07-25-2011, 02:23 PM | #31 |
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I have a spare PRS-300 kickin' around as a backup, so I'd be okay for a few days. But if my PRS-650 died today, I would immediately go buy a Kobo Touch. then I'd probably buy a nice new Sony when they release another one similar to the 650.
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07-25-2011, 02:41 PM | #32 |
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This is an interesting idea. If all my ereading device failed, how long would it take me to drag the boxes of books out from under the stairs? I don't think I've read a dtb since buying my 350 in January. Oddly enough my phone and Aldiko didn't impact dtb reading nearly as much as an e-ink reader.
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07-25-2011, 03:37 PM | #33 |
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My ereader is broken and I need to buy a new one. I had never stopped reading DTBs so I have a huge assortment of hb and pb books to choose from. I also can read on my iPhone (I don't much, too small) and my computer (I keep a copy of calibre @ work and home).
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07-25-2011, 04:05 PM | #34 |
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When I was still reading on palmtop devices (usually Palm, but sometimes Windows-powered) there were a few spells between devices. In those cases my reading definitely suffered, because I tend to read whenever there are slack minutes to be filled- waiting for an appointment, on the john, riding the bus, etc. Many of those instances occur during my working hours when it isn't convenient to be toting a book. I did my best to make do with paperbacks, but it wasn't as convenient and was hellish wear on the books I carried!
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07-25-2011, 08:00 PM | #35 |
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I love to read books, and that is my main pleasure. I do like all the bonuses that a ebook reader brings to my life, but in no way does the gadget (the medium) replaces the love for reading (the essence).
If any of my ereaders die, and i can't replace it i will read a paper book without any problem. Actually, i already read some paper books at the same time. I still like the feel, the smell and the object, so now i have happily multiplied my love for books by two. Pbooks and ebook readers. |
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07-25-2011, 09:22 PM | #36 |
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I couldn't go for a week without mine, I have some gift cards that I would use right away to get a new one.
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07-26-2011, 02:42 AM | #37 | |
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So, I'm seeing now that there really was a big difference in the way I read, not just the format. Last edited by Caesius; 07-26-2011 at 02:44 AM. Reason: To edit. Yup. |
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07-26-2011, 02:56 AM | #38 | |
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This has been one of my problems. I have an iPod Touch and I actually like iBooks, for the most part. So, I keep taking that with me in the constant hope that "it will do for now." But then I find myself just a bit unsatisfied, having come from a 7" screen. And making the font larger gives me less to read per page, so I try to go smaller. But perhaps it is simply something I need to just get used to, perhaps I am not giving it a chance. |
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07-26-2011, 03:10 AM | #39 | |
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07-26-2011, 09:22 AM | #40 |
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I think this needs a poll. In my personal case I would buy a new reader as soon as possible but I also have an iPad as a backup for my prs-505 so I guess I would survive.
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07-27-2011, 01:11 AM | #42 | |
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