tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post2340454695049453555..comments2024-03-11T00:52:06.529+10:30Comments on MYSTERIES in PARADISE: To read an e-book or not?Kerriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13581470363339796352noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-70903712363632844252010-08-13T09:55:45.502+09:302010-08-13T09:55:45.502+09:30I love the instant download! No waiting for shipm...I love the instant download! No waiting for shipment to arrive, no having to check the library (especially if the book is cheap!) And I'm about to go on travel--these days luggage costs so much, it is going to be great to take along 5 (or more books) including some travel guides. All on one gadget. <br /><br />I also love the sample feature. That really helps me decide if I want to purchase!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234907275906877802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-2011572250663025922010-08-13T02:55:48.129+09:302010-08-13T02:55:48.129+09:30My cons on an e-book reader at the minute are:
1)...My cons on an e-book reader at the minute are:<br /><br />1) they ain't cheap, which leads to <br />2) how shatterproof, waterproof, dogproof, etc are they? And what happens when I break/lose the damn thing?<br />3) I don't need to carry a library with me - just a couple of books (books are not like songs, where you dip in and out). <br />4) they don't smell/feel/bend like a book<br />5) I don't make notes when reading novels - they're entertainment not work<br />6) and a big negative to me - they will put local bookshops out of business<br /><br />I'm not anti-ereaders. I just can't get enthused to buy one.Rob Kitchinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05567424969308636082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-2569707468835916952010-08-13T00:03:01.216+09:302010-08-13T00:03:01.216+09:30That says it all, doesn't it? Both the pros an...That says it all, doesn't it? Both the pros and cons, and the 'final analysis.' I have pre-ordered the new, cheaper, wifi kindle for $139 for all the reasons you stated.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-37952699904575178132010-08-12T21:41:47.215+09:302010-08-12T21:41:47.215+09:30I would definitely go with your select over theirs...I would definitely go with your select over theirs. I keep saying I'm not getting an e-reader because I love books, but more and more ARC are being sent as e-books. So I either have to stay glued to my computer or think about getting a reader.<br /><br />BTW, I completely agree with MacManus' final analysis.<br /><br />Mason<br /><a href="http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thoughts in Progress</a>Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com