A fellow addict.

ardeegee · 08-27-2010, 07:07 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_J._Sawyer

Viseguy · 08-29-2010, 01:28 AM

Fascinating. I had no idea that dedicated e-book readers have been around that long.

neilmarr · 08-29-2010, 03:10 AM

Many thanks, Robert. That is a superb wee documentary, packed with facts -- many of which were new to me. Very clear and informative voiceover And you're so well organised that you put me to shame. Now to send this to some pals. That OK? Good going with *Flash Forward*. Best wishes. Neil

Solitaire1 · 08-29-2010, 03:54 AM

Excellent overview of ebook readers. The coverage of the Handspring Visor and Sony Clea bring back memories because the first device I used as an ebook reader was a Palm OS PDA with the Palm Reader software. It gave me hours of enjoyment as an ereader.

GeoffC · 08-29-2010, 04:04 AM

Interesting !

Kumabjorn · 08-29-2010, 05:52 AM

BTW, what happened with the TV-series Flash Forward?
I was in the middle of the whole thing, a new event was prognosticated and then it abruptly stopped. Summer break, or cancellation?

Jellby · 08-29-2010, 06:04 AM

http://www.sevensidedcube.net/heroes...ard-cancelled/

Latinandgreek · 08-29-2010, 06:25 AM

A great video! I was impressed by the Sony Clie, I might try to find one on Ebay, my husband would enjoy it. I think I'll pick up Adam's Tongue (the book mentioned in the clip). Wow, I'm a former Mississaugan (I lived there for over 20 years) and I had no idea that Robert J. Sawyer resides in Mississauga.

Kumabjorn · 08-29-2010, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jellby

http://www.sevensidedcube.net/heroes...ard-cancelled/

Bummer. I suppose people prefer programs closer to reality?
Suppose it will be back to a new season of streamed House M.D.

MaggieScratch · 08-29-2010, 11:31 AM

Oh man, I wanted one of those Franklin eBookMan things back in the day.

I did some limited ebook reading on my first Palm devices, a Palm III that my former boss gave me that broke within a few months, and a Tungsten E2. It wasn't until I got a Treo that I really got into ebook reading, which is odd as it is a smaller screen. It wasn't the device but the timing--it was the device I was using every day when I was really ready to get into ebooks.

Fbone · 08-29-2010, 12:11 PM

Do most people prefer right justification?

HarryT · 08-29-2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Fbone

Do most people prefer right justification?

We've had polls on this in the past, and the answer has been an overwhelming "yes" - the majority of people prefer full justification to ragged-right formatting.

Lady Fitzgerald · 08-29-2010, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbone

Do most people prefer right justification?

I would think left justification (lines with the left end aligned with the edge of the margin) would be preferred over right (lines with right end aligned with the edge of the margin) with the exception of lists of numbers, then right justification would be more appropriate. I prefer full justification myself. Left justification leaves a ragged looking margin on the right that looks sloppy and unprofessional to me (it also annoys the tar out of me).

HarryT · 08-29-2010, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Fitzgerald

I would think left justification (lines with the left end aligned with the edge of the margin) would be preferred over right (lines with right end aligned with the edge of the margin) with the exception of lists of numbers, then right justification would be more appropriate. I prefer full justification myself. Left justification leaves a ragged looking margin on the right that looks sloppy and unprofessional to me (it also annoys the tar out of me).

I think that when Fbone says "right justification", he means "full justification".

Lady Fitzgerald · 08-29-2010, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

I think that when Fbone says "right justification", he means "full justification".

I had a feeling it was that or left justification. That is why I spelled everything out.

08-27-2010, 07:07 AM	#1
ardeegee Maratus speciosus butt Posts: 3,292 Karma: 1162698 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-350	A fellow addict. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_J._Sawyer

08-29-2010, 11:31 AM	#10
MaggieScratch Has got to the black veil Posts: 542 Karma: 2144168 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Device: Kobo Aura One, Kindle Paperwhite 2	Oh man, I wanted one of those Franklin eBookMan things back in the day. I did some limited ebook reading on my first Palm devices, a Palm III that my former boss gave me that broke within a few months, and a Tungsten E2. It wasn't until I got a Treo that I really got into ebook reading, which is odd as it is a smaller screen. It wasn't the device but the timing--it was the device I was using every day when I was really ready to get into ebooks. Last edited by MaggieScratch; 08-29-2010 at 11:33 AM.

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Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	A great video! I was impressed by the Sony Clie, I might try to find one on Ebay, my husband would enjoy it. I think I'll pick up Adam's Tongue (the book mentioned in the clip). Wow, I'm a former Mississaugan (I lived there for over 20 years) and I had no idea that Robert J. Sawyer resides in Mississauga.

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Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,297 Karma: 101697116 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	Do most people prefer right justification?