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I have a Kindle and I love it. I'm not sure which model it is other than it is the second one they came out with. You can get a good write up of the models at Amazon.com.
To order books you establish an Amazon.com account online. You can either order them directly from your Kindle or from your computer. I like to shop for them on the computer. They are downloaded in minutes to your device. Most new releases are $9.99 to $13.99 but there are also many books available for free.
The Kindle holds a charge for weeks as the only power it uses is a tiny flash each time you turn the page. You can read it anywhere even in bright sunlight. They weigh almost nothing.
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 Originally Posted by SpyderRyder2B
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OH .. She will need a cover - I suggest the ones with the built in lights.
Definitely get her a cover. I don't have a light on mine but that sounds pretty cool. Be prepared to shell out a few bucks for the cover.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
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one more thing...
If your wife has broken a cell phone by dropping it , you might want the extended warranty. I do not have one, but got one for our daughter's Kindle - she takes it to work, etc. and did in fact break one. Amazon replaced it right away. Mine stays home and occasionally goes on vacation, so I didn't need the extended warranty.
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Love mine. I read a lot of books that are in a series, so when I finish one, it is nice to instantly be able to download the next. The wifi is nice, but a pure luxury, the 3g downloads reasonably quick and if your on the road you will probably be downloading with 3g anyway. I use mine less now because of my ipad, the kindle app was free and I like the lighted screen.
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You can also download free books from Amazon.com just go to kindle books and bestseller and there are 100 free book downloads I read them all the time.
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GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
i love my kindle
Definatey buy the kindle. .3 G---i love mine
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I prefer Kobo, and after using the Kobo for over a year I now also use Kobo on my Playbook.
When I buy a book, I like to own it, and Amazon with an Oops, can remove books from the Kindle and then you have to ask for your money back.
If they would send you a note and give you your money back BEFORE pulling a book, but their history is, pull the book, when you call its, oops yes we removed it, we will credit you. That is called renting not owning.
My wife had a Kindle, they did it once and know she uses Kobo.
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Depending on your budget, you might consider an Ipad. I have both, got the Kindle before the Ipad came out. Now I use my Ipad exclusively. I like that with the Ipad, I can download books (in color and lighted if desired) but I can also take my Ipad with me when traveling and use the navigation app, check emails, check weather conditions, and surf the internet, all with one device.
Just a thought
Dee
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I travel and read a lot. I had one of te 1st generation Kindles and the Kindle 2. I've also had the 1st generation Nook and now the newest non-color Nook. I've avoided the no-name readers and Sony because they don't have a good store plan for book purchases. Color screens defeat the purpose- hard in the eyes so I never use my phone or iPad for reading.
Wireless and 3G- 3G is nice to have but not necessary if you have wireless at home. On the road I pre load a few books or borrow wireless from a coffee shop or hotel. 3G just eats battery life too.
Do not go for one of the ad sponsored readers. They are a few bucks cheaper but the Ads are for life. I've had 2 kindles konk out on me- I am rough on my readers and Amazon replaced both without issue.
So my favorite- the new Little Nook. The screen is great in size, super light and compact form, amazing battery life and great function. Barnes and Nobel offers a huge selection of books at ok prices- sometimes cheaper, sometimes more than Amazon.
Hope I gave you some things to think about. In short you cant go wrong with any book store backed ereader- enjoy it!
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I have a Nook and love it. Going to be getting my husband one as he really like mine . Neither one of us were impressed with the kindle and how it works.
Just my .02 worth
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Love my Kindle. I'm an avid reader and it fits perfectly in my vest inner pocket. Like that I can set the size of the letters to fit my aging eyes.
I love mystery's and seldom pay more than .99 for a book.
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Originally Posted by arntufun
Thank you all so much for helping me learn a little about the Kindle. I know this will make her very happy and I'm sure she will love it. I was thinking of getting her a new toaster but I think she will like this alot better.  
She better remember I want a juice box pro for my Spyder when it comes around to my special day !!!
to get the juicebox pro Just use the same tactics - talk about it... look at it on-line...., bookmark the page..., OH, wait.. I know - see if you can download a Kindle book about the juicebox pro! 
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trench coats...
I cross to the other side when I see people in trench coats with products that "fell" off the truck. Never was good at bartering.
Let us know which reader you get and how your wife reacts. Bet you get that juice box pro in no time! 
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Bought the Kindle for my husband. As it turns out, we both love it!!! 
I opened an account with Amazon and now when we travel he can download books or magazines from wherever he is! No computer necessary! It's great! 
I think the best thing he loves about the Kindle is that no matter where we go he can carry his one small Kindle and have all of his magazines, books, crossword puzzles, dictionary and internet browsing! (although the internet browsing is limited or experimental) Also another great feature is that later in 2011 you will be able to visit your local library through the Kindle and check out any book you want! It's called Kindle Book Lending. That answers your question about your local library. 