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    eBook reader

    with the dollar at parity with the US dollar - I want to get a ebook reader - probably the Kindle (because its the one I've heard most about) - anyone else have other recommendations on what to get???

    And I'm not interested in an iPad so don't suggest that....
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    check out Sony also

    we had a couple at work and they where overpriced for what they did.

    but yer some of the kindles have wifi so you can d/l books via your network
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    have bought a kindle the other day for the missus for christmas

    was lucky that i held off lol
    her dad has one and he stands by it... SHITS all over the ipad from an ebook perspective, because it can be read in any light. and u get over a months battery life (with wifi off) because it only uses the power to refresh the screen

    had a play with his and its an awesome bit of kit

    no idea how long it will take to get here though
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    just ordered the kindle off Amazon. 139 + 20 for shipping to Aus. Delivery between the 20-25 October so about a week which isn't too bad.
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    just logged on and checked mine... between 22nd and 25th... fark... where am i gunna hide the thing for 2 months Click here to enlarge
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    The Kindle is awesome for reading. Well, hat what is made for Click here to enlarge I got one months ago when it cost me just over A$300 delivered. The best part is Whispernet, the wireless broadband connection that comes with it and it is free of charge. It only takes a minute from the moment you purchased the book from Amazon to starting reading it. Have to watch your credit card though, so easy to spend on books using this thing Click here to enlarge
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    i want one Click here to enlarge
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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by 2002_XC Click here to enlarge
    i want one Click here to enlarge
    See this cry for desperation Rory


    oh btw where did you guys get yours from?

    Ebay? Amazon?
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    Amazon.. Cheaper than ebay

    eBay has the wifi only ones at the same price as amazons wifi+ 3G ones Click here to enlarge
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    saw the wifi models for $139 on amazon, sound about right?

    2 things i cant really find on the site.

    do they have expandable memory ie sd card reader?

    and do you have to pay for all the books? can you get them through any online stores, or amazon only?

    is it a big range of books? the misses is half interested in one now
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