Do you get tired of using the same ebook reader over and over? - Page 5

pagansoul · 04-11-2011, 08:26 AM

I have a Kindle3, Kobo and a iPad. I read on all three, different types of material. My Kindle I use for my own library, Kobo for library and iPad for magazines, comics, cookbooks and Illustrated novels.

Sweetpea · 04-11-2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by greenapple

Do you get tired of using the same ebook reader after reading many books on it, and secretly yearn to get a different reader, just so you have something different to play with?

Let's rephrase that:

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenapple

Do you get tired of using the same gadget after reading many books on it, and secretly yearn to get a different gadget, just so you have something different to play with?

In that case: yes! I love gadgets! I love something new to play with

But not because I'm tired of holding my current gadgets. If I'd buy a new reader, I'd probably still be reading mostly on the three I mainly use.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 04-11-2011, 09:51 AM

With respect, this seems like asking if I get tired of using the same hand to write, or the same mouth to eat a sandwich.

IOW, the last thing I'm thinking about, when reading a good book, is the device I'm using to read.

theGsayeth · 04-11-2011, 10:37 AM

I only have a Kindle 3 and I never get tired of reading on it.

Barty · 04-11-2011, 11:26 AM

Does Tom Brady get tired of having sex with what's her name?

Hmm, maybe not the best analogy.

I put on different screensavers on my kindle to mix it up. I recently switched to a new font. Keep the excitement alive

Pomtroll · 04-11-2011, 11:38 AM

I must like variety since I have 3 types of devices (though I think it was mostly trying to find a device that fits my needs better). But since I got my Sony 350 I really prefer reading with it. The only reason I go back to the other 2 is because I still have books on them to read. Once I'm done I'll find new homes for them.

I know many people here love their Kindles & they are a nice device, but I find myself getting annoyed with the page buttons & keyboard. I seem to flip pages & hit buttons more than I would like. I don't have as much trouble with my Sony. Of course I'm not knocking any other device, I just find the Sony fits my needs better.

Hellmark · 04-11-2011, 12:09 PM

Right now, I do have an itch to try and get a Kobo from borders while they're going out, since they're so cheap, and I want to see the Pearl displays. But, generally speaking, no, really am fine with keeping my 505. The content is what matters.

Poppaea · 04-11-2011, 12:44 PM

Kobos don't have Pearl displays. Only Kindle 3 and Sony x50 do until now. New devices will come featuring Pearl displays as the exclusive contract is ending, but up to now you will have to go for a new Sony. 350 are being sold right now at BestBuy for 119$.

GeoffC · 04-11-2011, 12:47 PM

No.

I am comfortable with what I know.

sufue · 04-11-2011, 02:54 PM

I don't get tired of my e-readers (Sony PRS-300, Android phone) due to reading on them too much. But as a nerd at heart, I do get bit by the "new gadget" bug every now and then - absolutely!

But so far, I've resisted. I've only done two upgrades - one to a PRS-300 when Sony trashed my old PRS-500 in the process of "upgrading" the firmware for ePub, and the other to my new Android phone instead of my old iPaq PDA, since the phone does everything my old PDA did, and makes calls (sort of) too.

With that said, I've bought e-readers for husband, son, dad, and one of my girlfriends, and so I've still gotten to indulge that "new gadget" bug a bit

shanghaichica · 04-11-2011, 03:36 PM

I never get bored! One of the things I love about the kindle is that every book looks the same. I like having identical text size, font, word and line spacing. Everything is uniform and therefore very comfortable for me. When I used to use my Sony reader I couldn't achieve this uniformity. I've also become accustomed to the look, feel, weight etc of my kindle and it's menu system. Wouldn't want anything else. Since I've had my kindle 3 I haven't read anything on my prs-300 or my iPhone. It's funny because when I decided to buy the K3, apart from convincing myself that I needed all the additional features it had over my K3, I also said that I would still use my Sony reader so it wouldn't have been a waste of money. Now it just sits in a draw.

Quexos · 04-11-2011, 03:38 PM

I'm quite happy with my reader. I will certainly get another one in a year or two, when some new features are available, such as color e-ink, wifi, a bigger screen maybe and so on.

Hellmark · 04-11-2011, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poppaea

Kobos don't have Pearl displays. Only Kindle 3 and Sony x50 do until now. New devices will come featuring Pearl displays as the exclusive contract is ending, but up to now you will have to go for a new Sony. 350 are being sold right now at BestBuy for 119$.

Wow, surprising then. The wifi Kobo's I've seen have a really crisp display compared to my 505, so I assumed it had a Pearl display.

twowheels · 04-11-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellmark

Wow, surprising then. The wifi Kobo's I've seen have a really crisp display compared to my 505, so I assumed it had a Pearl display.

The new Kobo WiFi does look nice on the store displays. When not looking at them side by side I would swear that the display on the Kobos at the store looks as nice as my K3... I think that they've done a good job with the UI and use of shading. That said, it does feel more cheaply made, but I still wouldn't hesitate to buy one if I didn't already have my K3.

GhostHawk · 04-12-2011, 07:59 AM

no, I'm perfectly happy with my choice of E-reader. I don't have a lot of money available to go bouncing from device to device.

No, I love my Jetbook and see no reason to buy anything else.

04-11-2011, 03:36 PM	#71
shanghaichica Guru Posts: 989 Karma: 5782970 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Scribe,Kindle Oasis 3, iPad Pro 11, iPhone 13 Pro Max,iPad mini 6, PW5	I never get bored! One of the things I love about the kindle is that every book looks the same. I like having identical text size, font, word and line spacing. Everything is uniform and therefore very comfortable for me. When I used to use my Sony reader I couldn't achieve this uniformity. I've also become accustomed to the look, feel, weight etc of my kindle and it's menu system. Wouldn't want anything else. Since I've had my kindle 3 I haven't read anything on my prs-300 or my iPhone. It's funny because when I decided to buy the K3, apart from convincing myself that I needed all the additional features it had over my K3, I also said that I would still use my Sony reader so it wouldn't have been a waste of money. Now it just sits in a draw. Last edited by shanghaichica; 04-11-2011 at 03:47 PM.

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04-11-2011, 08:26 AM	#61
pagansoul Fanatic Posts: 509 Karma: 1098204 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Earth Device: iPhone5, iPad Gen3, Kobo, Kindle Fire, Kobo Vox. Samsung Galaxy Tab 7	I have a Kindle3, Kobo and a iPad. I read on all three, different types of material. My Kindle I use for my own library, Kobo for library and iPad for magazines, comics, cookbooks and Illustrated novels.

04-11-2011, 09:51 AM	#63
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	With respect, this seems like asking if I get tired of using the same hand to write, or the same mouth to eat a sandwich. IOW, the last thing I'm thinking about, when reading a good book, is the device I'm using to read.

04-11-2011, 10:37 AM	#64
theGsayeth bling bling Posts: 26 Karma: 330 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: amazon kindle	I only have a Kindle 3 and I never get tired of reading on it.

04-11-2011, 11:26 AM	#65
Barty doofus Posts: 2,523 Karma: 13088847 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage	Does Tom Brady get tired of having sex with what's her name? Hmm, maybe not the best analogy. I put on different screensavers on my kindle to mix it up. I recently switched to a new font. Keep the excitement alive

04-11-2011, 11:38 AM	#66
Pomtroll Guru Posts: 822 Karma: 1341819 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota USA Device: Sony 350, Sony T1, Kindle Touch, Kindle PW1	I must like variety since I have 3 types of devices (though I think it was mostly trying to find a device that fits my needs better). But since I got my Sony 350 I really prefer reading with it. The only reason I go back to the other 2 is because I still have books on them to read. Once I'm done I'll find new homes for them. I know many people here love their Kindles & they are a nice device, but I find myself getting annoyed with the page buttons & keyboard. I seem to flip pages & hit buttons more than I would like. I don't have as much trouble with my Sony. Of course I'm not knocking any other device, I just find the Sony fits my needs better.

04-11-2011, 12:09 PM	#67
Hellmark Wizard Posts: 2,549 Karma: 3799999 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: O'Fallon, Missouri, USA Device: Nokia N800, PRS-505, Nook STR Glowlight, Kindle 3	Right now, I do have an itch to try and get a Kobo from borders while they're going out, since they're so cheap, and I want to see the Pearl displays. But, generally speaking, no, really am fine with keeping my 505. The content is what matters.

04-11-2011, 12:44 PM	#68
Poppaea Lucifer's Bat Posts: 2,536 Karma: 19491715 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth/Berlin Device: Kobo Libra 2	Kobos don't have Pearl displays. Only Kindle 3 and Sony x50 do until now. New devices will come featuring Pearl displays as the exclusive contract is ending, but up to now you will have to go for a new Sony. 350 are being sold right now at BestBuy for 119$.

04-11-2011, 12:47 PM	#69
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,600 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	No. I am comfortable with what I know.

04-11-2011, 02:54 PM	#70
sufue lost in my e-reader... Posts: 7,549 Karma: 52440304 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: sunny southern California, USA Device: Android phone, Sony T1, Nook ST Glowlight, Galaxy Tab 7 Plus	I don't get tired of my e-readers (Sony PRS-300, Android phone) due to reading on them too much. But as a nerd at heart, I do get bit by the "new gadget" bug every now and then - absolutely! But so far, I've resisted. I've only done two upgrades - one to a PRS-300 when Sony trashed my old PRS-500 in the process of "upgrading" the firmware for ePub, and the other to my new Android phone instead of my old iPaq PDA, since the phone does everything my old PDA did, and makes calls (sort of) too. With that said, I've bought e-readers for husband, son, dad, and one of my girlfriends, and so I've still gotten to indulge that "new gadget" bug a bit

04-11-2011, 03:38 PM	#72
Quexos Member Retired Posts: 1,999 Karma: 11348924 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Limbo Device: none	I'm quite happy with my reader. I will certainly get another one in a year or two, when some new features are available, such as color e-ink, wifi, a bigger screen maybe and so on.

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04-12-2011, 07:59 AM	#75
GhostHawk Data Privateer! Posts: 586 Karma: 62887 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fargo ND Device: Ectaco Jetbook& Jetbook Lite	no, I'm perfectly happy with my choice of E-reader. I don't have a lot of money available to go bouncing from device to device. No, I love my Jetbook and see no reason to buy anything else.