Book-like indeed

ChipnDale · 12-05-2008, 04:30 AM

I don’t know if it’s just me but when I first got the reader I was deathly afraid of using it on the bus/metro for fear that I’d get robbed, especially if I was out later in the night. But the thing is with the cover the reader looks just like a book so most people can’t tell it’s an electronic device!

I still won't wave it about or draw attention to it, but if you're outside looking in the reader does look like a (slightly posh) book which is a very smart idea. Makes for a comfortable reading experiance

Anyone else experienced the “theft-anxiety” feeling?

Jeeves · 12-05-2008, 10:02 AM

What is going on in Quebec?!? I live in Calgary and never had that thought in my mind. How about the iphones and laptops people are using all the time in the public transport?! Don't think they are cheaper than the reader.
Regards

mcramer · 12-06-2008, 02:58 PM

I've used mine on public transport in New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, London, Prague and LA and haven't given it any thought....

Gurrchan · 12-07-2008, 12:10 AM

Very book-like indeed. Just finished reading my first eBook on my Reader and once in awhile I would actually shift my eyes to the right (empty space) as I would be ready to read the NEXT page of the book. Then comes 2 seconds of confusion as I wonder where the text went. Haha, it took me awhile to adjust to the fact that I am not reading a physical book, but an eBook. Yay.

FizzyWater · 12-07-2008, 05:18 AM

When I first started reading digitally, on my PDA, I once turned it over to look at the back ... so I could read the "back cover" of the book!

Had to laugh at myself for that!

ChipnDale · 12-08-2008, 03:32 PM

Hmm I think it's actually coz I know someone who got robbed (an iphone) so I may be a tad paranoid...still it really is very book-like.

Hughdal · 12-10-2008, 10:46 PM

When I first got my PRS200 I would occasionaly reach to the top right of the reader to 'turn' the page. I'm past that now after 1 1/2 years of e-reading but it is a fond memory and shows how the two technologies are merging in our consciouness.

Hughdal

12-05-2008, 04:30 AM	#1
ChipnDale Rescue Rangers Posts: 109 Karma: 2144082 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Visitor from another planet Device: IPad	Book-like indeed I don’t know if it’s just me but when I first got the reader I was deathly afraid of using it on the bus/metro for fear that I’d get robbed, especially if I was out later in the night. But the thing is with the cover the reader looks just like a book so most people can’t tell it’s an electronic device! I still won't wave it about or draw attention to it, but if you're outside looking in the reader does look like a (slightly posh) book which is a very smart idea. Makes for a comfortable reading experiance Anyone else experienced the “theft-anxiety” feeling? Last edited by ChipnDale; 12-05-2008 at 04:31 AM. Reason: spelling

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12-05-2008, 10:02 AM	#2
Jeeves Member Posts: 19 Karma: 92 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wild West, Canada Device: PRS 505	What is going on in Quebec?!? I live in Calgary and never had that thought in my mind. How about the iphones and laptops people are using all the time in the public transport?! Don't think they are cheaper than the reader. Regards

12-06-2008, 02:58 PM	#3
mcramer Kiwi reader Posts: 107 Karma: 349 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Device: iPad, iPhone	I've used mine on public transport in New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, London, Prague and LA and haven't given it any thought....

12-07-2008, 12:10 AM	#4
Gurrchan :\| Posts: 7 Karma: 118 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Device: Sony Reader PRS-505RC	Very book-like indeed. Just finished reading my first eBook on my Reader and once in awhile I would actually shift my eyes to the right (empty space) as I would be ready to read the NEXT page of the book. Then comes 2 seconds of confusion as I wonder where the text went. Haha, it took me awhile to adjust to the fact that I am not reading a physical book, but an eBook. Yay.

12-07-2008, 05:18 AM	#5
FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	When I first started reading digitally, on my PDA, I once turned it over to look at the back ... so I could read the "back cover" of the book! Had to laugh at myself for that!

12-08-2008, 03:32 PM	#6
ChipnDale Rescue Rangers Posts: 109 Karma: 2144082 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Visitor from another planet Device: IPad	Hmm I think it's actually coz I know someone who got robbed (an iphone) so I may be a tad paranoid...still it really is very book-like.

12-10-2008, 10:46 PM	#7
Hughdal Connoisseur Posts: 77 Karma: 3961 Join Date: Mar 2007 Device: Ex Sony-Ex Nook-New PW User	When I first got my PRS200 I would occasionaly reach to the top right of the reader to 'turn' the page. I'm past that now after 1 1/2 years of e-reading but it is a fond memory and shows how the two technologies are merging in our consciouness. Hughdal

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