Can I transfer my Kindle books to a notebook or i-pad type device?

IamSam · 01-12-2013, 02:05 PM

This is probably a dumb question, but I'm not up on all the latest technology since much of it is too expensive for me.

Anyhow, my ancient Kindle recently bit the dust, and I got a small wind fall that would allow me to spend $200 - $300 on a new device. I don't own a smart phone and I'm interested in something that would run some of the assistive app's now available as well as a place to download and read e-books.

Any suggestions?

DanaC · 01-12-2013, 02:07 PM

As far as I know Kindle do an app for most platforms. They definitely do one for Ipad and Iphone, and they do one for windows desktop, so my guess is there's one for other tablets too.

[eta] I should clarify that this allows access to my kindle library of books via my desktop or iphone.

limey · 01-12-2013, 03:06 PM

I have accessed my Kindle books on a PC, an iPod touch, an iPad and an android phone.

Sent by thought transference

Undertoad · 01-12-2013, 03:07 PM

There is Kindle for Android.

I must say the Kindle Fire HD is a very nice tablet and rumor has it you can find it on eBay for under $200 if you look closely.

IamSam · 01-12-2013, 10:32 PM

Thanks for the input, everyone! I'd been thinking about getting the Kindle Flame, but someone had told me it was actually harder to read than the old Kindle. Come to find out that my informant can't even turn on his laptop without help, so I'm taking his advice with a cup of salt.

Dagney · 01-12-2013, 10:57 PM

I actually have a Kindle Fire that I don't use anymore - and am looking to sell for 100.00. If you're interested - please let me know

Happy Monkey · 01-13-2013, 10:59 AM

The Kindle Fire has a glossy screen, so it is harder to read in sunlight than an e-paper Kindle. But it is backlit, so you can read it in the dark; though some people get eyestrain from reading backlit screens.

Most importantly, if you want to do more than read books, the Kindle Fire has color - and apps. That's the main difference.

IamSam · 01-13-2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

The Kindle Fire has a glossy screen, so it is harder to read in sunlight than an e-paper Kindle. But it is backlit, so you can read it in the dark; though some people get eyestrain from reading backlit screens.

Most importantly, if you want to do more than read books, the Kindle Fire has color - and apps. That's the main difference.

Thanks, HM! I don't like to read anything in bright sunlight - it hurts my eyes. I got eyestrain trying to read my old Kindle in bed, although I can read "real" books in bed with no problem, so the backlighting might be more good for me than bad.

@Dagney - So, just why do you want to sell your Kindle Fire, young lady? Hmmmm?

Dagney · 01-13-2013, 07:42 PM

Because Santa brought me an iPad and I can do all things on the the Apple Box o' Happiness

I actually REALLY like it - it's a good tool for what it does - and the fact that there are apps available for it makes it pretty awesome

Lola Bunny · 01-13-2013, 08:09 PM

Which version is your Fire?

01-12-2013, 02:05 PM	#1
IamSam Now living the life of a POW Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: The Lost Corners of Colorado Posts: 202	Can I transfer my Kindle books to a notebook or i-pad type device? This is probably a dumb question, but I'm not up on all the latest technology since much of it is too expensive for me. Anyhow, my ancient Kindle recently bit the dust, and I got a small wind fall that would allow me to spend $200 - $300 on a new device. I don't own a smart phone and I'm interested in something that would run some of the assistive app's now available as well as a place to download and read e-books. Any suggestions? __________________ This space left intentionally blank.

01-12-2013, 03:06 PM	#3
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	I have accessed my Kindle books on a PC, an iPod touch, an iPad and an android phone. Sent by thought transference __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

01-12-2013, 10:32 PM	#5
IamSam Now living the life of a POW Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: The Lost Corners of Colorado Posts: 202	Thanks for the input, everyone! I'd been thinking about getting the Kindle Flame, but someone had told me it was actually harder to read than the old Kindle. Come to find out that my informant can't even turn on his laptop without help, so I'm taking his advice with a cup of salt. __________________ This space left intentionally blank.

01-12-2013, 10:57 PM	#6
Dagney The Prodigal Brat Returneth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 1,107	I actually have a Kindle Fire that I don't use anymore - and am looking to sell for 100.00. If you're interested - please let me know __________________ The Constitution gives every American the right to make a total fool out of himself. But that doesn't mean you need to.

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Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	The Kindle Fire has a glossy screen, so it is harder to read in sunlight than an e-paper Kindle. But it is backlit, so you can read it in the dark; though some people get eyestrain from reading backlit screens. Most importantly, if you want to do more than read books, the Kindle Fire has color - and apps. That's the main difference. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

01-12-2013, 03:07 PM	#4
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	There is Kindle for Android. I must say the Kindle Fire HD is a very nice tablet and rumor has it you can find it on eBay for under $200 if you look closely.

01-13-2013, 07:42 PM	#9
Dagney The Prodigal Brat Returneth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 1,107	Because Santa brought me an iPad and I can do all things on the the Apple Box o' Happiness I actually REALLY like it - it's a good tool for what it does - and the fact that there are apps available for it makes it pretty awesome __________________ The Constitution gives every American the right to make a total fool out of himself. But that doesn't mean you need to.

01-13-2013, 08:09 PM	#10
Lola Bunny Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,728	Which version is your Fire?

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