Random question time

[frelling_tralk]

I'm been thinking more and more about buying a kindle, I was just wondering if anyone has any info on how easy it is to transfer fan fic into a kindle? And this might be an odd question, but can you then divide them into categories? Part of what I like about LJ memories is that I can store fic as angst, AU etc, and keep the same types of fic grouped together.

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[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

I've had my Kindle for a few weeks and I'm loving it so far. Transferring fanfic on to it is easy using Calibre (which is free to use) to convert the files into a format the Kindle can handle (.mobi is the best format to use). You can even upload your files direct to the Kindle using the Calibre software.

As for dividing your fic into categories - yes, you can create folders on your Kindle, which is a great way of keeping everything organised.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you need a url for the Calibre software. :)

[lacylaces.livejournal.com]

It's pretty easy to transfer fic to the Kindle DX in PDFs via the USB. You can also download Calibre to convert fic into the Kindle Mobipocket form and use the USB to move it to the Kindle DX. I'm not sure about the newer Kindles.

You can't group or categorize it though. It all goes into one folder. That's frustrating.

[dawn-e-h.livejournal.com]

I've had my kindle for about a week now and so far I'm really loving it!!

One feature that really appeals to me is that you can get the opening chapter (i think it's the first chapter) of any book without buying - and then if you like it you can get the whole book and if you dont no expense :)

The grouping/categories is quite basic but easy enough to use... you can just make a category and then decide what books go into that folder...

And as someone already said Calibre is perfect for file conversions.

More info about them here:http://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=140

[giggleloop.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I'm glad to see all the responses to this. I've been drooling over the Kindle 2 in my local Best Buy store for a couple weeks now. It's so slim & sexy. Does want. :)

[txvoodoo.livejournal.com]

I have written SO much about kindles. Yes you can transfer. Yes you can categorize!

If you are going to buy one, can I point you here? :D

(I answer lots of q's in that post, but feel free to ask me more)

Also, I have tons of Kindle links here: http://www.delicious.com/txvoodoo/kindle

[mojotastic.livejournal.com]

I have a kindle which I love but I feel like I don't even know half of the things it can do. LOL. For instance I've never actually used it to put fic on but now that you mention it that's a wonderful idea. It appears from other comments that you can do folders which...I sort of didn't know? But that's awesome. I know that you can use conversion software to convert into Kindle-friendly files. :)