Amazon Kindle

NetfreakBombay · 18th February 2017, 20:15

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Originally Posted by Samurai

If it is not supported by Kindle, it is pointless for me. I have 3 Kindles, and few hundred titles on it. I can't switch readers.

Google has a free+Open Source Kannada font "NotoSansKannada". This font works on Kindle. If you have Kannada books in one of the supported formats, these should work on Kindle.

KD007 · 21st February 2017, 12:13

For free e-books for Kindle, Kobo and Google

1. Visit https://www.bookbub.com/home/
2. Create login via email and set your book preferences (fiction, autobiography, science etc.)
3. You will receive email alternate days with free and also discounted books
4. Just click on the free book link and it gets added to your reader

Have been using this for last 8 months and found it to be good.

Happy Reading !

abhinav.s · 21st February 2017, 20:37

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Originally Posted by KD007

For free e-books for Kindle, Kobo and Google

1. Visit https://www.bookbub.com/home/
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Happy Reading !

Thanks for this mate!! It is a wonderful one stop shop for all kinds of ebook deals including free books and discounts.

Eddy · 28th April 2017, 14:44

I had some Amazon vouchers that are due to expire soon so though of purchasing the Paperwhite but was surprised to see it priced at 11k. I thought that the price was reduced to 9k, so will wait and see if the prices drop again before 10th May.

abhinav.s · 1st May 2017, 19:10

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Originally Posted by Eddy

I had some Amazon vouchers that are due to expire soon so though of purchasing the Paperwhite but was surprised to see it priced at 11k. I thought that the price was reduced to 9k, so will wait and see if the prices drop again before 10th May.

The 9k that you would have seen would be during some special offers where they reduce the price. Else the Paperwhite has always been in the 11k ball park. 2k discount is on during festive season or some special occasions.

govigov · 1st May 2017, 20:32

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Originally Posted by KD007

For free e-books for Kindle, Kobo and Google
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Have been using this for last 8 months and found it to be good.

Happy Reading !

Thank you. This is a legitimate site unlike all the other boot legging sites out there.

Raja · 9th May 2017, 11:42

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Originally Posted by Eddy

I had some Amazon vouchers that are due to expire soon so though of purchasing the Paperwhite but was surprised to see it priced at 11k. I thought that the price was reduced to 9k, so will wait and see if the prices drop again before 10th May.

The Great Amazon Sale starts on Thursday 11 May,
Kindle Paperwhite will have Rs2,000/- off.

http://www.amazon.in/b/ref=br_isw_st...desktop#Teaser

Scroll down the page to see the discounts that will be offered.

If you haven't bought till date, then wait and save some money

Eddy · 9th May 2017, 12:35

Yes, thanks Raja. I got to know of the sale so I am waiting. And my vouchers expire on 13th so the timing works perfect.

S_U_N · 9th May 2017, 13:38

I complained to Amazon about poor battery of my Paperwhite.
They sent me a refurbished unit yesterday. Now I still have the old one with me (no one has come to pickup yet).

Charged both of them - will do a battery test.

Meanwhile, Google Playstore has 75% off on any one book that you like. The problem is getting it onto Kindle may be a challenge.

Meanwhile, I stopped experimenting with the conversions of PDF's - it just does not help no matter which format you convert too. You cannot do any font scaling and need to keep scrolling left-right.

HydroFuel · 10th May 2017, 00:16

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Originally Posted by Eddy

I had some Amazon vouchers that are due to expire soon so though of purchasing the Paperwhite but was surprised to see it priced at 11k. I thought that the price was reduced to 9k, so will wait and see if the prices drop again before 10th May.

Price dropped again please check if not bought already.

Eddy · 10th May 2017, 09:44

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Originally Posted by HydroFuel

Price dropped again please check if not bought already.

Thanks HydroFuel. Just saw the new prices and ordered

Which cover do you guys use ?

I was thinking of this one - http://www.amazon.in/Luxury-Amazon-P...A30OFPWIBV89IR

S_U_N · 10th May 2017, 23:51

I use the ProElite case. Quite nice.
Meanwhile my battery test continues. The new Kindle has a much better stand by time.

binand · 11th May 2017, 08:55

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Originally Posted by Eddy

Which cover do you guys use ?

This is what I got for my son's Kindle: http://www.amazon.in/dp/B00XV4OG16.

Pricier than your choice, but rugged enough (and a 12-year old's Kindle is indeed put through some tough situations).

My own Kindle is the Kindle app on my Nexus 9 tablet.

nileshch · 11th May 2017, 17:37

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Originally Posted by Eddy

Thanks HydroFuel. Just saw the new prices and ordered

Which cover do you guys use ?

I was thinking of this one - http://www.amazon.in/Luxury-Amazon-P...A30OFPWIBV89IR

I have the same exact one. It's nice. Using it for the last 1 year or so. It has held up pretty well.

Eddy · 11th May 2017, 19:28

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Originally Posted by nileshch

I have the same exact one. It's nice. Using it for the last 1 year or so. It has held up pretty well.

Does it do the job, ie facilitate hands-free reading ?

21st February 2017, 12:13	#692
KD007 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 118 Thanked: 163 Times	Re: Amazon Kindle For free e-books for Kindle, Kobo and Google 1. Visit https://www.bookbub.com/home/ 2. Create login via email and set your book preferences (fiction, autobiography, science etc.) 3. You will receive email alternate days with free and also discounted books 4. Just click on the free book link and it gets added to your reader Have been using this for last 8 months and found it to be good. Happy Reading !
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28th April 2017, 14:44	#694
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 9,561 Thanked: 14,520 Times	Re: Amazon Kindle I had some Amazon vouchers that are due to expire soon so though of purchasing the Paperwhite but was surprised to see it priced at 11k. I thought that the price was reduced to 9k, so will wait and see if the prices drop again before 10th May.
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9th May 2017, 12:35	#698
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 9,561 Thanked: 14,520 Times	Re: Amazon Kindle Yes, thanks Raja. I got to know of the sale so I am waiting. And my vouchers expire on 13th so the timing works perfect.
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9th May 2017, 13:38	#699
S_U_N Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oslo Posts: 1,816 Thanked: 418 Times	Re: Amazon Kindle I complained to Amazon about poor battery of my Paperwhite. They sent me a refurbished unit yesterday. Now I still have the old one with me (no one has come to pickup yet). Charged both of them - will do a battery test. Meanwhile, Google Playstore has 75% off on any one book that you like. The problem is getting it onto Kindle may be a challenge. Meanwhile, I stopped experimenting with the conversions of PDF's - it just does not help no matter which format you convert too. You cannot do any font scaling and need to keep scrolling left-right.
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10th May 2017, 23:51	#702
S_U_N Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oslo Posts: 1,816 Thanked: 418 Times	Re: Amazon Kindle I use the ProElite case. Quite nice. Meanwhile my battery test continues. The new Kindle has a much better stand by time.
	() Thanks