[BITList] more n more on books

[CT's]

hugh

we are not talking about reading a book on a desktop or notebook computer. in fact a computer is not necessary.
books are received in a few seconds direct and wirelessly [3G and wi-fi] from amazon. public libraries here are also loaning books out to ereaders.

there are a number of dedicated ebook readers - most are handy size.
the one I have - the Kindle 3 from amazon is about the size of a paper back book but is about 5/16" thick - it weighs 8.5 ozs.
battery last about 3 weeks and it is easily carried in ones jacket pocket. pants back pockets should be avoided.
anywhere you can read a paper back, you can read the K3.
there are many "skins" for the device - just incase one gets fed up with plain vanilla.............................

ct


From: HUGH 
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 2:27 PM
To: BitList 
Subject: Re: [BITList] more on books


Colin,

I like to read in bed, in the garden, on a train, in the kitchen, and none of these can be done via my computer, or any approximation thereto.  To me, a computer is a mere tool, though I admit it's got pretty pictures, etc.  Some years ago I developed a repetitive strain injury in my right wrist - right forearm stopped working (it got sore a few days later).  I knew what to do, since this can happen playing the guitar, and the books warn about it : stop playing immediately and rest the arm.  When it happened, I was trying desperately (at the last minute) to edit a very long essay down to 3,500 words.  I swapped the mouse buttons over, and used my left hand on it, and got the job done. And also the old crick in the neck comes back now and then.  None of these things ever trouble me when I'm reading a book, and I can even read in the dark with a torch.  I've a full set of Dickens behind me here.  I like to read A Christmas Carol in bed around Christmas in instalments.  I could not get the atmosphere sitting here, or even sitting up in bed with a laptop.

Probably the single biggest problem I find with long texts on a computer is that I can't read them the way I read a book.  I tend to float my eyes over the page, whereas with computer text I find I can't do that.  So, I'll stick to books unless they become illegal.

Hugh.


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