tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post5038696361401859953..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: into the booksSteve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-5476754893134998552010-09-06T23:18:19.882-05:002010-09-06T23:18:19.882-05:00Judi - I had a PDA that I used as a reader, but th...Judi - I had a PDA that I used as a reader, but the screen was simply too small for me. The Kindle is just right.<br /><br />Nita -- And I soon will be back.<br /><br />Jackie -- You will love it when it arrives. I have been using mine even though I have hard copy books around here to read. In Mexico, it will be a great library.<br /><br />Calypso -- I knew you would know him. But this new biography is very good.<br /><br />Nancy -- When it comes to green concerns, it is always hard to know which choices are best. But for pure joy, the Kindle is great. I am glad you were such a good advocate.<br /><br />Lelie -- I thought Jiggs was my smartest buy. But I never really owned him. My Kindle I do, and, like you, I love it.<br /><br />KittyK9 -- I know how to avoid parricide.<br /><br />Felipe -- And joy will fill the land when it arrives.<br /><br />Jennifer -- Toss that <i>sabot</i> elsewhere, young lady.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-32311579479159157752010-09-04T14:28:53.640-05:002010-09-04T14:28:53.640-05:00Put that Kindle down. Now.
People who use Kindle...Put that Kindle down. Now. <br /><br />People who use Kindles are selfish, mean, liberals in sheep's clothing, and really not your kind of people. Using a Kindle leads to an irresistible urge to vote for Al Gore. Just don't go there, Steve. <br /><br />You won't be able to share what you read on a Kindle with the Kindle-free population. You will have nothing to donate to used book sales, and the animal kingdom will go un-neutered. Children will starve. Do you want that on your conscience? I think not. When there is no electricity and your battery has run down, you will have nothing but a cheap piece of plastic which will soon overflow the landfills, just like 8-track tapes. At least I'll still have my library of dead tree books which I can read by candlelight. And you'll be sorry.jennifer rosehttp://www.staringatstrangers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-8294242421804906972010-09-03T11:23:03.813-05:002010-09-03T11:23:03.813-05:00Lucky sod. Mine still has not arrived. But it will...Lucky sod. Mine still has not arrived. But it will.Michael Dicksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01720359542700663699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-45511390915837975902010-09-02T23:28:45.794-05:002010-09-02T23:28:45.794-05:00I applaud you on your wise decision. :)
- Your Ni...I applaud you on your wise decision. :)<br /> - Your NieceKittyK9https://www.blogger.com/profile/09163778147917873074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-90174861474312934062010-09-02T21:32:41.290-05:002010-09-02T21:32:41.290-05:00Yay!!! I am so happy for you! I love my Kindle. ...Yay!!! I am so happy for you! I love my Kindle. It's the smartest buy I've ever made.Leslie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12084393882026836564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-79977343016796983572010-09-02T14:53:36.647-05:002010-09-02T14:53:36.647-05:00Steve, Congrats, I love my Kindle and love having...Steve, Congrats, I love my Kindle and love having a world of books available to me easily. But there are still some authors that aren't available on Kindle - MFK Fisher and Redmond O'Hanlon are two. I know I read more just because it is easy to obtain good books now.<br /><br />I was going to make a comment about it being more environmentally friendly to use an e-reader and started doing a bit of research. It seems to be a very difficult thing to figure out. If you are interested here is an aggregation of some articles. http://www.ecolibris.net/ebooks.aspNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016075941355264454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-56192886993558923342010-09-02T14:17:01.865-05:002010-09-02T14:17:01.865-05:00Steve - I am quite familiar with Dietrich Bonhoeff...Steve - I am quite familiar with Dietrich Bonhoeffer - excellent books and tragic early end to a brilliant life.Calypsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705486544074674388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-25635911392204304462010-09-02T10:23:46.603-05:002010-09-02T10:23:46.603-05:00I am on the backlog list waiting for my Kindle tha...I am on the backlog list waiting for my Kindle that still has no estimated ship date.I too debated the pro and cons of iPad vs Kindle and the won.Jackiehttp://jackieinpdx.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-29083278221344680722010-09-02T09:50:08.719-05:002010-09-02T09:50:08.719-05:00A couple of days late in commenting on the video o...A couple of days late in commenting on the video on Mexico. All of the places shown brought back many great happy memories. No wonder you are impatient to get back.<br /> NitaNitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08260650738906546038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-73041689806533928802010-09-02T09:46:57.809-05:002010-09-02T09:46:57.809-05:00Steve, I use my iPod Touch with its free Kindle ap...Steve, I use my iPod Touch with its free Kindle app as my reader. It's pocketsize, so it goes with me everywhere. I can store podcasts, music and videos, as well. It has become my most indispensable electronic gadget.Judihttp://www.beautybreadsierra.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-82030688358524622092010-09-02T08:52:24.377-05:002010-09-02T08:52:24.377-05:00Calypso -- Amazon has a free application that allo...Calypso -- Amazon has a free application that allows me to read my books either on my laptop or my Kindle. There are times, when I am sitting at my computer, I simply open the book I was reading and start leafing through. For some reason, though, backlit screens fatigue my eyes far faster than the non-lit Kindle screen. Save up those pesos and buy one. They are well worth the current price. And take a look at the Bonhoeffer. I know you will enjoy it.<br /><br />Rosas Clan -- If I had not moved to Mexico (or, more accurately, if I did not plan on returning), I doubt I would have bought a Kindle. Like you, I enjoy the feel of a book in my hands. But the Kindle solves the availability issue for me. For that, I can sacrifice a pleasure or two.<br /><br />Kathe -- The iPad is truly sexy. I thought of using it to compose my blog in Mexico. But its keyboard is too limited for that amount of typing. (I need a standard keyboard with my laptop when I am at the house.) But it is not an adequate reader for my purposes. After about an hour of reading backlit screens, my eyes start to fade. So far, I have not found the limit on Kindle reading. But I am happy you are enjoying your iPad. Under different circumstances, I think I could, as well. I hope my niece doesn't see this. ;}Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-73386020343026262022010-09-02T08:42:13.017-05:002010-09-02T08:42:13.017-05:00I recently bought an iPad...my first Apple product...I recently bought an iPad...my first Apple product...and I have to say that I am really liking it. I am currently in the US and find an open wireless signal frequently... at the dentist...in the park...and it is so lightweight that I can easily carry it along.<br /><br />I have not yet purchased any books because I am willing to only read what I find for free, but have tried reading a couple of free ones and been impressed...so far the free games have occupied a lot of time in addition to reading the news and getting my stock info daily.<br /><br />Because I am mostly in Mexico I opted not to spend the extra $200 for the 3G capability...KatheAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-79791781324831630342010-09-02T08:39:26.785-05:002010-09-02T08:39:26.785-05:00Sunshine in Mexico?!?! jaja. I have seen those Kin...Sunshine in Mexico?!?! jaja. I have seen those Kindle things and think they are very cool. Although I do love reading traditional books- the lack of availability in Mexico is hard. Congrats on your new relationship with your kindle. (do not cheat on her with an ipad.) :) <br /><br />PS- I love Anna Karenina! Such a great book.Rosas Clan in Tulumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10264493777912893859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-47168958407375372482010-09-02T08:29:01.842-05:002010-09-02T08:29:01.842-05:00"By the way, I am using the Kindle reader for..."By the way, I am using the Kindle reader for PC program on my laptop. Best of both worlds"<br /><br />Steve - I am vague on what this means? Are you saying you can use the kindle as a monitor of sorts fed from your laptop?<br /><br />I had my hands on a Kindle (1st gen. I think) on Sunday and I REALLY want one. Unfortunately I will have to save for one - but it is in my future. The screen is amazing. I look forward to reading in bed '-) (Must be an old people thing huh ;-)Calypsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705486544074674388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-49797484393905993802010-09-02T01:26:56.310-05:002010-09-02T01:26:56.310-05:00Tancho -- I just wish it had a better search and l...Tancho -- I just wish it had a better search and link function. But, I am starting to lust afer an iPad, instead. My laptop can take care of all that. (By the way, I am using the Kindle reader for PC program on my laptop. Best of both worlds.)Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-77971994823459219142010-09-02T01:22:46.239-05:002010-09-02T01:22:46.239-05:00I love my kindle, reading outside in bright sun is...I love my kindle, reading outside in bright sun is great and laying in bed in low light also. You will like it. And you can swap files with other people!Tanchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196129338636347646noreply@blogger.com