Do you Kindle?

Brag · 04-11-08, 10:23 AM

IS this going to change your reading life?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permali...:m4H02MFJUILVP

I have never paid much attention to E-books until my publisher notified me this morning that besides the present paper edition, a Kindle edition of my book will be offered soon. This sent me into a wild scramble researching the subject.

What is your opinion on this revolutionary gadget? (it costs $399)
Do you own one?

Tango589 · 04-11-08, 10:31 AM

Call me a technophobe and Luddite if you want, but I cant really see whats wrong with carrying a book with you, unless you want to be able to read 7 different things during the day?

Trex · 04-11-08, 10:36 AM

I'm sure the Professor could have used one on Gilligan's Island. Short of that, I'm with Tango.

Luddism - It's not just for intellectuals anymore!

Tango589 · 04-11-08, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Trex

I'm sure the Professor could have used one on Gilligan's Island. Short of that, I'm with Tango.

Luddism - It's not just for intellectuals anymore!

Goddam! Someone agrees with me! But Trex, are you saying I'm not an intellectual? Do you know me?:rotfl:

Trex · 04-11-08, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tango589

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Originally Posted by Trex

I'm sure the Professor could have used one on Gilligan's Island. Short of that, I'm with Tango.

Luddism - It's not just for intellectuals anymore!

Goddam! Someone agrees with me! But Trex, are you saying I'm not an intellectual? Do you know me?:rotfl:

Emphasis on the word just. Besides, the best measure of a man's intelligence is how closely he agrees with you. Anybody capable of mentioning the great Ludd without having to look it up has got to be brilliant.

Have a good weekend.

mrbeast · 04-11-08, 05:29 PM

Can't say it would interest me at all, I find books as objects to have a beauty about them. Bit of a solution looking for a problem really.

Sonarman · 04-11-08, 05:31 PM

Th real benefit is the space saved on all your groaning shelves. I think it has a free wireless connection direct to Amazon so that you can purchase books direct, that's quite cool. I think that Sony also have a similar device that may be better. There is also another I think coming from I-River that looks good.

danlisa · 04-11-08, 10:39 AM

Um, E-Books are in PDF format arent they?

Why can't a standard windows based hand held be used instead of paying $400 for a specialist electronic library?

I remember the Palm Tungsten from about 2005 could read PDF's so there's cheaper options.

bradclark1 · 04-11-08, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by danlisa

Um, E-Books are in PDF format arent they?

Why can't a standard windows based hand held be used instead of paying $400 for a specialist electronic library?

I remember the Palm Tungsten from about 2005 could read PDF's so there's cheaper options.

Font size. The reader is bigger with more screen.

Skybird · 04-11-08, 10:35 AM

I happily live without it, and will carry on to do so. The only kindl I sometimes take into account is this, and only when being in Berlin:

bradclark1 · 04-11-08, 10:43 AM

If it could only be used for reading I would maybe pay $80 for it. They could make up the loss in book sales kind of like how the XBox was priced. They get their money by the games sold. I bet in a few years it will work down to that.

04-11-08, 10:23 AM	#1
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Do you Kindle? IS this going to change your reading life? http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permali...:m4H02MFJUILVP I have never paid much attention to E-books until my publisher notified me this morning that besides the present paper edition, a Kindle edition of my book will be offered soon. This sent me into a wild scramble researching the subject. What is your opinion on this revolutionary gadget? (it costs $399) Do you own one? __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

04-11-08, 10:31 AM	#2
Tango589 Still crazy as ever! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 3,375 Downloads: 180 Uploads: 1	Call me a technophobe and Luddite if you want, but I cant really see whats wrong with carrying a book with you, unless you want to be able to read 7 different things during the day? __________________ Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way...

04-11-08, 05:29 PM	#6
mrbeast Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bolton, UK Posts: 1,236 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Can't say it would interest me at all, I find books as objects to have a beauty about them. Bit of a solution looking for a problem really. __________________

04-11-08, 05:31 PM	#7
Sonarman The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ayr,Scotland,UK Posts: 1,392 Downloads: 79 Uploads: 0	Th real benefit is the space saved on all your groaning shelves. I think it has a free wireless connection direct to Amazon so that you can purchase books direct, that's quite cool. I think that Sony also have a similar device that may be better. There is also another I think coming from I-River that looks good. __________________ "The action is simulated...the excitement is real!" Microprose Simulation Software.

04-11-08, 10:39 AM	#8
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Um, E-Books are in PDF format arent they? Why can't a standard windows based hand held be used instead of paying $400 for a specialist electronic library? I remember the Palm Tungsten from about 2005 could read PDF's so there's cheaper options. __________________

04-11-08, 10:36 AM	#3
Trex Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 262 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm sure the Professor could have used one on Gilligan's Island. Short of that, I'm with Tango. *Luddism - It's not just for intellectuals anymore!*

04-11-08, 10:35 AM	#10
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,670 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I happily live without it, and will carry on to do so. The only kindl I sometimes take into account is this, and only when being in Berlin: __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

04-11-08, 10:43 AM	#11
bradclark1 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA. Posts: 2,794 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	If it could only be used for reading I would maybe pay $80 for it. They could make up the loss in book sales kind of like how the XBox was priced. They get their money by the games sold. I bet in a few years it will work down to that. __________________