Comments on: Five Reasons Why I’m Returning My Kindle http://www.missadventures.com/2010/01/09/kindle/ Not Content to Sit Still Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:40:41 +0000 hourly 1 By: Melanie http://www.missadventures.com/2010/01/09/kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-205 Melanie Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:32:15 +0000 http://www.missadventures.com/?p=352#comment-205 Vin- I think you said once that you were a hopeless romantic. Your idea about books certainly gels with that. I'm still sure that returning my Kindle made sense. But I know a lot of people enjoy it, so kudos to them. That said, I am indeed lusting after an iPad. Soon....soon. Vin- I think you said once that you were a hopeless romantic. Your idea about books certainly gels with that.

I’m still sure that returning my Kindle made sense. But I know a lot of people enjoy it, so kudos to them.

That said, I am indeed lusting after an iPad. Soon….soon.

]]> By: Vinny http://www.missadventures.com/2010/01/09/kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-204 Vinny Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:19:13 +0000 http://www.missadventures.com/?p=352#comment-204 I bought my Mother a Kindle for Moms Day, and she is in love. Qualifier: She has only been introduced to technology in the last 2 years, and has never held an iPhone. Her cell phone is a flip phone. I think as long as there is newer, flashier technology available that fits in the palm of one hand, it will win that duel. When I think of reading though, I must say, I envision an idyllic world where we only read paperback books and its only allowed either in the park, or in bed next to your significant other, each with their own bedside lamp on. I bought my Mother a Kindle for Moms Day, and she is in love. Qualifier: She has only been introduced to technology in the last 2 years, and has never held an iPhone. Her cell phone is a flip phone. I think as long as there is newer, flashier technology available that fits in the palm of one hand, it will win that duel. When I think of reading though, I must say, I envision an idyllic world where we only read paperback books and its only allowed either in the park, or in bed next to your significant other, each with their own bedside lamp on.

]]> By: admin http://www.missadventures.com/2010/01/09/kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-172 admin Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:33:59 +0000 http://www.missadventures.com/?p=352#comment-172 I actually wrote this post before I even knew about the iPad. The Kindle just seemed a little dated to me out of the box, especially in comparison to the iPhone. I would LOVE to get my hands on an iPad but will probably wait a while for prices to come down. I DO hope that the iPad can do for magazines what the iPod and iPhone have done for music. I actually wrote this post before I even knew about the iPad. The Kindle just seemed a little dated to me out of the box, especially in comparison to the iPhone. I would LOVE to get my hands on an iPad but will probably wait a while for prices to come down. I DO hope that the iPad can do for magazines what the iPod and iPhone have done for music.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.missadventures.com/2010/01/09/kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-174 Melissa Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:22:21 +0000 http://www.missadventures.com/?p=352#comment-174 What is your take on the i-pad? I hear it does everything a Kindle does and then some...better browser capabilities and blogging capabilities... What is your take on the i-pad? I hear it does everything a Kindle does and then some…better browser capabilities and blogging capabilities…

]]> By: Melissa http://www.missadventures.com/2010/01/09/kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-171 Melissa Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:22:21 +0000 http://www.missadventures.com/?p=352#comment-171 What is your take on the i-pad? I hear it does everything a Kindle does and then some...better browser capabilities and blogging capabilities... What is your take on the i-pad? I hear it does everything a Kindle does and then some…better browser capabilities and blogging capabilities…

]]> By: Michelle | Bleeding Espresso http://www.missadventures.com/2010/01/09/kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-161 Michelle | Bleeding Espresso Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:48:51 +0000 http://www.missadventures.com/?p=352#comment-161 I went back and forth between getting an iPod Touch and a Kindle and the iPod won hands down. When you can only afford one or the other, I don't think it's much of a competition if you can remotely use features other than reading on the device. Plus I got a MacBook last year, and I'm one of *those* people now ;) That said, if someone gifted me a Kindle, I'd certainly keep it...would be nice to have those options of the bigger screen and magazine subscriptions. .-= Michelle | Bleeding Espresso´s last blog ..<a href="http://bleedingespresso.com/2010/01/love-thursday-emmas-pasta-roni.html" rel="nofollow">Love Thursday: Emma’s Pasta Roni</a> =-. I went back and forth between getting an iPod Touch and a Kindle and the iPod won hands down. When you can only afford one or the other, I don’t think it’s much of a competition if you can remotely use features other than reading on the device. Plus I got a MacBook last year, and I’m one of *those* people now ;) That said, if someone gifted me a Kindle, I’d certainly keep it…would be nice to have those options of the bigger screen and magazine subscriptions.
.-= Michelle | Bleeding Espresso´s last blog ..Love Thursday: Emma’s Pasta Roni =-.

]]> By: Jason Dean http://www.missadventures.com/2010/01/09/kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-157 Jason Dean Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:29:12 +0000 http://www.missadventures.com/?p=352#comment-157 A very fair response. You're right, it is not for everyone. My favorite features, may mean nothing to you. It seems I use it for different reasons. My backpack is full already. I don;t have room for books. With the Kindle I can carry my entire technical reference library with me where ever I go plus I can carry fiction, educational books, books for my kids and even music and audio books in one device. I still have paperbooks, I still have an iPod, I still have an iPhone. But I love my Kindle for the convenience of those other things. Like you said though, working at home and having what you need in paper form may suit you fine. Maybe when the color, touch screen version comes out in a few years, you'll change your mind. I know I will be upgrading when that happens. ;) A very fair response.

You’re right, it is not for everyone. My favorite features, may mean nothing to you. It seems I use it for different reasons.

My backpack is full already. I don;t have room for books. With the Kindle I can carry my entire technical reference library with me where ever I go plus I can carry fiction, educational books, books for my kids and even music and audio books in one device.

I still have paperbooks, I still have an iPod, I still have an iPhone. But I love my Kindle for the convenience of those other things.

Like you said though, working at home and having what you need in paper form may suit you fine.

Maybe when the color, touch screen version comes out in a few years, you’ll change your mind. I know I will be upgrading when that happens. ;)

]]> By: admin http://www.missadventures.com/2010/01/09/kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-156 admin Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:53:42 +0000 http://www.missadventures.com/?p=352#comment-156 Jason, I actually agree with your disagreements of my post. How's that for weird? I can certainly see both sides of the argument. But I have found that the device just didn't excite me when it came down to it, especially given the hoopla surrounding it. It's true that the Kindle is not an all-or-nothing device - I can still read old paper media if I want to - and it's not fair to compare it to an iPhone as Amazon never set out to compete with smart phones in the first place. But with my lifestyle - non-commuting, currently staying home with the kids, time to read only coming in small spurts - I really feel serious gadget guilt having both an iPhone and a Kindle. The other thing I forgot to mention is that probably my favorite feature of the Kindle is the detailed screen saver image that you get when you switch off the device. Those are some beautiful images! Shame that I like my Kindle better when it's in sleep mode! I'm staring at bookshelves overwhelmed with books right now. So I know that one day I will wish that I had my whole library on a piece of hardware as sleek as the Kindle. But I'm looking forward putting that $259 + tax toward something else. Jason,
I actually agree with your disagreements of my post. How’s that for weird? I can certainly see both sides of the argument. But I have found that the device just didn’t excite me when it came down to it, especially given the hoopla surrounding it. It’s true that the Kindle is not an all-or-nothing device – I can still read old paper media if I want to – and it’s not fair to compare it to an iPhone as Amazon never set out to compete with smart phones in the first place. But with my lifestyle – non-commuting, currently staying home with the kids, time to read only coming in small spurts – I really feel serious gadget guilt having both an iPhone and a Kindle.
The other thing I forgot to mention is that probably my favorite feature of the Kindle is the detailed screen saver image that you get when you switch off the device. Those are some beautiful images! Shame that I like my Kindle better when it’s in sleep mode!
I’m staring at bookshelves overwhelmed with books right now. So I know that one day I will wish that I had my whole library on a piece of hardware as sleek as the Kindle. But I’m looking forward putting that $259 + tax toward something else.

]]> By: Jason Dean http://www.missadventures.com/2010/01/09/kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-155 Jason Dean Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:18:41 +0000 http://www.missadventures.com/?p=352#comment-155 I feel the need to address some of your reasons. I will do so one-at-a-time. 1. The lack of a backlight is a great idea. When using a handheld reading device for hours on end, shining a bright light into your eyes is not a great idea. It will cause you tremendous eye strain and could cause headaches. A separate external light is a MUCH better idea. The Kindle screen is much better reading than the iPhone for Kindle app 2. Of course the experimental features have issues, they are experimental. Also, I hope you do not think they will be experimental forever. There will be updates to the Kindle that you can download to improve features, performance, etc. Also, the browser for Kindle should not be considered a primary feature. E-ink is not designed for the super-fast refresh rates and rich internet applications that your desktop or laptop computers are. It is designed for an easy to read page. The built in browser is a simple convenience feature. Nothing more 3. I do agree that having Amazon be the primary source of all your purchased material is not ideal. For somethings, you can go elsewhere, but for the majority, you would need to purchase form Amazon. Fortunately, they do greatly discount the price of many of the books to (partially) make up for that. I do not like the fact that they are DRM'd and I hope that changes in the future. oh, and Amazon offers a LOT of free books. Take a look at they're bestseller list from week-to-week and you will find TONS. http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/digital-text/ 4. I don't see how what you have written there is actually a reason to return the Kindle 5. Yeah, that sucks. But it something you can correct over time. Once your current subscriptions run out, consider getting them on the Kindle instead. It seems like a lot of people think the Kindle is an all-or-nothing device. Why? Now that you own a Kindle can you no longer purchase and/or read a print publication? Is there a rule about that? If so, I am violating it. I love my Kindle, but I still have the occasional call to read a print piece. I did not repurchase all of my books in Kindle format. Anyway, whatever you decide, it is your decision. I just wanted to counter some of your ideas for the benefit of your readers, because I do not think that most of them are good reasons. I feel the need to address some of your reasons. I will do so one-at-a-time.

1. The lack of a backlight is a great idea. When using a handheld reading device for hours on end, shining a bright light into your eyes is not a great idea. It will cause you tremendous eye strain and could cause headaches. A separate external light is a MUCH better idea. The Kindle screen is much better reading than the iPhone for Kindle app

2. Of course the experimental features have issues, they are experimental. Also, I hope you do not think they will be experimental forever. There will be updates to the Kindle that you can download to improve features, performance, etc.

Also, the browser for Kindle should not be considered a primary feature. E-ink is not designed for the super-fast refresh rates and rich internet applications that your desktop or laptop computers are. It is designed for an easy to read page. The built in browser is a simple convenience feature. Nothing more

3. I do agree that having Amazon be the primary source of all your purchased material is not ideal. For somethings, you can go elsewhere, but for the majority, you would need to purchase form Amazon. Fortunately, they do greatly discount the price of many of the books to (partially) make up for that. I do not like the fact that they are DRM’d and I hope that changes in the future.

oh, and Amazon offers a LOT of free books. Take a look at they’re bestseller list from week-to-week and you will find TONS.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/digital-text/

4. I don’t see how what you have written there is actually a reason to return the Kindle

5. Yeah, that sucks. But it something you can correct over time. Once your current subscriptions run out, consider getting them on the Kindle instead.

It seems like a lot of people think the Kindle is an all-or-nothing device. Why? Now that you own a Kindle can you no longer purchase and/or read a print publication? Is there a rule about that? If so, I am violating it.

I love my Kindle, but I still have the occasional call to read a print piece. I did not repurchase all of my books in Kindle format.

Anyway, whatever you decide, it is your decision. I just wanted to counter some of your ideas for the benefit of your readers, because I do not think that most of them are good reasons.

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