Who has a Kindle? (wireless reading device)

[MrsPete]

First of all, I think any "enhancements" to a Kindle 2.0 won't really mean a big difference in function. There might be some bells and whistles, but from what I know of you on these boards you are not necessarily a bells and whistles kind of gal!

Well, I am and I"m not. I'm more of a spend-every-dollar-twice kind of gal. I like bells and whistles -- I just want them to be carefully considered, not purchased on the spur of the moment.

As a PP said, once you download a book with the wireless, it is in the Kindle memory and doesn't need the wireless function in order to make the book readable. I read on the beach, in hotels, in carpool lane, etc. all the time and I never have access problems.

I appreciate the clarification. I had never considered the need for internet connection before (even though it's rather obvious now that I think about it), and something another poster said confused me.

 

[DVCLiz]

Share downloads? Please explain.

You may have up to 6 Kindles on an account. You may share content between them - the key is ON THE SAME ACCOUNT. That means each Kindle is registered using the SAME credit card. There is an option to list more than one credit card, but you must manually change the card for each purchase. That would be a pain in the neck for me. I would rather have all charges go through my card and then settle up with the others. That's what a friend of mine does. She and her two sisters all have Kindles, on a sister's account. That way when one of them buys a book, each sister has access to it. Once the book is purchased, each Kindle can wirelessly download it and all of them can be reading the same book at the same time. They each keep a list of what they have purchased and send their sister a check. It works fine.

Obviously you would not want just anybody sharing your Kindle account - I believe it would work best for family members or close friends. I would have both of my daughters on my account, and future sons in law, but not anybody else!!

A point to remember is that if you share your account everyone can see every title you have. Not a problem for me because I am reading mainstream literary firction only, but if you choose to get erotica (and there is plenty of it in Kindle format already!) or even just something you'd rather no one else see, you should keep your account private.

There is no way currently to block anything from your child who might be sharing your account. You have only your normal parental oversight and any rules you might make for the use of downloading.

Don't let this dampen your enthusiasm for the Kindle!! It's a wonderful, wonderful machine. Just sharing some practical information gleaned from the Amazon boards over the last few months.

Here you are, Mrs. Pete. If I wanted to buy each of my daughters their own Kindles, I would link them to my Amazon account and any book I purchased they could download to their own Kindle. So we could all three be reading the same book at the sme time, and I would only have paid for it once.

This would work fine for me because my daughters are 15 and 20, so anything I downloaded would be fine for them as well ( I don't read anything too weird or racy so I wouldn't be worried about monitoring content for them.) Also, we've had several years of them having access to my credit card for things like Itunes downloads, etc. and I am very happy with their ability to follow my rules and not abuse the privilege. But if I had younger children I would obviously want to be a little more careful.

 

[MelanieC]

I ordered my new Kindle on 10/25/08 and I've had it since late last week. I absolutely love it!! I can't wait to go on vacation with it. No more stuffing books into my bags now.

 

[FergieTCat]

I've been considering buying a Kindle, and after reading this thread, I'm sold! Now I just got to wait for Santa to bring one for Hanukkah (I believe in covering all bases when it comes to getting presents!!)

 

[kaseyC]

Mine comes tomorrow!!! I can't wait!

I have been loving this thread - it's got me so psyched. I can't decide what to read first. I think it will be American Wife. Normally I would have waited for paperback so I think I'll take advantage of the low price of a new book.

I know that on 11/11, the new Wally lamb will be on my Kindle!! I've been so looking forward to that one.

My family will be thrilled that I'll be an easy one to shop for this Christmas. Amazon gift certificates for me!

Mine was just delivered!! I didn't expect it until tomorrow.

 

[lulu71]

Mine was just delivered!! I didn't expect it until tomorrow.

Lucky dog! Have you ordered a book yet?

I keep checking the status and since it's just made it to Memphis and I'm in NOLA, I doubt I'll get it today but that would be nice!

 

[disneynutt1225]

Those of you who ordered and had it delivered within a week, did you take advantage of the free shipping? I'm wondering if that's the hold up with mine.

 

[lulu71]

Those of you who ordered and had it delivered within a week, did you take advantage of the free shipping? I'm wondering if that's the hold up with mine.

I used free shipping. Of course, mine isn't here yet but if if gets here tomorrow as it should it would have been three business days.

 

[disneynutt1225]

I just switched mine from the free shipping to the 2-4 business days. Anticipated delivery date is anywhere between November 25-December 1st. I guess Amazon doesn't like me.

 

[mickeylove2]

That's kind of strange. I ordered mine Thursday too and it already shipped and will be here Tuesday. Could I have ordered one of the last ones in stock? Maybe, but I bet yours will come a lot sooner.

That's really odd, I ordered mine on Tuesday, you ordered yours Thursday and you're already getting it!?!?! Now, I'm really bummed! I was hoping to have it by today so I can take it with me to my DDs piano lesson and GS meeting. I looked today and it says shipping soon but still with the date of 11-21. Keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[Brianne]

If I remember correctly, you can buy books & samples before receiving the Kindle----Amazon will keep it all in a holding pattern until you receive it, so there's no reason to wait until you get your hands on it.

I'm going to probably have to buy an SD card for my Kindle soon because I keep downloading too many samples.

 

[lulu71]

That's really odd, I ordered mine on Tuesday, you ordered yours Thursday and you're already getting it!?!?! Now, I'm really bummed! I was hoping to have it by today so I can take it with me to my DDs piano lesson and GS meeting. I looked today and it says shipping soon but still with the date of 11-21. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Could it have something to do with your nearest distribution center? Mine came from somewhere in the South because while it only says that the origin place is the US, it was in Lexington, KY on the same day that it left the warehouse.

 

[Papa Deuce]

Could it have something to do with your nearest distribution center? Mine came from somewhere in the South because while it only says that the origin place is the US, it was in Lexington, KY on the same day that it left the warehouse.

I ordered mine 2 or 3 days ago.... but amazon says it will take 2 weeks for delivery. I sure hope not. My stuff always seems to come from Lexington.

 

[kaseyC]

Lucky dog! Have you ordered a book yet?

I keep checking the status and since it's just made it to Memphis and I'm in NOLA, I doubt I'll get it today but that would be nice!

I bought Dennis Lehane's new book, "The Given Day". It is so cool.

Those of you who ordered and had it delivered within a week, did you take advantage of the free shipping? I'm wondering if that's the hold up with mine.

I ordered on Wednesday and used the free super saver shipping.

 

[disneynutt1225]

I ordered on Wednesday and used the free super saver shipping.

Hmm... I went back into my account on Amazon to see if I could change the shipping back, but now it says that it's being prepared for shipment. I guess they wanted my extra $6 to ship it. I still have an estimated delivery date for the 25th though. Hopefully I'll get it before then!

 

[Papa Deuce]

I bought Dennis Lehane's new book, "The Given Day". It is so cool.



I ordered on Wednesday and used the free super saver shipping.

I actually screwed up and paid the $6.98... hopefully that means faster delivery.

 

[DreaminDisney]

I've been considering buying a Kindle, and after reading this thread, I'm sold! Now I just got to wait for Santa to bring one for Hanukkah (I believe in covering all bases when it comes to getting presents!!)

Smart!

If I remember correctly, you can buy books & samples before receiving the Kindle----Amazon will keep it all in a holding pattern until you receive it, so there's no reason to wait until you get your hands on it.

I'm going to probably have to buy an SD card for my Kindle soon because I keep downloading too many samples.

I really like that you can download the sample first!! That's a big plus. You get 14 days free trial for newspaper before they start charging you for that too.

 

[Pumbaa_]

a friend pointed out one disadvantage. When the electronics have to be turned off on the plane

ok, small disadvantage and hopefully short duration too!!

 

[Papa Deuce]

Sigh.... my estimated delivery date is December 1st.... so if that is what happens it will be a one month wait.

 

[dairyou]

I really want a Kindle but I always borrow books from the library. I probably read one book a week so that would be about 24 dollars a month. Not bad at all since I probably spend that much a week in lunch.

I just can't get myself to do when I can get library books for free. Someone convince me!

Deb