Michelle Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 Here's the latest info for the UK Kindle's... Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0083PWAWU/ref=amb_link_1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=gateway-center-column&pf_rd_r=0R0023ZYPQF4G4FHG7N9&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=324600507&pf_rd_i=468294 Waterstones: http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/pages/preorder-kindle-waterstones/200001795/ Although I've struggled with my old Kindle, I'm quite taken by the new £69 one - it looks a good size, and I prefer the darker casing. I don't think I'd go for the Fire - I think I'd prefer a Nexus 7 inch tablet. Quote
Raven Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 There are rumours flying around that Apple are about to unveil a new 7" tablet. Quote
Michelle Posted September 7, 2012 Author Posted September 7, 2012 Yep - I'm waiting for that one. I may get my youngest a tablet for a joint Christmas and birthday pressie, but I'd prefer an Apple one, as we already have so many apps. Quote
Talisman Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 I will stick with the one I have - for the moment at least, although a £69 is tempting for the price. I won't bother with the Fire though - it's too big for one thing, (and much heavier), plus the screen isn't as good. Quote
Inver Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 I still don't have a kindley thingy....did get an Amazon email through today about them Kindle Fire and wondered what it was all about. Had a look, but will stick to my books. Is the tablet thing good for just browsing on here etc. Quote
lauraloves Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 I kind of like the Fire but i do think that i will end up spending more time playing games on it than actually reading. I do love my kindle that ive got now so i might just stick to that Quote
SueK Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 I was seriously pondering whether to go for the Fire but Ive decided to stick with my original one. After all, I did buy it for reading - like lauraloves, I could be distracted with internet stuff and not spending as much time on the books. If my original kindle dies in the future, then I might reconsider. Having said though, it's a very good price. Quote
chesilbeach Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 I'll be sticking to my keyboard Kindle - if I have to replace it, I'll still only want one for reading, and it will have to be one with e-ink technology as I can't read for long enough on a back lit screen. Quote
Karsa Orlong Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 ^^ Same here - I'll stick with my existing one until it's had enough, then probably get a Touch Quote
Raven Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 I've always vowed I'd never buy a Kindle, but A Game of Thrones is making me think again . . . Quote
Karsa Orlong Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 I'll hope that my Kindle Keyboard keeps going and wait for this one to reach the UK : Kindle Paperwhite Quote
Michelle Posted September 10, 2012 Author Posted September 10, 2012 Why do we have to wait so long after the US!? That ones looks interesting. Quote
Karsa Orlong Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 Why do we have to wait so long after the US!? That ones looks interesting. It is coming out in the UK on 25th October, Michelle http://www.amazon.co...&pf_rd_i=468294 Quote
Kylie Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 I've always vowed I'd never buy a Kindle, but A Game of Thrones is making me think again . . . Oh no - another one is about to bite the dust! Quote
Michelle Posted October 12, 2012 Author Posted October 12, 2012 It is coming out in the UK on 25th October, Michelle http://www.amazon.co...&pf_rd_i=468294 Thank you! I'd like to get a look at that one, it looks as if it would suit me better. Quote
chaliepud Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 Thank you! I'd like to get a look at that one, it looks as if it would suit me better. It was on the Amazon front page this morning and it mentioned the kindle lending library becoming available in the UK too, need to read into that a bit more! Quote
Michelle Posted October 12, 2012 Author Posted October 12, 2012 Yep, I saw that too - it looks like we're finally catching up with the US! lol Quote
Raven Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 Oh no - another one is about to bite the dust! No, I've got them all in old fashioned paperback now! Quote
Timstar Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 The paperwhite technology seems pretty good, but i'll stick with my one for now. Quote
chaliepud Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 Kindle Owners' Lending Library is coming soon From late October, Kindle owners with an Amazon Prime membership can borrow popular Kindle books at no extra cost, as frequently as one book per month and with no due dates. Choose from over 200,000 titles, including all seven Harry Potter books and other top sellers in the Amazon.co.uk Kindle Store. Am I being thick? Does that say you can borrow just one book a month? Amazon prime is £49 a year.. Wonder if they'll introduce general local library membership at some point? Quote
Michelle Posted October 12, 2012 Author Posted October 12, 2012 I looked at the US site, and it does seem to be one book a month. However, I already use Prime, as we order lots of bits from it, and it gives us free next day delivery, so it would just be a nice added bonus for me. Quote
chaliepud Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 I don't think it would be worth it for me, I haven't yet made the leap to kindle and I'm not sure I will but being able to borrow books for free/cheap would be an incentive, but £49 a year for a maximum of 12 books, £4 ish each certainly isn't an incentive for me... Quote
Timstar Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 Amazon Prime has been around for years, not sure what all the perks are but this borrowing Kindle books is just another one added. I wouldn't recommend it just to borrow a dozen books a year. Quote
Kylie Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 No, I've got them all in old fashioned paperback now! Phew! Am I being thick? Does that say you can borrow just one book a month? Amazon prime is £49 a year.. Wow, that is expensive. From what I've learnt here, Amazon books can often be bought cheaper than that. I suppose it would be more worth it if you wanted to borrow a new bestseller (like Rowling's A Casual Vacancy, which I understand was very expensive). Quote
SueK Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 I like the look of the Paperwhite too but I went onto the Amazon.com page and the reviews are very mixed...... " Am I being thick? Does that say you can borrow just one book a month? Amazon prime is £49 a year.." No Chalipud you're not being thick . That is the deal. It seems a bit pointless getting your borrowed books only if you belong to Prime. Quote
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