OT-E Book reader ??

Posted by Ericka on May 31, 2009, 9:29 pm

lucille wrote:
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        I have played with a Kindle, and while I think there
are some shortcomings, I want one really, really badly. I have
a *bad* reading habit--typically at least 2 novels a week, plus
more technical reading. I have at least a dozen tall bookshelves
totally full, and teetering stacks of books all over the place.
I get very attached to my books, and though I do get rid of
some books (obsolete technical books, read-once-and-move-on
novels), I'm still amassing books at far too rapid a pace.
It would be a great help to be able to have my books taking up
a lot less space, and it would be great to be able to tote
them around with me so easily (particularly technical references).
I'm often hauling around several books, which gets old. And
frankly even though the Kindle is pricey, it's not as pricey
as buying the additional bookcases I need!
        There are still books I would buy in book form,
particularly things where illustrations or color were
important or books that were just particularly nice to handle.
But, for the average novel, I'd be more than happy to have
it in ebook form instead of taking up space on my bookshelves.
I would also like to have my newspaper delivered to my reader
instead of having the paper show up at my door every day and
then get taken out for recycling each week.
        I found it very comfortable to read on the Kindle
(not at all like reading a computer screen). It may weigh
about the same as a paperback, but I'm usually toting around
multiple books, so it's definitely a win for me weight-wise
(even the bigger one coming out this summer)! And, of course,
I'm out a lot taking kids places and whatnot, so I'm thrilled
with the ability to acquire another book wherever and whenever
I find myself finishing the last book (and not having to go
through my computer to do it). Oh, and although I don't really
like being read to, I'd be thrilled to be able to have it
read to me when I'm at that critical juncture in the plot and
the rehearsal has just ended and I have to stop reading
and run! ;-)

        So, anyway, one way or another I'm going to find myself
in possession of a new Kindle either by my birthday or Christmas.
I'm definitely looking forward to it! Everyone I know who has
one loves it, though it is by no means perfect. There are
design decisions I'm less than thrilled with, but the core
functionality seems to work well.

Best wishes,
Ericka

Posted by on June 1, 2009, 8:52 am

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I have a Kindle 2 and love it. I have a bit of arthritis in my
fingers. Being able to lay the kindle on my lap and not have to hold
it keeps my fingers from hurting. All I have to do is push the "next
page" button. It's easy to take with me when I go to appointments.
It fits in my purse.

I love the fact that you can easily change the font size. In the
evening with lower light and tired eyes I bump the font size up one
level and can easily read.

By the way, I work in a book store and I still buy some books. There
are certain books I do want as a book. Usually ones that have color
pictures.

Just last week I saw a book I wanted to read. A coworker also wanted
the same book. On my lunch break I downloaded the book. She
purchased it with her employee discount. The cost came out almost the
same. The advantage is I don't have another book in the house that
takes up space I really don't have.

Sheila B in RI

Posted by lucille on June 1, 2009, 9:29 am

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I have a Kindle 2 and love it. I have a bit of arthritis in my
fingers. Being able to lay the kindle on my lap and not have to hold
it keeps my fingers from hurting. All I have to do is push the "next
page" button. It's easy to take with me when I go to appointments.
It fits in my purse.

I love the fact that you can easily change the font size. In the
evening with lower light and tired eyes I bump the font size up one
level and can easily read.

By the way, I work in a book store and I still buy some books. There
are certain books I do want as a book. Usually ones that have color
pictures.

Just last week I saw a book I wanted to read. A coworker also wanted
the same book. On my lunch break I downloaded the book. She
purchased it with her employee discount. The cost came out almost the
same. The advantage is I don't have another book in the house that
takes up space I really don't have.

Sheila B in RI
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As usual this group knows something about everything. I have some very good
information to give to my friend.

Lucille

Posted by Walker Family on June 3, 2009, 7:05 pm

This has been an interesting thread because I'm considering a Kindle
for my husband. His eyesight issues continue to get worse and he
reads mostly large print books at our library. There's a limited
number available, especially new releases. This way he would be able
to read anything he wanted and change the font size.

My daughter wants one and it might be practical for her because she's
a speed reader. She's out of room at her house!! We are all
overflowing with books and have no room for more shelves. I'm
concerned about the weight in my attic as well!! Thanks for the topic
- Moni

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