[jblum315]

If you got it in its original package, there is tiny leaflet tucked in the box that tells you how to use it. Anyway, first you have to charge the battery. Plug in the cord and let it charge for about 4 hours.

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by grandma-annie

I just received a Kindle Fire as a gift. There was no manual with it and I don't know where to begin or how to use it. Any suggestions? thanks

like jblum posted - charge the battery! and while that is happening you can try these:
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33198_7...ire-questions/

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVsfLnMqOC4[/ame]

there are lots of videos on youtube - but this one is a good intro.

hope this helps

[Bob45]

Originally Posted by grandma-annie

I just received a Kindle Fire as a gift. There was no manual with it and I don't know where to begin or how to use it. Any suggestions? thanks

Try this.
http://kindle.s3.amazonaws.com/Kindl...sers_Guide.pdf

[Sadie1313]

Originally Posted by Taj44

Do you mean the color nook or the regular nook? I bought the regualr nook a few months ago, and don't have flash.

I do like the ability to get library books that the nook offers. I'd never buy a kindle for that reason.

The Kindle DOES have the ability to download books from the public library for free. TV Library will have the download set up by the Spring. Until then, you can register in another library, (I forgot the name....but TV's library will tell you). Once you're registered, you can download to your kindle, and not have to leave the house. I've had a kindle since they first came out. I can't tell you how great it is to hold this lightweight device, and not feel my fingers cramp up when reading for a long time. Holding a large book is not the best for Arthritic fingers. LOL I have dropped my kindle on two occassions, andAmazon has replaced it both times....even on the 2nd occasion when it was beyond the warranty date. I told them I needed to PURCHASE a new one, as I had dropped it. The customer service rep asked me from what height I dropped it. I told him I was 5'2" and dropped it from about waist high. He told me since it was dropped from a normal height during normal usage, they'd replace it for free....SURPRISE TO ME lol. I've had all 3 versions of the Kindle, and couldn't be happier with it. Enjoy!!!! Trish

[Taj44]

Yes, I see it is something the Kindle recently added, probably to keep pace with the Nook. I'm glad to hear the Villages library is finally starting to think about getting ebooks. I've had to go elsewhere for them for the last year or two.

I love the 2 month battery life on my Nook Touch. My hope is that the technology will improve to the point that tablets similar to the iPad will come out with extended battery life, so I can read, and also check email, enjoy music and videos, etc., without having to recharge frequently. My sense is the computer manufacturers are concentrating on the tablet market, and in the coming year or two, prices will be coming down, and features will be increased.

[Pathel]

Originally Posted by Taj44

Yes, I see it is something the Kindle recently added, probably to keep pace with the Nook. I'm glad to hear the Villages library is finally starting to think about getting ebooks. I've had to go elsewhere for them for the last year or two.

I love the 2 month battery life on my Nook Touch. My hope is that the technology will improve to the point that tablets similar to the iPad will come out with extended battery life, so I can read, and also check email, enjoy music and videos, etc., without having to recharge frequently. My sense is the computer manufacturers are concentrating on the tablet market, and in the coming year or two, prices will be coming down, and features will be increased.

Those who have the iPad have paid to have those features. The old quote, "You get what you pay for" holds for the techy stuff. As time goes on, the Nook and the Kindle will get better but the iPad will surpass them - BIG TIME!

It is nice to have the Nook, Kindle, eBooks, etc. on the iPad.

[Avista]

In the past I have always preferred the Nook do to the the ability to borrow from
Libraries. Now I have my iPad. This is now my preference. I can go from the book I am reading to a game of Words (Scrabble) with a friend, to checking posts on TOTV, to Facebook, to Twitter, to checking mail. Love my iPad.

[Ohiogirl]

I was one of those holdouts - a book purist, I guess, but after lugging 3 good size books on my last trip, I purchased a Nook Simple touch at Best Buy, on sale for $79.

Took me awhile to figure out how to add the library books - I downloaded them just fine (from my Ohio library) but couldn't figure out how to get them onto the Nook - I'm not the techiest person out there. Finally reread the library's directions and followed step-by-step. Just finished my first library e-book and enjoyed the process.

Contrary to some other posters, I think I like that my Nook is not connected to the internet - except if I want to order books (read that Spend Money) from B & N. They make it very easy to do that, and I guess I will probably use that feature in a reading emergency. What I like is that I can sit and read without being so distracted. I think I have a shorter attention span since the onset (for me) of email, facebook, surfing the internet, etc.

Also, since you apparently can't renew e-books, and only get them for 14 days, I'm kind of taking the time to read more extensively than the last couple of years, I think. Would hate to be in the middle of one and have it disappear, although I can always go back in and either download it again or get on a request list.

I think I will love downloading travel books (with maps) instead of lugging around heavy paperbooks when sightseeing. Already downloaded a free foreign language phrase book from B & N. And apparently, there is a free Friday book every week. Planning on going to the Nook group here in TV, which meets monthly, for other tips.

[PennBF]

Both my wife and I have (a) 2 Good Laptops, (b) Kindles with 3G..Her's the smaller one and mine the large one and (c) iPad's 2 ..One without 3G and one with 3G. (d) iPhones 4's with 3G. We like the iPad's however they are better for travel and use the Kindle to read. The iPad's are good to move around the house and tap into eMail but they are not as useful as the Laptops for home purposes and the Kindle for reading. Given that we could pick only 2 I think I would prefer a laptop and a kindle. The iPad being a nice add on but not as essential as the first two. The iphone's are very good for travel and eMail, etc. and although we did not realize it at the time the GPS is better than the TOM TOM when traveling.

[Avista]

Originally Posted by PennBF

Both my wife and I have (a) 2 Good Laptops, (b) Kindles with 3G..Her's the smaller one and mine the large one and (c) iPad's 2 ..One without 3G and one with 3G. (d) iPhones 4's with 3G. We like the iPad's however they are better for travel and use the Kindle to read. The iPad's are good to move around the house and tap into eMail but they are not as useful as the Laptops for home purposes and the Kindle for reading. Given that we could pick only 2 I think I would prefer a laptop and a kindle. The iPad being a nice add on but not as essential as the first two. The iphone's are very good for travel and eMail, etc. and although we did not realize it at the time the GPS is better than the TOM TOM when traveling.

Interesting. We also have a laptop, Nook and iPad. I prefer the iPad over the laptop and Nook. (Although I use all three.). Just a matter of taste, I guess.

[jblum315]

Originally Posted by Avista

Interesting. We also have a laptop, Nook and iPad. I prefer the iPad over the laptop and Nook. (Although I use all three.). Just a matter of taste, I guess.

I have an iPad, a Kindle 2 and a Kindle Fire (the last because I just couldn't resist it) Traveling recently, I found the Kindle Fire more useful than the iPad in retrieving and sending my email as long as I had WiFi access.

[cybrgeezer]

Originally Posted by Ohiogirl

Contrary to some other posters, I think I like that my Nook is not connected to the internet - except if I want to order books (read that Spend Money) from B & N. They make it very easy to do that, and I guess I will probably use that feature in a reading emergency.

I also have the Nook (Simple Touch) and I use the internet option frequently, without spending a penny. B&N offers many free books, with new ones added each week, on Friday (bn.com, search for Free Fridays). You "purchase" those books and later get an email showing you spent $0.00.

[Avista]

Originally Posted by jblum315

I have an iPad, a Kindle 2 and a Kindle Fire (the last because I just couldn't resist it) Traveling recently, I found the Kindle Fire more useful than the iPad in retrieving and sending my email as long as I had WiFi access.

Just curious. Why was the Kindle Fire easier for emails when traveling. We just got back from a two week cruise. Wrote my emails off line and when we got to a port found a hot spot to send them off. (using my iPad)

[njbchbum]

i just purchased the nook tablet [wi-fi no 3g] and i am HOOKED! i evaluated the ipad and all sorts of tablets and e-readers and tossed and turned over making a decision! the cnet reviews on each product made me choose the nook because of its screen clarity and because of the add'l memory that can be added via a micro sd card! the ipad offered functions that this newbie user just did not need at this stage - thus, i could not justify the expense - maybe later on if i become dependent on such electronics!!! i'll use the nook primarily for entertainment when travelling between homes in maine and florida, as well as streaming an occasional movie from netflix.

will attend my first nook session @ b&n tomorrow nite and look forward to finding out even more potential offered by this gizmo! am hoping i might meet someone there who can - "after class" - show me how easy it is to sideload the amazon appstore!! as i indicated, am nook hooked!

[grandma-annie]

When I find a seach thread...and it says 1 of 6 pages, how do I get to the pages beyond the first page.