A happy new eBook convert

[caleb72]

Have recently made the transition to eReading. For me it was largely a practical concern as I didn't want my books to take over my house.

I settled on Kindle 3 Wifi as in Australia it was probably the most for the least. The price was low enough that if I wanted something even better later, at least I didn't pay an excessive amount.

I'm loving the new world that eReading has opened up to me. In Australia we're pretty crippled from an ePublishing point of view, but I can still hunt down a reasonable proportion of the books that I crave.

However, the side-effect of my decision has been exposure to an abundance of fascinating independent authors and free classics. This didn't even factor in my decision, but has become a significant benefit.

Using Calibre to manage my library and Kindle as my go-anywhere "current" bookshelf, I feel like my hunger for books can be sated without having to commission an extension to my house and the eReader technology itself is very satisfying - clear text, no eye-strain, light and even more portable than most books.

Not everything has been unqualified joy - lack of options in Australia particularly for some authors, the whole DRM thing, the crashiness of Kindle 3 Wi-fi etc.. But overall, I'm having a ball.

Anyway - little more than a rave, but I just couldn't keep it inside any longer.

Regards
Caleb

[rogue_librarian]

Originally Posted by caleb72

However, the side-effect of my decision has been exposure to an abundance of fascinating independent authors and free classics. This didn't even factor in my decision, but has become a significant benefit.

Ah, OK, that paragraph started out like you considered it a problem (arg. "side effect") :-)

Anyway - little more than a rave, but I just couldn't keep it inside any longer.

Welcome to this brave new world. We've all been there, I suppose, and I for one certainly don't want to go back.

[neilmarr]

Good to have your company, Caleb. Yup, geographical restrictions on the sale of many titles hits those outside the USA and UK hardest. And DRM is a pest everywhere. As you say, though, there's no shortage of reading material out there in spite of these nuiisances. Happy Kindling and best wishes. Neil

[Jcas]

Hi Caleb, i'm so pleased you are enjoying the wonderfull world of digital reading.

I am also a happy Aussie Kindle owner, so i can relate to all you say, i'm pleased you found this forum, it has helped me to no end, so a big welcome to you and continue to enjoy your kindle ..

[leebase]

Congrats and welcome to the wonderful world of ebooks (warts and all).

Lee
ps: warts for the ebooks....not you