I haz a kindle...

[dab_20]

My dad has a Kindle and my mom has a Nook. They both love them. I'm wanting to get myself one one day...

[Grace]

I won't say never - 'cause I did that with FaceBook, and then I joined

But if I should get a Nook or Kindle, I think it will be far in the future. I love the feel of holding a book in my hand, turning the pages, putting it in the bookcase and then taking it out in a couple of years to read it again. I'm afraid I would drop the Kindle thing and break it.

[Killearn Kitties]

I don't have one, but I think I may get one at some point. I saw one recently and was pretty impressed by the display and some of the features.

It would never replace proper paper books for me either. My main complaint is that you won't be able to read it on a flight at the same times as you can't use your ipod or any other distraction, which is the reason I absolutely always have a book with me. Quite nice to be able to have lots of books with you if you are going on a trip though, while not having the weight of them.

[ChrisH]

Karen, you've got me a little puzzled as to why you can't use it on a flight.

[Pinot's Mom]

Karen, you've got me a little puzzled as to why you can't use it on a flight.

Me, too...I would think the "electronic devices" clause for planes would only apply if you were on line, and I wouldn't be on line in flight. If you're reading, it's really the same as using a calculator; there wouldn't be any chance of interference.

[Killearn Kitties]

Maybe that is just my assumption? Any flight I have been on they make you turn off all eletronic devices during take off and landing, or more particularly while the fasten seat belt signs are on. That includes laptops, and even ipods, so I assumed kindles would fall into the same category.

Edwina's secretary would know. She has one and travels with it. I will ask her before I cause any more confusion.

[Cincy'sMom]

Maybe that is just my assumption? Any flight I have been on they make you turn off all eletronic devices during take off and landing, or more particularly while the fasten seat belt signs are on. That includes laptops, and even ipods, so I assumed kindles would fall into the same category.

Edwina's secretary would know. She has one and travels with it. I will ask her before I cause any more confusion.

You are correct. The devices have to be turned off when the cabin door is shut and until a certain altitude it reached. They has have to be off once they begin final descent until you reach the gate.
Seat belt signs may be on at other points of the flight due to turbulence, you don't have to turn them off then.

I got mine last Friday, travelled with it this week. Loving it so far!

[ChrisH]

Maybe that is just my assumption? Any flight I have been on they make you turn off all eletronic devices during take off and landing, or more particularly while the fasten seat belt signs are on. That includes laptops, and even ipods, so I assumed kindles would fall into the same category.

Edwina's secretary would know. She has one and travels with it. I will ask her before I cause any more confusion.

The original questioning was due to total ignorance, from someone who has never even been near an airport never mind on a plane. Me. Thanks for the enlightenment.