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09-19-2011, 10:28 PM
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Gahhhh...I don't know which one to get!  I really want to get the Kobo Touch, but not sure if touch screen is a step forward or backward? (Some people say the touch screen does not respond well to page turning)
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09-20-2011, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Jermyzy  Gahhhh...I don't know which one to get! I really want to get the Kobo Touch, but not sure if touch screen is a step forward or backward? (Some people say the touch screen does not respond well to page turning) | I think backwards. I hold a book or eReader by the edges, so it makes most sense to have the buttons on the edges. Plus who wants finger prints on their screen? With a tablet you sorta accept fingerprints, yet on a single purpose device I want to avoid them if possible.
That said, if there were buttons for page turning and a touch screen I'd take that. I think the keyboard at the bottom of my Kindle is a waste of space.
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09-20-2011, 12:11 PM
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^Looks like Nook or the new Sony would suit you! Anyways, I'm going to visit a Chapters to play around with a Kobo to see how I like it, and wait for the release of the new Sony before I decide, since I'm not leaving for another month.
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09-20-2011, 01:49 PM
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Why is everyone suggesting tablets with backlit screens? eBooks are good because they do not use backlit screens - the purpose of having eBooks is so that you can read them out in the daylight without having to turn up a backlight. It's not about reading it in the dark and having tired eyes from the screen....well, maybe a little but why would you read a book in the dark anyways.
Until they have the best of both worlds, such as Pixel Qi displays, then eBooks will still have a place.
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09-20-2011, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Levitron Why is everyone suggesting tablets with backlit screens? eBooks are good because they do not use backlit screens - the purpose of having eBooks is so that you can read them out in the daylight without having to turn up a backlight. It's not about reading it in the dark and having tired eyes from the screen....well, maybe a little but why would you read a book in the dark anyways.
Until they have the best of both worlds, such as Pixel Qi displays, then eBooks will still have a place. | Because some people (like myself) actually prefer a backlit screen over a non lit screen. To each their own, but being backlit does not automatically make your eyes tired.
Also, backlit e-readers are more useful, as they do more than just display books.
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09-28-2011, 08:00 AM
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Great, now Amazon has released the new Kindles!
$79 for the non-touch screen version, $99 for the new touch version. Apparently only available in the US, but if I order and ship to my US shipping address and bring it back to Canada (my Amazon account is in Canada), will I still be able to use it normally? Or does it require a US account (e.g. Nook)? Also, the touch screen isn't released til november and I'm going away next month...I'm wondering how difficult it will be to use the new $79 version that is non-touch and has no keyboard...
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09-28-2011, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Jermyzy I'm wondering how difficult it will be to use the new $79 version that is non-touch and has no keyboard... | x2
Does it have wifi? if so, how do you type in the wifi password?
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09-28-2011, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp Because some people (like myself) actually prefer a backlit screen over a non lit screen. To each their own, but being backlit does not automatically make your eyes tired.
Also, backlit e-readers are more useful, as they do more than just display books. | It does (make your eyes tired/strained) - especially for people with astigmatism. But like you said, to each their own.
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09-28-2011, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by taylor192 x2
Does it have wifi? if so, how do you type in the wifi password? | Yes, it has wifi. It has a pop-up keyboard that you have to navigate with the d-pad. No worse than on my xbox  
Anyways, I'm sold on the non-touch model. I'm using it solely for reading, so lack of physical/touch keyboard is not a deal-breaker for me. I'll probably download 99% of my books at home anyways. Plus, I really need an e-reader before I go on holidays in October, and for $79, can't really go wrong! Worst case scenario I can upgrade to a touch later.
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09-28-2011, 09:47 AM
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Sweet!
I do not need the keyboard on my Kindle 3. I have only used it to type in my wifi password. I buy most of my books on the website, then sync the device. The few times I have bought books on the device it was another book in the series, so I could buy it with a couple clicks.
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09-28-2011, 01:46 PM
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Dont forget the $79 & $99 price points are for advertisments included in the kindle. Add 20 bucks or so for the non-ad version.... or wait for people to hack the kindle again.
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09-28-2011, 01:52 PM
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The Kindle 3 was garbage. So many screen issues. Hope these new ones are better.
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09-28-2011, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by !MiKrofT The Kindle 3 was garbage. So many screen issues. Hope these new ones are better. | What screen issues?
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09-28-2011, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Jsunu Dont forget the $79 & $99 price points are for advertisments included in the kindle. Add 20 bucks or so for the non-ad version.... or wait for people to hack the kindle again. | I don't mind the ads, I just want a decent cheap ereader | |
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09-28-2011, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by taylor192 What screen issues? | Lots of users reporting cracked screens or ghost images.
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09-29-2011, 07:46 PM
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i'm looking to get a kindle touch now, but its only for state. =[.. you guys think its worth it for me to ship to PR?
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09-29-2011, 09:40 PM
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^Yeah, why not? Super easy, plus you can get the Special Offers version and save $40 
I just ordered the Kindle 4 with special offers, should arrive next week!
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09-29-2011, 10:00 PM
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#68 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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Originally Posted by !MiKrofT Lots of users reporting cracked screens or ghost images. | My wife has a kindle 3 and loves it... So much so we bought Grandma one about 2 months ago and she also loves it.
There will of course be issues with any electronic device but from what I have seen and experienced the Kindle 3 has met the needs of my wife and grandma just fine.
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09-29-2011, 10:02 PM
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I always thought it would be released in Canada as well for the kindle touch, guess not.
its like 109$ CAD for kindle 4 d-pad
99$ USD for kindle touch,
going to order the kindle touch ahah
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09-29-2011, 11:49 PM
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shit, they have sub-$100 readers now? combine that with my TouchPad and my tech life just got a whole lot sweeter and lighter.
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09-30-2011, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 3klipze I always thought it would be released in Canada as well for the kindle touch, guess not.
its like 109$ CAD for kindle 4 d-pad
99$ USD for kindle touch,
going to order the kindle touch ahah | You can get the kindle 4 d-pad for $79 if you're willing to live with the ads That's what I ended up ordering
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09-30-2011, 06:14 PM
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^ kind of want the touch for the overall looks, and i prefer touchscreen
edit : 79$ 4way D-pad is only for US. so its in USD + shipping to US address only.. if you want the kindle d-pad in canada its 109$
edit2: so might as well get the 99$ USD touch kindle and ship it to TSB, it isn't that far driving down there. you pay the same price pretty much after tax
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10-01-2011, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 3klipze ^ kind of want the touch for the overall looks, and i prefer touchscreen
edit : 79$ 4way D-pad is only for US. so its in USD + shipping to US address only.. if you want the kindle d-pad in canada its 109$
edit2: so might as well get the 99$ USD touch kindle and ship it to TSB, it isn't that far driving down there. you pay the same price pretty much after tax | Yes, I ended up shipping my kindle to TSB in Pt Roberts. I ordered a non-touch one b/c I need one for my holiday in October, and I'm not a huge fan of touch screen.
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10-23-2011, 09:48 AM
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Quick update, I got my Kindle 4 nontouch and so far I'm very happy with it. Occasionally has some problems with the wifi, but after I turn the unit on and off, it's good to go
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10-23-2011, 10:25 AM
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Kobos got a new reader out. Well its more of a tablet
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