[pct-l] Trying to find a pocketmail device.

[Mike Chapman]

Thanks for the review John. On the website,it says it lasts a month on
a charge(while not on browser),is that about right?

On 1/15/11, John Abela <pacificcresttrail2011 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey Kathy,
>
> I have not spent a great deal of time with it my newest version on-trail.
> Perhaps a half-dozen or so nights back when I was hammock camping (because
> it's just such a nice pleasure to be out under the Redwoods swinging in a
> hammock and reading a good book!). I bought one of the original kindles and
> it went just about everywhere with me. Of course, back than I was not sub-9
> pounds so it was able to find its way into my backpack. Different story now.
>
> As for durability, I would have no issues with taking it on-trail for a very
> long time. Treat it with care like you would any digital device you depend
> upon. That said, the height of it might be an issue for some. Unlike a
> smartphone or a gps or pocketgadget, the kindle is a bit taller and thus
> would be one of those things you are constantly considering "where in the
> pack is it". I would not put my bear canister right next to it, inside of my
> pack, that is for sure. But, if you have a safe spot, sure, it might be
> doable.
>
> As for email/internet, yes, it uses the 3G network so anywhere you have 3G
> you will have the ability to download new books, and load the browser. Not
> the fastest thing in the world, and only black and white, but it works and
> you pay zero monthly fee. You would not have any way to attach files within
> the emails that you send but if all you care about is loading gmail and
> sending/checking email, good enough.
>
> You do have to have the 3G version of the kindle of course. That should be
> obvious. Well worth the extra 50 bucks or whatever it is.
>
> John
>
>
> On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 6:00 PM, Kathy Walter <kathywalter at me.com> wrote:
>
>> John,
>> I'm thinking about using the Kindle, too--how much time have you spent
>> with it on the trail? I'm wondering about it's durability and how long
>> the battery really lasts. And I didn't know you could use it for e-
>> mail and internet. I'd appreciate your review!
>> Kathy
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