Kindling

Goofy · 10-01-2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hottprof

so I maybe in the wrong thread.

I do not own a kindle, but I do own a Nook, and I love it.
Question:

Has anyone used their E-reader (regardless of brand) for text books? I bought one with the hopes that it would be simpler and more ready for me to read, but I still find myself needing the hard copy to underline and highlight (yes I have tried using that technique with in the reader it is just not as conducive to page flipping to find the source).

What are your experiences? If any with text books?

hp

I don't have a kindle (yet *cough*) but blush does. I thought about buying an e-textbook or two and pilfering her kindle. It would be nice to be able to take all of my books to class and not break my back, but I'm a big fan of hard copy textbooks and highlighting and stuff too. Especially with my calculus classes.

The deciding factor for me, though, is the inability to sell it once I'm done with it. Even if I have to shell out 100 bucks initially for that book in hard copy, chances are good that I'll be able to sell it back for pretty close to that. If I spend 50 bucks on an e-book, then I've just spent 50 bucks with no way get any of that back.

I love the kindle for other books, though. Textbooks on 'em just aren't for me. At least for now.

blush · 10-01-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Goofy

I thought about buying an e-textbook or two and pilfering her kindle.

Good luck with that.

SecretAgentMa'am · 10-02-2011, 09:50 AM

I consider the same thing when buying e-textbooks. This semester, I was able to find one of my textbooks in a Kindle edition on Amazon for less than the bookstore was selling used copies for, and it only cost me $9.99. Another book was also available for Kindle, but less than the bookstore price was still over $100. If I buy directly from the campus bookstore, I also have the option of charging my books to my financial aid. I can spend $10 on a book that I won't be able to sell back, but over $100 isn't happening.

UofMfan · 10-19-2011, 05:17 PM

I love my kindle for reading and I am not interested in the ipad for reading, or the new kindle fire because they are back lit and would put more strain in my eyes, and I can certainly live without that.

I use my iPhone as my everyday on the go computer, even though I have a laptop and it works just fine for me. My laptop is mainly used around the house because it is convenient to be able to use it anywhere I wish.

I am not a student so I cannot comment on the advantages or disadvantages of using a kindle to purchase your school text books, but I can say that I am extremely happy using my kindle for leisure reading.

moxie · 12-19-2011, 09:50 PM

Thought I would revive this thread...

I purchased a Kindle Fire today after talking to some people and reading a ton of reviews (was highly considering the Nook tablet). Hope to get it before the holidays. Would have liked to try it out before I purchased it, but is not possible around here. I know it's not an iPad so I do not have unrealistic expectations about it.

Main reason I bought it, I can't get any books around here (including the library), would have to order them all online and the mail takes forever. The closest bookstore is 2+ hours away. Along with magazines, basic web browsing and the potential for watching movies (not sure how much I would do that).

Anyone have the Amazon Prime account and use the lending library? Do you think it is worth the $79/year?

Thanks

MissItalianDiva · 12-20-2011, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by moxie

Thought I would revive this thread...

Anyone have the Amazon Prime account and use the lending library? Do you think it is worth the $79/year?

Thanks

I have the amazon prime and think it is one of the best uses for my 79 bucks in a long time. Not only have I gotten all free 2 day shipping this Christmas season but the lending library and free movie database is excellent for both my Kindle Fire and my roku/internet capable flat screens.

Arwen · 12-20-2011, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by moxie

Anyone have the Amazon Prime account and use the lending library? Do you think it is worth the $79/year?

Thanks

Yes, my 79 membership has paid off in a multitude of ways. I got invited to be an Amazon Vine voice (I already reviewed a lot) which I think was tipped by my Prime membership. Just shipped all my holiday gifts for free and got percentages off of all of them.

I also have borrowed two books to date. The last George R.R. Donaldson (which I got right away instead of having to wait for three months...I actually got that from my local library which has a Kindle lending service now) and Like Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen.

10-02-2011, 09:50 AM	#3
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12-19-2011, 09:50 PM	#5
moxie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: a cynical princess wannabe Preferred Pronoun?: lipgloss junkie Relationship Status: yep Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: the ville Posts: 3,027 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,544 Thanked 6,765 Times in 1,846 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Thought I would revive this thread... I purchased a Kindle Fire today after talking to some people and reading a ton of reviews (was highly considering the Nook tablet). Hope to get it before the holidays. Would have liked to try it out before I purchased it, but is not possible around here. I know it's not an iPad so I do not have unrealistic expectations about it. Main reason I bought it, I can't get any books around here (including the library), would have to order them all online and the mail takes forever. The closest bookstore is 2+ hours away. Along with magazines, basic web browsing and the potential for watching movies (not sure how much I would do that). Anyone have the Amazon Prime account and use the lending library? Do you think it is worth the $79/year? Thanks __________________ "Accept what people offer. Drink their milkshakes. Take their love." - Wally Lamb

10-19-2011, 05:17 PM	#4
UofMfan Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: A very happy Mr. Grumpy Cat Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Neither here or there Posts: 7,987 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 27,733 Thanked 18,935 Times in 4,705 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	I love my kindle for reading and I am not interested in the ipad for reading, or the new kindle fire because they are back lit and would put more strain in my eyes, and I can certainly live without that. I use my iPhone as my everyday on the go computer, even though I have a laptop and it works just fine for me. My laptop is mainly used around the house because it is convenient to be able to use it anywhere I wish. I am not a student so I cannot comment on the advantages or disadvantages of using a kindle to purchase your school text books, but I can say that I am extremely happy using my kindle for leisure reading.