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Re: Kindle
« Reply #45 on: October 25, 2011, 22:02 »
lol - indeed
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #46 on: October 25, 2011, 22:27 »
Don't worry, I'm not betting on anything.  But I do know that if Kindle can't supply you with a free connection they warn you that you will be charged if you continue to download material.  I will report back.   ;D
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #47 on: October 26, 2011, 11:32 »
I ordered it at 5 pm last night and it turned up with the postman at 10 am this morning.  How do they do that??   :dunno:  It's slightly smaller than I anticipated but the print quality is exceptionally clear.  It's also been pre-configured to my Amazon account and is named "Clive's Kindle".  Amazon's "Whispernet" 3G connection works fine from home but I would have expected that to work anyway.  Good news for Gill - it has left and right handed controls!  At least for turning the pages.  I'm leaving it to charge up now.
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #48 on: October 26, 2011, 13:42 »
Quote from: Clive on October 26, 2011, 11:32
Good news for Gill - it has left and right handed controls!  At least for turning the pages.

 ;D :thumb:

Hey - the 'thumb' icon is left-handed too!

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Re: Kindle
« Reply #49 on: October 26, 2011, 14:19 »
We can soon change that.  :devil:
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #50 on: October 26, 2011, 16:35 »
 Kindle calling on 3G.  But it's not a paricularly pleasurable experience. But at least it works!
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #51 on: October 26, 2011, 17:05 »
Oops - damn Kindle.   ;D
Quote from: Clive on October 26, 2011, 16:35
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Oops, damned Kindle.   ;D
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« Reply #52 on: October 26, 2011, 17:09 »
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #53 on: October 26, 2011, 17:45 »
What is it?  :dunno:
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #54 on: October 26, 2011, 18:28 »
It's the WAP (plain text) version of the forum.  Might be useful when on 3G, as it would take less time to load, and would also use less data than the full graphics version. 
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« Reply #55 on: October 26, 2011, 18:53 »
yeah, its quite handy on the phone too. I never did get around to looking at improving it.
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #56 on: October 26, 2011, 19:03 »
It would be useful if you could give me the url to the forum home page as I can't seem to navigate from this board.  I can definitely see the potential for Kindle.  On another note, besides 3G, there are also free EDGE and GPRS connections but apparently they are slower.  This is a very sharp learning curve for me and I haven't even purchased any content. I wonder where the sheep section is?   :-) 
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #57 on: October 26, 2011, 19:04 »
No smilies either - but I can improvise.   ;D
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #58 on: October 26, 2011, 22:09 »
Index:

http://www.pc-pals.com/smf/index.php?action=forum;wap2

Unread Posts:

http://www.pc-pals.com/smf/index.php?action=unread;all;start=0;wap2

Basically, you just need to add ;wap2 to the end of the url. 
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #59 on: October 26, 2011, 23:19 »
Oh now that is useful!  Thanks Simon.

Downloading books is so easy to do.  I've downloaded a dozen or so this evening, most of which were free.  The most expensive was around £1.50.  From the Amazon website you just click on Kindle/e-books and a well organised and searchable book list appears complete with reviews and excerpts.  Click on "buy" and it automatically downloads to your Kindle in just a few seconds.  Your card is charged and Bob's your uncle!  It really is that easy!
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