I buy loads of books to read, especially when going on holiday.
i have thought of buying a digital reader and downloading the books from Amazon. The advantage being that you only have to haul one book sized gadget with you, not 5 or 6 books
Does anyone use one? are they any good etc?
they cost about £200, so i wouldnt want to waste money if they are crap
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Sexpert
Yes, Mrs Suffolk got one for xmas, and she loves it. She has read a full novel so far and it is still has a full battery charge, so it will easily last a few weeks before a charge is needed, and the screen is easy to read in any light as unlike a monitor or laptop, it is not backlit (so you would need a lamp or somethink to illuminate it at night!)
She got the Sony Ereader which is by far the best.
She got the Sony Ereader which is by far the best.
Sex God
See the thing that would worry me is when I go on holiday armed with half a dozen paperbacks they're in pristine condition when I get there but by the time I get home they're dog eared, torn, waterlogged, full of sand, have sun cream fingerprints, etc. from general wear and tear at the beach. :mrgreen:
I think I'm perhaps a little too irresponsible for a posh digi book!
I think I'm perhaps a little too irresponsible for a posh digi book!
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See the thing that would worry me is when I go on holiday armed with half a dozen paperbacks they're in pristine condition when I get there but by the time I get home they're dog eared, torn, waterlogged, full of sand, have sun cream fingerprints, etc. from general wear and tear at the beach. :mrgreen:
I think I'm perhaps a little too irresponsible for a posh digi book!
I'm with you there DG. but this year about a quarter of by suitcase was took up with bloody books
I think you can get some form of protective condom for them like for ipods.
Quote by Suffolk-cpl
Yes, Mrs Suffolk got one for xmas, and she loves it. She has read a full novel so far and it is still has a full battery charge, so it will easily last a few weeks before a charge is needed, and the screen is easy to read in any light as unlike a monitor or laptop, it is not backlit (so you would need a lamp or somethink to illuminate it at night!)
She got the Sony Ereader which is by far the best.
Thanks for she have a go with it first? i've yet to find anywhere with one to try
Quote by Suffolk-cpl
Yes, Mrs Suffolk got one for xmas, and she loves it. She has read a full novel so far and it is still has a full battery charge, so it will easily last a few weeks before a charge is needed, and the screen is easy to read in any light as unlike a monitor or laptop, it is not backlit (so you would need a lamp or somethink to illuminate it at night!)
She got the Sony Ereader which is by far the best.
Did you buy the 505? I was very very tempted to buy this at Xmas but the review I read of it said that while it was the pick of the bunch it did take rather long to turn pages. I am holding off until they bring out the 700 in the UK.
Sexpert
We had a go in Waterstones, who are the Sony UK Agent book shop.
As for turning the pages, again, it's no slower than a real book. Overall, she is very impressed with it.
As for turning the pages, again, it's no slower than a real book. Overall, she is very impressed with it.
Quote by M8-Me
I buy loads of books to read, especially when going on holiday.
i have thought of buying a digital reader and downloading the books from Amazon. The advantage being that you only have to haul one book sized gadget with you, not 5 or 6 books
Does anyone use one? are they any good etc?
they cost about £200, so i wouldnt want to waste money if they are crap
But having a real book in your hands, hard back of course, nothing beats it!
That sort of sounded sexual, but I do not mean it like that....promise!!
Lucys post.
Sex God
Quote by Suffolk-cpl
Yes, Mrs Suffolk got one for xmas, and she loves it. She has read a full novel so far and it is still has a full battery charge, so it will easily last a few weeks before a charge is needed, and the screen is easy to read in any light as unlike a monitor or laptop, it is not backlit (so you would need a lamp or somethink to illuminate it at night!)
She got the Sony Ereader which is by far the best.
You're right it's very impressive, but if size is an issue you might consider an iPod Touch, which can easily be slipped into your pocket.
Sex God
I thought of getting one, but looking at the range of titles available was not impressed.
Loads of "classics" but I want Chris Ryan and other modern thrillers and they did not seem to be available yet.
Unless someone knows different?
John
Loads of "classics" but I want Chris Ryan and other modern thrillers and they did not seem to be available yet.
Unless someone knows different?
John
Quote by Geordiecpl2001
I thought of getting one, but looking at the range of titles available was not impressed.
Loads of "classics" but I want Chris Ryan and other modern thrillers and they did not seem to be available yet.
Unless someone knows different?
John
When the Kindle becomes available this side of the pond you will have access to anything that is on Amazon 180,000 titles at last count. Trouble is that it is ugly enough to make SAS sergeants cry. Rumours are that the MKII when it becomes available will sort that, but who knows when or if we will see it over here.
Quote by Lucyandmike7
I buy loads of books to read, especially when going on holiday.
i have thought of buying a digital reader and downloading the books from Amazon. The advantage being that you only have to haul one book sized gadget with you, not 5 or 6 books
Does anyone use one? are they any good etc?
they cost about £200, so i wouldnt want to waste money if they are crap
But having a real book in your hands, hard back of course, nothing beats it!
That sort of sounded sexual, but I do not mean it like that....promise!!
Lucys post.
I'm with you on that one ... a book is something unique, it's special and nothing replaces it!
Bookwork here <------
I just can't get on with online books, ebooks or new readers
I miss the feel of a good book! 
Sex God
and they don't smell like new books, and they're not as tactile and they don't look good on a bookshelf.
Digging my luddite heels in on this one.
Books are brill.
Digging my luddite heels in on this one.
Books are brill.
Sex God
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and they don't smell like new books, and they're not as tactile and they don't look good on a bookshelf.
Digging my luddite heels in on this one.
Books are brill.
Got to disagree with you there Nola. A "book" is the words not the physical form.
Couple of years ago a place called "seven stories" in Newcastle had an original "Harry Potter" manuscript on display, it was rumour to be insured for £3 million. But why, it was only a collection of bits of paper with words on them. Surely a photocopy of the manuscript would have as much "magic" and "enjoyment" in it?
Obviously, not refering to a one off 1000 year old illuminated scroll, but something of today.
Like someone paying £40,000 for an envelope with John Lennons first go at "Imagine" on the back. Again, why? The magic is in the song!!
John
Sex God
Quote by Geordiecpl2001
and they don't smell like new books, and they're not as tactile and they don't look good on a bookshelf.
Digging my luddite heels in on this one.
Books are brill.
Got to disagree with you there Nola. A "book" is the words not the physical form.
Couple of years ago a place called "seven stories" in Newcastle had an original "Harry Potter" manuscript on display, it was rumour to be insured for £3 million. But why, it was only a collection of bits of paper with words on them. Surely a photocopy of the manuscript would have as much "magic" and "enjoyment" in it?
Obviously, not refering to a one off 1000 year old illuminated scroll, but something of today.
Like someone paying £40,000 for an envelope with John Lennons first go at "Imagine" on the back. Again, why? The magic is in the song!!
John
For me, the book is more than the words; it is the experience of reading as well and for that, I like the tactile thrill of opening a book, turning the pages, feeling its weight... I could go on.
I adore books.
I love gadgets but books I love more.
I collect books. I hoarde them. I love them. I adore reading - an ebook seems somehow colder.
Although, on my quest to generally champion literacy and literature, then hey, an ebook might be great for other folk. :thumbup:
Sex God
Nintendo are jumping on the band wagon so to speak and bringing the E book to the ds games console
:doh:
:doh:
Sexpert
Quote by noladreams30
I collect books. I hoarde them. I love them. I adore reading - an ebook seems somehow colder.
Once you get your hands on a Sony Ebook, you will realise it is a thing of beauty. The leather dust cover, the sleek styling of the book itself.
There is nothing cold about it, unlike say trying to read an ebook on a laptop or phone or something.
This is just pure style
im sure some will love the electronic book thingys
but i love realbooks,the smel, the feel, the thrillof going to a book shop and chosing.
love libarys, if i even win the lottery my huge house will have a huge libary, not quite the same as sitting in a small room and opening up a electronic book with all the greats in them,
books hold history, the illistrations on covers
for me it willalways be a real book
cant write on electronic one, messages when given as a gift, hilighted bits etc
xxx fem xx
but i love realbooks,the smel, the feel, the thrillof going to a book shop and chosing.
love libarys, if i even win the lottery my huge house will have a huge libary, not quite the same as sitting in a small room and opening up a electronic book with all the greats in them,
books hold history, the illistrations on covers
for me it willalways be a real book
cant write on electronic one, messages when given as a gift, hilighted bits etc
xxx fem xx
Sex God
Quote by Suffolk-cpl
I collect books. I hoarde them. I love them. I adore reading - an ebook seems somehow colder.
Once you get your hands on a Sony Ebook, you will realise it is a thing of beauty. The leather dust cover, the sleek styling of the book itself.
There is nothing cold about it, unlike say trying to read an ebook on a laptop or phone or something.
This is just pure style
Oh I don't doubt it may be an aesthetically pleasing gadget, but for me personally, proper books will always be a joy.
I'm absolutely all for innovation - and I harness every available technology I can to encourage my pupils to read, improve their literacy etc - but I still maintain that, for me, a new book is the ultimate pleasure.
Warming the Bed
Quote by fem_4_taboo
im sure some will love the electronic book thingys
but i love realbooks,the smel, the feel, the thrillof going to a book shop and chosing.
love libarys, if i even win the lottery my huge house will have a huge libary, not quite the same as sitting in a small room and opening up a electronic book with all the greats in them,
books hold history, the illistrations on covers
for me it willalways be a real book
cant write on electronic one, messages when given as a gift, hilighted bits etc
xxx fem xx
What she said..... :thumbup:
Sex God
Quote by Mack-m
im sure some will love the electronic book thingys
but i love realbooks,the smel, the feel, the thrillof going to a book shop and chosing.
love libarys, if i even win the lottery my huge house will have a huge libary, not quite the same as sitting in a small room and opening up a electronic book with all the greats in them,
books hold history, the illistrations on covers
for me it willalways be a real book
cant write on electronic one, messages when given as a gift, hilighted bits etc
xxx fem xx
What she said..... :thumbup:
Yep, bet there is someone sitting right now saying "those paper things will never catch on, I'll stick with my tablets of stone"
John
lol
you can see with a book how much youve read, how much you have left to read. the turning of the pages.
i think books are more romantic, i know that might sound daft, and im not against gadgets etc.
maybe its something within me, cuse when i was writing my disertation i seem to read things better when they are in paper form rather than on the screen.
if you like the tecno books thats great. they are an alternative not a replacement.
xx fem xx
you can see with a book how much youve read, how much you have left to read. the turning of the pages.
i think books are more romantic, i know that might sound daft, and im not against gadgets etc.
maybe its something within me, cuse when i was writing my disertation i seem to read things better when they are in paper form rather than on the screen.
if you like the tecno books thats great. they are an alternative not a replacement.
xx fem xx
Sex God
I love books - I have too many for the bookcases I have. Which, of course, means I need more bookcases. Having said that, all my fiction books are paper-back. Nothing romantic about them. But easy to read in bed or in the bath. My reference books tend to be hard-back. Often the only way they are available, but ref books also tend to be large and have images in them so hard-back is better.
I love handling books, I also love owning them. But I would also love to get an e-reader. It would allow me to access many more books than I can justify buying and would mean I carry fewer around when I travel.
But I wouldn't give up paper books. I hesitated to put 'real' books. On that subject (and in my opinion) the material a book is made of isn't what defines it as 'real'. Lord of the Rings on an e-reader is more a real book that Victoria Beckham's autobiography even if it was hard-scribed on finest vellum.
I love handling books, I also love owning them. But I would also love to get an e-reader. It would allow me to access many more books than I can justify buying and would mean I carry fewer around when I travel.
But I wouldn't give up paper books. I hesitated to put 'real' books. On that subject (and in my opinion) the material a book is made of isn't what defines it as 'real'. Lord of the Rings on an e-reader is more a real book that Victoria Beckham's autobiography even if it was hard-scribed on finest vellum.
Sex God
Just had a thought.
Imagine a new fashion in books, saving paper and production costs by putting the title on the same paper as the main text.
Along with paper-back and hard-back, someone comes out with bare-back.
:giggle:
Imagine a new fashion in books, saving paper and production costs by putting the title on the same paper as the main text.
Along with paper-back and hard-back, someone comes out with bare-back.
:giggle:
I dont know how to quote two or more people from different replies.
But I totally agree with Nola, Fem-4, foxy & mack and any others that said they love book, so do I. Hefting the feel, the smell etc.... god i'm often attracted to buy one because of the picture for god sake.
I buy loads a year and donate most to charity after reading.
It was just the practical thing of carting books in a suitcase to faraway places.... i could never travel light because I have 5kg of books with me !!!
But I totally agree with Nola, Fem-4, foxy & mack and any others that said they love book, so do I. Hefting the feel, the smell etc.... god i'm often attracted to buy one because of the picture for god sake.
I buy loads a year and donate most to charity after reading.
It was just the practical thing of carting books in a suitcase to faraway places.... i could never travel light because I have 5kg of books with me !!!
Sex God
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I dont know how to quote two or more people from different replies.
But I totally agree with Nola, Fem-4, foxy & mack and any others that said they love book, so do I. Hefting the feel, the smell etc.... god i'm often attracted to buy one because of the picture for god sake.
I buy loads a year and donate most to charity after reading.
It was just the practical thing of carting books in a suitcase to faraway places.... i could never travel light because I have 5kg of books with me !!!
Ref the bit on bold - there's a new concept you might find saves your money. It's known as a library - it's just like buying the books and giving them to charity after reading - but without that pesky paying of money thing.
Sex God
I was looking at the prices of ebook downloads today and was surprised to find that they are very nearly as expensive as an actual book!!
Don't understand that. Surely nearly all books these days are written on PC? Therefore they are already in an electronic format, easily converted, I would assume, to an ebook download.
With an ebook there are no materials required, ink, paper or bindings. No printing process, no storage and distribution costs, no shelf space, so how come ebooks are not way cheaper than ordinary books? No carbon footprint!!!!
And talking about Libaries, wonder if they will set up to issue timelimited ebook downloads?
You could connect to your e-libary via the internet, pay a nominal fee perhaps and download a book which will only last on your machine for say three weeks?
When you think about it, its got to be the future, say your living in Eygpt, you want the latest Chris Ryan. Guess you'd have to order it specially, wait for it to be delivered. Not with ebooks, just suck it straight off the net. No problems!
John
Don't understand that. Surely nearly all books these days are written on PC? Therefore they are already in an electronic format, easily converted, I would assume, to an ebook download.
With an ebook there are no materials required, ink, paper or bindings. No printing process, no storage and distribution costs, no shelf space, so how come ebooks are not way cheaper than ordinary books? No carbon footprint!!!!
And talking about Libaries, wonder if they will set up to issue timelimited ebook downloads?
You could connect to your e-libary via the internet, pay a nominal fee perhaps and download a book which will only last on your machine for say three weeks?
When you think about it, its got to be the future, say your living in Eygpt, you want the latest Chris Ryan. Guess you'd have to order it specially, wait for it to be delivered. Not with ebooks, just suck it straight off the net. No problems!
John
I was overjoyed to receive the Sony ebook reader as a Christmas present. I'd been drooling over it for almost a year..lol..i love how it can store so many books, its easy to carry in my handbag, easy to read and light! I can only recommend it to people. Sure, there are other models on the market, and more to follow in the coming months/years. However, i'll also still love books in their usual format, but i dont like the space they take up in my flat and i am not that fond of libraries as they dont usually have what i am looking for. I love my ebook reader tho! :P
