Hello! New member from New England

[Babette777]

Hello, everyone! I just registered today because I am soon going to be purchasing an e Reader, and would like to gather as much information as possible before making my decision.

I have to admit, I love, love, love books. I love to have them on my shelves, I love to physically turn pages, look at pictures in biographies or other non-fiction books, and I am not quite sure how much I'll like an eReader. However, I travel a good bit, and it makes a lot of sense to me to be able to load books into one light device that I can easily put into a purse instead of lugging around 4 or 5 books...soooo, that's why I'm looking at purchasing a device soon.

I'm looking forward to being part of this group, and its discussions, so I can learn more.

[desertgrandma]

Welcome to mobileread, babbette.

Check this page for info on different devices, and don't hestitate to ask questions.......enjoy the forums.

https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_devices

PS......it took me about 1/2 hr to realize the benefits and advantages of an ebook reader over paper books......I still have my "shelf worthy" paper books, but wouldn't part with my reader......

[Marseille]

Originally Posted by Babette777

I have to admit, I love, love, love books. I love to have them on my shelves, I love to physically turn pages, look at pictures in biographies or other non-fiction books, and I am not quite sure how much I'll like an eReader.

I used to do a lot of book collecting at university and library book sales, used book stores etc. It was a little like antiquing. I also always had one book with me everywhere I went, just in case. I still treasure my personal library. I began reading on my Palm m500 (a PDA) in 2003, buying books from the company B&N recently bought in preperation to launch the nook and relaunch their ebook effort. At first, it was light reading, but I instantly began to realize the many benefits. Even with a tiny SD card back then, I could carry dozens and dozens of titles and have nearly unlimited selection on hand at all time (because how can you really be expected to know what you'll want to read hours later?). With current SD cards as big as big hard drives were back then, I could carry more books than I could ever read in my lifetime.

And as far as collections go, what books once did for our base of knowledge, the internet does today. eBooks--from google's digitizing works, to the gutenburg project, to independent authors who haven't yet been able to get the attention of publishers--provide even more opportunities for the same "great finds" that I got while collecting old and unnoticed paper books.

Of course, you don't have to abandon paper books to enjoy this new world too, just keep in mind the ebook experience is full of it's own joys.

Welcome to mobileread.

[MickeyC]

Hi Babette777 and welcome to MobileRead. Like you, I loved pBooks and didn't imagine eBooks could replace them. But, I've had a Sony 505 for two years now and absolutely love it. It is great for travel and keeping the bookshelf in check.

[Babette777]

Originally Posted by David Marseilles

I used to do a lot of book collecting at university and library book sales, used book stores etc. It was a little like antiquing. I also always had one book with me everywhere I went, just in case. I still treasure my personal library. I began reading on my Palm m500 (a PDA) in 2003, buying books from the company B&N recently bought in preperation to launch the nook and relaunch their ebook effort. At first, it was light reading, but I instantly began to realize the many benefits. Even with a tiny SD card back then, I could carry dozens and dozens of titles and have nearly unlimited selection on hand at all time (because how can you really be expected to know what you'll want to read hours later?). With current SD cards as big as big hard drives were back then, I could carry more books than I could ever read in my lifetime.

And as far as collections go, what books once did for our base of knowledge, the internet does today. eBooks--from google's digitizing works, to the gutenburg project, to independent authors who haven't yet been able to get the attention of publishers--provide even more opportunities for the same "great finds" that I got while collecting old and unnoticed paper books.

Of course, you don't have to abandon paper books to enjoy this new world too, just keep in mind the ebook experience is full of it's own joys.

Welcome to mobileread.

Thanks so much for your reply. I also feel as if I do a lot of "collecting" of paper books. I guess my fear is that paper books may end up completely disappearing; however, I hope that if that's the case, it'll be a long time coming. I think I also feel a little guilty that I'm looking at e Readers, since I love print so much...but, I feel that I have to change with the times, too.
As you pointed out, there is a place for both types of books!

[Babette777]

Originally Posted by cassidym

Hi Babette777 and welcome to MobileRead. Like you, I loved pBooks and didn't imagine eBooks could replace them. But, I've had a Sony 505 for two years now and absolutely love it. It is great for travel and keeping the bookshelf in check.

Thanks for your reply! I'm curious...do you find that you sometimes "preview" an eBook, then buy a paper copy if you loved something? I read quite a few biographies and other non-fiction (along with fiction, of course)...what is your experience on viewing photos on your Sony?

[Babette777]

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Welcome to mobileread, babbette.

Check this page for info on different devices, and don't hestitate to ask questions.......enjoy the forums.

https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_devices

PS......it took me about 1/2 hr to realize the benefits and advantages of an ebook reader over paper books......I still have my "shelf worthy" paper books, but wouldn't part with my reader......

Thanks for your reply! I really appreciate the link, too - I have a lot of research to do, and that link will really help.