|
Well, as a computer geek since circa 1980, and a full-time computer professional since about 1985, I have to disagree with the basic argument presented here. I haven't jumped into the e-book readers until the E-ink became available. Having spent almost 30 years in front of monitors of any sort, I did not want to do that to myself when I want to read a book. I've used PDAs, but even those somewhat strenuous on my eyes, if it's just little less.
But for me, the biggest thing is the "curling up" issue. I often read in bed, before I go to sleep. I'll put the book down, turn out the light, and bam, I'm out. If I find myself nodding off while reading, so be it. Sometimes the light doesn't even get shut off!
Having used the CyBook for a couple of weeks now, I can actually do this. I can read as long of a stretch as I want without my eyes getting tired. And when the sandman calls, I just roll over. I do have a Kindle on order, and it's a little bigger than the CyBook, so I don't know how that'll work out.
But as for "e-book readers are for computer illiterate" (or for non-computer professionals), that's just pure hogwash.
|