I was given a Kindle. I tried it last night. Downloaded a book and poured a beer. This is what I wanted to do rather than go to the gym. I put an Amy's Pizza in the oven. $2.99. That's what the downloaded book cost.
The Kindle I have is the one they are giving away at Amazon for $79 because they have full color, interactive models now. I don't know if they light up like the iPad or not. But the little Kindle I was given, which I didn't think I would like. . . well, I think I will probably read more than I have for awhile. I don't know if it is good for everybody, but the unlit LCD screen is about perfect for my eyes. I don't know how to do anything with it, whether it will highlight text, copy and past. . . I don't know. But for reading, it is terrific. And no flickering screens, so I figure it is O.K. to read before I go to bed.
That from a bibliophile. I love books. My house is overflowing with books. I have walls of built-in book cases. They are full, then stacked with more. My floors are covered with stacks. They make decorative architectural shapes beside chairs, in corners.
But if you have resisted, try the anti-book. It is the Devil. You'll see.
Next week, I am being "loaned" an iPad. I may try magazines on it since it is full color. Maybe I'll like it, too. Maybe my library will shrink to a few Kindles and iPads and hard drives. I will change my decor from overstuffed to Japanese Zen, bare floors, clean walls. What the hell. I don't want to do the same thing forever, right?
That's what they have museums for.
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ReplyDeleteSigh.
I was given an i-pad touch with a kindle app but haven't used it yet. Not sure if I will but seems easier to hide my book during boring staff meetings. Love the picture!
ReplyDeleteL, Yup. Get one.
ReplyDeleteR, Do it!
Never. I can't ever betray the book. Ever.
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