Gadget or tool for reading?

JerseyBiker · 02-13-2010, 12:32 AM

I have a confession to make. I just bought a Nook but I don't usually read a lot of books. I bought a Kindle for my wife on Christmas and she was having so much fun with it I decided to get myself an ereader. But I think I bought it more because I love gadgets than for the purpose of reading. I just love gadgets. I have been building my own computers since before Windows when you had to type in commands on DOS prompt to run programs. I enjoy reading magazines, mostly motorcycle and computer magazines. Most of my reading of books is for information opposed to enjoyment. I did just read a fiction book, Deeper Than the Dead by Tami Hoag on my Nook and I enjoyed it very much. I'm 55 and I do not remember when I last read fiction. I have read quite a few biographies. I have a few other novels on my Nook I will be reading. Time will tell if ereaders will be just a passing fad for me or if I found another way to enjoy myself. So are there any others who bought their ereader mainly for the gadget factor? And if so did you find that you got addicted to the world of book reading?

~eddie

phenomshel · 02-13-2010, 01:05 AM

I've been addicted to reading since I was about four. But I'm as much of a gadget freak as you say you are. Last year, I bought an Astak EZ Reader. Loved it, started spending major money on (e)books, which is something I hadn't done in several years up until then. Now I have an Asus T91MT convertible tablet/netbook, because I wanted something that would read all formats without me having to do the conversions, and I wanted a backlit screen for night reading without a separate light. I love the looks of the Nook, though, and if I could justify it, I'd probably buy one to carry with me places, so I could leave the Asus at home.

GraceKrispy · 02-13-2010, 02:22 AM

Nah, I was the opposite- totally avid reader who wasnʻt into the technology. Was actually kind of upset when I got this for a birthday present last year, I loved pbooks so much. Iʻve finally grown to love reading using technology.

raven312 · 02-13-2010, 05:57 AM

We have a LOT in common: I'm a cyclist, I used to build computers in the DOS yrs, and I love gadgets. I've always loved to read, though. I was going to buy the nook but got a great deal on a Kindle and was surprised that I love that just as much as I thought I would love the nook. It has enhanced my joy of reading and I find that I read more, due to the portability and variety of books at my disposal. I LOOK for opportunities to read now and I love that the technology, though VERY cool, gets out of the way and lets me get lost in a story for awhile.

JerseyBiker · 02-13-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GraceKrispy

Nah, I was the opposite- totally avid reader who wasnʻt into the technology. Was actually kind of upset when I got this for a birthday present last year, I loved pbooks so much. Iʻve finally grown to love reading using technology.

I'm on my 3rd book in a week and I'm finding I do enjoy reading on the Nook much better than paper. It seems like I can see it better. The words just pop out at you they are so clear. I never read 3 books in a week in my life and I'm retired.

~eddie

JerseyBiker · 02-13-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by raven312

We have a LOT in common: I'm a cyclist, I used to build computers in the DOS yrs, and I love gadgets. I've always loved to read, though. I was going to buy the nook but got a great deal on a Kindle and was surprised that I love that just as much as I thought I would love the nook. It has enhanced my joy of reading and I find that I read more, due to the portability and variety of books at my disposal. I LOOK for opportunities to read now and I love that the technology, though VERY cool, gets out of the way and lets me get lost in a story for awhile.

We have a lot in common. I came very close to buying a Kindle even after I decided on a Nook. I found a few bad reviews on the Nook and had a change of heart. I was minutes away from buying Kindle when I said screw it, get what you really want. As I said before my wife has a Kindle I bought her for Christmas so we have both at home. I find it is more enjoyable reading on the Nook opposed to paper books.

~eddie

raven312 · 02-13-2010, 06:13 PM

It must be nice to have two ereaders in the house. I think I will still buy a nook, only I'll wait for gen 2 - unless some of the rumors I hear about the next Kindle are true, then I will just upgrade and stick with having one. I have two paper books I have to finish and although one of them is great and I wouldn't buy it for the Kindle, I have a hard time picking it back up to read... LOL

GraceKrispy · 02-14-2010, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JerseyBiker

I'm on my 3rd book in a week and I'm finding I do enjoy reading on the Nook much better than paper. It seems like I can see it better. The words just pop out at you they are so clear. I never read 3 books in a week in my life and I'm retired.

~eddie

I agree- the words pop out so much better and it just looks neater! I love to read while I do everything, including things like brushing teeth and brushing hair, so having something that doesnʻt require me to flip pages and readjust various things on top to hold the page open really helps

astra · 02-16-2010, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GraceKrispy

totally avid reader who wasnʻt into the technology

That's is me. However, cannot imagine my life without my Sony Reader anymore (for 3 years now).

02-13-2010, 12:32 AM	#1
JerseyBiker Addict Posts: 260 Karma: 1013470 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Jersey Device: Nook Classic, Nook Glowlight, Galaxy Tab S9, Kindle Paperwhite	Gadget or tool for reading? I have a confession to make. I just bought a Nook but I don't usually read a lot of books. I bought a Kindle for my wife on Christmas and she was having so much fun with it I decided to get myself an ereader. But I think I bought it more because I love gadgets than for the purpose of reading. I just love gadgets. I have been building my own computers since before Windows when you had to type in commands on DOS prompt to run programs. I enjoy reading magazines, mostly motorcycle and computer magazines. Most of my reading of books is for information opposed to enjoyment. I did just read a fiction book, Deeper Than the Dead by Tami Hoag on my Nook and I enjoyed it very much. I'm 55 and I do not remember when I last read fiction. I have read quite a few biographies. I have a few other novels on my Nook I will be reading. Time will tell if ereaders will be just a passing fad for me or if I found another way to enjoy myself. So are there any others who bought their ereader mainly for the gadget factor? And if so did you find that you got addicted to the world of book reading? ~eddie

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02-13-2010, 01:05 AM	#2
phenomshel ZCD BombShel Posts: 4,793 Karma: 8293322 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Frozen North (aka Illinois, USA) Device: iPad, STB Kindle Oasis	I've been addicted to reading since I was about four. But I'm as much of a gadget freak as you say you are. Last year, I bought an Astak EZ Reader. Loved it, started spending major money on (e)books, which is something I hadn't done in several years up until then. Now I have an Asus T91MT convertible tablet/netbook, because I wanted something that would read all formats without me having to do the conversions, and I wanted a backlit screen for night reading without a separate light. I love the looks of the Nook, though, and if I could justify it, I'd probably buy one to carry with me places, so I could leave the Asus at home.

02-13-2010, 02:22 AM	#3
GraceKrispy It's Dr. Penguin now! Posts: 3,909 Karma: 4705733 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: (USA) Device: iPad mini, Samsung Note 3, Sony PRS-650 (rarely used now)	Nah, I was the opposite- totally avid reader who wasnʻt into the technology. Was actually kind of upset when I got this for a birthday present last year, I loved pbooks so much. Iʻve finally grown to love reading using technology.

02-13-2010, 05:57 AM	#4
raven312 Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 6462 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago Device: Kindle 2	We have a LOT in common: I'm a cyclist, I used to build computers in the DOS yrs, and I love gadgets. I've always loved to read, though. I was going to buy the nook but got a great deal on a Kindle and was surprised that I love that just as much as I thought I would love the nook. It has enhanced my joy of reading and I find that I read more, due to the portability and variety of books at my disposal. I LOOK for opportunities to read now and I love that the technology, though VERY cool, gets out of the way and lets me get lost in a story for awhile.

02-13-2010, 06:13 PM	#7
raven312 Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 6462 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago Device: Kindle 2	It must be nice to have two ereaders in the house. I think I will still buy a nook, only I'll wait for gen 2 - unless some of the rumors I hear about the next Kindle are true, then I will just upgrade and stick with having one. I have two paper books I have to finish and although one of them is great and I wouldn't buy it for the Kindle, I have a hard time picking it back up to read... LOL

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