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Does anyone else have an ebook reader? I got the small Sony Reader for Christmas and absolutely love it – I find myself constantly reading and it's especially useful when I'm travelling as I don't need to carry any bulky books around with me.
When it comes to magazines, there's no comparison to the printed page. When it comes to books though, I'm a digital convert.
Anyone else with me (or against me)?!
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Ive never heard of them
what are they, I usually read my ebooks on my pc?? not sure what you mean Martin
I'm still on the fence about these, but only as I have yet to have the experience of using one…like Emmaree, i tend to use my laptop for reading e-Books but I have been interested in the new digtal eBook readers that are out there…
The problem is, is that I like the feel of paper as you turn the page and even the smell that is associated with old books, there's something quite satisfying about holding a book in your hand…but I can definietly see the advantages of these new digital devices especially to one who is travelling…
Further research is needed me thinks…
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Oops – sorry I missed your question, emmaree!
Yes, there a piece of hardware. The reason they're better than reading on your PC is because of the display. It uses something called e-ink which looks similar to paper so you don't get any eye strain whilst reading – and you can read in direct sunlight, which is hard to do on a glossy PC screen.
I'm in Hawaii at the moment and love taking my ebook reader down the beach with me – so much easier than carrying a big, bulky book. I'd definitely recommend them if you enjoy reading.
Hedwig – I know what you mean about the nostalgia factor; that being said, the convenience of ebooks just can't be beaten – especially when you travel a lot.
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I don't read enough (shame on me) to justify the cost of an e-reader. And IMO, I agree, nothing beats actual, tangible paper (I know, not eco-friendly, but I LIKE books and magazines.) If anyone is interested in trying it, Amazon offers an e-reader app for just about any format imaginable: PC, Mac, iPhone/Touch, Blackberry, etc. Although, ideally, it is best read on a full size monitor, at least, you can take it on the go, for when you have time to kill. Barnes & Noble offers a free e-reader app too, but to my knowledge it only works on iPhone/Touch.
Thanks guys will look into it. Sounds really good for travelling , might add this to m Christmas wish list
'seenafterscene' wrote on '18:I don't read enough (shame on me) to justify the cost of an e-reader. And IMO, I agree, nothing beats actual, tangible paper (I know, not eco-friendly, but I LIKE books and magazines.) If anyone is interested in trying it, Amazon offers an e-reader app for just about any format imaginable: PC, Mac, iPhone/Touch, Blackberry, etc. Although, ideally, it is best read on a full size monitor, at least, you can take it on the go, for when you have time to kill. Barnes & Noble offers a free e-reader app too, but to my knowledge it only works on iPhone/Touch.
The reason ebook readers are better is because of the e-ink technology. I can't read for long periods on a monitor – regardless of how big it is; the light tires my eyes. Ebook readers are pretty similar to reading paper – you can read for hours without any eye strain. When people talk about the new iPad being good for reading books I shake my head – at least for me, that wouldn't be possible for the above reason.
I didn't read a whole lot before getting the ereader – but now it comes everywhere with me and I find myself reading a LOT more. Especially when I can download books form the library for free!
I agree with you when it comes to magazines, though – you can't compare the experience; paper will always win for the forseeable future.
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I didn't realize the technology was that outstanding for reading text on the actual devices themselves. Didn't they just release a new Kindle???
I use a Sony Reader – it's smaller and doesn't do the whole online thing; I just wanted something I could read on, and don't need all the fancy gadgets. Also, I don't tend to buy ebooks – I get them free online, or borrow them free from the library.
The Kindle has had a massive price reduction down to $189 – it uses the same technology as my Sony Pocket Reader; at the moment I think there is only one company making the e-ink displays. Hopefully Lindsay will contribute to the discussion soon – I know she got an ereader about the same time as me.
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I have just recently purchased an iPhone 4 32Gb and installed iBooks, it's not too bad, you can adjust the light accordingly so that it doesn't give you sore eyes (or read at stupid o clock if you can't sleep).
It's pretty good too, I've currently only got the freebies on there (which is great as they have 2 of my all time faves…Dracula and Frankenstein) but plan to get at least the Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy and Dirk Gently books as well.
I know I have said in the past I have concentration issues which stop me reading…well I'm trying to fight them, so here's hoping with the free books first!
I do believe you can use Kindle books on the iPhone too, but not found details for that…would be cheaper which is always good.
Yam, you're a trooper. I could never read on such a tiny screen, or anything that was backlit! I get eye strain reading too long from a screen (well, one that isn't e-ink at least).
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I'm not a fan of ebooks. i like to spend my days wandering through bookstores, and ebooks will surely be their demise 🙁
There is definitely something special about bookshops, Cyn – I don't think they'll disappear entirely, but I do think we'll see far fewer of them as time goes by.
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Just thought I'd mention for those that know or don't know, B&N is offering free e-books every week. This week I got some Edgar Allen Poe, last week I got some Jane Austen. Totally free. Still don't have an e-reader, but the apps will have to do for now. But def. check out the free offerings B&N has, they have some pretty good ones sometimes.
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