Alright, well, I think that I might buy one at this rate -- of course, I'll be waiting until Boxing Day and then hitting the shops like a storm! Given the replies here, I think that I'm going to give a Sony reader a try -- but don't be surprised if I show up every now and again very,
very confused about something.
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Also bear in mind that if you're not in the USA and there's a chance your library will start lending ebooks (they're picking them up at a rapid rate), Kindle may not be your best choice.
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I do ask them about ebook possibilities every three or four months, and over the years the answers have gotten tentatively more positive -- so, in another two or three years, maybe they will be lending! I'm in Australia, so thank you for the advice not to get a Kindle for (hopeful, eventual) library use.
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It would be a mistake to regard an ebook reader as an "investment", I should point out. You won't make money from it. Most people I know who've bought one end up spending more money on books that they did before, because it makes reading so much easier for them.
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Of course. "Investment" has a colloquialism in certain areas which suggests that it's just something which you'll get your money's worth from,
making additional money aside. I am, of course, worried about spending far too much on ebooks if I do buy one -- it's a good worry, though. The lure of no more storage issues is a pretty hefty one...!
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I agree, the online shopping experience is not as easy or fun as going to a book store but if you know that there are authors that you like then you can do searches for them. Amazons algorithims ar epretty good, pretty soon you will be getting recommendations based on what you bought that should be pretty good.
Based on what you are describing, I would say you live in an area where it can be hard to get to a bookstore and the library probably has a good but not great selection. An e-reader where you can shop on line could open doors for you. Ask your librarian for recommendations based on what you currently read. Heck, ask in the forums here.
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Mmhmm -- the closest library is only a ten minute drive away, but it's quite small and most of the time I need to order books in from their partner libraries. It's only overnight, but it really would be nice to have books immediately. The closest (and only!) book store is 45 minutes away!
I didn't realise that the suggestions on Amazon are based on an algorithm; I assumed they'd just present "You've looked at fantasy. Here's a random collection of other fantasy." The GoodReads algorithms are flawed at best, so I didn't expect much. I'll have to pay more attention if I do start buying ebooks!
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Nothing (for me) can ever replace a physical book. But now, with the state of the art in e-ink readers, I can indulge in the best of both worlds - on the one hand spilling my coke in undulterated laughter, and on the other hand cogitating upon the vicissitudes of life!
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You've presented a very,
very compelling case for an ereader.
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If you've seen the T3 in a store I'm guessing you're in Canada. Buy the T3 from BestBuy. It's on sale right now for $80 & $100 without and with the snap cover. It's not much more than the basic Kindle and if you like the Sony, go for it.
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I'm in Australia -- does this mean it's not available yet in some other countries? That surprises me; we usually get things last! (We have to wait until Boxing Day for the second Hobbit movie...) It's $149 in Big W, with the T1 and T2 both on clearance sale for $99. I'll wait until Boxing Day and see if the T3 is on sale -- I'm becoming more and more tempted as I read the responses here.
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If you get an ereader you can always use Open Library to borrow ebooks, since your local library doesn't. They have a decent selection.
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Thanks! I had no idea that Open Library existed!