Mecky Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I don't like reading off of screens, it just doesn't feel right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaimani Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 I don't like reading off of screens, it just doesn't feel right. i agree, it ain't natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezer Innit Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I was sceptical at first, but now I love my Kindle. Really easy to read, and being able to change text size is really useful. After a few weeks with the kindle I recently tried reading a 600 page hardback on a crowded train - definitely a step backwards! They need to sort out library lending and a mechanism for selling your ebooks on, like you can hardcopy books. I really wouldn't recommend an iPad for reading books though - my wife has one and the backlit screen hurts my eyes after a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox20thc Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I love books, proper books, they smell great, you can read them in the bath, dry them out when you drop them in the bath. Recycle them to generate money for charity. I read about 3 books a week then drop them off at the charity shop and buy some more, it's my way of giving whilst getting a reward. Can't be doing with gadgetry in the bath, and you can't flick through a kindle when your on the throne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaimani Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 I love books, proper books, they smell great, you can read them in the bath, dry them out when you drop them in the bath. Recycle them to generate money for charity. I read about 3 books a week then drop them off at the charity shop and buy some more, it's my way of giving whilst getting a reward. Can't be doing with gadgetry in the bath, and you can't flick through a kindle when your on the throne they started some thing where you finished a book and left it on the bus or park bench or something and whoever gets it next does the same. was a brilliant idea. not sure if it caught on. i have tried the kindle on the throne:suspect: (tried it every usual place), it's not natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecky Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I think books are just a more tangible form of written text, they will definately be around much longer than electronic books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thai Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I have an e reader,but you can also put films on it ,and photos. As i like to travel as often as i can it will be used a great deal. Oh forgot you can also put your music on it too. But i agree a real book when at home is a must, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert_Baehr Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 http://www.amazon.com/review/RCYPN2XHN42F2?ie=UTF8&ref_=cm%5Fcr%5Frdp%5Fperm for Rupert_Baehr Thanks for that. - I've only tried reading books/text on a computer and - like the reviewer - I was dissatisfied with that. I'll check out Kindle. - Not just for my own use, but also for my wife who is a prolific (and extremely fast) reader. The amount of money she spends on paperbacks is impressive and we have sacks full of them to get rid of. I would want to 'try befoe I buy' though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaimani Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 I have an e reader,but you can also put films on it ,and photos. As i like to travel as often as i can it will be used a great deal. Oh forgot you can also put your music on it too. But i agree a real book when at home is a must, for the movies and music sounds a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritangel1 Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 i love reading but time usually allows me to read in the bath or when travelling one day i might invest but happy with printed for now and i take to work we have a swop book shelf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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