Q. I am planning to buy a kindle, and I am debating over these two, but I dont really understand it....
I dont really need to go online and I have okay eyesight. Im mostly going to be listening to audiobooks and reading real books on it.
I have never owned an ereader before and am very eager to get one.
could I please get some feedback from someone who really has these ereaders?
Thanks!
A. The Kindle product line now involves the following choices:
1. E Ink vs LCD display
Choose E Ink (Kindle, Kindle Touch, Kindle Keyboard) if long-run reading is your priority; choose LCD (Kindle Fire) if apps/games/video/web-browsing is your priority. E Ink displays ebooks just like paper-based ebooks, using ambient light; LCD displays ebooks just like computer monitors, using back lighting. On the other hand, E Ink is only black-and-white and is too slow for video. LCD does great with those non-reading applications. Further, Kindle Fire has a sophisticated web browser, Silk, which leverages local and cloud storage and processing dynamically, thereby providing high-performance web browsing.
2. 5-way controller vs multi-touch vs keyboard
Choose 5-way to save money (base Kindle is only $79), multi-touch for easy-of-use, and keyboard for ease-of-typing.
3. WiFi vs WiFi+3G
Choose WiFi+3G if you wish to download ebooks or browse the web when away from a WiFi hotspot. An ereader with 3G support will be able to connect like a cell phone. Unlike a cell phone, however, there is no monthly fee for Kindle's 3G service. Note, though, that the web browser on Kindle isn't so great. Also, once an ebook is downloaded, neither WiFi nor 3G is needed to read it.
4. With Special Offers vs Without Special Offers
Kindle With Special Offers (WSO) Pros:
* $25 (WiFi) or $50 (3G) less expensive.
* May save more if special offers turn out to be useful to you.
* Ads do not show up in the middle of reading an ebook.
* I've heard only praise from those who buy Kindle WSO.
Kindle With Special Offers Cons:
* May just dislike ads in principle, even outside of reading experience.
How do people light the burner inside a steam locomotive?
Q. Do they simply light the coals with a match/lighter or is there a different way i.e. like a special ignition system? Also how long does it take a typical medium sized steam engine to boil enough to be operatable (be able to move) after the boiler is lit?
A. A match to paper and kindling until it's hot enough to ignite the coal added. It takes as long as it takes for the amount of water in the boiler to get hot enough to turn to steam, which powers the engine. Of course some run off fuel oil, not coal, but about the same thing, a match ignites it. It takes a long time to heat 5000 gallons of water to boiling, but you know when it's ready by watching the gage. 100 pounds of steam will make it move, but having 130 is far better. To go from ignition to first move on the track will take at least a couple of hours. That why they usually bank the fire and keep them hot.
Is the Kindle Paperwhite worth the extra money when compared to the standard kindle?
Q. I've noticed that the paperwhite is a whole 50 dollars more than the traditional kindle, why is this so? Is it really worth that much more? Just looking for some advice from people who have had to make similar decisions. Thanks
A. It's worth the extra money in my opinion. The Kindle Paperwhite has these over the regular Kindle:
- Built-in light, so you can read with the Kindle in the dark (you can get lighted cover for regular Kindle, but that costs $60)
- More pixels on the same size screen
- Better contrast for sharp, dark text
- Longer battery life (8 weeks with wireless off, standard Kindle has 4 weeks)
There's a good actual user opinion here, who has tried both Kindles. It'd help you decide:
http://budurl.com/KindlePaperOrKindle
If you want the Kindle Paperwhite, it's better to get it early or you may not be able to get it before Christmas. On its sales page there's latest information on when they can be shipped.
Hope that helps.
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