Comments on: Done Deal

By: Lee

Lee — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:36:51 +0000

I like the book store, and holding a book in hand, but I think in the future with the whole tree thing and critters endangered, we will see more these coming around and cheaper. But for many right now holding a book from a used bookstore is all the entertainment some individuals can afford. For me, to have one of these gizmos would certainly save space in my house, me a lot of trouble to move books out to make room for new ones, and probably money in the long run. We’ll see.

By: Carol Shenold

Carol Shenold — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:26:06 +0000

Um, that would be physically. Sorry.

By: Carol Shenold

Carol Shenold — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:24:55 +0000

I love my Kindle, wouldn’t trade it, except for the new version, But at the same time, my e-books are just out in print and there’s nothing like holding your own book pysically in your hands.

By: toni mcgee causey

toni mcgee causey — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:56:37 +0000

I think I would end up heavily dividing my reading — all my non-fic (especially research) would be ebook form, but I’d probably always prefer novels in paper. At least for now, to carry around.

By: Allison Brennan

Allison Brennan — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:07:18 +0000

My agent has a Kindle and loves it. I don’t know. I love technology, I love new gadgets, I was one of the first to get the fifth generation iPod . . . but I love paper. I love feeling books. Smelling books. Browsing bookstores and libraries and my own bookshelf . . . but, my royalties are higher for Kindle books so maybe . . . save an author, buy ebooks? LOL

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:23:29 +0000

I know what you mean, Deb. Can’t give any updates on the unit yet. I’ve opened the box, think it’s slick and light, but haven’t tried it out yet. I’m going to have to block out some time just to learn how to use it. Argg!

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:21:54 +0000

I hear you, Karen. Word on the street is that as Kindle sales grow, publishers are going to have to start playing fair with authors. They know it, and many authors know it. Guess it’s left to be seen….

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:20:35 +0000

Toni, I have a friend who bought the Sony reader and loved it. But when he saw the Kindle 2, he laid down the bucks for it. According to him, it’s better than the Sony.

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:17:54 +0000

I love the whole browsing thing, too, Amanda, and am sure NOT going to give that up.

By: Debra Webb

Debra Webb — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:25:22 +0000

Oh, my gosh. I, too, am way behind on this technology. I suppose it could be okay if it didn’t short the authors. Saving trees is a good thing. I love the idea of high school books and college books being on something like this to keep from breaking our kids’ backs. As for entertainment reading, for now I’m undecided.