Hi Severin When I went looking for an e-reader, not many shops actually carried any.
Of course I wanted to hold it in my hands to tell if it would suit me, one of the main reasons being of course to read in bed, on the bus, on my chair in the evenings - obviously the weight in my hand was going to be important. However none of the shops that did carry any e-readers actually had anything set up on them that I could read, nor to "play" with. Frustrating. Fortunately I did know someone who had ordered one when they first became available in Australia, and he kindly brought his (smaller) one up for me to experiment with. Once I had sat down with it for 5 minutes I was positive that I wanted one, and that it definitely would suit me. If you can, arrange to hold one of each and see what you think. I personally do not find the bigger one any problem to hold nor to turn the pages. At the same time I think the smaller one would probably have also been suitable. It was my husband who kindly thought that maybe it would be better to go for the bigger size. We recently went overseas for a holiday and I happily read on the plane and in our room, by the pool, and also on the beach - my Kindle suited these needs very well. The size would probably come back to personal preference. The chap who brought his up to show me is completely satisfied with the smaller size. Like you I just wanted an outright reader, no toys, no internet, no games. Good luck Peta On 25/09/2010, at 11:28 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: > > Thanks for the feedback, Peta. Yes, I also see a Kindle as a part solution > to the house full of books problem. We have plenty computers so it is a seen > as a book reader ONLY. I had not thought seriously of the larger one, > simply on the grounds of cost. Is it worth it? > Severin > > On 25/09/2010, at 5:10 PM, peta belczowski wrote: > >> >> Yes Severin >> >> I can answer positively. >> >> I have had my Kindle since March of this year (I did buy the bigger one, not >> really heavier than the smaller one). >> >> I am very pleased with it as I am an avid reader. Eventually there came the >> time when I could not fit any more books into the house! >> >> So, even though my husband thought I would wait for the iPads to come out, >> if you are just in the main after a reading device, go for the Kindle. >> >> Peta >> >> >> On 25/09/2010, at 4:52 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: >> >>> >>> I am looking to purchase a Kindle. I have already read a number of Kindle >>> books on a MacBook which is more or less fine but my wife has a habit of >>> wanting her MacBook and it i not the most convenient for presleep reading >>> in bed at night. >>> Anyone have comments, all would be welcomed. >>> Severin Crisp >>> ________________________________________________________ >>> Assoc Professor R Severin Crisp, FIP, CPhys, FAIP >>> 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia. >>> Phone (08) 9842 1950 (Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) >>> email mailto:[email protected] >>> ________________________________________________________ >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]> >>> >> >> >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]> >> > > ________________________________________________________ > Assoc Professor R Severin Crisp, FIP, CPhys, FAIP > 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia. > Phone (08) 9842 1950 (Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) > email mailto:[email protected] > ________________________________________________________ > > > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]>
