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    • Thanks BankFodder for your latest, I'm in complete agreement on the subject of mediation and will be choosing to decline mediation, the longer timeline is not an issue for me, I will happily let the going to court run it's course. I really appreciate the support from the Consumer Action Group. I'll post the email text I'm sending to Evri's small claims in answer to their recent defence response. Regards, J
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Apart from the obvious difference (size), the main advantage for me with a Kindle is the e-ink technology which is used instead of an LCD display. This can be read in direct sunlight, does not suffer from glare. Also so long as you keep the data connections switched off, the battery will last for weeks without needing to be recharged.

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I do find myself attempting to use the "touchscreen" of the kindle instead of the direction buttons at the bottom, takes a bit of getting used to this old kind of technology ;-)

 

The e-ink is fantastic tho, when on hol's I can read it with the full glare of the sun on the screen and it matters not one jot to me as its all readable still.

 

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Are you assuming the Kindle is the best ereader ?

Without looking further into the subject ?

 

Ereaders are for reading, & listening to audio & mp3, nothing else, and they are designed for just that purpose.

If you just think it would be good to read the odd book, the app is probably best for your purpose.

But if you want to read a lot, a reader is what you need, and there are quite a few. The kindle, along with the iRiver, has the option of being able to d/load books directly, wifi, and that is the only major difference with these two readers and the other major players - if you think that is important to you.

Many, like me, don't see that as a huge advantage - nice to say you have,perhaps, but will you use it a lot ?

I did a lot of research, hands-on, before buying my reader, and the basic was , I wanted a dedicated reading device, not an add-on.

 

It sounds like that is the thing you need to sort out first - want a reader, or just a facility you'll use now and then ? Then view what's available, or just get the app. I chose The Sony, I liked a lot about it, mainly it's build quality, but wifi didn't bother me.

Kindle is by no means the only reader, but it is the only one tied and made for, a specific seller of books. The iRiver isn't, along with all other readers that I know of.

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I got a Kindle 3g for my birthday & I think it's brilliant :-)

Easy to use & not as heavy to hold as a book when reading in bed.

Also used it to get weather forecast when recently in France.

Loads of really good free books if you search them out

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I am a big fan of technology but cannot bring myself to spend the money on one of these machines...I dont think anything will ever beat buying a book. I know you can store multiple digital books on these but for me it doesnt have the same charm as a book.

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I am a big fan of technology but cannot bring myself to spend the money on one of these machines...I dont think anything will ever beat buying a book. I know you can store multiple digital books on these but for me it doesnt have the same charm as a book.

 

Can completely understand this it is something that you do get used to tho plus you get the fact you can take this little thin device in your luggage instead of the war and peace volumes I used to have to take when going on hols

 

:lol:

 

S.

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I like both, the kindle is great for holidays etc and there are lots of free books but I do like the feels etc of a proper book. My problem is that I only read a fiction book once but I cant bring myself to get rid of any so we have 100's and 100's of books in book cases, boxs in cupboards etc so got a Kindle a couple of months ago. Now I read fiction on the Kindle (and save money as I read at least 6 or 7 books a week and have a wider range to choose from but i still buy non fiction/ref books and the occasional fiction if it is a new one that i cant or dont want to wait ages for the library to get in. So i have reached a good compramise and my husband is happier at the thought of me not filling his hand luggage and suitcase up with my books every time we go away.

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I still have a mix.. lots of freebies and cheapos on the kindle and books that I will want to keep/ reference books are the real mccoy :)

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