tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post6639245090995012925..comments2024-01-18T00:32:55.427-06:00Comments on my cozy book nook: The Kindle - reviewMollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-88430910226374105702009-03-08T06:30:00.000-05:002009-03-08T06:30:00.000-05:00It's A Verb Now -- Do you Kindle? Are you Kindling...It's A Verb Now -- Do you Kindle? Are you Kindling?<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Do you kindle? Are you kindling right now? Do you<BR/>have an Amazon Kindle, and do you know that kindle is now being used<BR/>as a verb by bloggers around the world?<BR/><BR/>Yes, there's a new word out there in the blogosphere, online and onblogs<BR/>and websites in most of the English-speaking world, and that newword<BR/>is a verb -- to kindle, and the "-ing" form kindling -- that has taken on<BR/>the meaning of "reading on a Kindle e-reader device from Amazon.<BR/><BR/>"Kindling" in this context isn't intended to start a fire -- unless it's<BR/>a mental one. "Kindling" means reading books or other subscription<BR/>materials on a sleek, portable reading device produced by Amazon that<BR/>connects to the<BR/>Internet by wireless.<BR/><BR/>Kindle is another example of a corporate name that has been<BR/>turned into a popular verb. There are others, too: to xerox something,<BR/>to photoshop a photo,<BR/>or to facebook someone. Language is a never-ending story. Emily<BR/>Dickinson might have said: "Language is that<BR/>thing with wings."<BR/><BR/>The Urban Dictionary in California has accepted "kindle" as a<BR/>verb, and the word -- as a verb -- is catching on, from blog posts on<BR/>the New York Times website to online forums at Treehugger.com and<BR/>Kunstlercast.com. The way the new verb form was submitted the editors<BR/>at Urban Dictionary, which is run by a 20-something man who works at<BR/>Google headquarters in Mountain View, California was like this,<BR/>according to sources deep within the hidden confines of the evolving<BR/>blogoteria:<BR/><BR/>"Kindle: To read a book or a newspaper on a Kindle e-reading device."<BR/><BR/>Usage examples:<BR/><BR/>"I'm kindling now, I will call you back in ten minutes."<BR/><BR/>"I'm kindling<BR/>the newspaper now, can't chat, will return call in one hour."<BR/><BR/>"Do you<BR/>enjoy kindling with your Kindle?"<BR/><BR/>"Hey, I've been kindled. My latest<BR/>book was packaged by Kindle as a Kindle book and you can read it on<BR/>Kindle now. It feels kind of good to be kindled."<BR/><BR/>"My book was out of print for a long time, but a new publisher<BR/>reprinted it and put it on the Kindle book list and you could say my<BR/>book has been rekindled. I love it!"<BR/><BR/>Judy Goldberg in Delray Beach, Florida, told me she already uses<BR/>kindle as a verb, noting: "I've owned my<BR/>Kindle for almost 6 months and love it. When I mention I'm reading a<BR/>particular book, I refer to it as 'I'm Kindling such and such a book',<BR/>so it's already a verb to me. It's hard to imagine reading a regular<BR/>book now."<BR/><BR/>Not everyone agrees that kindle will make a good verb.<BR/><BR/>"I think this is the first time I've encountered 'kindle' as a verb,"<BR/>one blogger on the Internet said last November in a comment thread,<BR/>almost six months ago. "Clever, but it sort of makes my skin crawl."<BR/><BR/>So do you kindle? Are you kindling now as we speak? Do you own a<BR/>Kindle? Will you use kindle as a verb, or does it sort of make your<BR/>skin crawl, too?<BR/><BR/>Stay tuned. As one top computer industry reporter at the New York<BR/>Times bureau in San Francisco where I live and work told me in a<BR/>recent email about this new use of the word kindle<BR/>as a verb to mean reading a book on a Kindle: "Hmmmmmmmmmmmm."<BR/><BR/>Words are those things with wings. See Jane kindle. Watch Dick kindle.DANIELBLOOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130493903696077379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-6822797216019809872009-03-08T06:28:00.000-05:002009-03-08T06:28:00.000-05:00So....MOLLY...since you are one of the first peopl...So....MOLLY...since you are one of the first people online to have used the word KINDLE as a verb, as per your post above, can you one day, briefly blog about KINDLE now being accepted at a verb for reading on a KINDLE via the Urbandictionary site? Thanks<BR/><BR/>DANNYDANIELBLOOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130493903696077379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-43534158838693103082009-03-06T05:28:00.000-06:002009-03-06T05:28:00.000-06:00TO KINDLE. as a verb, accepted by Urbandictionary!...TO KINDLE. as a verb, accepted by Urbandictionary! <BR/>Urban Dictionary - ''to kindle'' has been accepted and published<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Thanks for your definition of ''kindle'' !<BR/><BR/>Editors reviewed your entry and have decided to publish it on urbandictionary.com.<BR/><BR/>It should appear on this page in the next few days:<BR/>http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=kindle<BR/><BR/>Urban Dictionary<BR/><BR/>-----<BR/><BR/>kindle<BR/><BR/>To read a book or a newspaper on a Kindle e-reading device<BR/><BR/>"I'm kindling now, call you back in ten minutes."<BR/><BR/>"I'm kindling the newspaper now, can't chat, will return call in one hour."<BR/><BR/>"Do you enjoy kindling with your Kindle?" "Yes, I do enjoy kindling."<BR/><BR/>"Hey, I've been kindled. My lates t book was packaged by Kindle as a Kindle book. It feels kind of good to be kindled."DANIELBLOOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130493903696077379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-68414181037294512772009-03-04T21:56:00.000-06:002009-03-04T21:56:00.000-06:00I'm probably never going to give up paper books bu...I'm probably never going to give up paper books but I did read your entire post in the interest of knowing generally what the Kindle is all about. It seemed easy to understand and I'm glad to know something about the subject. I am very techie-stupid and don't usually understand what people try to explain because they use computer terms I am not familiar with. In short, computer people seem unable to explain things in a way I can understand. You're obviously a good teacher. I 'got it' and if I ever have need of one I think I could use a Kindle without difficulty now. Thank you.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265301061583417768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-91575987140582469882009-03-04T09:44:00.000-06:002009-03-04T09:44:00.000-06:00Molly--I just posted my review of the Kindle 2 and...Molly--<BR/><BR/>I just posted my review of the Kindle 2 and thought you might be interested. I linked to your review as well and encouraged folks to stop by and check out what you had to say about it. I also want to thank you for the great links for free e-books! I'm so excited! : )Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-91503744521956512402009-03-04T07:37:00.000-06:002009-03-04T07:37:00.000-06:00Molly!! Can I make a 'demand' of you my blogging ...Molly!! Can I make a 'demand' of you my blogging friend? <BR/><BR/>I <I>insist</I> you post another picture of the absolutely adorable bundle of cuteness you have adopted? Please, pretty please?! You know how I am a sucker for lab babies. I am sure you won't let me down ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-403517864929939082009-03-02T20:07:00.000-06:002009-03-02T20:07:00.000-06:00Molly, This is an excellent post. I have been wi...Molly,<BR/> This is an excellent post. I have been wishing/thinking/lusting for a Kindle for a long time. I don't know anyone who has one so I can look at it up close, but you answered all of my questions and then some. I'm going to bookmark this page and also send my children to this page as a hint in case they want to buy their old mom something nice.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for a good product review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-1017823881558786532009-03-01T19:38:00.000-06:002009-03-01T19:38:00.000-06:00Wonderful post! I just got my Kindle 2 on Tuesday ...Wonderful post! I just got my Kindle 2 on Tuesday and so I was really happy to read this and find out about the free books! Woohoo! I agree with you -- I don't see it replacing my books but I did download some "chunksters" for pure ease of reading. Plus it will be great for traveling -- no need to carry tons of books with me. I'm still learning and exploring and I hope to share my intital thoughts on my blog sometime this week. I will link to your post as well!<BR/><BR/>Happy Kindling!<BR/><BR/>p.s. Found you via Beth Fish!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-20825081252376627672009-03-01T14:25:00.000-06:002009-03-01T14:25:00.000-06:00I have been going back and forth between a Kindle ...I have been going back and forth between a Kindle and a Sony...read so much on them that I am in information overload.<BR/><BR/>However, I did love your post - I think you have helped me in my decision and the Kindle it is...now just to save up a few more dollars for it and I'll be a happy camper!!!Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04746317916269177679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-13278622051746294562009-03-01T08:12:00.000-06:002009-03-01T08:12:00.000-06:00I've been kicking around the idea of getting a Kin...I've been kicking around the idea of getting a Kindle for awhile, but I just really like the feel of a real book in my hands. You gave me lots to think about and I appreicate your views. Thanks so much or sharing!!Lisa (Southern Girl Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03749744167773202007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-1242833290738729092009-03-01T07:24:00.000-06:002009-03-01T07:24:00.000-06:00hi Molly, thank you so much for your kind words a...hi Molly, thank you so much for your kind words about my friend Barbara. It really helps to have someone as kind and caring as yourself be there and reach out as you did. The cyber hug is very much appreciated.That short tribute did not even begin to do justice to her.Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282803815704229945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-80597321222948730842009-02-28T22:29:00.000-06:002009-02-28T22:29:00.000-06:00Wow...what a great post! Thank you for all the ti...Wow...what a great post! Thank you for all the time and thought that obviously went into this. My cousin has one on order and I'm looking forward to actually seeing and holding a Kindle. Once that happens, I may not be able to resist any longer.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-53368667303505539922009-02-28T12:48:00.000-06:002009-02-28T12:48:00.000-06:00Do you get to see the artwork on the front & b...Do you get to see the artwork on the front & back & all of the pages in the book?<BR/><BR/>I don't have $350 to pop... wish I did.ANovelMenageriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12328178716595263790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-45710074849736403172009-02-28T08:25:00.000-06:002009-02-28T08:25:00.000-06:00Great review Molly! Have you listened to an audio...Great review Molly! Have you listened to an audiobook on your Kindle? I like that you use it as a verb. I've had mine only three days and I have already dropped the "the" in favor of using Kindle as its personal name (I'm going to read Kindle now). No doubt verbification is next. I am disappointed that the 2 doesn't have a self-replaceable battery or an SD card slot but otherwise very happy. I looked at several different readers and chose Kindle because of the QWERTY keyboard and the whispernet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-90194141475572222172009-02-28T08:14:00.000-06:002009-02-28T08:14:00.000-06:00Awesome post! Thanks so much. You covered pretty m...Awesome post! Thanks so much. You covered pretty much all the questions I had. I don't think I'll be able to get one this year, but I'm bookmarking this post!Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-6347514099734482102009-02-28T08:02:00.000-06:002009-02-28T08:02:00.000-06:00Molly, a fabulous posts. You certainly hit all the...Molly, a fabulous posts. You certainly hit all the salient points and made the case for ownership. I especially like the fact that you said it looks like reading a page in a paperback. I know if I try to read a book on line, my eyes get tired quickly. If it were within my budget possibilities, I would consider one. Hey, you never know I could hit the lottery! Happy reading!Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282803815704229945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-22270932528723504142009-02-28T05:27:00.000-06:002009-02-28T05:27:00.000-06:00Thank you for such a detailed post - I found it re...Thank you for such a detailed post - I found it really interesting. I love all the internet features, and some of the technical functions it does, but I'm not convinced. I think I'd miss the paper. <BR/><BR/>If you have the choice of buying an e-book, or a paperback, for the same price - which would you go for? I hope one of my friends buys one, so that I can have a proper look at one.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-85947864924329831812009-02-27T21:45:00.000-06:002009-02-27T21:45:00.000-06:00Molly, Thanks for such a thorough post on the Kind...Molly, Thanks for such a thorough post on the Kindle. You did an excellent job in hitting on all the details and I liked to hear your opinion and experiences. I am so tempted and would love to have one..someday! My hubby is getting me a laptop for my birthday so that will be our next big splurge. I like that you have found a way to balance using the Kindle along with regular booksBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06838832109510581167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-16930392867701726492009-02-27T21:28:00.000-06:002009-02-27T21:28:00.000-06:00Thanks for the detailed, all-around review Molly! ...Thanks for the detailed, all-around review Molly! You've got me really tempted to get one for traveling. I like that it doesn't have a back light, meaning my eyes would not be strained.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-36271611671197303672009-02-27T20:58:00.000-06:002009-02-27T20:58:00.000-06:00They sound really neat. As fast as things become ...They sound really neat. As fast as things become outdated in the digital world I might wait to see how long this one last before they come out with another model. LOL maybe by that time I will have saved up the money for one.Kathy Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026987005323003596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-3495431539024619282009-02-27T20:33:00.000-06:002009-02-27T20:33:00.000-06:00This is a fantastic post, Molly. I would love to ...This is a fantastic post, Molly. I would love to have an e-reader of some kind, but it's just not in my budget right now. I'm glad you're enjoying yours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com