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« on: May 09, 2011, 11:34:08 PM »
just posted this from kindle :)
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« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2011, 01:56:54 AM »
What is the browser?
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« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2011, 02:04:42 AM »
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just posted this from kindle :)


Where is Kindle... is that one of them small Welsh villages... :)
 

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Re: Kindle
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2011, 08:51:24 AM »
No idea mate, whatever the browser is on it.  Its supports JS and thats about it
 
Not suprissing given the nature of the hardware,.  Though i am supprised how it ran.
 
Useful for some things but not as a general browser
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2011, 10:24:43 AM »
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Where is Kindle... is that one of them small Welsh villages... :)


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Re: Kindle
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2011, 11:03:30 AM »
Apparently the Kindle uses a webkit browser.
 
Its also free all over the world through the free 3g on the kindle.
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2011, 11:08:57 AM »
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Where is Kindle... is that one of those small Welsh villages... :)


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« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2011, 11:09:01 AM »
Aye, it's a Webkit based browser.  Kindle is a terrific device for people who like to read.  I got one for my father for Christmas and he just loves it.  As nice as they are, they will be overshadowed by the iPad very soon.  Heck, I don't even use my kindle device anymore now that the ipad app is out.  A tablet it is not.
 

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Re: Kindle
« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2011, 11:38:59 AM »
Your missing the point.  The kindle is desgined to be electronic ink on paper.
 
Battert lasts a montjh, if wireless off.  You can read it in direct sunlight ,  it does not tire out your eyes anymore than reading a book unlike an Ipad .
 
Backlight reflective screens are just not good for reading for hours on end.
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« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2011, 12:19:03 PM »
had one for 4 months.  what it does-reading black and white novel books, magazines, newspapers- it does very well.   Its not an iPad and its not meant to be.

The key to this gadget is the e-ink screen, and the long life battery, and its light weight.

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Re: Kindle
« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2011, 12:35:42 PM »
I like the Kindle, but £100 for a single function device is a bit much. The battery life rocks!

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Re: Kindle
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2011, 12:53:20 PM »
I have an iRiver story. I find it a perfect (or very good) book replacement at last. I really hope  the ebook branch doesn’t die off, since they are easier to read than a lit screen if reading books extensively.
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« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2011, 01:01:50 PM »
I think the E-ink technology is pretty awesome, however I'm not much of a book reader so I have to stick to the full-featured Android tablets.  My wife enjoys her Nook Color, though she won't let me put Honeycomb on it for her.
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2011, 01:21:59 PM »
I loved my nook!  It was the best thing to have out here on deployment.  Unfortunately, someone felt they needed mine more than I did and I haven't seen it since!
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Re: Kindle
« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2011, 01:28:28 PM »
Only had the kindle since saturday , great bday present from the wife.
 
I read loads as I spend 2 and half hours a day travelling back and for to work.
 
Own hundreds of books. Must say I love the kindle. And the free books are welcome
 
Wasn't sure if it would get in the way, but it doesnt like, good tech you forget your reading on a device rather than a book. Its so much easier for reading in bed, got the case with the light also :)
 
E-ink is awesome and they are working on colour with better refresh rates.
 
The latest kindle is a lot faster and lighter than previous version from what ive read.
 
Cant fault it. It also auto syncs across devices so if your reading kindle books on your android device or ipad or pc then your kindle will carry on from where you were and vice versa
 
also does audio books, mp3,s pdf , word etc etc
 
Free 3g forever across the world kicks arse
 
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