Comments on: More Than 7 Questions about E-Books

By: Glenn

Glenn — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:54:10 +0000

I bought one of the first Kindles, when they released it several years ago. Of course I overpaid, then, but that is what happens with new technology, prices decrease. Will continue to use it, and have over 100 books on it right now. It is great for reading in bed, not heavy and you can read an any angle. I stll read “real” books, mostly from the library. Great feature is the ability to immediately go to a footnote on non-fiction books, something that is cumbersome on a real book. I am somewhat displeased that Amazon has raised prices. When they first came out, all NYT bestsellers were $9.99. Now, most releases are more than than. But….you can also get the entire writings of Charles Dickens, for about $5.00! I would never be without this reader, especially on trips. I have loaded a lot of new books at airports, after seeing what it cost to buy something at the bookstores there. It needed color, which I think you can get on the Fire.

By: InStitches

InStitches — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:18:56 +0000

I was one of those who thought I would not like to trade real books for an e-reader. However, I got a Kindle and quickly adapted and began to really appreciate not having so many books piling up. While there are some books that I like to keep and loan or dispay on a shelf, I really don’t need a copy of every book I read. And the convenience of downloading a new one wherever and whenever I like is pretty fantastic.

Then I thought I really wouldn’t like one of the shiny, new backlit numbers (for reading, anyhow). But then I lucked up on a returned/open-box Kindle Fire at Target for a huge discount (score!) and I love it. It’s a very convenient way to surf the internet (and keep up on the latest DM threads) and get in my critical Plants vs. Zombies time. And – surprise! – reading books on it doesn’t really bother my eyes like I thought it would. Plus, since it has the backlight, I can read even when Hubby puts the lights out.

By: CFS

CFS — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:52:20 +0000

I’ve had the same thought with a few of my more embarrassing book choices. I was reading a certain trashy novel in an airport once and marveling that I didn’t have to be self-conscious about it because nobody knew what I was reading! So, it is true that have the cover as the screen saver would negate that perk.

Good idea about Moby Dick! You could opt out and have a “go-to” classic as a sub for our less intellectual choices of reading.

By: w poncer

w poncer — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:15:37 +0000

wonderful news for all dekalb library ebook users! I was told a while back that there was no money for ebooks, not sure if it was someone at the front desk or what. glad to find out from the director they are really on their way. should be a huge initial demand after the holidays.

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Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:48:26 +0000

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