What was your ultimate reason for getting an E-Reader? - Page 8

CaraM · 09-09-2010, 05:12 PM

I'm an avid reader with about 200 paper books in my TBR. I resisted reading ebooks even though I had a book come out electronically a few years ago with an epub. Then I started downloading ebooks on a flash drive and reading them on my netbook. I liked reading that way. So when the Kindle went down in price, I ordered one. I should have it Sept. 20.

Bilbo1967 · 09-09-2010, 05:20 PM

For me it was simply that I read a lot and travel a lot (for work). The ability to take 100's of books with me when travelling was an overpowering incentive.

I quite like 'gadgets' as well

ManosHandsOfFate · 09-09-2010, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jessicalynn

Knitting and reading are my 2 main hobbies. The ebook reader allows me to do both at the same time! Knitting while reading a paper book is just not feasible. My nook sits nice and flat, and I can turn the page with just a swipe of my pinky, never having to set down my knitting.

Like this! Before I got my Nook I never thought about the advantage of reading hands free. It's nice!

some call me tim · 09-09-2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ManosHandsOfFate

Like this! Before I got my Nook I never thought about the advantage of reading hands free. It's nice!

Totally agree. I really like being able to eat and read at the same time. I tried it before with pbooks, but it just wasn't worth the hassle.

Lady Fitzgerald · 09-09-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by some call me tim

Totally agree. I really like being able to eat and read at the same time. I tried it before with pbooks, but it just wasn't worth the hassle.

Yes, that is huge! I've always done it with p-books but the hassle was huge.

geniodiabolico · 09-09-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by some call me tim

Totally agree. I really like being able to eat and read at the same time. I tried it before with pbooks, but it just wasn't worth the hassle.

I'm with y'all. In downtown Myrtle Beach is an Ethiopian restaurant across the street from a comic shop. On new comics day I always lunch there with my Kindle. There is not a more hands on cuisine than Ethiopian yet it's never a problem. I tap next page with my knuckle or little finger and keep reading. It would be ridiculous with a paper book.

Lady Fitzgerald · 09-09-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by geniodiabolico

I'm with y'all. In downtown Myrtle Beach is an Ethiopian restaurant across the street from a comic shop. On new comics day I always lunch there with my Kindle. There is not a more hands on cuisine than Ethiopian yet it's never a problem. I tap next page with my knuckle or little finger and keep reading. It would be ridiculous with a paper book.

Not only is it "hands on," it's considered bad manners to lick your fingers. But the food sure is good!

Squirsier · 09-09-2010, 11:17 PM

Basically, one thing : cheaper books.

I rarely read anything else than hardcover, due to font size, and they're expensive. I love gadgets and I thought, why not... Of course I never ended up doing any savings per se, as I buy MORE literature now than I ever bought before...!

Poppa1956 · 09-10-2010, 01:08 AM

My main reason:
A little over a year-and-a-half ago something went awry with my equilibrium. Along my world becoming like "Space Mountain Gone to Hell" on a 24-7 basis, I was unable to read for more than a few seconds. (BTW, a major drawback I found with audio-books is that, having fallen asleep, I had difficulty finding my place.
I am much better now, — still not 100%, but I really love what I cando — but my eyes fatigue much more easily than they did a couple of years ago. Enter my eReader. When need be, I can enlarge the type greatly.

Secondary reason: I thought it would be a really cool toy.

Amalthia · 09-10-2010, 04:09 AM

I got my device to read fan fiction on it.

desertblues · 09-10-2010, 04:35 AM

I got an ereader because books were taking control of me.
I went on trip to Syria with 12 books in my suitcase, and even than I had to borrow my co-travellers books.
Also my books are three layers deep in my bookcases and that makes looking for the right one a lengthy affaire.
As I'm pathetically careful with my books and I always had one with me; I put it in a plastic sandwichbag for fear it would get wrinkles................not cool at all.
So now I've all my books on my ereader with me all the time, and people ask me all the time: what's that you're carrying....a computer/telephone/laptop/typewriter? So it does much for my social life as well.

dapriuk · 09-10-2010, 05:17 AM

1. Presbyopia, larger fonts mean I can put off buying a change of spectacles for longer
2. To avoid carrying a dozen books when travelling on business
3. To avoid carrying two dozen books when on holiday
4. To avoid mind rot when I have another unplanned stay in hospital

desertblues · 09-10-2010, 05:54 AM

Yes Icas; that also is one of my reasons. When I think of some of the books I've ' lost' that way, I become downright sentimental or mad, depending on my day.

suecsi · 09-10-2010, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Boston

Portability and font-sizes

I take public transportation to/from work...and my eyes were showing the first signs of getting old

Seli · 09-10-2010, 07:43 AM

The fact I was going to Australia for some time and buying and bringing paper books would be troublesome with the amount I read. I still read both paper and ebooks though.

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09-09-2010, 05:12 PM	#106
CaraM Guru Posts: 924 Karma: 1000000 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle	I'm an avid reader with about 200 paper books in my TBR. I resisted reading ebooks even though I had a book come out electronically a few years ago with an epub. Then I started downloading ebooks on a flash drive and reading them on my netbook. I liked reading that way. So when the Kindle went down in price, I ordered one. I should have it Sept. 20.

09-09-2010, 05:20 PM	#107
Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	For me it was simply that I read a lot and travel a lot (for work). The ability to take 100's of books with me when travelling was an overpowering incentive. I quite like 'gadgets' as well

09-09-2010, 11:17 PM	#113
Squirsier Addict Posts: 280 Karma: 51156 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longueuil, QC Device: Sony: PRS-300, PRS-350. Kobo: Aura v2, Clara HD, Libra 2, Colour	Basically, one thing : cheaper books. I rarely read anything else than hardcover, due to font size, and they're expensive. I love gadgets and I thought, why not... Of course I never ended up doing any savings per se, as I buy MORE literature now than I ever bought before...!

09-10-2010, 01:08 AM	#114
Poppa1956 Evangelist Posts: 487 Karma: 344188 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon, USA Device: Verizon Ellipsis Tablit w/Kindle and Nook apps.	My main reason: A little over a year-and-a-half ago something went awry with my equilibrium. Along my world becoming like "Space Mountain Gone to Hell" on a 24-7 basis, I was unable to read for more than a few seconds. (BTW, a major drawback I found with audio-books is that, having fallen asleep, I had difficulty finding my place. I am much better now, — still not 100%, but I really love what I cando — but my eyes fatigue much more easily than they did a couple of years ago. Enter my eReader. When need be, I can enlarge the type greatly. Secondary reason: I thought it would be a really cool toy.

09-10-2010, 04:09 AM	#115
Amalthia Wizard Posts: 1,190 Karma: 32370 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Device: Sony Reader PRS-505, PRS-650, PRS-T3, Pocketbook HD2	I got my device to read fan fiction on it.

09-10-2010, 04:35 AM	#116
desertblues Home for the moment Posts: 5,127 Karma: 27718936 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: travelling Device: various	I got an ereader because books were taking control of me. I went on trip to Syria with 12 books in my suitcase, and even than I had to borrow my co-travellers books. Also my books are three layers deep in my bookcases and that makes looking for the right one a lengthy affaire. As I'm pathetically careful with my books and I always had one with me; I put it in a plastic sandwichbag for fear it would get wrinkles................not cool at all. So now I've all my books on my ereader with me all the time, and people ask me all the time: what's that you're carrying....a computer/telephone/laptop/typewriter? So it does much for my social life as well.

09-10-2010, 05:17 AM	#117
dapriuk Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 160 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Device: Sony PRS-505, Lenovo X61 tablet PC, Advent Vega Android tablet	1. Presbyopia, larger fonts mean I can put off buying a change of spectacles for longer 2. To avoid carrying a dozen books when travelling on business 3. To avoid carrying two dozen books when on holiday 4. To avoid mind rot when I have another unplanned stay in hospital

09-10-2010, 05:54 AM	#118
desertblues Home for the moment Posts: 5,127 Karma: 27718936 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: travelling Device: various	Yes Icas; that also is one of my reasons. When I think of some of the books I've ' lost' that way, I become downright sentimental or mad, depending on my day.

09-10-2010, 07:43 AM	#120
Seli Connoisseur Posts: 80 Karma: 732 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Kobo Glo HD, Android phone	The fact I was going to Australia for some time and buying and bringing paper books would be troublesome with the amount I read. I still read both paper and ebooks though.