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Originally Posted by Katsunami
I don't mind if they add extra stuff, if the devices can handle it. The only three things that count are:
1. The book must work completely independent from the source where you downloaded it, WITH and WITHOUT those extra functions. (I might want to try them in 5 years. You never know.)
2. I want to be able to fully disable those extra's.
3. If such an enhanced book is more expensive than an unenhanced book would have been, then there should be two versions: a cheap unenhanced one, and the more expensive enhanced one for the people who want it.
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You make some valid points.
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Originally Posted by tompe
Kindle's X-Ray is a start in the development towards a richer and better reading experience.
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I do admit starting to really like the X-Ray feature. The built in dictionaries are also great.
So, upon thinking about it more, ebooks already have some enhancements, and I like them! I am still resistant to sounds, except for text to speech for those that want or need it. However, I guess I can understand others wanting more. I just don't want to be forced into using the extras I don't want.
I also hope that if ebooks start having a lot of extras, the prices don't rise. I rarely ever bought pbooks in my lifetime and I am almost 60. I used the library for almost all of the books I read. Money was an issue. Since I have been reading eBooks, I buy too many! If the prices go up much, I will have to stop buying and resort to sticking with the elibraries and freebies. Although I use elibraries a lot, I like now that I can buy for two reasons. 1. I do like to give the worker his due, in this case the author. 2. I like being able to read what I want, even if the library doesn't carry it.