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« on: Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 19:55:17 » |
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Has anyone actually seen one, and are they the shit?
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oxford_fan
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« Reply #2 on: Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 20:14:49 » |
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Cheers Barry, I'm sold on the idea of the Kindle after a read of that.
Next question, is she worth it? Or shall I instead get some underwear and a bag. I'm definitely leaning towards the pants and bag combo at this stage.
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Simon Pieman
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« Reply #3 on: Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 20:17:23 » |
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Ordered my mum one on the 8th and it's still not been dispatched. Her birthday is Monday, looks like a last minute dash to get something else on Sunday at the moment  |
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« Reply #4 on: Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 20:20:39 » |
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ah. sorry to hear that si.
i can't be doing with last minute rushes if amazon can't live up to their "Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 days" claim. is it just a standard wi-fi one you ordered?
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Simon Pieman
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« Reply #5 on: Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 20:25:51 » |
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Yeah. Although when I ordered I think it was 5-7 days so they are within that at the moment. I did do the super-express delivery option too.
I think the problem at this time of year is that online stores are really busy and are just concentrating to get stuff out by Christmas. You should be alright
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blinkpip
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« Reply #6 on: Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 20:58:58 » |
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Ordered my mum one on the 8th and it's still not been dispatched. Her birthday is Monday, looks like a last minute dash to get something else on Sunday at the moment I got one for the missis and they sent it out on the 7th day (saturday) and recieved it on the monday. Amazon post does seem quite quick when sent out, play.com take forever. |
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ee the trick is only pick on those that can't do you no harm
Like the drummer from Def Leppard's only got one arm
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Fred Elliot
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« Reply #7 on: Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 21:03:56 » |
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little birdy tells me that Santa is bringing me one  |
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« Reply #8 on: Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 21:34:59 » |
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They look good.
Only thing putting me off is the increasingly popular agency (publisher set) pricing. In some instances the Kindle version is more expensive than a physical hard copy.
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Barry Scott
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« Reply #9 on: Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 10:55:08 » |
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I don't know what you mean about "agency (publisher set) pricing", but the beauty of the email conversion service is (say this very quietly, before something changes) is you can email copyrighted material that you nicked off a sharing site to your kindle and have it converted perfectly. I like that.
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We fucking love you Gumbo!
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« Reply #10 on: Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 10:59:29 » |
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The Gadget Show rated it over and above the rest - has a very good anti glare screen and it is easy to use.
For me personally I can't get away from the fact that I'd rather have a book to hold, read and smack aginst the bridge of my nose when I fall sleep.
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« Reply #11 on: Monday, December 20, 2010, 17:14:19 » |
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Looks like the weather has scuppered it getting delivered today. Got dispatched on Friday and I paid £6 for faster delivery. I don't even have a tracking number, I just know it's being delivered by Royal Mail.
I better get the thing before Christmas!
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We fucking love you Gumbo!
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« Reply #12 on: Monday, December 20, 2010, 17:16:19 » |
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Looks like the weather has scuppered it getting delivered today. Got dispatched on Friday and I paid £6 for faster delivery. I don't even have a tracking number, I just know it's being delivered by Royal Mail.
Ltt us know whats its like when you eventually get it. |
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« Reply #13 on: Monday, December 20, 2010, 18:46:34 » |
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Chocolates OK, toys are shit though !
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« Reply #14 on: Monday, December 20, 2010, 18:58:29 » |
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I better get the thing before Christmas!
The Mrs Amazon parcel was delayed by a week over estimate. I am currently 5 days over estimate on mine. Both shipped on time, RM seem well behind on normal delivery. Hopefully yours will be quicker being 'express'. |
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