Re:Kindls DX (9.7" screen) for reading programming books
by lylejohnson on Monday November 08, 2010 @04:02PM
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> The only thing that kinda bugs me is that some books (I'm looking at you, pragmatic bookshelf) don't have a kindle version
Are you unable to read the (DRM-free!) MOBI versions of the PragProg books on your Kindle? (Because I can...)
Or are you just referring to being unable to purchase Kindle versions directly from the Amazon.com store?
Re:Kindls DX (9.7" screen) for reading programming books
by vb6 on Monday November 08, 2010 @04:28PM
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Great, that's what I was hoping to hear. I find a lot of programming books seriously hard on my wrists to the extent that I have to read them sitting at a desk. I believe the kindle may transform my current negative opinion of pdfs which I find to be a pain to read on a PC/laptop.
I read a ton of programming books for fun (mixed with business and fiction), and spend a ton of money on amazon buying paper books, so I was naturally interested in the Kindle DX as it would save me a lot of money and space in my apartment.
Anyways, I've had mine for about 2 months now, and haven't regretted it at all. Every programming book I've purchased reads just fine, and I have had no issues what-so-ever. The only thing that kinda bugs me is that some books (I'm looking at you, pragmatic bookshelf) don't have a kindle version, however, most do.
Also, if you turn your 3G off, the kindle will run for well over a month without a recharge. I've had mine on for the past 1.25 months or so without charging, and that thing still has 25% battery left. Crazy.