Kindle Books Question

[TakeMeLord]

Can you access Kindle Books on a laptop while in Africa? Such as RSA, Botswana, Namibia, etc. Really need to know please.

 

[MntMan82]

Yes, if you download the kindle reader to your laptop and download your library. If you've got wifi I would think you could access online content and purchase/view. That's what I did on my ipad and have the same on my laptop I bring to work.

 

[Russ16]

Yes. But if you have your kindle why would you want to read them on a laptop? You can download a bunch onto the kindle before you go or via WiFi once you’re there.

 

[MntMan82]

Yes. But if you have your kindle why would you want to read them on a laptop? You can download a bunch onto the kindle before you go or via WiFi once you’re there.

Not everyone has a kindle or wants to buy a dedicated reader. Case in point, only reason I ever got the app was because the book I wanted wasn't available anywhere in print but kindle had it. So I had to, begrudgingly, become a kindle app user. For me the ipad or my laptop are just easier instead of having to buy yet another device to keep up with. My ipad doesn't leave the house but my laptop gets used for stuff when I'm in the office and when I have downtime I can just load it up. Just my two cents on my reasoning and why TakeMeLord is asking.

 

[Tanks]

There is a Kindle app for Android and iOS as well. I like to read while eating solo at a restaurant, so I usually will have my iPad and leave the laptop home. Especially with those long flights to Africa and back.

 

[Russ16]

Not everyone has a kindle or wants to buy a dedicated reader. Case in point, only reason I ever got the app was because the book I wanted wasn't available anywhere in print but kindle had it. So I had to, begrudgingly, become a kindle app user. For me the ipad or my laptop are just easier instead of having to buy yet another device to keep up with. My ipad doesn't leave the house but my laptop gets used for stuff when I'm in the office and when I have downtime I can just load it up. Just my two cents on my reasoning and why TakeMeLord is asking.

Interesting. I can’t stand reading on my laptop or iPad. The way they are lit wears my eyes out. I didn’t take either iPad or computer to Africa but I don’t leave home without my kindle. Fits in a back pocket and the battery lasts almost two weeks even with heavy use.

To each their own but for me the kindle is the one piece of technology I love and don’t want to lose.

 

[MntMan82]

Interesting. I can’t stand reading on my laptop or iPad. The way they are lit wears my eyes out. I didn’t take either iPad or computer to Africa but I don’t leave home without my kindle. Fits in a back pocket and the battery lasts almost two weeks even with heavy use.

To each their own but for me the kindle is the one piece of technology I love and don’t want to lose.

Like Tanks, I also have the app on my phone. Laptop and ipad didn't go to Africa on any of my adventures but the phone was with me. While not the best thing, it works. My iPad I figured out how to adjust the settings inside the kindle app to make the brightness and screen actually enjoyable when reading. But like you said, to each their own, I honestly still prefer a paper book in hand over anything.

 

[Rare Breed]

Interesting. I can’t stand reading on my laptop or iPad. The way they are lit wears my eyes out. I didn’t take either iPad or computer to Africa but I don’t leave home without my kindle. Fits in a back pocket and the battery lasts almost two weeks even with heavy use.

To each their own but for me the kindle is the one piece of technology I love and don’t want to lose.

On the 15 hour trip to Africa it is hard to beat a kindle. I am a speed reader due to the fault of a former CEO so I go through three books per week. Before I go to Africa I load up 7 new books on my Kindle and am good to go versus 7 paper backs that would never work

 

[Tanks]

On the 15 hour trip to Africa it is hard to beat a kindle. I am a speed reader due to the fault of a former CEO so I go through three books per week. Before I go to Africa I load up 7 new books on my Kindle and am good to go versus 7 paper backs that would never work

Same here. I was so happy when Kindle came out, bought it before they sold out many years ago. I literally would have close to 10 lbs of books in my luggage and carry on in the old days. Once iPads and Kindle app came out I transitioned to using the app. I am not as fast as you, average about 75 books a year since 1995 when I started getting Kindle books.

 

[Rare Breed]

It’s a blessing and a curse. In business being trained in speed reading is great. The problem is when I want to relax and just take my time it is hard to overcome the curse of speed reading

 

[mileyj]

Interesting. I can’t stand reading on my laptop or iPad. The way they are lit wears my eyes out.

same

 

[TakeMeLord]

Thank you

 

[Josh P]

I’m a big proponent of physical books, but the size and battery life of the kindle (I have an older paperwhite model I’ve had for probably close to 10 years) combined with the backlight make it hard to turn down.

With a little research you can figure out how to email files to the device that aren’t on your kindle account and not have to worry about Amazon yoinking them from your library.

 

[Tanks]

I just downloaded 12 Kindle books to my iPad for my trip to Namibia and back.

 

[kavinreed]

Yes, Download the Kindle books while you still have a reliable internet connection, especially if you’ll be traveling or spending time somewhere with limited service. Once they’re downloaded to the laptop, you should be able to read them offline without having to worry about connectivity.