e-readers and tablets

[bookrad]

get bitlit, they allow you to get a digital version of your print book through their app on the smartphone! it has helped me and i love it! dont have to worry about space or carrying a bunch of books around!

[CoolSummer]

I have been a Kindle user for years now. I recently purchased the Kindle paperwhite which I consider darn near perfect. I like several of the other posters like the ability to adjust font and font size. I enjoy the glowing screen for reading in a dark room without other light sources. The light weight is nice for marathon reading and who can beat toting a ton of books with you for any mood. I finally after 4 different generations of this devise found a leather cover that makes it feel like a book to me.

I still go to bookstores to pick up books which aren't available in ebook form, pretty surprising but some titles are still not available for them. That's when I get my fix for the smell and feel of actual pages again. I think if you have doubts about wanting a tablet or ereader, you might just be buying something which sits on a shelf. While I initially purchased my first Kindle out of fascination with the technology, it took me about a year until I did most of my reading on it.

[Movie Nerd]

I still use my 2nd generation Kindle. I read lots of books on it. Not sure if I like the new Kindle, as it's moved away from e-ink and e-paper technology and moved towards tablet type territory. That defeats the whole purpose, if you ask me.

[CoolSummer]

I still use my 2nd generation Kindle. I read lots of books on it. Not sure if I like the new Kindle, as it's moved away from e-ink and e-paper technology and moved towards tablet type territory. That defeats the whole purpose, if you ask me.

You are talking about the Fire tablets probably....which is what I am using to type this post. It is more an Amazon proprietary iPad really. Good for playing apps, accessing the internet, music, movies and even reading. I prefer my Kindle paperwhite for reading, it is not backlit like a tablet and still uses e-ink technology. I know they just came out with a new ereader for Xmas too. I've been monitoring the reviews for the Kindle Voyage and reactions to it are mixed. You should get yourself a paperwhite just make sure if you buy it used that it is 2nd generation as the glow on the screen is much more even.

[justin1992]

Hmmm, I spent time reading books on my cellphone. I think it's a kind of tablet, right?
I find it convenience, saving and funny toooo )
SO, i think i'll keeping using thiss

[Movie Nerd]

You are talking about the Fire tablets probably....which is what I am using to type this post. It is more an Amazon proprietary iPad really. Good for playing apps, accessing the internet, music, movies and even reading. I prefer my Kindle paperwhite for reading, it is not backlit like a tablet and still uses e-ink technology. I know they just came out with a new ereader for Xmas too. I've been monitoring the reviews for the Kindle Voyage and reactions to it are mixed. You should get yourself a paperwhite just make sure if you buy it used that it is 2nd generation as the glow on the screen is much more even.

The Kindle Fire was the one I was talking about, yes. My dad had one for a couple of years until it busted for some reason. I just don't like the backlit screen; I'm on my laptop all day because of schoolwork and such, and my eyes hurt as it is.

I'll be sure to look at the paperwhite Kindles. Might take me a while to get one though; Christmas presents still have to be bought.

[CoolSummer]

I hear that. Maybe with a few well placed hints you could score one as a present

[Movie Nerd]

That would be neat if they get me one. I carry around three or four books at a time now, and that kills my arm and looks awkward. I read too many books at a time, I think.

[CoolSummer]

You make me feel nostalgic with that comment Movie. I remember when I was your age, I would carry two or three books in a purse the size of a briefcase, for my bus ride home from work. It's funny people used to try and pick it up and couldn't understand how I wasn't half hunchback from carrying all that weight on my shoulder at one time, especially carrying it a 1/2 a mile 2x each day.

I bought my first Kindle 2 in my early 40's, and don't know how I survived without it. I personally don't believe there is any such thing as reading too many books. It does my heart good to know there are young people out there who still enjoy reading.

[Movie Nerd]

Yeah, I grew up reading, and as an aspiring nerd I just kept with it.