as just a bigger version.

My only concern with the Kindle is something that another customer told me when I was at Barnes & Noble last month. I was talking to a friend about the Kindle vs. the Nook and a man (who was not an employee) came up to us. He mentioned the recent issue Amazon was having with book publishers and their concern over pricing. He then said that even though much of that has settled down, less publishers are going to offer Kindle versions of their books because they feel Amazon sells them for a lot less money than they should be charging. Do you think this could really become a problem in the future? This guy and his friend seemed to think so. With all of the e-readers out right now, why don't the companies just make one version that works on all of them, iPad and Kindle included?

You can do some research on the topic here:

http://www.amazon.com/tag/kindle/forum/ref=sv_kinh_6

The hold out in this pricing war seems to be Penguin publishing.

Amazon's Kindle and Kindle app work on your iPhone, iPad, PC, Mac and ipod Touch.

Before you buy any ereader...I would make a list of 10 books that you want to buy (or 10 books that you have recently bought) and do some comparison shopping between the ereader stores.

Amazon, Sony, Barnes and Noble and Apple all have an ereader book store.

See who has the best selection, best pricing and best customer service policies and make your decision based on that.

I've found amazon wins on all counts. I believe they are the only one who offers a 7 day return policy if you buy a book you dont like or buy a book you've previously read.

Inform yourself by doing your own research....dont take the random book store customer's opinion as fact. Find out for yourself.

 

[Mish19]

Congrats John and Kevin! I've been on the fence for a while now, going into the Apple store to drool. I just yesterday discovered I finally want the Kindle.

Hey Don - Can I give my boss your boss' phone number?

I convinced my boss to buy me one for "work" I hope to have it in the next couple of weeks. Between that and my new phone I might become a hermit!

 

[simmons_m]

Kevin, just to clarify, the setting is a general iPad setting, not the kindle app settings.
Mike

 

[jeanigor]

Inform yourself by doing your own research....dont take the random book store customer's opinion as fact. Find out for yourself.

An informed consumer is a satisfies consumer.

 

[DisneyKevin]

One other thing to look at when buying an ereader.

Check out who has the largest selection of FREE books.

The Kindle section of Amazon has a Top 100 books that you have to pay for and a Top 100 Free books list.

I have a great many free books on my Kindle.

Something else to keep in mind....if you see free book that you think might interest you...grab it. They dont stay free for long.

I read a book named The Ark by Boyd Morrison. It was free on Kindle for a long time. The reviews for this book were excellent and they were right. It was a fast, fun read. This book was so popular that a publishing house signed the author and now you will pay for his work. That being said...The Ark is still a great read, even if you have to pay for it.

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Good point. I do want to get a Kindle for trips in the future. I'm getting my Mac Book first though.

 

[Madi100]

James bought me an ipad. Currently, he spent $800 for me to play Bejeweled Blitz. I'm hoping that I find some better uses for it, because I'm not finding a huge difference between it and the Touch right now. I have downloaded the kindle app, and I just bought my first book today. I have gotten some free ones, but I thought I'd try it out with a favorite author first. I have really wanted a kindle for awhile now, and I think this might be great for that. I like the ability to have movies on it, but I liked the Touch for that reason.

I just got mine on Tuesday, so it's hard to judge just yet. I wanted it, was very excited to get it. Now I need to make sure I use it. I'm wondering if I downloaded Pages if I would use it a lot more for other purposes.

 

[Madi100]

One other thing to look at when buying an ereader.

Check out who has the largest selection of FREE books.

The Kindle section of Amazon has a Top 100 books that you have to pay for and a Top 100 Free books list.

I have a great many free books on my Kindle.

Something else to keep in mind....if you see free book that you think might interest you...grab it. They dont stay free for long.

I read a book named The Ark by Boyd Morrison. It was free on Kindle for a long time. The reviews for this book were excellent and they were right. It was a fast, fun read. This book was so popular that a publishing house signed the author and now you will pay for his work. That being said...The Ark is still a great read, even if you have to pay for it.

Thanks, Kevin. I just checked out the free section. My house won't be clean when my sister gets here, but I have one heck of a list of books to read and they were all free

 

[doconeill]

No there is no VPN client, you can not use them to access servers or upload.
Let me repeat there is no ipad VPN client
(This PSA brought to you by the Werner Technologies IT Department proud users of Linux and Windows since 1999)

Ironically, I finally convinced the Powers That Be to get me a Droid, as I'd be able to fix things at work and monitor them from my phone.

Except our lovely VPN appliance doesn't work with it. Sigh...

But we DO have an SSH bastion host (VERY locked down), so I can at least log into systems and do things...as long as I remember how to do "Ctrl" and such...

 

[disneyholic family]

No there is no VPN client, you can not use them to access servers or upload.
Let me repeat there is no ipad VPN client

I am glad you like the koolaid Kevin Knew that you would love it.

Selling off our netbook; hopefully since no one one likes it at home. If I buyer comes through in 3 weeks I will be looking at a iPad in the Florida Mall in 3 weeks

i'll be right there with you!!

 

[mainegal]

I think if I had been weaned on an iPhone or an touch, I would like this iPad I am using now better. The touchscreen is not very responsive to my touch. Could just be that I am not used to this way of navigating.

 

[mommyceratops]

Wow! What an honest listener!! You have the best listeners and friends.

I wonder if the listener thought they might have won a cruise when you called them on a Tuesday...

Glad you like it... So what do you get your mom for Mother's day now??

 

[DisneyKevin]

Wow! What an honest listener!! You have the best listeners and friends.

I wonder if the listener thought they might have won a cruise when you called them on a Tuesday...

Glad you like it... So what do you get your mom for Mother's day now??

I wasnt going to out you as the person who saved me from myself....but I had my iPad sent to Kim's address and then called her in a PANIC!!!!!!

Kim's a good friend.

We're still trying with the iPad....she might come around and love it. Who knows?

 

[mommyceratops]

I wasnt going to out you as the person who saved me from myself....but I had my iPad sent to Kim's address and then called her in a PANIC!!!!!!

Kim's a good friend.

We're still trying with the iPad....she might come around and love it. Who knows?

It was good to talk to you. Now if she likes it you will have to order you one, make sure to check the address. but if you forget I will be happy to send it to you again.

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Kudos to Kim.

 

[DisneyKevin]

Kudos to Kim.

1000%. Kim is awesome....but I already knew that.

She's my original BFF / stalker.