LordOfTheFish Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 OK, so I don't know if everyone has heard of these things but basically, it's like a portable library. You purchase and download books onto this small handheld device, so that you may read them on the go. Show spoiler (hidden content - requires Javascript to show) Show spoiler (hidden content - requires Javascript to show) Show spoiler (hidden content - requires Javascript to show) I have seriously considered one of these things. Do you guys think it's worth it? After some thought, I came to the conclusion that they kinda deplete the entire purpose of books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Sounds like a good idea, but I won't be buying one, I prefer real books myself. Not only do they have the book *smell*, but it's easy to look up something when you need to flip back a few pages or so. E-books aren't so convenient with that. I guess it could be worth it, though, I dunno. Depends on the price of the thingy and the books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesusIsGonnaOwnSatan Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 it looks conspicuously like a certain portable music device... but it seems pretty great. hopefully apple will stick this capability into ipods, including the ability to access the itunes store without a computer... and bluetooth. After some thought, I came to the conclusion that they kinda deplete the entire purpose of books. holobooks, anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mav Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 My mom wanted an Amazon Kindle for X-mas, then they were sold out until April or something, so I found a ceramic coffee mug I made in 8th grade and gave her that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordOfTheFish Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 The Kindle II is 350$ US dollars, I believe. @ JesusIsGonnaOwnSatan The Kindle is a lot bigger than portable music devise. Reading books on any ipod would be retarded. I would hate all the scrolling down involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 The Kindle II is 350$ US dollars, I believe. Definitely not worth it then, I'd rather invest that money in a bookshelf instead. Even a tablet PC could be a better deal than that, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mav Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Definitely not worth it then, I'd rather invest that money in a bookshelf instead. Even a tablet PC could be a better deal than that, IMO.Admittedly I'm not much of a reader, but I do agree that owning the actual book would be better. The "big deal" with these E-book readers however is their "electronic paper" technology, basically the screen is static, so you don't have that refresh rate of regular screens that makes your eyes hurt after staring at the screen for extended periods of time. Other applications would be reading .pdf files and the like as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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