Thread: Several People have asked about my eReader. . .
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Old 02-01-2011, 05:25 AM   #2
Bilbo1967
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Originally Posted by GlenBarrington View Post
But I'm getting wise to them. After explaining patiently all the features and advantages of ereading in general and my Sony PRS350 in particular, a sly grin comes across their face, and they say something like, "Yeah, well, I really like the 'experience' of having a real book in my hand!"

This happened yesterday, so without thinking, I blurted out, "Yeah! Like you've ever read a book!"

I don't think I made a convert yesterday. How do you respond to that inanity?
I don't any more. It used to annoy me, but I guess some people really are happier with a 'real' book.

Besides, if they want to live in the Stone Age, that's up to them.
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