Kindle

[Daniel]

You're more like a computer worm?

Yes

[fandango]

Is the whole point of Kindle saving trees (amongst other things)?

No, it's about saving on trips to Ikea to buy more bookshelves

I was skeptical about these things until about a year ago, but I've just bought my wife one (not a kindle, but the same idea). We have a lot of books, and read a lot. Last year I had to buy more bookshelves and had the realisation that I can't just go on buying a few books every month, so some other solution was necessary.

I wasn't sure how much my wife would like it, but she finds it great. There are so many other things you can do with your books with these things, like adding notes, or never running out of stuff to read when on holiday, that I think the advantages outweigh the loss of the "real paper" feel. You can still buy your favourite books in "analogue" format, but this is another way to read. I'm all for it, so I'll probably get a kindle for myself soon.

[ioan]

You made me check the amazon site for this piece of technology and I was ready to crack for a kindle DX when I saw that it has no WiFi, only 3G connectivity.
The 3G connectivity is claimed to be:

[quote=amazon.com]No monthly wireless bills or commitments. Amazon pays for Kindle DX's wireless connectivity so you won't see a monthly wireless bill. There is no wireless setup&#8211]

However the Wireless terms and conditions are unavailable right now:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...399690wireless
which means I have no idea what the conditions would be for mainland Europe.

Has anyone tried this 3G service for Kindle in mainland Europe? Could you give me more details?
I am curious because:

For U.S. customers traveling abroad, additional fees apply for wireless delivery of periodical subscriptions. For details, click here.

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Or should I wait for a WiFi version of it?

[Daniel]

Or should I wait for a WiFi version of it?

Just get the current wifi version

[ioan]

Just get the current wifi version

I fear those are too small, 9" screen is much better than 6".

[Daniel]

I fear those are too small, 9" screen is much better than 6".

I would say that 9" would be too big.

[ioan]

I would say that 9" would be too big.

Can you zoom in on PDF's on the small ones?
The price is certainly tempting, however I'd rather have a hassle free usage with a more expensive gadget.

[veeten]

Erm.....are you reading my thoughts again?

more like, a future christmas gift. Coming soon under your tree.

[Daniel]

Can you zoom in on PDF's on the small ones?
The price is certainly tempting, however I'd rather have a hassle free usage with a more expensive gadget.

You can yes Just put a PDF parts manual on Caroline's Kindle and you can zoom in and out. It not as smooth as it probably would be on a tablet with the whole pinch to zoom thing but it's usable. If viewing PDF's was going to be your primary use I'd say to get a tablet if I'm honest.

[schmenke]

Similar to others' experience already mentioned, Mrs. schmenke, who reads much, is not swayed by e-books. She says that reading is an "experience" that requires the feel of a proper book. I've suggested an e-book to her at least a couple of times, just to eliminate the volume of books on shelves in our house, but she isn't convinced

Also, my (limited) research indicates that the e-books are no cheaper than regular ones, at least around here