[BITList] more n more on books

[FS]

  I agree with Colin I find that when we, my wife and I go on a long 
trip by car she can sit and read on the Kindle and get another book as 
we drive when she finishes one not quite the same as a book but it has a 
lot of advantages
frank

On 9/14/2010 4:38 AM, CT's wrote:
> 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 <mailto:chakdara at btinternet.com>
> *Sent:* Monday, September 13, 2010 2:27 PM
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> *Subject:* Re: [BITList] more on books
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> 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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