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Started 9 months ago by LDIMom
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LDIMom
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OK, I am sick about it, but nothing I can do now but move on. I SAT on my kindle this AM. It was on the couch, and I didn't see it. I am not a large person, but obviously my kindle was no match for me sitting upon it.

Are y'all done laughing???

So ... I instant messaged with Amazon and they will actually send me a new one for a significant discount, which I find quite nice since it is 2 1/2 years old. They offered me several models, including the Touch and Fire. I don't want the FIRE b/c it is yet another device one of my DC would be trying to get on and play mindless games upon. Nothing bad but just junk at lego.com or angry birds or some other nonsense.

I am leaning toward the Touch model, but the reviews are mixed.

I have the 2nd generation 3G wi-fi, but I'm thinking I don't really need 3G as I 95% of the time will buy books from my computer and download at home, where we have wi-fi anyway.

So, can anyone share which one you have ... keypad kindle or 3G or wi-fi or touch or any combo of those?

In the meantime, I was excited to figure out I can read (and our DC can read) our books from our MAC computer while I ponder this decision. I am just sick about it. I have also found you can buy replacement screens but I'm not sure that would be worth $50 and if DH could get it replaced, though he is very handy.

Any suggestions welcome. TIA

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suzukimom
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Well, I have a 3rd Generation Kindle (so it would be like the keypad kindle) and really enjoy it...

I've sat on mine a couple of times (but ours is in a case...) - I'd be devestated if it broke!

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CindyJ
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I have the kindle keyboard and the fire. My absolute favorite is the kindle keyboard. I think it is much easier on my eyes. There is a word jumble game on it that my kids enjoy playing from time to time but no other apps. The fire is nice to surf the web on and such but I find the screen is extremely bright for my eyes even with it turned all the way down. It's really just a matter of preference. But I am glad to hear Amazon is working with you to replace yours.

Blessings,

CindyJ

ETA: However, I was just thinking....if you want books with color pictures you might want the fire. Because the kindle keyboard is all black/gray and white. Just another thought for you.

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Schele
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I have the Touch with 3G and wi-fi. I don't have wi-fi at home so had to get 3G and it came with wi-fi too. Anyway, I like it but the "touch" part can be a bit finicky at times. Accidently get your finger to close and it turns the page in the middle of reading but try to touch something and it completely ignores me! It is not horrible - just enough to irritate at times. Otherwise I like it. But if I was buying over again, I think I might take a closer look at those with a keypad.

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suzukimom
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Oh - just an added thought, if it applies....

I use the Kindle with my kids... and they tend to touch the screen a lot. Would be a BIG problem with a Kindle Touch!

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LDIMom
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Thank you both so much for the feedback. One BIG complaint on the amazon page with the Touch is just what you both said: either not sensitive when you want it to be or too sensitive when you don't want it to be. Another person said after getting used to being able to turn pages back and forth from both sides, he didn't like only being able to turn forward on right and back on left. I know that would be big for my leftie son who uses the Kindle probably the most of all.

@suzukiMom, I used to have mine in the case but the prongs on it broke. For no apparent reason. I wasn't hard on it I don't think. As for Amazon working with me, it is about 30% off but that is something (and they don't have to do it so yeah I'll take it).

We use our kindle everyday for school, so I am a bit upset about it. :( Oh, I did figure out we can read it with the free apps for my iPhone and macbook ... for now. I also secretly want an iPad so I'm in a quandry.

I'm thinking I'll go with the keypad, which is what we're used to and not the touch, and probably just do the wi-fi since we have that easily accessible at home.

Anyone else have any feedback?

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LDIMom
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Well the color books for our younger children would be nice, but I don't think it outweighs my desire to not introduce another device my screen junkies would want to be on. I love the fact my 10YO will read and read and read on the kindle, but if it was the FIRE he'd be begging for games and trying to find junk on-line like LEGO.com free games that are not educational in the least.

Hmmm .... going back to amazon to look at them side-by-side.

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LDIMom
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Do you all have page #s? I would really like that and it says the kindle keyboard ($139) has this. I was hoping to not spend more than $100, which this one is right at with the discount. UGH!

Posted 9 months ago # Report Post
Marcee
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I don't recommend the Fire if it was even a consideration. It is SO overated and ends up being a gadget that is horrible to read on. If you wanted something similar, I would go with the Nook Color, but that may pose a problem since you already have Kindle material-I assume.

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Renelle
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I've got a Kindle 4.1.0 (the basic model) and it is perfect easy to read and I find it easier to use the buttons than the Touch. I could have chosen any of them but for what I wanted it for, 'Books', it is perfect, very handy. I have a black leather kindle cover that is very comfortable to hold.

Have fun choosing!

Blessings, Renelle

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LDIMom
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Thank you all, I got the basic Kindle with wi-fi. I guess it is the 4.1.0. It has the page turn buttons on each side just like my old one did. Only thing it doesn't have is the keyboard, but you pull it up on screen and I actually really like it. I think it is easier to use. I rarely use the keyboard anyway, as I usually buy books from my laptop and then they download onto the kindle.

I was able to tranfer all content, but I had to redo my collections. Not too bad just took a bit of time.

I like the smaller size and will definitely be getting another case. I had the leather one before with the light and the hinges on it broke after about a year.

@Renelle, what model of case do you have?

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Renelle
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Oooh, I don't remeber what model the case was and it is not marked with anything. It is completely black leather, firm felt lining in dark grey/black, slimcase that has kindle embedded on the front in small font size. No hinges or light on mine though. I read with a light on somewhere at night Very happy with it and my ds10 uses it to read with as well.

Blessings, Renelle

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danceandbeglad
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My husband used to have the Kindle keyboard model (first gen) and I managed to figure out how to use it for the most part. Unfortunately, he left his in the car during sub-zero weather and it was ruined. I have since purchased a Kindle touch and really like it. I love the e-ink technology for outdoor reading and less eye strain (especially before bed) and hope that the next ipad models will have this as an option-I'm (not so) secretly hoping for one as well! I've found the touch model easier to manuever: I was able to "hop on and go" with the touch, and love being able to touch/swipe the screen anywhere to turn the page-it helps me get into a comfortable reading position more easily. I also really love touching a troublesome word while reading and instantly have the definition pop up-not sure how this works with the keypad version. I have not noticed it being particularly finicky. However...the special offers version is terrible if you have young children. Mine have purchased several digital photo albums and a few books which I've had to return! Otherwise I've been quite happy with the touch. Just my .02

Leah

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