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lioslaith · 05-20-2009, 08:56 AM

Hello All,

I'm thrilled to be a member of MobileRead, I've found the threads really informative on the subject of EReaders. I'm in the market to purchase one but all the negative/or lack of info out there was confusing in the least.

Well not lack of but competing info. I kept looking for UK based owners opinions but couldn't find any which answered my exact queries. I found the posts from actual owners really informative to my needs, esp. those based inside the UK (ofcourse).

I'm single, unable to work due to disability. I prefer not to pingeon hole myself but instead class myself as mobilely challenged. I can move, not always steadily or in the least quickly, but the main thing is being able to move from A to B with only aid of my crutch.

My family, little car, computer (internet ofcourse) and my near rabid reading are my lifeline. Especially on my bad day(s). My move from paper based reading to digital comes from space restraints mainly. I also like to read on my computer as well, so the thought of being able to carry around dozens of books on one small(ish) gadget has real appeal.

Last year I finally splurged and purchased a nintendo ds, I've got my moneys worth of that product, with 2 nephews, myself and my Mother using it.

Now I soon hope to say the same for a Reader. I already have at least two dozen novels on my computer (all adobe digital editions) which I love to read when able but would love to be able to take them to bed at night when unable to sleep. I don't doubt that a Reader would be used, my Mother and I both a major readers (really runs in the family) so it would be a two person gadget - until I purchase a second one for her eventually.

I did that with my ds. Bought her her own for Christmas and she loves it. Esp. reading the 100 Classic Book collection. What irritated me is when I read through the titles they were all freely downloadable online for zilch so that game cart has been a real boon for the makers. Off topic I know but there I go again. It's a habit with me, once I start I just go on.

But regardless I love romance novels, big anthologies etc., and they already take up major storage space in our small two bedroom home. I have over 500 paperbacks at least (very conservative estimate, I've been reading/collecting books for my entire 38 years so you can just imagine how they've multiplied).

I am a sucker for Harlequin books series, (regularly 12 to 24 books series), large books, hardbacks and that doesn't take into account all my Mother owns. I got her into Regency/Historical romances by accident actually and now her book collection almost rivals my own. Helps now that she can't complain when I purchase yet another book series, she is just as prone as I am now she is retired. Luckily any books we purchase get read by both of us now making them more worth purchasing and I pass along to Old Folks homes when no longer wanted. I believe in both recycling and sharing. I find binning things which someelse can use wasteful and don't believe in it when it can be avoided.

Anyhow, ranting aside, we just don't have the room anymore. Just as I'm replacing older VHS tapes with smaller DVD I hope to do the same with books gradually.

I already purchase more ebooks now than paperbacks, simply due to space restraints, and luckily a few good US based ebook stores sell outside USA/Canada otherwise I wouldn't dream of moving onto a Reader, as you all know the sheer lack of the types of books I want from UK stores is rather pitiful, not to mention quite expensive. But then when is new technology cheap?

Anyhow my last two series sets I purchased where totally in ebook format and immediate download/storage and no postage costs are a real boon.

Anyhow I've bored you all enough for just an intro. Aren't you all sorry you asked me to once I registered now?

Lesley-Ann

p.s. excuse any spelling errors etc. I preview but don't always find and correct. Hope my rambling wasn't too confusing for you.

05-20-2009, 08:56 AM	#1
lioslaith Zealot Posts: 145 Karma: 1000000 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Scotland, UK Device: Sony 505, Kindle, Kobo Vox/Glo, Nook	Greeting From Scotland!! Hello All, I'm thrilled to be a member of MobileRead, I've found the threads really informative on the subject of EReaders. I'm in the market to purchase one but all the negative/or lack of info out there was confusing in the least. Well not lack of but competing info. I kept looking for UK based owners opinions but couldn't find any which answered my exact queries. I found the posts from actual owners really informative to my needs, esp. those based inside the UK (ofcourse). I'm single, unable to work due to disability. I prefer not to pingeon hole myself but instead class myself as mobilely challenged. I can move, not always steadily or in the least quickly, but the main thing is being able to move from A to B with only aid of my crutch. My family, little car, computer (internet ofcourse) and my near rabid reading are my lifeline. Especially on my bad day(s). My move from paper based reading to digital comes from space restraints mainly. I also like to read on my computer as well, so the thought of being able to carry around dozens of books on one small(ish) gadget has real appeal. Last year I finally splurged and purchased a nintendo ds, I've got my moneys worth of that product, with 2 nephews, myself and my Mother using it. Now I soon hope to say the same for a Reader. I already have at least two dozen novels on my computer (all adobe digital editions) which I love to read when able but would love to be able to take them to bed at night when unable to sleep. I don't doubt that a Reader would be used, my Mother and I both a major readers (really runs in the family) so it would be a two person gadget - until I purchase a second one for her eventually. I did that with my ds. Bought her her own for Christmas and she loves it. Esp. reading the 100 Classic Book collection. What irritated me is when I read through the titles they were all freely downloadable online for zilch so that game cart has been a real boon for the makers. Off topic I know but there I go again. It's a habit with me, once I start I just go on. But regardless I love romance novels, big anthologies etc., and they already take up major storage space in our small two bedroom home. I have over 500 paperbacks at least (very conservative estimate, I've been reading/collecting books for my entire 38 years so you can just imagine how they've multiplied). I am a sucker for Harlequin books series, (regularly 12 to 24 books series), large books, hardbacks and that doesn't take into account all my Mother owns. I got her into Regency/Historical romances by accident actually and now her book collection almost rivals my own. Helps now that she can't complain when I purchase yet another book series, she is just as prone as I am now she is retired. Luckily any books we purchase get read by both of us now making them more worth purchasing and I pass along to Old Folks homes when no longer wanted. I believe in both recycling and sharing. I find binning things which someelse can use wasteful and don't believe in it when it can be avoided. Anyhow, ranting aside, we just don't have the room anymore. Just as I'm replacing older VHS tapes with smaller DVD I hope to do the same with books gradually. I already purchase more ebooks now than paperbacks, simply due to space restraints, and luckily a few good US based ebook stores sell outside USA/Canada otherwise I wouldn't dream of moving onto a Reader, as you all know the sheer lack of the types of books I want from UK stores is rather pitiful, not to mention quite expensive. But then when is new technology cheap? Anyhow my last two series sets I purchased where totally in ebook format and immediate download/storage and no postage costs are a real boon. Anyhow I've bored you all enough for just an intro. Aren't you all sorry you asked me to once I registered now? Lesley-Ann p.s. excuse any spelling errors etc. I preview but don't always find and correct. Hope my rambling wasn't too confusing for you.