04-16-2008, 11:13 AM | #1 | |
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WSJ: You Can Enjoy a Book On a Mere Cellphone (Hit Spacebar Now)
An article on reading books on a Blackberry is in the WSJ today:
You Can Enjoy a Book On a Mere Cellphone (Hit Spacebar Now) April 16, 2008; Page B1 Quote:
Can anyone here share their experience reading books on a Blackberry? |
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04-16-2008, 12:10 PM | #2 | |
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Thanks chrissy. But you left out the best part (emphasis mine):
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04-16-2008, 02:03 PM | #3 |
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Good point, TadW! If this already happens when I read the article on a regular screen, I wonder what will happen if I start reading books on my BB...
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04-16-2008, 03:58 PM | #4 |
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Exciting! I haven't read on a Blackberry, but I have a PalmTreo that I really like. Can't be beat for convenience. I love my Cybook, but I really only use it while traveling... my phone is always with me.
I was really happy about this article because while not everyone is willing or able to shell out $400+ for a reading device, EVERYONE has a phone. And the more people who read eBooks, the more the selection improves for us (so yay!). I wish they'd mentioned BooksOnBoard for the eBook retailer though... their site is much friendlier for first time users (they literally walk you through every step of downloading books, uploading them to your devices, etc here: http://www.booksonboard.com/index.php?BODY=tutorials). I'm all about accessibility. And cheap prices |
04-16-2008, 06:44 PM | #5 |
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And while you read on your cell phone, you then run down the battery so when you need to make or receive a call, you cannot. Good luck!
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04-18-2008, 01:11 AM | #6 |
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I have an eBook reading program on my regular Nokia (6126) it only handles text files but it's a higher resolution (though smaller) screen than my partner's Treo 750.
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