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Initial post: 6 May 2012 00:05:43 BDT
S. Glover says:
Hi, can someone tell me if it is possible to access FB and Twitter with any kindle or will I need the 3G ones for that?
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In reply to an earlier post on 6 May 2012 00:54:26 BDT
Pru says:
if you have wifi you can.
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In reply to an earlier post on 6 May 2012 01:52:53 BDT
Oracle says:
S. Glover, you can access Facebook, Twitter and other websites from all Kindles, but in different circumstances:

Kindle Wifi/Touch Wifi - internet access only through a wifi connection.

Touch 3G - access through a wifi connection or through free 3G for Amazon and Wikipedia only.

Keyboard 3G - access to all websites through wifi or free 3G.
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Posted on 6 May 2012 07:09:25 BDT
ChrisJ says:
POSSIBLE - yes.
Will you like the experience of doing it? Maybe not.
The Touch is better, but the Kindle has a slow processor designed for the simple task of reading books. Anything else is not quick... And if you try to hurry it along, it will freeze on you and require a restart.
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In reply to an earlier post on 6 May 2012 07:15:31 BDT
Suze says:
I only ever tried the internet once on my kindle and it was a case of thanks, but no thanks. I'll stick with other things for the net and just use the kindle what it is meant for. I have to admit though, I don't use my phone for the net either. Far too small a screen for me.
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Posted on 6 May 2012 07:18:10 BDT
Simply Dee says:
i dont bother with fb or twitter on mine. i quite like having to use my kindle for its purpose - reading a book. i know you can use the internet and go on social network sites. I just prefer not to. :-)
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In reply to an earlier post on 6 May 2012 07:25:35 BDT
Suze says:
I just thought I'd give it a try. I don't even bother with music on it either. To me it really is just a book.
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Posted on 6 May 2012 09:44:50 BDT
Mel Comley says:
I tried to get into FB using mine whilst I was in London and it locked me out! When I logged onto FB on my pc, I had a message to say that someone had been trying to use my account. I found it reassuring! ;-)
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Posted on 6 May 2012 09:44:57 BDT
J Jones says:
I used it on holiday recently for facebook, which was handy and more convenient than going to the hotel's internet cafe, and free of course! I also got onto bbc website for sports news for my husband. It is slow but do-able. If you have internet on your phone it's probably not worth it as that would be quicker but I'd certainly use it again in the same circumstances, unless I go for a posher phone in the meantime!
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In reply to an earlier post on 6 May 2012 09:55:33 BDT
pixie says:
Am I the only one that dosen't much like facebook? I registered because someone wanted to keep in touch that way but really I don't like it at all. Maybe I haven't used it enough. I can understand for families living abroad it must be helpful to keep in touch. Some people I don't even know want to be "friends" then there is a whole raft of photo's etc. I think it is just me!
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In reply to an earlier post on 6 May 2012 09:59:02 BDT
Suze says:
No, I don't use it or any other networking site. I tried FB for a while and played some games on there but got bored and didn't like some of the bullying tactics I could see. I've deactivated my account and it will be staying that way.
This forum, and the new craft one opened by Daisi, Maria and Kaska are the only 2 'contact' places I use on the net.
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In reply to an earlier post on 6 May 2012 10:01:52 BDT
Maria says:
I know a few people who were on f/b and left precisely because of the no. of people who wanted to be friends & weren't even known to the people, or were former acquaintances that they didn't want to deal with again. So you are definitely not alone!
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In reply to an earlier post on 6 May 2012 10:02:37 BDT
pixie says:
Don't get twitter either, seems a bit odd to hang on the word of celebrity, I know that's not all it does but you get my drift...Not really interested in what Katie Price, Fry etc are doing!
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In reply to an earlier post on 6 May 2012 10:04:19 BDT
Suze says:
I've never used Twitter, I didn't fancy it to start with. I certainly don't feel like I'm missing out or my life isn't enriched because of this lack of use. Actually, my life is better without them as I have more time to read my books.
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In reply to an earlier post on 6 May 2012 10:06:14 BDT
pixie says:
Think "Linkdin" is going the same way as FB, it used to be for business but seems to be a "friends" meeting place now. My husband would only use it for people he'd used in business but it's gone downhill now so he dosen't care for it. People get upset if you don't "link" but I think if you don't know them professionally what's the point?
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Posted on 6 May 2012 10:56:25 BDT
Farmgirl says:
I came off facebook over a year ago and I can honestly say that I haven't missed it at all, and I certainly haven't missed the backbiting and the comment from people who try to cause trouble just because they can. Personally I think it is a danger to society and causes a lot more problems than it solves. Give me my kindle and I'm more than happy. :-)
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Posted on 6 May 2012 19:47:22 BDT
Davey H says:
I too left Facebook last September. really don't miss it. Sick of a couple of friends keep on at me about going back on though grrr.
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Suze says:
I'm having the same problem with people nagging me to go back to it, but they'll get bored before I do. Personally, I think FB wants closing down.
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Posted on 6 May 2012 22:43:21 BDT
honeybunny says:
At one time, if you weren't 'on' FB you were looked down on for some unfathomable reason. Now, most people who do confess to being 'on' it, admit it shamefacedly. I really think its had its day. Twitter will implode on itself too, soon enough.
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few words says:
The sooner the better never bothered with either I have a real life not a virtual one.

Cept for on here. ;~}
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Posted on 6 May 2012 22:55:22 BDT
honeybunny says:
I'm the same Few, here's my limit. I don't like the intrusive nature of FB, I know of one person at work who has an account purely to snoop into other peoples accounts, that sort of thing makes me nervous. Its like a control thing, she only ever relates negative things back as well with a certain amount of glee, FB and twitter seems to attract spite.
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few words says:
My OH went on FB years ago and was contacted by several old school chums. After a few exchanges he rembered why he dident keep in touch in the first place.
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In reply to an earlier post on 6 May 2012 23:02:57 BDT
honeybunny says:
The only people I would want to keep in touch with are unlikely to use FB! The whole thing seems to be so egotistical and self obsessed. Its the nearest some can get to a 'look at me' pseudo celebrity life style.
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In reply to an earlier post on 6 May 2012 23:07:42 BDT
few words says:
Yeah and these "celebs" that post on twitter and always going on about how many followers they have. I reacon they have some minion doing it for them Im sure they must have better thing to do. I know I would if I had all that money.
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