Kindle Vs. Kindle Fire - Page 2

Thrak · 12-08-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Not exactly true. Or as big a pain as you might think.

I use a shareware program called Calibre to organize my ebook library of stuff I don't buy directly from Amazon. Calibre will easily convert formats to be compatible with Kindle, iPad, iPhone, Nook, Sony and a slew of other eReaders. So, the number of supported formats for an eReader is a moot point.

I use calibre to, for organization for my wifes e-ink nook... but even without it all I have to do is drag/drop onto the nook (any version) and its there.

I use it mainly to reformat comics to fit the nook color screen better.

MrClean · 12-09-2011, 08:22 AM

Actually the Kindle does have a web interface, it's crappy, but it works for certain things.
My wife has the old Kindle DX, it was like 40lbs. The kids and I have the smaller Kindles and she said she wanted one like ours, easier to hold and read in bed. I ended up getting her the Kindle Touch for Christmas.
I debated because the style we have allows for the case with the built in light to be used and the Touch doesn't. Which means she'll still have need for a reading light.
Oh, well Amazon is great about returns/exchanges so we're going with this model.

She considered the Fire but after reading the reviews decided she wouldn't like one.
I prefer the standard Kindle for reading, for me the E-ink is a better option. Outdoor use, no back lit screen to keep you up at night...(if the studies are actually true).

longknocker · 12-13-2011, 04:40 AM

Bought The Kindle Fire Last Nite @ Best Buy After Looking Them All Over!

Thanks For The Advice, All!

12-09-2011, 08:22 AM	#22
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: Kindle Vs. Kindle Fire Actually the Kindle does have a web interface, it's crappy, but it works for certain things. My wife has the old Kindle DX, it was like 40lbs. The kids and I have the smaller Kindles and she said she wanted one like ours, easier to hold and read in bed. I ended up getting her the Kindle Touch for Christmas. I debated because the style we have allows for the case with the built in light to be used and the Touch doesn't. Which means she'll still have need for a reading light. Oh, well Amazon is great about returns/exchanges so we're going with this model. She considered the Fire but after reading the reviews decided she wouldn't like one. I prefer the standard Kindle for reading, for me the E-ink is a better option. Outdoor use, no back lit screen to keep you up at night...(if the studies are actually true). __________________ http://jeffcarrollphotos.com Not a photographer, just a dude with a camera. Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA Last edited by MrClean; 12-09-2011 at 08:30 AM.

12-13-2011, 04:40 AM	#23
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Kindle Vs. Kindle Fire Bought The Kindle Fire Last Nite @ Best Buy After Looking Them All Over! Thanks For The Advice, All!