[BeeGee]

Originally Posted by BeeGee

I, too, like the idea of taking the Kindle w/me to Church. I've read some reviews, however, about the "print" wearing off the keys on the Kindle. Has anyone experienced this? Thanks

Anyone have any trouble w/keys wearing off?

[logdog]

Originally Posted by BeeGee

Anyone have any trouble w/keys wearing off?

Another plus for the Nook is that there are no keys. The color screen below the black & white reading pane turns into a keyboard when you need it. The color screen also shows you book covers and lets you see web pages in color.

[mrbillmidlo]

Agree with logdog. We bought the Nook because the local library had lots and lots of free downloadable books. Liked the Kindle, but the best buy for us is the Nook. Too bad Sumter library does not do digital books.

[Lynn222]

I have had one for several years and love it. What can I tell you about it?

[Avista]

Originally Posted by mrbillmidlo

Agree with logdog. We bought the Nook because the local library had lots and lots of free downloadable books. Liked the Kindle, but the best buy for us is the Nook. Too bad Sumter library does not do digital books.

I've talked to the folks at The Villages Library. They do not have e-books, but plan to have them in the future. Meanwhile. I use the Philadelphia Free Library. It is $15 if you live outside of PA, and they have many, many e-library books. This library has really saved me a lot of money. I always check them first. Only if they don't have the book I want do I buy it.

[Midge538]

Do you know if we 'Sumters' can then use our affiliation with the wider Fl library system to D/L E books?

[BeeGee]

Originally Posted by Lynn222

I have had one for several years and love it. What can I tell you about it?

Well, I've researched enough to know that the Kindle is what I want....I'm just wondering if the print on the keys has faded or come off, and if so, has this been a problem? Thanks

[LittleDog]

Some people on the Kindle board which I frequent (http://www.kindleboards.com/) have mentioned in the past that it was a problem on some Kindles but personally we have not had that problem and I haven't seen any recent posts on this issue.

John

[BeeGee]

Thanks! That's what I was hoping. Now if only Santa listened...Appreciate your input!!! Merry Christmas!!!

[Pat_RI]

I got one today for an early Christmas present and downloaded a couple of books from Amazon and 3 free books from the site also. Can't wait to have it on the plane flight tomorrow morning down to TV. I just hope I can get use to not turning pages. Should make the airport shuttle ride a bit more enjoyable also. I like the fact that it can store all of the books that you read. I find that I can never remember if I have read a book before and after reading a few pages realize I have already read it.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by BeeGee

Well, I've researched enough to know that the Kindle is what I want....I'm just wondering if the print on the keys has faded or come off, and if so, has this been a problem? Thanks

Mine will be 3 years old in April. No problem here. You're gonna love it!

[natickdan]

I've had my Kindle for over a year and I just purchased the new Kindle for my son and my wife as a xmas gift.

I truly enjoy my Kindle. I use it while flying, on a cruise, on hot sunny days at the beach as well as cold winter days in front of the fire place. It's a great and convenient technology.

[BBQMan]

One of the most overlooked pluses on a Kindle is the ability to have up to six readers (not periodicals) have access to the same account 'library'. For example, in my case it means having my kindle here at home and each of my four kids can have a Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPhone, etc and still be able to read all of the same books. By sharing the costs, you can build an on-line library at 1/6th the cost of each having his or her own collection.

[BeeGee]

Thanks again for all the good advice. Can't wait for mine!!!

[StarbuckSammy]

You will like the Kindle...easy to use and a lot of fun. I rec'd one as a gift and use it daily. Thanks to the members of this Forum for their insight and knowledge I was able to add WIFI to my cable and was able to download in home instead of going out to a WIFI site such as Starbucks.
I also used their "help" section and talked to a tech a few times....it was not them...it was..well...operator error, if you know what I mean. Service was terrific.