Using a Kindle to study for the CCNP

Has anyone studied for their CCNP tests using the books available on Kindle through Amazon and just studying what they can digitally? The reason being is that I work for an ISP on the phones, turning up circuits and troubleshooting primarily, and I have a lot of down-time (it's sporadic, of course). But some days I have hours of unproductive time where I just aimlessly surf the Internet. I'm thinking that I could be studying all this time and get so much more reading done if I had my study materials available in a Kindle-format (my company doesn't allow reading real books while on the phones).

Don't the Kindle-format books allow you to highlight passages or certain texts - like if you want to copy and paste it into a study-notes section elsewhere? This would have to be a necessity for me to go this route. If all the aforementioned info is correct, I'm really thinking about getting a Kindle to study the books with. Goodbye to the physical, hello to the virtual.

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FloOz

I don't own a physical Kindle but have downloaded the Kindle app onto my PC in order to read CCNP Switch Simplified. I also have occasional downtime at work so it allows me to read it anytime. The highlight feature is also a really nice addition.

Cat5

So it does have a highlight feature?

Since we abandoned cable TV and just use Internet, we use our sole laptop to stream what's on it to the TV. And since I have to go to Panera's to study due to small children running amok in the house, I can't take the laptop with me; it's used too much at home. So I was thinking of using a Kindle to take with me for my studying.

Spaced

It does highlight. I also use audio books from kindle while I commute for a little extra study time, but I don't think there is a version for ccnp. Good luck!

NetworkVeteran

Sure, I used digital books to pass my CCNP. As long as you're comfortable using your Kindle, and you can find digital copies of the books you'd otherwise buy, it's a fine route to mastering the material.

Don't forget labbing!!

Don't the Kindle-format books allow you to highlight passages or certain texts

Of course, and to take notes, too.

FloOz

Yup the Kindle App does have the highlight feature

Mike-Mike

I use the Kindle Fire for studying, I love it, I dont highlight stuff though