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Art Swyhart · 01-26-2009, 09:59 AM

Hello all,

My name is Art. I am retired and live in the NW USA where we have new snow again this morning.

The town I live in is small, maybe 600 people when everyone's home, and the nearest book store or supermarket book rack is about 25 miles away. We do, however, have good Internet service.

E-books seem made for an avid reader in my circumstances. I'm eager to learn about devices, book availability and prices, and any pitfalls to avoid.

I've lurked here for several days now and am very impressed with the level of knowledge and sharing I've seen.

DixieGal · 01-26-2009, 10:12 AM

Welcome! Yes, it certainly sounds like you would put an e-device to good use. As far as deciding which one, well, they all have good points. For instance, I need large fonts and a lighted screen, so I recently changed to a Sony 505 with the booklight cover. You may want the convenience of Kindle's Whispernet. Cost may or may not be an issue for you. So decide what you can't live without, and hopefully that will make the decision simpler.

desertgrandma · 01-26-2009, 10:19 AM

Hello, Art, Welcome and enjoy the forums.

Look at all the books we have waiting for you under the 'ebook' tab!

slayda · 01-26-2009, 12:11 PM

Welcome Art. I see you're over on the dry side. Back in 1964 I came close to your town, just over on the Oregon side of the river. Hope you're enjoying the forum and retirement. I enjoy both.

MickeyC · 01-26-2009, 12:29 PM

Hi Art and welcome to the Forum. Sounds like an eBook reader is just the thing for you. be sure and let us know which one you decide on

01-26-2009, 09:59 AM	#1
Art Swyhart Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Klickitat WA USA Device: Sony PRS 505	Hello Hello all, My name is Art. I am retired and live in the NW USA where we have new snow again this morning. The town I live in is small, maybe 600 people when everyone's home, and the nearest book store or supermarket book rack is about 25 miles away. We do, however, have good Internet service. E-books seem made for an avid reader in my circumstances. I'm eager to learn about devices, book availability and prices, and any pitfalls to avoid. I've lurked here for several days now and am very impressed with the level of knowledge and sharing I've seen.

01-26-2009, 10:12 AM	#2
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Welcome! Yes, it certainly sounds like you would put an e-device to good use. As far as deciding which one, well, they all have good points. For instance, I need large fonts and a lighted screen, so I recently changed to a Sony 505 with the booklight cover. You may want the convenience of Kindle's Whispernet. Cost may or may not be an issue for you. So decide what you can't live without, and hopefully that will make the decision simpler.

01-26-2009, 10:19 AM	#3
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Hello, Art, Welcome and enjoy the forums. Look at all the books we have waiting for you under the 'ebook' tab!

01-26-2009, 12:11 PM	#4
slayda Retired & reading more! Posts: 2,764 Karma: 1884247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Alabama, USA Device: Kindle 1, iPad Air 2, iPhone 6S+, Kobo Aura One	Welcome Art. I see you're over on the dry side. Back in 1964 I came close to your town, just over on the Oregon side of the river. Hope you're enjoying the forum and retirement. I enjoy both.

01-26-2009, 12:29 PM	#5
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi Art and welcome to the Forum. Sounds like an eBook reader is just the thing for you. be sure and let us know which one you decide on

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