<p>Bought the Kindle for 139 then the cover with light for 60 last December.
Love it, but there are new products now, and you can probably get much better deal now.
So happy that I can download from library, love the Kindle even more. </p>
<p>Built in light was very handy when electricity went out!</p>
<p>We got the Kindle, a case and a light that actually fits into the case. They are great. DD is in a place with no electricity and uses a solar charger to charge things. The long life was what gave the Kindle the nod. I’m now in the process of downloading books for her…there are a ton of freebies on the Kindle store website that will be good…and we’ll buy some too.</p>
<p>thumper, I love the “poor man’s iPad.” </p>
<p>I got a Nook Color in August precisely for that purpose and I do enjoy it. Love the backlighting. It’s been very easy to use.</p>
<p>Took it on a trip to Europe. Battery life is fine with the wi-fi turned off. That’s what sucks up the battery life. Bought a 32G micro-chip and can read and (laboriously) edit Excel, PowerPoint, Word docs.</p>
<p>This thread bump was so timely, because I was in Barnes and Noble today, inquiring about the new Nook Tablet that is slated for release during the week of the 14th. Essentially, I’m trying to determine whether I should go for the Nook Tablet, the Kindle Fire, or the Ipad. My H wants to buy me the new Nook Tablet, though I’ve told him I was currently inclined to hold out for the Ipad. Of course, the Ipad is 500 dollars, minimum, whereas the Nook Tablet will be half that amount. Those familiar with the Ipad, is it worth the price in your estimation? One of the reasons why I want the Ipad, is because its screen is significantly larger, and therefore, more accommodating of newspaper and magazine formats (at least, that’s what I assume). I want to use it for manuscripts, seeing as I can connect a keyboard to it, and download the Microsoft Word app for cheap. Streaming videos and surfing the web should be easier on an Ipad, shouldn’t it be? I can download the app for both the nook and the kindle, and essentially have all three devices. Can anyone advise?</p>
<p>**Just read this review of Kindle Fire—wow. Would like to read CCers personal experiences! **</p>
<p>Can PC Mag reviewer be trusted-reliable?
[Amazon</a> Kindle Fire Review & Rating | PCMag.com](<a href=“http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2396299,00.asp#fbid=VlFQjy_6j_N]Amazon”>http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2396299,00.asp#fbid=VlFQjy_6j_N)</p>
<p>" It’s hard to make the Kindle/Nook decision without reviewing the Nook, but here goes.
The Kindle has enough storage—especially with Amazon’s Cloud Drive and focus on video streaming—along with better app and media stores and a lower price.
** I feel safe awarding it our Editors’ Choice for small tablets. If the Nook lives up to its promise, it will also be a great tablet, and may get the same rating.** But the Kindle Fire will still be a winner, if not the only winner, for this holiday season "</p>
<p>Still love my Kindle. I have the Kindle 2, S has Kindle 3 and 11yo D will be getting Kindle Touch w 3G for xmas. My Kindle is a work horse right now because both D and I use it. I am buying her a 3G version of the touch because I like the fact that she can download books anywhere (well practically anywhere). Don’t know much about Nook.</p>
<p>I do wish I had the touch version.
My biggest complaint about Kindle 3 are the page turning buttons on the side, difficult to hold comfortably when lying down, and clicking the page turner
. Reading Steve Jobs bio right now on Kindle, keep thinking he wouldn’t have permitted this design!</p>
<p>Kindle Fire has arrived! Anyone have one ?</p>
<p>[Amazon</a> Kindle Fire tablets arrive a day early - latimes.com](<a href=“Archive blogs”>Amazon Kindle Fire tablets arrive a day early)
Amazon’s Kindle Fire tablet hit consumers’ doorsteps Monday, arriving a day early to many of those who pre-ordered the much-hyped 7-inch slate.</p>
<p>The $199 tablet has been pegged by many tech analysts and pundits as the first tablet that has a real shot at becoming a blockbuster seller outside of Apple’s hit iPad line.</p>
<p>“We’re thrilled to be able to ship Kindle Fire to our customers earlier than we expected,” said Dave Limp, the vice president of Amazon’s Kindle team, in a statement. “Kindle Fire quickly became the bestselling item across all of Amazon.com, and based on customer response we’re building millions more than we’d planned.”</p>
<p>Enjoyed this 30 minute Cnet- young geeks compare Nook/ Kindle Fire.
Learned so much .
Bottomline- if you want an e reader, don’t be tempted to buy the tablet- they all said quality of the e ink is far superior. (This happens in last 5 minutes of broadcast).
Now if you’re like me IPad-less- and, interested in Nook/ vs Fire tablet features/ specs. This is VERY helpful.</p>
<p>[Buzz</a> Out Loud: Kindle Fire: your questions answered (Podcast) | Buzz Out Loud Podcast - CNET Blogs](<a href=“http://www.cnet.com/8301-19709_1-57324568-10/buzz-out-loud-kindle-fire-your-questions-answered-podcast/]Buzz”>Buzz Out Loud: Kindle Fire: your questions answered (Podcast) - CNET)</p>
<p>DH really LOVES his kindle. It has turned him into a reader, and he watches less TV now.</p>
<p>I ordered my Kindle Fire. Haven’t got it yet, it should be there by the weekend. </p>
<p>I hope it is close to the ipad. If I don’t like it, I think I have 30 days to return it. I will if it doesn’t suit my needs. I already have a kindle and hope the fire will do what the ipad does, except it’s in my budget.</p>
<p>I have a Kindle 3g and I am madly, passionately in love with it. I considered the Nook, but in my place of work, I often receive Amazon gift cards, so that was the tipping factor. My D and I are both huge readers and share a similar sensibility, so we can also share books. My 13-year old saved up and ordered a Kindle Fire for himself. It shipped TODAY!!! I take my Kindle everywhere. It is the greatest gift I have ever received and my most precious possession.</p>
<p>zoosermom, I’m reading Steve Jobs bio, and your “enthusiasm” reminds me of the chapter I just read about the introduction of the Ipod!
It revolutionized the tech world. Profound changes. </p>
<p>I feel as you do about the Kindle! Life changing !</p>
<p>People rightly complain that the internet browsing on the Kindle pretty much sucks. I agree.</p>
<p>A few weeks ago, I had a doctor’s appt. with a doctor whom I had never seen. Once I got on the road (and running maybe a couple of minutes late), I realized I had left my cell phone at home. I had no idea where the doctor’s office was (beyond a very large hospital/professional building complex), and if I had gone home to find the phone, I would have missed my appt. I pulled over on the side of the road, googled the doctor with my handy Kindle, and found his address immediately. Kindle to the rescue! :)</p>
<p>I ordered a Kindle Fire as well. I figure I’ll give it as a gift for Christmas to my DH or one of my daughters. If not, I will keep it for myself. The price was just too good.</p>
<p>I am hoping that someone here on CC will start a Kindle Fire (or the Nook equivalent one that is coming out?) thread once they receive theirs and play around with it - please!!!</p>
<p>Good review: [REVIEW:</a> Kindle Fire is no iPad killer - but it is a killer device - Chicago Sun-Times](<a href=“http://www.suntimes.com/technology/ihnatko/8816567-452/review-kindle-fire-is-no-ipad-killer-but-it-is-a-killer-device.html]REVIEW:”>http://www.suntimes.com/technology/ihnatko/8816567-452/review-kindle-fire-is-no-ipad-killer-but-it-is-a-killer-device.html)</p>
<p>Kindle Fire vs Nook Tablet</p>
<p>(Current Nook COLOR user the Fire and Nook Tablet should be better than what I have, but probably not a lot.-- so this is educated guesswork).</p>
<p>The Nook Tablet has better specs in that it has twice the memory, twice the internal flash and expandibility (i.e., it can take a 32 gb micro-sd chip). The processors each are dual core 1gb chips, so otherwise, one would expect that performance will be similar.</p>
<p>Basically, it will come down to whether you prefer to deal with Amazon or B&N. We’re a ‘nook’ family, which means if I buy a book for my nook, my W and D also get the book. I think that Amazon has a similar arrangement.</p>
<p>Amazon may offer a better (cheaper) alternative for movies, etc. However due to the lack of an SD drive you’ll have to deal with download times, which may slow you down – this is the thing to wait for.</p>
<p>Neither is likely to compare to the iPad in functionality. The 7" screen is great for a reader, but is tedious for things like word processing.</p>
<p>So – if you want a reader and want reliable interent, email, some games, word processing in a pinch, either machine should be fine. If you’re used to an e-reader, the biggest downside will be battery – you’ll have to recharge every day or so.</p>
<p>I have a Kindle 2 which I absolutely love. I will be upgrading to a Kindle Touch this time with just WiFi since it is very rare when I would need 3G. I currently have about 20 unread books on my Kindle. I really like the e ink for reading so I wasn’t tempted by the Kindle Fire. I think if I ever wanted a tablet I would probably opt for an ipad.</p>
<p>Another lover of the Kindle. I have a Kindle 2. Once 11yoD gets her 3G Kindle touch for xmas we will be a 3 Kindle family. It was a life changer for me and probably the best xmas gift I ever got.</p>