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Old 10-11-2010, 09:41 AM   #19
Maggie Leung
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Originally Posted by sabredog View Post
That would extend to a dead tree book as well surely?

My personal choice was a device that allows me to read with out the INBUILT distractions of messaging, email, games and phone calls. Those functions are delegated to my smart phone which resides on the dressing table in our bedroom so it specifically cannot distract me from afar.

I can then concentrate on reading on my single purpose device with the only distraction being a hot/cold drink or my bride sitting next to me.
I guess it depends on how easily distracted someone is. I read past my bus stop on my iPad the other day, while traveling overseas, lol. I edit for a living on computers, with loads of built-in distractions. No problem.
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