Won a Kindle today...

Alex · March 3rd, 2010, 09:17 PM

Went to a vendor happy hour at the RSA conference, dropped a business card in the jar, and am the lucky winner of a new Kindle. I think it's the normal sized one, not the larger one (judging from the size of the box), but I'll open it all up when I get home. Ann has already called dibs on it, so I don't know if I'll ever get to play with it. Anyone have one of these gadgets? Enjoy it?

MKlein3004 · March 3rd, 2010, 09:38 PM

nice, let us now how it works

Flashmonkey · March 3rd, 2010, 09:46 PM

I, for some reason, have trouble reading things on a back-lit screen like that. I have seen one of those in person and they look fantastic, though. I just hope it doesn't exacerbate eye fatigue like a computer screen, or ipod touch does.

Alex · March 3rd, 2010, 10:53 PM

It's a totally different type of screen from an ipod or computer screen, it looks much closer to black and white (black on grey, actually), very similar to a paperback book. Supposed to cause less eye strain, and it also allows for much longer battery life.

ninja250 · March 4th, 2010, 03:42 AM

I wonder if you can use it to write? Like write a book with it?
Then let people read your own book.
Lol I guess that's what I would try and do?

noche_caliente · March 4th, 2010, 09:37 AM

I love mine - I read so many books on it while w were on our cruise, and didn't have to take up but a little tiny bit of space in the backpack as opposed to the space taken by all the paperbacks if I'd had them! Never had any problem with battery life, and if I want to read a trashy romance novel, I don't have to feel guilty, as no one can see the cover or what I'm reading!

CZroe · March 4th, 2010, 02:28 PM

I want a Kindle but the price is just too great. I'm glad to see that you avoided that hurdle.

10 years ago I expected that this tech would be well under $50 by now, especially if the real market is in the books available for it.

DarkNinja52 · March 4th, 2010, 02:44 PM

ive never seen one of these, interesting.
definitely curious about it, lets get a review when you can?

Sailariel · March 4th, 2010, 02:58 PM

That is a neat device. It would be good for my father-in-law, who has Macular Degeneration and can no longer read. Books on tape are quite limited. Will look into it. Thanks for the heads up, Alex. We don`t just learn about motorcycles here.

Greg_E · March 4th, 2010, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailariel

That is a neat device. It would be good for my father-in-law, who has Macular Degeneration and can no longer read. Books on tape are quite limited. Will look into it. Thanks for the heads up, Alex. We don`t just learn about motorcycles here.

Get the Kindle DX for the larger screen.Too bad a lot of the publishers block the text to speech feature of the Kindle.

BlueTyke · March 14th, 2010, 12:59 PM

I has the nook! and i LOVE love love love love it!!

Just remember to turn the wireless off or turn it to airplane mode. Battery time - extended! ^^

cnichols79us · March 14th, 2010, 01:49 PM

Looks Sweet. Free stuff RULES!

Alex · January 15th, 2012, 11:18 AM

/ancient thread bump

Woot.com was running a special on the larger Kindle DX's last week, and I picked up one of those along with some accessories (light, case, etc.) I hadn't been using the original Kindle much, I felt the screen was just a little small, but with this larger screen I can bump the font size up a click or two for my aging eyes, and still fit much more information on each page.

Ytse Frobozz · January 15th, 2012, 03:49 PM

I got my Dad a Kindle a while back and he likes it. He has some books on it, plays sudoku on it sometimes, and it is by far the best Scrabble/Boggle adjudication tool on the market today.

kyrider · January 15th, 2012, 06:31 PM

Bought my daughter one and she loves it. Easier on the eyes than my iPad. No backlight, but she is cool with that.

Domagoj · January 15th, 2012, 11:43 PM

I have a normal sized kindle, and I am super happy with it.

Apart from the pc it is the best electronic device in my possesion.

Screen is amazing, and battery life is incredible. The lack of other functions makes it somehow... relaxing. Just like a book, open and read, no bright colours, no sounds, flashy animations, e-mails or phone calls. Peace and quiet.

ally99 · January 16th, 2012, 05:44 AM

Winning free stuff is friggin awesome! Congrats, Alex!

Chuffmonkey · January 16th, 2012, 02:01 PM

I use the Kindle app on my iPad, and I don't ever want to go back to reading paper. When reading books in the Kindle app you can turn the brightness way down within the app, so reducing the eye strain. I can read in bed without needing the light on, and without lighting up the whole room.

I also have a couple of magazine subscriptions - Wired, Business Week, Cycle World and Motorcyclist - love the experience, especially Wired. I still get the paper version of Wired, but I don't even bother to unwrap it anymore as the experience on the iPad is so rich - even some of the adverts are engaging.

I'm not sure how the magazine experience would be on the regular Kindle, but it may be quite similar on the Kindle Fire. I love eReading.

March 3rd, 2010, 09:17 PM	#1
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Won a Kindle today... Went to a vendor happy hour at the RSA conference, dropped a business card in the jar, and am the lucky winner of a new Kindle. I think it's the normal sized one, not the larger one (judging from the size of the box), but I'll open it all up when I get home. Ann has already called dibs on it, so I don't know if I'll ever get to play with it. Anyone have one of these gadgets? Enjoy it? __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

March 3rd, 2010, 10:53 PM	#4
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	It's a totally different type of screen from an ipod or computer screen, it looks much closer to black and white (black on grey, actually), very similar to a paperback book. Supposed to cause less eye strain, and it also allows for much longer battery life. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

March 4th, 2010, 03:42 AM	#5
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	I wonder if you can use it to write? Like write a book with it? Then let people read your own book. Lol I guess that's what I would try and do? __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

March 4th, 2010, 09:37 AM	#6
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	I love mine - I read so many books on it while w were on our cruise, and didn't have to take up but a little tiny bit of space in the backpack as opposed to the space taken by all the paperbacks if I'd had them! Never had any problem with battery life, and if I want to read a trashy romance novel, I don't have to feel guilty, as no one can see the cover or what I'm reading! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

March 4th, 2010, 02:44 PM	#8
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	ive never seen one of these, interesting. definitely curious about it, lets get a review when you can? __________________________________________________

March 3rd, 2010, 09:38 PM	#2
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	nice, let us now how it works

March 3rd, 2010, 09:46 PM	#3
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	I, for some reason, have trouble reading things on a back-lit screen like that. I have seen one of those in person and they look fantastic, though. I just hope it doesn't exacerbate eye fatigue like a computer screen, or ipod touch does.

March 4th, 2010, 02:28 PM	#7
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I want a Kindle but the price is just too great. I'm glad to see that you avoided that hurdle. 10 years ago I expected that this tech would be well under $50 by now, especially if the real market is in the books available for it.

March 4th, 2010, 02:58 PM	#9
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	That is a neat device. It would be good for my father-in-law, who has Macular Degeneration and can no longer read. Books on tape are quite limited. Will look into it. Thanks for the heads up, Alex. We don`t just learn about motorcycles here.

March 14th, 2010, 12:59 PM	#11
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	I has the nook! and i LOVE love love love love it!! Just remember to turn the wireless off or turn it to airplane mode. Battery time - extended! ^^ __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

March 14th, 2010, 01:49 PM	#12
cnichols79us Fastly Slow!!! Name: Jeff Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250, 1980 Honda XL125 Posts: 467	Looks Sweet. Free stuff RULES!

January 15th, 2012, 11:18 AM	#13
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/ancient thread bump Woot.com was running a special on the larger Kindle DX's last week, and I picked up one of those along with some accessories (light, case, etc.) I hadn't been using the original Kindle much, I felt the screen was just a little small, but with this larger screen I can bump the font size up a click or two for my aging eyes, and still fit much more information on each page. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

January 15th, 2012, 03:49 PM	#14
Ytse Frobozz Not dead yet! Name: Rob Location: Marlborough MA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 315	I got my Dad a Kindle a while back and he likes it. He has some books on it, plays sudoku on it sometimes, and it is by far the best Scrabble/Boggle adjudication tool on the market today.

January 15th, 2012, 06:31 PM	#15
kyrider ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bobbert Location: Russell Springs, KY Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Bought my daughter one and she loves it. Easier on the eyes than my iPad. No backlight, but she is cool with that.

January 15th, 2012, 11:43 PM	#16
Domagoj ninjette.org guru Name: Domagoj Location: Rijeka, Croatia Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r 2009 Posts: 396	I have a normal sized kindle, and I am super happy with it. Apart from the pc it is the best electronic device in my possesion. Screen is amazing, and battery life is incredible. The lack of other functions makes it somehow... relaxing. Just like a book, open and read, no bright colours, no sounds, flashy animations, e-mails or phone calls. Peace and quiet.

January 16th, 2012, 05:44 AM	#17
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Winning free stuff is friggin awesome! Congrats, Alex! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

January 16th, 2012, 02:01 PM	#18
Chuffmonkey ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Salt Lake City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Triumph Street Triple R, 2011 250R SE (sold 5/8/13) Posts: 128	I use the Kindle app on my iPad, and I don't ever want to go back to reading paper. When reading books in the Kindle app you can turn the brightness way down within the app, so reducing the eye strain. I can read in bed without needing the light on, and without lighting up the whole room. I also have a couple of magazine subscriptions - Wired, Business Week, Cycle World and Motorcyclist - love the experience, especially Wired. I still get the paper version of Wired, but I don't even bother to unwrap it anymore as the experience on the iPad is so rich - even some of the adverts are engaging. I'm not sure how the magazine experience would be on the regular Kindle, but it may be quite similar on the Kindle Fire. I love eReading.

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