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On Jun 1, 2012, at 5:12 PM, Woody <waterk9@gmail.com> wrote:
> For pure reading pleasure with the least amount of eye strain- get a
> Kindle. The cheapest is like $79 and maybe even cheaper if there is a
> refurbished. The Nook maybe as good, but I've not seen one.
> Kindle has a great battery. Has WiFi but have to jump through a ton of
> ropes to try to get email. Not designed for it, I've never bothered to
> learn or set up. I'll use my iPhone first.
> Has a wall charger.
>
> The Kindle Fire is actually quite nice. Great connection with Amazon for
> Kindle books and audiobooks. $199. I got a refurbished for $139 and
> think it was even cheaper for a short time.
> Screen has the same problem as the iPad, it is glass and reflects. Not
> bad but can bother you in some lighting. Fire has WiFi if available on
> the train, so you can get email or to the web.
> Battery life less than both iPad and Kindle, but recharges quickly.
> Depending on how much you use, may need to recharge daily or three days.
>
> The iPad, any generation or size is much, much more than an eReader or
> email reader. A fantastic machine, but also much more expensive than the
> above. Even a 1st gen used 16GB likely will be more than any Kindle.
> If all you would do is read and get email, you would be content with a
> 16GB, WiFi and even the oldest, first generation. The only reason I'd
> consider a 3G (data plan model) is if the train doesn't have wifi and
> you are certain there is cellular towers on route, and you have to check
> your email. Battery on an iPad is normally 10 hours of life, so you
> will have to bring the wall charger with you. Screen reflection is
> similar to Fire, so in some sunlight situations is hard to read or
> reflective.
> If you know you you want an iPad and have the bucks for one then I'd
> push you that way.
>
> Books can even be checked out from your library, but are limited to what
> books are available. That is when a book is checked out by one person
> another can not checkout until the due date. It's a contract or license
> thing. Books checked out for 7-14 days.
>
> I have all three of the above. To sit and read and read like I do a book
> I want the black and white screened Kindle. It is a pleasure.
> The Fire is a nice combo machine. Can take to town, trips and quite useful.
>
> The iPad is fantastic, think it will do everything and more than your
> first Macs, almost everything your current Mac can do.
>
> I like all three. Any would do a good job for you on this trip. If I
> took a Kindle, I'd also take my iPhone to check my email.
>
>
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> On 6/1/2012 1:39 PM, Carol Botteron wrote:
>> I'll be taking a train ride (3 days each way) and want to be able to read
>> without lugging lots of books. Not sure whether the train will have wifi
>> but if I'm somewhere that does, I'd like to be able to check my email.
>>
>> (1) Should I consider any device other than an iPad?
>> Someone suggested a Kindle Fire.
>>
>> (2) Which models of iPad can do what I need? I probably don't need the
>> fanciest. Can they run for 3 days without needing a new charge?
>>
>> (3) Will I need to purchase a monthly "data service" to read email etc.
>> away from home?
>>
>> (4) What retailers do you recommend (or recommend against)?
>>
>> (5) At home I have a MacBook Pro (my 5th Mac since 1987) attached to
>> my DSL modem by a cable. What would I need to use an iPad at home?
>>
>> adTHANKSvance!
>>
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