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Dave W · 10-06-2009, 11:06 PM

I don't understand the objection to swapping cards to read different books. I usually buy a book, read it all the way through (may take several weeks), throw it on the shelf and never look at it again. Even though my Sony can store lots of books and even group them by collections, I don't see a reason to do that. I'd be perfectly happy if my Sony only held one book. Of course, if I traveled frequently, I'l like it to hold about 3 books, but I'd erase them as soon as I was finished reading them. The equivalent of throwing the book on a shelf would be to store it on a memory card.

I've read in these forums about people who have purchased 100 or more books in a short period of time. They must either be speed readers or don't do anything in their lives but read. It is thoughts like these that has me saying things like, "ebooks should be just like paper books." I like the convenience of instant gratification in obtaining a new book. I'm really referring to how I use the book, not how I obtained it or stored it. Having said that, I am actually more comfortable reading my Sony than I am holding and reading a pbook. That is a big advantage to me.

Dave W

10-06-2009, 11:06 PM	#28
Dave W Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 670 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Massachusetts Device: Sony PRS-600 & Nook ST w/glow light	I don't understand the objection to swapping cards to read different books. I usually buy a book, read it all the way through (may take several weeks), throw it on the shelf and never look at it again. Even though my Sony can store lots of books and even group them by collections, I don't see a reason to do that. I'd be perfectly happy if my Sony only held one book. Of course, if I traveled frequently, I'l like it to hold about 3 books, but I'd erase them as soon as I was finished reading them. The equivalent of throwing the book on a shelf would be to store it on a memory card. I've read in these forums about people who have purchased 100 or more books in a short period of time. They must either be speed readers or don't do anything in their lives but read. It is thoughts like these that has me saying things like, "ebooks should be just like paper books." I like the convenience of instant gratification in obtaining a new book. I'm really referring to how I use the book, not how I obtained it or stored it. Having said that, I am actually more comfortable reading my Sony than I am holding and reading a pbook. That is a big advantage to me. Dave W Last edited by Dave W; 10-06-2009 at 11:08 PM.