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Help 2! June 16, 2011 6:58 am Eri

I’m interested in buying a Kindle so I can actually read again. (Ever tried reading a book with a cat sitting on it?) I can hold one of these up so the cat can’t sit on it or eat it (I hope). However, I’m a dunce. I have no idea how you download on something like this so don’t know if I would be able to download books. All I have is an old-fashioned PC and an old-fashioned laptop. No wireless. Nothing fancy. The PC is 5 years old, the lappy 10.

Do I have what I need to use a Kindle?

The Kindle Site with Specs. I’m interested in the DX because of the larger display area. I like big text (old eyes) and am not sure the 6 ” variety would work.

  • Wow! Guess who got a Kindle for Father's Day from his kids! :) by TB 2011-06-19 12:11:04
    • A whole bunch of info here. My Dad just plugs his into his computer with a USB port. The 3G unit is ... by TB 2011-06-16 09:05:45
      • Thanks, Tom. No problemo. I got a cell phone. Wouldn't leave home without one. Literally. by Eri 2011-06-16 10:47:12
        • Whoa. Check out the free 3G coverage map! Pan around to see the world. by TB 2011-06-16 09:12:43
          • The DX doesn't seem to have Wi-Fi (does have the free cell connection). I have no idea why. by TB 2011-06-16 09:07:49
          • Looks like they have a built-in wireless card by podrock 2011-06-16 07:24:58
            • Thanks, Pod. I'm having trouble getting that to download but I'll try again later. Traffic may be high ... by Eri 2011-06-16 11:18:28
              • Hint: with pdf's, right click and "Save Target As...", then download to your 'puter. by podrock 2011-06-16 11:31:56
                • That's an https site and I get into a tab and then get a weird message and nothing is there. Ahh! ... by Eri 2011-06-16 22:35:36

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