Time snubs e-book readers for Invention of the Year

Steve Jordan · 11-03-2007, 11:10 AM

In fact, Time magazine did not list any e-book reader, not even Sony's PRS-500 or 505, in its extensive list of prospective inventions competing for Invention of the Year. They did, however, list a massive machine designed to print books on-demand at about 100 pages a minute.

In the long run, Time passed up inventions that could save us energy, make us more energy, make us safer, make our commutes easier, protect us from cancer and other diseases, reduce our impact on our finite resources, or bring knowledge to the third world... to name the iPhone as Invention of the Year. This, after copping out last year and naming "You" as Person of the Year.

If I had a subscription, I'd cancel it, and demand money back to compensate for their defrauding me by pretending to be a serious news magazine.

RWood · 11-03-2007, 11:32 AM

That sounds like a plan Steve, except I parted company with Time many years ago. Their lack of insight is a pillar of their editorial policy.

Nate the great · 11-03-2007, 11:38 AM

Sorry to disappoint you Steve, but Time has not been a serious news magazine since, like, forever.

Besides, Apple was willing to pay more than Sony to get on the cover.

vivaldirules · 11-03-2007, 11:51 AM

"If I had a subscription, I'd cancel it, and demand money back to compensate for their defrauding me by pretending to be a serious news magazine."

"Their lack of insight is a pillar of their editorial policy."

"...Time has not been a serious news magazine since, like, forever."

You guys wouldn't want to tell us what you really think, would you? I mean, is this some recognized week for expressing intense opinions or something? Maybe it's something in the water.

Nate the great · 11-03-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

You guys wouldn't want to tell us what you really think, would you?

I like cheese.

vivaldirules · 11-03-2007, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

I like cheese.

Point taken.

JSWolf · 11-03-2007, 12:20 PM

In my opinion, I want to see a solar powered Tickle Me Elmo.

HappyMartin · 11-03-2007, 01:38 PM

So this is where the people with strong opinions went.

I have just allowed my Time subscription to lapse, have had it for years. They can publish what they wish I guess, it's their magazine, but it has made me nuts for a while now. All Steve Jobs has to do to make it into Time is buy a new black turtle neck sweater.

The following is not me having a go at U.S.A. citizens but I just cannot face the saturated coverage Time is already giving to the next presidential election. I can barely tolerate local politics.

I now download the news I want to the iLiad. That way I can edit what I read and pretend everything is going just the way I like. If only I could get rid of those pesky newspaper banners on the side of the road I would be just FINE.

NatCh · 11-03-2007, 03:34 PM

I have very strong opinions about how wood should be finished, I expect that yvanleterrible and I could get into quite a row on the matter ... except that having seen his work, he and I probably mostly agree.

THJahar · 11-03-2007, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate the great

I like cheese.

you sicken me with your degenerate cheese loving attitude....i'm going to put you on ignore FOREVER...your whole internet commenting career is RUINED!

Nate the great · 11-03-2007, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

In my opinion, I want to see a solar powered Tickle Me Elmo.

I want to see a Elmo/Fantastic Four crossover. The one I really want to see is Elmo/Human Torch.

vivaldirules · 11-03-2007, 06:18 PM

Fine, then. My next book uploads will be "The Complete Book of Cheese" and then "Pippins and Cheese to Come" which includes the chapter "Any Stick Will do to Beat a Dog".

bowerbird · 11-03-2007, 08:21 PM

i like to grill cheese.

-bowerbird

p.s. this is my post #123.

Leaping Gnome · 11-04-2007, 12:55 AM

Seeing as the Sony Reader was invented and introduced last year, I don't see how you expect Time to name it the Invention of the Year this year. And other eBook readers might as well not even exist in the US, so yeah, what do you expect really?

Patricia · 11-04-2007, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

Fine, then. My next book uploads will be "The Complete Book of Cheese" and then "Pippins and Cheese to Come" which includes the chapter "Any Stick Will do to Beat a Dog".

I didn't see this and so have already uploaded the first title. Sorry about that.

11-03-2007, 12:20 PM	#7
JSWolf Mobile Reader Geek Posts: 16,132 Karma: 18503 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	In my opinion, I want to see a solar powered Tickle Me Elmo. __________________ Jon If you want to listen to really good music while you surf Mobileread, here.

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NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,416 Karma: 29262 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: PRS600	I have very strong opinions about how wood should be finished, I expect that yvanleterrible and I could get into quite a row on the matter ... except that having seen his work, he and I probably mostly agree. __________________ ΨΦ! "Torg, why do you have emergency pants?" -- Riff

11-04-2007, 12:55 AM	#14
Leaping Gnome Evangelist Posts: 489 Karma: 1641 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisville Device: Sony Reader PRS-500	Seeing as the Sony Reader was invented and introduced last year, I don't see how you expect Time to name it the Invention of the Year this year. And other eBook readers might as well not even exist in the US, so yeah, what do you expect really? Last edited by Leaping Gnome; 11-04-2007 at 01:01 AM.

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11-03-2007, 11:10 AM	#1
Steve Jordan Onuissance Man Posts: 5,096 Karma: 17640 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Germantown, MD USA Device: HP iPaq 110	Time snubs e-book readers for Invention of the Year In fact, Time magazine did not list any e-book reader, not even Sony's PRS-500 or 505, in its extensive list of prospective inventions competing for Invention of the Year. They did, however, list a massive machine designed to print books on-demand at about 100 pages a minute. In the long run, Time passed up inventions that could save us energy, make us more energy, make us safer, make our commutes easier, protect us from cancer and other diseases, reduce our impact on our finite resources, or bring knowledge to the third world... to name the iPhone as Invention of the Year. This, after copping out last year and naming "You" as Person of the Year. If I had a subscription, I'd cancel it, and demand money back to compensate for their defrauding me by pretending to be a serious news magazine. __________________ www.SteveJordanBooks.com Darwin would read e-books.

11-03-2007, 11:32 AM	#2
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,194 Karma: 54344 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	That sounds like a plan Steve, except I parted company with Time many years ago. Their lack of insight is a pillar of their editorial policy.

11-03-2007, 11:38 AM	#3
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 7,287 Karma: 48386 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Device: Airpanel 100, Jornada 720, Kindle, Smart Q7, Zelda has Sony 600 & 700	Sorry to disappoint you Steve, but Time has not been a serious news magazine since, like, forever. Besides, Apple was willing to pay more than Sony to get on the cover.

11-03-2007, 11:51 AM	#4
vivaldirules Yes, Ucanhasdonuts! Posts: 6,174 Karma: 61381 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX Device: Sony PRS-505	"If I had a subscription, I'd cancel it, and demand money back to compensate for their defrauding me by pretending to be a serious news magazine." "Their lack of insight is a pillar of their editorial policy." "...Time has not been a serious news magazine since, like, forever." You guys wouldn't want to tell us what you really think, would you? I mean, is this some recognized week for expressing intense opinions or something? Maybe it's something in the water.

11-03-2007, 01:38 PM	#8
HappyMartin Martin Kristiansen Posts: 476 Karma: 1758 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Johannesburg Device: Cybook Gen3 Kindle International	So this is where the people with strong opinions went. I have just allowed my Time subscription to lapse, have had it for years. They can publish what they wish I guess, it's their magazine, but it has made me nuts for a while now. All Steve Jobs has to do to make it into Time is buy a new black turtle neck sweater. The following is not me having a go at U.S.A. citizens but I just cannot face the saturated coverage Time is already giving to the next presidential election. I can barely tolerate local politics. I now download the news I want to the iLiad. That way I can edit what I read and pretend everything is going just the way I like. If only I could get rid of those pesky newspaper banners on the side of the road I would be just FINE.

11-03-2007, 06:18 PM	#12
vivaldirules Yes, Ucanhasdonuts! Posts: 6,174 Karma: 61381 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX Device: Sony PRS-505	Fine, then. My next book uploads will be "The Complete Book of Cheese" and then "Pippins and Cheese to Come" which includes the chapter "Any Stick Will do to Beat a Dog".

11-03-2007, 08:21 PM	#13
bowerbird Banned Posts: 269 Karma: -273 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: los angeles	i like to grill cheese. -bowerbird p.s. this is my post #123.