Do you have problems holding books open? Well, I have a solution for you...

Dazrin · 01-13-2018, 12:30 PM

Do you know someone who prefers paper books but had to change to ebooks due to problems keeping the page open, there is now a solution for your problems. The Thumb Thing

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You can get one in a colorful plastic version or a luxurious walnut style or even a combination thumb thing bookmark!

Which one is right for YOU?

I have never heard of this before but it has been available since at least 2006 according to the place I saw it (Cool Tools). Wow.

I'm laughing about this to an extent but I do see how it could help in some situations. Certainly not enough for me to ever bother but maybe someone has a physical issue where it would help.

Does anyone have any experience with these? Does it help? It seems like it would get in the way when actually turning the page and I can't imagine going back to paper with or without one of these things at this point. It wouldn't help me enough (still too hard to read and turn pages on a large book, one handed while standing in a crowded train).

Cinisajoy · 01-13-2018, 12:39 PM

How are you supposed to read the bottom lines?

haertig · 01-13-2018, 12:54 PM

Some of the thicker books have a pretty strong tendency to close. I can see that over time, holding the book open with only your thumb/hand centered in the fold, would build up such muscle strength that you'd look like a fiddler crab.

issybird · 01-13-2018, 01:11 PM

You can't even specify a color; how are you going to coordinate with the book jacket, much less your outfit?

And the walnut one, pfui! You might as well buy a cheap ereader from Woot.

cfrizz · 01-13-2018, 01:14 PM

The solution already exists. They are called ereaders, smartphones and tablets! LOL!

Deskisamess · 01-13-2018, 01:25 PM

Looks like it would be really uncomfortable. For someone like me, with some arthritis in my hands and thumb joint, this would solve one problem and create another. My thumb joint hurts just thinking about it.

JSWolf · 01-13-2018, 01:41 PM

How would I use this with my H2O?

Dr. Drib · 01-13-2018, 03:20 PM

Yeah!?

Well?!

Uh?!

How do I read this book, which I own?

Huh!?

Yeah?!

Well?!

Actually, this is a great book. Just shuffle the pages for a new plot, new developments, new entanglements, new ideas, and a new post-modern delight.

Apache · 01-13-2018, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Yeah!?

Well?!

Uh?!

How do I read this book, which I own?

Huh!?

Yeah?!

Well?!

Actually, this is a great book. Just shuffle the pages for a new plot, new developments, new entanglements, new ideas, and a new post-modern delight.

I hate the way the action is all over the place though.

Apache

Dr. Drib · 01-14-2018, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Apache

I hate the way the action is all over the place though.

Apache

At least, if the pages were color-coded, I could read them like I eat M&Ms.

tubemonkey · 01-14-2018, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haertig

Some of the thicker books have a pretty strong tendency to close. I can see that over time, holding the book open with only your thumb/hand centered in the fold, would build up such muscle strength that you'd look like a fiddler crab.

tubemonkey · 01-14-2018, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

How would I use this with my H2O?

Drink the water with one hand and use this nifty gadget with your other hand

WT Sharpe · 01-14-2018, 07:19 AM

Well, that's it then. The ebook is doomed.

WT Sharpe · 01-14-2018, 07:30 AM

And here's a convenient device I found online that allows you to carry a small library with you wherever you go.

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Apache · 01-14-2018, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

And here's a convenient device I found online that allows you to carry a small library with you wherever you go.

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That one is to small for my library. I need one with larger file storage.

Not that this one also has file compaction built in. No need for an app.
Apache

01-13-2018, 12:30 PM	#1
Dazrin Wizard Posts: 2,720 Karma: 75825105 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: PDXish Device: Kindle Voyage, various Android devices	Do you have problems holding books open? Well, I have a solution for you... Do you know someone who prefers paper books but had to change to ebooks due to problems keeping the page open, there is now a solution for your problems. The Thumb Thing You can get one in a colorful plastic version or a luxurious walnut style or even a combination thumb thing bookmark! Which one is right for YOU? I have never heard of this before but it has been available since at least 2006 according to the place I saw it (Cool Tools). Wow. I'm laughing about this to an extent but I do see how it could help in some situations. Certainly not enough for me to ever bother but maybe someone has a physical issue where it would help. Does anyone have any experience with these? Does it help? It seems like it would get in the way when actually turning the page and I can't imagine going back to paper with or without one of these things at this point. It wouldn't help me enough (still too hard to read and turn pages on a large book, one handed while standing in a crowded train). Last edited by Dazrin; 01-13-2018 at 12:33 PM.

01-13-2018, 03:20 PM	#8
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,324 Karma: 59447733 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	Yeah!? Well?! Uh?! How do I read this book, which I own? Huh!? Yeah?! Well?! Actually, this is a great book. Just shuffle the pages for a new plot, new developments, new entanglements, new ideas, and a new post-modern delight. Attached Thumbnails

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issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 21,118 Karma: 234185759 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: Mini, Glo HD, H2O, Aura One, PW4, PW5	You can't even specify a color; how are you going to coordinate with the book jacket, much less your outfit? And the walnut one, pfui! You might as well buy a cheap ereader from Woot.

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cfrizz Wizard Posts: 1,566 Karma: 36389706 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Device: Samsung 54A, Kobo Libra H2O, Samsung S6 Lite	The solution already exists. They are called ereaders, smartphones and tablets! LOL!

01-13-2018, 01:25 PM	#6
Deskisamess Wizard Posts: 2,742 Karma: 45300001 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ohio Device: iPhone 13 Pro, iPad mini, iPad Pro 12.9",Paperwhite 6.8", Scribe 2022	Looks like it would be really uncomfortable. For someone like me, with some arthritis in my hands and thumb joint, this would solve one problem and create another. My thumb joint hurts just thinking about it.

01-13-2018, 01:41 PM	#7
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,005 Karma: 144284074 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	How would I use this with my H2O?

01-14-2018, 07:19 AM	#13
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	Well, that's it then. The ebook is doomed.

01-14-2018, 07:30 AM	#14
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	And here's a convenient device I found online that allows you to carry a small library with you wherever you go.

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