tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post846298873554328521..comments2024-03-07T11:38:48.622-08:00Comments on We Be Reading: Kindle-ing InterestKristen M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-41022862333774114562009-02-18T11:07:00.000-08:002009-02-18T11:07:00.000-08:00So, I'm just catching up with my blog reading and ...So, I'm just catching up with my blog reading and saw your post. Jim gave me a Kindle 1 for my birthday in October (so it's already outdated technology and is bigger than the new one--oh well). Anyway, I LOVE it! It is so nice to have several books available to me at a time and all with me and be able to download a new one without going to a store or waiting for shipping from Amazon or half[dot]com. The price for older classic books is pretty good too. I recently downloaded Bleak House for 99 cents. To me it is no different than reading a book with paper and pages and acutally it allows me to multi-task (like feeding a baby for example) while I read since it stays open (unlike most paper books). I also like that I can search the text of books and highlight and make notes for later.<BR/><BR/>The biggest disadvantages I would say are the lack of color and no built-in light. (Unlike an earlier commenter said, it is NOT a back-lit computer device and there is no glare, etc.) If you are thinking about getting one, but can wait, I would see if the Kindle 3 comes out with color and a light. If not, I would get one. Since I mostly just use it for reading novels for fun and don't want to look at magazine pictures, etc., these issues haven't been big for me.Corbett Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02920438534548292675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-22656350727884719662009-02-15T20:42:00.000-08:002009-02-15T20:42:00.000-08:00T made a good point and that was that it will be a...T made a good point and that was that it will be a much more interesting device, especially for magazines and such, once they make it color instead of greyscale. That might make me feel better too -- being able to see the book covers in color. Then it would feel more real.<BR/><BR/>As is, I'm not going to be running out to get a Kindle just yet.Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-51784203162989003312009-02-15T16:39:00.000-08:002009-02-15T16:39:00.000-08:00When it comes to music I love my iPod and download...When it comes to music I love my iPod and downloading music from amazon.com is a breeze. No clutter from discs kicking around taking up space. <BR/><BR/>Books are a whole different story. I write this while looking at my bookshelves and find a certain satisfaction in looking at the various titles and different colors of books. I'm not a gret collector of books and usually pass a book on after reading it, but those that I own hold meaning. The many books stored on my iPod don't convey that same feeling of warmth and coziness to my room. Although I greatly appreciate listening to those books especially when traveling, I miss seeing them and holding them. I am still too old fashion for a Kindle. There was a time I was too old fashion for an iPod, so things may change.Bookloggedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-90509489158863513602009-02-13T19:40:00.000-08:002009-02-13T19:40:00.000-08:00I am in the same boat at you... I want it but I'm ...I am in the same boat at you... I want it but I'm not sure. I actually wrote a post about it. You might want to check it out to see what some others had to say!!<BR/><BR/>http://findyournextbookhere.blogspot.com/2008/11/to-kindle-or-not-to-kindle.htmlJennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-47497480824992626992009-02-12T11:36:00.000-08:002009-02-12T11:36:00.000-08:00I hadn't thought of it in those terms but I would ...I hadn't thought of it in those terms but I would have to agree that a paper book is more relaxing than a backlit tablet.Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-19637700194406828812009-02-12T09:52:00.000-08:002009-02-12T09:52:00.000-08:00I am not interested in reading anything electronic...I am not interested in reading anything electronic for fun. It seems like work. Sitting with a real book is the only way I can really relax.Lenore Appelhanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664671644163369772noreply@blogger.com