Just got a Kindle.

[ZirconBlue]

I got a Kindle for Father's Day, but through various circumstances it seems others in the house are getting to use it much more than I. If I get another Kindle (or 2), can they all be linked to the same Amazon account (and have access to the same books)?

 

[Babbylonian]

I got a Kindle for Father's Day, but through various circumstances it seems others in the house are getting to use it much more than I. If I get another Kindle (or 2), can they all be linked to the same Amazon account (and have access to the same books)?

They surely can!

 

[fls]

I got a Kindle for Father's Day, but through various circumstances it seems others in the house are getting to use it much more than I. If I get another Kindle (or 2), can they all be linked to the same Amazon account (and have access to the same books)?

Yup. I've got 3 Kindles and about half-a-dozen other devices on my account.

Linda

 

[AdMan]

Yup. I've got 3 Kindles and about half-a-dozen other devices on my account.

Linda

Isn't there a limit of six devices per each Kindle account?

 

[fls]

Isn't there a limit of six devices per each Kindle account?

Apparently not.

Are you thinking of some titles who the publishers have limited to six downloads?

Linda

 

[AdMan]

Apparently not.

Are you thinking of some titles who the publishers have limited to six downloads?

Linda

I suppose it may be up to the publisher, but my understanding was that only six devices can access one Kindle library.

Maybe Amazon is being flexible in this rule?

 

[fls]

I suppose it may be up to the publisher, but my understanding was that only six devices can access one Kindle library.

Maybe Amazon is being flexible in this rule?

That's interesting. Maybe it has something to do with how many devices you have a specific book loaded on (most of my books are only on one or a few of those devices at any time). I just checked and I have eight devices listed on Amazon as registered to my account.

ETA: Okay, I just googled this and apparently the limit is not the number of devices, but the number of devices a book is actually on.

Linda

 

[Darat]

Have to say that seems pretty reasonable, which is a surprise knowing how these "rights holders" tend to operate!

 

[amused]

It's very reasonable, and convenient. I'm slowly building a library at Amazon that I'll pass on to all three kids. Which is cool because they will never have to move boxes of books, and can all share dad's weird books.

 

[RoboTimbo]

I suppose it may be up to the publisher, but my understanding was that only six devices can access one Kindle library.

Maybe Amazon is being flexible in this rule?

What fls said and the publisher limits the number of devices that one book can be read on at one time. The publisher can set the limit to as low as 1 up to unlimited. Six is the most common number for copyrighted works.

 

[SkepticalDrew]

19 pages and a Kindle purchase later.

I bought the ad supported, wifi version. I read a bit and it seems they aren't too bothersome and don't show up when you read. That and it allowed me to purchase the amazon cover with booklight.

And no 3G either. But I figure I can download my stock of books at home and just read them later. Shoudn't run out with all the cheap/free books out there. I'm going to start with Eric Flynt's 1632. Which you can get for free.

I also have a few previews of different series ready to be sent to my Kindle when I get it. I can't wait.

 

[BenBurch]

Discussion of the kindle tablet; http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/...ew-amazon-kindle-tablet-a-threat-to-the-ipad/

Meh. Yet another Android-based tablet not as good as the iPad.

I wish that Apple had not done their own bookstore and had just partnered with Amazon.

 

[fls]

Discussion of the kindle tablet; http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/...ew-amazon-kindle-tablet-a-threat-to-the-ipad/

Meh. Yet another Android-based tablet not as good as the iPad.

I wish that Apple had not done their own bookstore and had just partnered with Amazon.

Isn't this really meant to compete with the colour Nook? It doesn't really sound like it compares to the iPad or any of the other more powerful tablets.

Linda

 

[Babbylonian]

Discussion of the kindle tablet; http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/...ew-amazon-kindle-tablet-a-threat-to-the-ipad/

Meh. Yet another Android-based tablet not as good as the iPad.

I wish that Apple had not done their own bookstore and had just partnered with Amazon.

As fls said, it's not intended to be an iPad competitor. Now, the 10" version that they're probably going to release early next year (I've heard rumors that it may be contingent on sales of the 7" version) has much better specs and could be intended to compete with the iPad.

It does make me laugh a bit every time someone points out as a[n implied] negative that a 7" tablet doesn't have "10-finger multitouch." It's barely big enough for 3 of my fingers without covering the whole darn screen!

 

[Chris RN]

Well, let me ask you guys this... I have a kindle but apparently books from it can only be borrowed out once. Is there any way to get around this?

 

[Verde]

I have one Kindle, but back up my library to the home file server and a memory stick. I have transferred a couple of books to my Droid 'phone, using the Kindle for Android app, but find I can't read it as the screen is too small for my old eyes.

Would these all be classed as different devices under the Amazon license?

V.

 

[fls]

Well, let me ask you guys this... I have a kindle but apparently books from it can only be borrowed out once. Is there any way to get around this?

I haven't really put this to the test (I sorta did this with my mother, but I've just left her on my account, rather than de-registering when the book is done (I'm happy to pay for my mother's books)), but you could register the person you want to loan the book to your account for however long it took them to read the book. Then they can delete the book and de-register when they're done. The only limitation is that the number of devices that the book can be on at any one time is limited to six.

Linda

 

[fls]

I have one Kindle, but back up my library to the home file server and a memory stick. I have transferred a couple of books to my Droid 'phone, using the Kindle for Android app, but find I can't read it as the screen is too small for my old eyes.

Would these all be classed as different devices under the Amazon license?

V.

The computer doesn't count if you are just using it as file storage (nor the memory stick). The Droid counts as a device. But as far as I can tell, the number of devices you can register to an account isn't limited (I've seen claims of 18 online and I have 9 right now). What is limited is the number of devices (6) a book can be on at the same time.

Linda

 

[Verde]

The computer doesn't count if you are just using it as file storage (nor the memory stick).

That's what I thought, as I don't read on the PC or (obviously) the stick. I'd prefer not to fall foul of the Amazon suits.

The Droid counts as a device.

OK, but I've deleted the books from that, as it is essentially unusable for me, even with reading glasses. I don't recall ever registering it as a device, so I'll just not bother doing anything.

What is limited is the number of devices (6) a book can be on at the same time.

I only have two eyes, so one is enough for me.
V.

 

[fls]

I only have two eyes, so one is enough for me.
V.

Don't make it sound silly.

I will go back and forth between reading on my Kindle or my iPad, depending upon the ambient light. And sometimes I will find myself with unexpected downtime and all I've got with me is my iPhone (my eyesight isn't bad yet). So it isn't unusual for me to be reading the same book on three devices.

Linda