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Originally Posted by binzer
I am proud to say I don't own an ipod! That being said, I do own a ps3 (as well as a wii, 360, DS and psp) but I think I will value my Cybook the most.
It actually sort of makes me mad when people complain about the supposedly absurd prices of e-ink readers. It's just the way it usually is with new technology. Do you guys remember how expensive terrible laptops used to be? At any rate, I think books are one of the greatest pleasures and most valuable resources on the planet, so I can't see why you WOULDN'T want to carry around hundreds of them at one time. Personally I think hiring a servant to follow me 24/7 carrying all my books would be too expensive (not to mention socially awkward) so a Cybook seems like a good alternative :P
(Sorry to go on an off-topic rant, but I'm recently annoyed by some Fantasy book forums where people are terribly resistant to ebooks. It makes no sense!)
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Totally with you. I mean, didn't the old Palm III cost $400 when it was new. Of course, you have to wonder if it was
worth $400. I mean, you can get them for $5 on ebay now.
And I know about people being terribly resistant to e-books.--actually resistant to technology in general. I just got into an argument with a co-worker who refused to try a digital camera and wouldn't believe they are better quality. She's not a photographer or anything,I mean, she has a cheap $25 film camera bought at Wal-mart. But she just refuses to
"fall for" the digital camera thing--
"it's just a fad."
Of course it is her choice, and I have no right to tell her what is right, but man, that attitude drives me crazy. She also can't figure out how to print from Microsoft Word and is always wanting help--and starts saying that she misses her typewriter. She's only 50!! Oh my....
Ok, sorry for the rant. Back on topic...
