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Last weekend, for the first time, I held a Kindle in my hands (an electronic thing that you can read books on). Within moments, the wish to have one welled up within me. I could see what people meant when they talked about the paper-like screen designed not to tire your eyes the way a computer does. I liked its not-so-shabby reading function, the simplicity of turning the page, the way you can prop up the device when your arms get tired, and its light weight. And I liked to read about its decreased price and its global wireless capabilities.
And the more I thought about it and $259 dollars, I thought of how no matter how rich I become, I will always have a weak spot for libraries, free books, and a pile of books to be read. The Kindle doesn't satisfy those desires. And I can see myself fearing to take the Kindle on trips since it might get broken or stolen.
So, for now, I will settle stick with the long tradition of paper books.
17 October 2009
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Not to mention, that there have been books paid for as a kindle book that have been retracted! Amazon gave them their money back, but they ended up having to buy a paper book later anyway!
ReplyDeleteSorry to say this...but you can still have actual books too! But a transient lifestyle really lends itself to having a Kindle.
ReplyDeleteI have no regrets about owning one....
Hey, what's with the pop-ups on your blog?
ReplyDeletePop-ups? Heh? What browser are you using? I don't have any pop-ups that I know of.
ReplyDeleteI got pop-ups too - asking me to participate in a Nielsen survey. hmmm. Anyway, as for Kindle, I can see the attraction, but there's something about the heft and smell and texture of books and seeing my progress as the bookmark moves it's way toward the conclusion that I don't want to give up.
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ReplyDeleteMost of the classics are free or 99 cents on the Kindle.
ReplyDeleteIf you are looking for LDS books there are many available for around $1. Just beware of Deseret Book's Kindle versions. They are often available on Kindle for a fraction of their price.