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Post by Lynnrose on Oct 24, 2012 8:44:22 GMT
Decisions, Decisions.........
I already have a Kindle which I love. Perfect for reading which I do every day.
I also have a laptop, rarely used.....main desktop PC, wouldn't be without....and an iPod Touch with Wi-Fi, love that too.
Now, do I really need a Kindle Fire?
I would only use it on Wi-Fi (at home and at work) and I guess then it would replace my iPod and original Kindle.
In a way, it wouldn't make sense to get one (Xmas pressie I'm thinking lol) but in another way, I want one!
Would you get one?
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Post by vikingken on Oct 24, 2012 10:38:10 GMT
I have my home computer, a couple of servers, a laptop and a mini netbook. This type of tablet doesn't interest me in the slightest. If I was interested and going by specs, I think I would be inclined to go for Google Nextus 7. The Kindle Fire is about the same specs as my Blackberry, with about 200 Mbs more RAM. All I ever use my mobile for online, is to occasionally to check the news headlines and the weather. If I was going out for the day, I would take my netbook and that has much more scope than any tablet. More than 12 hours away from home I would take my laptop.
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Post by jorg on Oct 24, 2012 10:46:06 GMT
Lynnrose, if we only did what makes sense life would be so very boring, the only thing that stops me (apart from cost) changing technology items at home is what do do with the old stuff, but if it's a present for Xmas I would go for it, I have had the Kindle at £69 for a few weeks now and I use it every day, wish I had purchased one ages ago. So put your request in to Father Christmas and look forward to the big day !!!
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Post by Lynnrose on Oct 24, 2012 14:46:33 GMT
mmmmm, thanks guys, let's say 50/50 at the moment....but I like the way Jorg is thinking lol 
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Post by vikingken on Oct 24, 2012 15:30:49 GMT
Well I would like one as a Christmas pressie, I would hang onto it for two months and give it to my granddaughter for her Birthday.
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Post by johnnybee on Oct 24, 2012 22:33:50 GMT
I'd be very careful about getting another kindle of any sort, Lynn babes; just watched a docco about 'em on the telly, and apparently they're failing like flies round a candle.
Returns rate is around 50% so far, and that's only the ones we know about.
Seems that they're very vulnerable to electrostatic disharges caused by being carried around in your pocket or handbag, or maybe the act of taking your coat off while holding it; the display screen starts to lose some of its sectors, and eventually the screen fails altogether.
Amazon is looking at the problem, but there's several million of them already out there with the same vulnerability - please, be warned!
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Post by Lynnrose on Oct 25, 2012 4:36:24 GMT
Thanks JB, I shall see if I can find that programme.
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Post by jorg on Oct 25, 2012 7:58:05 GMT
Yes JB that was not good news, last thing I wanted to see having just had one, mine only cost £69 but even so you expect them to last a little longer then 12 months. It seems it's not a good idea to put them through an XRay machine at the airport. Tell Father Christmas to hold on for the moment Lynnrose !
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Post by Lynnrose on Oct 25, 2012 8:36:19 GMT
I watched Watchdog this morning...bad news huh...just checked when I got my Kindle....was dispatched Sunday 28 Aug 2011
Kindle 3G Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G + Wi-Fi,
....fingers crossed, no problems at the moment.
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Post by Pete on Oct 25, 2012 13:37:38 GMT
Please let us know if you have probs with your kindle, seems none of us has so far. Delicate items best be gentle, then it will give good service..........we hope. No probs with mine, and have taken out a no quibble warranty on it, (just return it and get new one).
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Post by elvis on Oct 25, 2012 15:10:45 GMT
I have a problem with a kindle i have not got one 
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Post by vikingken on Oct 25, 2012 23:28:39 GMT
I've not heard of any trouble with the Kindle, the trouble is with the new version. They probably expanded on what they had and that doesn't always work well. Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and do a complete new build. It doesn't matter if its software or hardware, Windows is good proof of that.
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Post by Pete on Oct 26, 2012 11:10:48 GMT
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Post by jojo on Oct 26, 2012 11:29:36 GMT
Made me chuckle too Pete.
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Post by giraff36 on Dec 22, 2012 22:07:17 GMT
ive had my kindle fire about a month .... ok so far ..touch wood
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Post by Lynnrose on Dec 23, 2012 6:17:00 GMT
Lucky you Giraff....I am still hoping Santa gets me one. I have been reading reviews on Amazon and I want one even more now!
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Post by Pete on Dec 23, 2012 22:11:41 GMT
I am crossing fingers for you Lynnrose. Ho ho ho!
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Post by vikingken on Dec 23, 2012 23:54:32 GMT
I'm waiting for them to bring out a Braille model, my eyes have got so bad.
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Post by jorg on Dec 28, 2012 16:05:00 GMT
Did old FC bring it Lynnrose ?
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Post by straker on Dec 28, 2012 20:49:48 GMT
I cant see a problem, I keep my kindle dry in my garage and it lites the fire every time no smoke no problem
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Post by Lynnrose on Dec 29, 2012 10:39:07 GMT
Did old FC bring it Lynnrose ?
Hey Jorg...YES, Santa left me a Kindle Fire HD!! I didn't even try it out until yesterday as had visitors, so felt a bit rude lol...I shall have a proper play later |
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Post by elvis on Dec 29, 2012 12:13:03 GMT
Whats a Kindle ?
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Post by jorg on Jan 2, 2013 10:38:06 GMT
Your a very lucky girl Lynnrose ,
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Post by jorg on Jan 2, 2013 10:39:00 GMT
Elvis go to Amazon and all will be explained !
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Post by Lynnrose on Jan 2, 2013 10:52:21 GMT
You know what I reckon Jorg!....Elvis is teasing...of course he knows what it is don't you!
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Post by elvis on Jan 3, 2013 15:36:35 GMT
I would not do that to you LynnRose  |
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Post by Pete on Mar 2, 2013 8:44:05 GMT
Here we are in March, is there any more news on the kindle fire thingy, tell us all about it.  |
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Post by Lynnrose on Mar 2, 2013 12:05:02 GMT
Well, I have to admit I hardly ever switch it on!
I use my desktop at home and the desktop at work.
Use my 'normal' Kindle for reading books.
Use my iPod Touch for voice/text/video/webcam chats with family.
I just don't really need to use it! Yes, seems a bit pointless getting one now.
One thing that was annoying though when I first got it...the battery life is very poor, but as long as you turn off Wi-Fi when not needed, makes an amazing difference.
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Post by vikingken on Mar 2, 2013 17:06:07 GMT
WiFi makes a big difference to anything Lynnrose. Blackberry have got one of the best battery lives of the smart phones. Mine hasn't got any stupid apps installed and I only leave the 3G turned on, I only have to charge it about every 3-4 days. If I turn on the WiFi that drops to a little over one day. If I turn on the GPS, it drops to about 8 hours. I only use my Jabra Bluetooth earpiece in the house, if I'm making a call or expecting one and Bluetooth doesn't suck it up like WiFi does. I'm always scared of losing my Bluetooth earpiece and never use it when I go out. In the flat I can leave the phone on the table and go where I like, even downstairs to the front porch. Bluetooth answers and you dont need to touch the phone at all. When I'm out I still use a Jabra, but a wired one that I cant lose and that doesn't make any difference to battery life.
A big percentage of people seem to think that as they have WiFi, its got to be turned on. They install all kinds of silly apps, completely blind to what they are doing to their battery life. I think they must charge their phones 3 times a day. I have got a rechargable extended battery to plug into if I want to use the GPS, I certainly dont need to broadcast where I am to everyone in my address book all of the time. I even keep the WiFi on my laptops turned off, unless I'm actually going online. My main laptop only goes for 3 hours with WiFi turned on and its got the biggest battery that they make for it. I bought another battery for the times I cant get to a powerpoint.
There is only one rule for any device, never have anything turned on unless you need to and WiFi is about the worst juice guzzler except GPS. Only ever use GPS if you are completely lost.
I might have gone off the suject a little bit, but you started it.
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Post by Lynnrose on Mar 2, 2013 17:15:20 GMT
Lol KC, thanks for info, will be useful for all x
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