Hi there, I am just curious do u guys use kindle to read?
If yes, how is the experience so far? Do you guys get tired after reading for long hours?
If no, then why not?
I am really interested in buying a kindle, but I would like to hear from some of you before I purchase it.
Thanks.


This post has been edited by Mr Kong: May 26 2014, 09:09 PM


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Own Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Keyboard. Paperwhite is better due to the built in light. Used it mostly during travelling, compact and light. However, buying books directly from Amazon need VPN for safety.

Long term wise is it cheap to buy books from the Kindle store?
Do u mind explaining why VPN is needed for safety?

Cheaper in long term. You can do a comparison with Kindle book price and MY book price. Convenient to buy books from your house. But you miss out the paper smell and book display on shelves.

Amazon can't sell the Kindle and its ebook to Malaysia. You have to use VPN to cheat Amazon you are at USA to buy book safely. They will randomly check on where people buying books, if they found out they will email you for IC, normally I just ignore them and they won't do anything also. A hassle but not a big problem.

Or you can buy Kobo reader which sell books internationally. Google book store also just launched in MY, but no e-ink Android device yet I think.

Yeah, i really like the fact the it uses e-ink.
But does it strain your eyes when you read it for a long time?
Have u tried kobo yourself?
Seems like these 2 are the best e-readers around.

Never use kobo before. Another one will be B&N ereader. Should be more or less the same, just buy the one you like, and take a look at the ebook price.

No eye strain at all. It's just like a paper page from an actual book. I can literally spend half a day reading on my Kindle without having eye strain. Kobo and Nook are kinda crap compared to Kindle, though the Nook Glow would be a viable alternative to the Kindle Paperwhite if you're interested in going down that route. The fluff about missing the smell of books is just funny. I have hundreds of dead-tree-books in my various libraries (at home and at uni) and I've never felt any nostalgia for the smell since let's face it, it's not all it's hyped up to be. Especially the older books that already smell kinda bad. I do like the smell of new books though that I randomly sniff while visiting bookstores like MPH or Kinokuniya when I'm looking for new ebooks to download.

Anymore?

Hi all, would like to ask where to get these eReaders in Malaysia?

Hi, u can try this seller.
I dealt with him and he is a responsible seller.
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2972215&hl=

Thanks! May I know which model/brand of reader you are using?
I would like to know some things about them.

I own a Kobo Mini (the 5" screen version). Some people may find the screen too small, but I like how portable and compact it is. I got it for a bargain price, so definitely no complaints.

Kobo sells books internationally, but some of their books are not available in Malaysia. However, Kobo readers support epub format so that greatly expands the range of books available. You don't have to buy from Kobo.

This post has been edited by wornbook: Dec 9 2013, 02:51 PM

Hey there, may I know where you get yours from? I am considering to settle down with Kobo Mini too. How much it costs around in Malaysia?

It's about Rm250, I am also thinking about getting an e-reader but I love the physical book and it's awesome cover way too much.

i've used a kindle keyboard for a few years, and recently upgraded to a kindle paperwhite 2. since they are both using e-ink technology, there is virtually no eye-strain - the reading experience is very close to an actual book.

i'm an avid fan of real books - the smell, the touch, the sensation of a real book is irreplaceable. however, i find myself reading more and more on the kindle because of the convenience it offers - i no longer find myself lugging 4-8 books when i go travelling since i have thousands of books in a single kindle

the paperwhite screen is fantastic, especially with the lighted screen. tablets and PCs are back-lit, paperwhite is front-lit so you don't feel any eye strain since the light is directed downwards. so happy to be able to read in the dark in comfort.

i bought my kindles from https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1811881
lowest price i can find in malaysia, and extremely reliable seller.

I got mine in New Zealand for only NZD49 (RM128). I've never seen it at that price again - cheapest atm is NZD54. If you know someone there, maybe they can help you send it here.

One word - awesome. It helps when u can get books not found easily in KL.

Got a kobo mini already!

Anywhere else I can get Kindle from KL/PJ area? Contacted your person on your link since last week. But the person keep quiet till now.
Preferred COD style so I can look at the stuff before paying. Thanks.

This post has been edited by Crusader: Mar 5 2014, 12:27 PM

Bought mine from the same seller too back in January. Very satisfied with his timely service. Maybe he's out of the country?