TraceyS/FL Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00154JDAI/ref=amb_link_83626371_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=gateway-center-column&pf_rd_r=1NG3NVVK854G1RD4TQJH&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=469548931&pf_rd_i=507846 I knew it was coming..... my gut just knew it! Oh, i'm pleased to see these statements on there: Order Kindle now to RESERVE YOUR PLACE IN LINE. We prioritize orders on a first come, first served basis. If you have previously placed an order for Kindle 1, and have not yet received it, your order will automatically be upgraded to Kindle 2. You need to do nothing. Special Opportunity for Kindle 1 Owners Even though we’ve increased our manufacturing capacity, we want to be sure our original Kindle owners are first in line to receive Kindle 2. Place your Kindle 2 order by midnight PST on February 10th and you will receive first priority. Edited February 10, 2009 by TraceyS/FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Still love the idea, but the price is just way too much. It's an expensive unit and the books are like $10 each to download. It's out of my league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Still love the idea, but the price is just way too much. It's an expensive unit and the books are like $10 each to download. It's out of my league. Me too - BUT, i love gadgets and talking about them! :bigear: My Dad has issues holding heavy books, and i really think this is well suited for him (and he can afford it). I'm curious what current owners think of the upgrades. Maybe when i hit lotto! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 you know that it will constantly be updated and then you'll have old technology. $359 is a lot for something that will be outdated in about 2 yrs. and still need to spend $10/book. I love my ipod but less than one year later it was old. Thanks for letting us know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clwcain Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 No interest in the thing. I prefer my books in hard copy. They're not subject to destruction by an electro-magnetic pulse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 No interest in the thing. I prefer my books in hard copy. They're not subject to destruction by an electro-magnetic pulse. You, me and Capt. Jean-Luc Picard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Still love the idea, but the price is just way too much. It's an expensive unit and the books are like $10 each to download. It's out of my league. :iagree: I would love to have one, but I've decided to decrease my book budget substantially. I'm trying to use the library or buy used, so the Kindle certainly doesn't fit into the plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Not to side track, but how does the Kindle play with "text-files" and PDFs and other "down-loadable" materials available online that are in the public domain, and very often out of print? There are so many "old books" I read in electronic facsimile on the computer monitor that I'd prefer reading on a device like a Kindle or other e-reader. But I wonder if the Kindle is "friendly" to such uses? Or if it is just a way to sell you more stuff via Amazon? Anyone know? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00154JDAI/ref=amb_link_83626371_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=gateway-center-column&pf_rd_r=1NG3NVVK854G1RD4TQJH&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=469548931&pf_rd_i=507846 I knew it was coming..... my gut just knew it! Oh, i'm pleased to see these statements on there: because I was thinking about one. Then I checked the price and thought Holy @#$%, nevermind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFP Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Not to side track, but how does the Kindle play with "text-files" and PDFs and other "down-loadable" materials available online that are in the public domain, and very often out of print? There are so many "old books" I read in electronic facsimile on the computer monitor that I'd prefer reading on a device like a Kindle or other e-reader. But I wonder if the Kindle is "friendly" to such uses? Or if it is just a way to sell you more stuff via Amazon? Anyone know? I know! I know! Bill, go to Many Books and select the MobiPocket version of the public domain books that you want--they're totally compatible with the Kindle. You'll have to use a usb port to download them. In addition, Amazon has lots of public domain books and journals for free or in the $2-$4 range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I know! I know! Bill, go to Many Books and select the MobiPocket version of the public domain books that you want--they're totally compatible with the Kindle. You'll have to use a usb port to download them. In addition, Amazon has lots of public domain books and journals for free or in the $2-$4 range. Thanks for that link. I'm still wondering about how the Kindle might deal with works that are not "formatted". My strange mind leads me to pursue lines of inquiry into pretty obscure materials on occasion. The ongoing Google book scanning of rare books (and other digital sources) have been a boon in making scarce books available online. I'm just not sure if I could "read" these (easily) on a Kindle? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhabelly Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I just have to say "I knew it!" I knew that the reason they were "back-ordered" is because the new version was almost ready and they didn't want to make more "old" ones. The same thing happened with the iPhone. Right before the new version was announced, it was impossible to buy an iPhone. And it looks like they have SOME wireless coverage in Alaska now. The Kindle 1 didn't have any. julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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