tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3976466832387407947.post3818044111338277965..comments2023-06-11T05:46:19.885-07:00Comments on Evanescent Memoir: Amazon Kindle 3 review (3G + WiFi version)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3976466832387407947.post-50788484832893007362011-04-30T05:12:29.000-07:002011-04-30T05:12:29.000-07:00My experience is very different, and I wonder if y...My experience is very different, and I wonder if you truly gave the Kindle a chance, or if perhaps you were expecting something more along a tablet, which the Kindle definitely is not. Perhaps a Nook Color would be better suited to you.<br><br>As far as the Kindle, I have nearly 2000 books on mine, 80% of them were free, both fiction and non-fiction in a huge variety of genres and subjects. The kindle is not backlit ... the beauty of e-ink is the contrast, likeness to a paper book, and ability to read in bright light, even sunlight. There are many compact book lights available for the times one might be in a dark area.<br><br>In regards to battery life, once books are loaded on to the Kindle, they must index, which takes battery life. I leave my Kindle plugged in overnight anytime I add numerous books at once. With wireless on, we easily get 7-14 days on a single charge on our two kindles and with wireless off, we get 15-25 days (both examples depend on the amount of use, we are heavy users).<br><br>The web browser is slow, and not as maneuverable as a tablet, smartphone or computer browser. It works for the purpose, but just barely. Mobile websites are recommended.<br><br>Also, there are forums on the Amazon Kindle site, where much information and suggestions are available. The Kindle is a premium device, but it IS a dedicated ereader. For some people, a tablet device or smartphone may be a better choice.RM Goldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3976466832387407947.post-70413483461921835662011-04-30T05:16:19.000-07:002011-04-30T05:16:19.000-07:00By the way, The Bellis Faire Mall (referred to as ...By the way, The Bellis Faire Mall (referred to as the Bellingham Mall) is in Bellingham, WA, NOT Blaine ... Bellingham is a much larger city about 30 miles south of Blaine, which is a tiny town and right on the U.S./Canadian border.RM Goldnoreply@blogger.com