What I didn't know, was that my bitty iPod came with Kindle already installed. I know what you are thinking...kindle *hiss* *boo*. I like my books, I like the smell, I like the texture. I don't want to go cross-eyed and light blind from that stinky little screen. When my dad had mentioned he wanted a kindle - the big daddy from the amazon store - I told him it was silly to spend that money. I HAVE EATEN MY WORDS. I love my kindle. I want a book, two clicks and its downloaded right to my screen. Not to mention its cheaper so I'm saving. The screen is fine, I read just perfectly and have not suffered any migraines or brain cancer.
I even can get books before the release date, because eBooks are releaseing before their paper counterparts. I'm saving trees (Go Green!), and I can bring it everywhere! I'm not hauling a large paperback or hardcover, it fits in my pocket, purse, etc. I can read if I'm standing in line at the bank, or sitting at my desk and waiting for my computer to reboot because it needed to update. The most convenient is when I'm doing cardio - you know how hard it is to read while you are doing the elliptical or on the treadmill - those thick books just can't rest on that little shelf. Or, the book keeps closing, you have to prop it open with a hair clip - not anymore with my handy little iPod. I just prop it up on the little shelf and with one flick of my finger, page turn. Not to mention I can listen to my music and read at the same time, the whole time doing my cardio routine!
BUT - the best thing...Amazon gives tons of kindle books away for FREE!
Here is a short list of some free books from the Kindle store:
8 comments:
I am totally waiting for my ancient iPod to kick the bucket so I can further justify buying an iPhone. It's on its last legs so any day now...who needs a new timing belt?
I know I'm a horrible person for spilling to the world that I found my iPod Touch. Yes, some loser decided to leave his behind in a store..on the counter..with no way of contact inside the thing! So, me, being the *smart* one...figured, if I give it to the store owner, he's just going to keep it anyway! Why not me? So now, I have myself an iTouch, and I love it with all my little technological heart. I too have the Kindle app, and download all of the free kindle books that pop up. Books On The Knob posts about a lot of them. I have yet to actually purchase a book through it, but I do love the free ones!
Great post, being as how its so much cheaper than buying an actual Kindle, and there's so much more you can do with it :)
I like my Kindle app too! I've only read one book on it but I surprisingly liked that way of reading it. I mainly use it as the book for reading in the car or whenever I'm out. That way I don't have to carry one with me.
I like the kindle on the iPhone a lot too. I've read three books on it now and it doesn't bother me either. And I'm a long time migraine sufferer. I like that you can change the size of the text too. I download shorter books on it. It is great to have a book in your pocket whenever you want it!
OMG! This sounds amazing! I need a new ipod and I want a kindle for the handiness for when you're on a holiday. I think I know what just hit the top of my Chrtmas wish list. Thanks for the info!
You make this sound really good. I agree it would be nice to get a book at a click with the finger. I am not sold on it yet. Though you blog here makes me think twice about it. Maybe just maybe, I will be able to up grade my cell. I too am with T-Mobile. I am happy with them. But with all the online stuff I have gotten into with in the last year I think I want a phone with a keying pad and get internet access. I am slowly coming up to the times. Slowly.
Great blog!
This makes me really want an iphone! I wonder if I can get anything similar to work on my blackberry...
I've been debating the choice for a while now, and I think you just sold me. I was waiting on an iphone too after my Tmobile contract ran its course, but I am going to go ahead and get the touch.
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