paulloseby Posted 15 November , 2014 Share Posted 15 November , 2014 If anyone is thinking of buying the Kindle version of this, what seems like a very good book, DON'T. The typed text is clear enough but you just can't read the writing or type on the maps or images. As it is about the maps, it defeats the object if you can't read them. Fortunately Amazon were happy enough to refund my money Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelclark Posted 15 November , 2014 Share Posted 15 November , 2014 I would second that. When I bought my Kindle, the first thing I had to do was buy a WW1 Atlas as the maps in the books are awful. Yes, you can blow them up, but you lose the context. Hazel C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archangel9 Posted 15 November , 2014 Share Posted 15 November , 2014 Interesting. I have long meant to buy a Kindle but this is obviously a serious drawback. I wonder what the maps are like on a tablet with the Kindle App? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelclark Posted 15 November , 2014 Share Posted 15 November , 2014 Interesting. I have long meant to buy a Kindle but this is obviously a serious drawback. I wonder what the maps are like on a tablet with the Kindle App? I bought mine recently and I am enjoying it now that I have the Atlas. I had put it off for years because I like books, but am now very happy to have it. It is great for downloading books from Archive.org etc.in addition to instant gratification in terms of getting a book. It certainly has it's place. However, it does NOT replace books entirely. One advantage that had not occurred to me, presented itself the other night when we had a four hour power outage. I could still read! Hazel C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archangel9 Posted 15 November , 2014 Share Posted 15 November , 2014 I bought mine recently and I am enjoying it now that I have the Atlas. I had put it off for years because I like books, but am now very happy to have it. It is great for downloading books from Archive.org etc.in addition to instant gratification in terms of getting a book. It certainly has it's place. However, it does NOT replace books entirely. One advantage that had not occurred to me, presented itself the other night when we had a four hour power outage. I could still read! Hazel C Hazel, I have a work tablet so I might put the Kindle App on it and test the maps. Any particular examples from archive.org? Never thought about power outages. Beats straining your eyes with candles John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelclark Posted 15 November , 2014 Share Posted 15 November , 2014 When I first bought my Kindle, several people on the Forum were kind enough to post links to books which are either free or very inexpensive. I am somewhat technologically challenged but there are a number of threads relating to books which can be downloaded. The following link will take you (I hope) to some of them. http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=198608&hl= I have downloaded oodles of books. "Blood and Iron", "The First Hundred Thousand" and its' sequel "Carrying on After the First Hundred Thousand", "On the Right of the British Line" to name a few. Hazel Hazel, I have a work tablet so I might put the Kindle App on it and test the maps. Any particular examples from archive.org? Never thought about power outages. Beats straining your eyes with candles John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now