Greetings to All for an eBook Noob!

John-K9jgs · 12-29-2008, 08:50 AM

Hi,

This is John in Noblesville, Indiana. I am mostly retired from the practice of medicine. I still work a couple days a week but usually no more than that.

I have found that a book is a very useful tool in a restaurant. If your server is slow to show up, all you have to do is pull out your book and get engrossed in it. This insures that someone will come right over to take your order. Never fails!

Same thing when waiting on the food. Just read along and as soon as you get to a good part the food is sure to show up.

I always carry several books - I mean, you have to have backups, right? So I reasoned that one of these new-fangled (that's a technical eTerm) electronic readers would be just the ticket. All my backups in one tidy package! What could be better!

I looked at what is offered. I don't think it's anybody's business what I'm reading, don't you agree? So that eliminated the cool wireless-connected units. The newest Sony seems to have lost a little crispness when they added the touch-screen layer. So I decided to purchase the eBookwise unit for less than half of the cost of any of the others. I figure it will make a good entry-level reader for me to start with.

Actually I have been reading on my old Treo 650 (which is retired from use as a phone) but wow! That screen is tiny!

So I'm watching the postman for my new machine to arrive. I'll be grateful for any suggestions and comments - I know the reader I selected has some limitations and I'll be looking for workarounds and software to convert formats.

Great to meet everyone! I look forward to many interesting and beneficial exchanges with you!

ShortNCuddlyAm · 12-29-2008, 09:33 AM

Welcome to the forum, John!

I certainly love the ability to be able to carry lots of books around, in case I want to read soemthing different, but not have the increased weight and bulk!

Elsi · 12-29-2008, 09:34 AM

Welcome John. I agree with you -- a book is essential in a restaurant. I also read in the movie theatre while waiting for the feature to start; whenever I'm waiting in line; when traveling, etc. In addition to a book (or book reader), I carry a flashlight. With your eBookwise unit, you won't need the flashlight.

> I looked at what is offered. I don't think it's anybody's business what I'm
> reading, don't you agree? So that eliminated the cool wireless-connected
> units.

Well, it's not the wireless that might give away what you are reading -- it's your sales cart and purchase history at one or more of the book stores. Unlike walking into a brick-and-mortar book store, you can't buy anonymously. (Cash is really cool for keeping your identity secret.) With the Kindle, for example, you don't have to turn on the wireless at all.

So, check out the very large number of books that have been uploaded here at MobileRead. If you're into science fiction and fantasy, Baen.com offers over 50 free novels and hundreds more for purchase. The Wiki here at MobileRead can point you to even more sources for electronic books.

Welcome to MobileRead.

zelda_pinwheel · 12-29-2008, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John-K9jgs

I have found that a book is a very useful tool in a restaurant. If your server is slow to show up, all you have to do is pull out your book and get engrossed in it. This insures that someone will come right over to take your order. Never fails!

Same thing when waiting on the food. Just read along and as soon as you get to a good part the food is sure to show up.

this works when waiting for the bus as well.

Quote:

I always carry several books - I mean, you have to have backups, right? So I reasoned that one of these new-fangled (that's a technical eTerm) electronic readers would be just the ticket. All my backups in one tidy package! What could be better!

I looked at what is offered. I don't think it's anybody's business what I'm reading, don't you agree? So that eliminated the cool wireless-connected units. The newest Sony seems to have lost a little crispness when they added the touch-screen layer. So I decided to purchase the eBookwise unit for less than half of the cost of any of the others. I figure it will make a good entry-level reader for me to start with.

i have an ebookwise as well, i bought it a year ago following a similar reasoning, and i love it. there are many eb1150 experts on this forum who will be able to help you out with any question you may have (check the eb1150 forum). i think you will soon find that you cannot get along without your eb1150.

welcome to the forum.

ShortNCuddlyAm · 12-29-2008, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John-K9jgs

I have found that a book is a very useful tool in a restaurant. If your server is slow to show up, all you have to do is pull out your book and get engrossed in it. This insures that someone will come right over to take your order. Never fails!

Same thing when waiting on the food. Just read along and as soon as you get to a good part the food is sure to show up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

this works when waiting for the bus as well.

It's also a good way to ensure you are late for work on the one day you need to be in early as you get so engrossed in the book you miss your stop...

Not that I've ever done that, of course...

zelda_pinwheel · 12-29-2008, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

It's also a good way to ensure you are late for work on the one day you need to be in early as you get so engrossed in the book you miss your stop...

Not that I've ever done that, of course...

useful in so *many* ways, in fact.

John-K9jgs · 01-02-2009, 07:18 AM

Thank you, all, for kind advice!
I never knew, at any price,
That eBook folk would be so nice!
But why should I surpris-ed be,
When it is so clear to see,
That eBook folk ROCk!

;>)

John

BookishDreamer · 01-02-2009, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John-K9jgs

Thank you, all, for kind advice!
I never knew, at any price,
That eBook folk would be so nice!
But why should I surpris-ed be,
When it is so clear to see,
That eBook folk ROCk!

;>)

John

A poem!! Very nice.

Dreamer

zelda_pinwheel · 01-02-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John-K9jgs

Thank you, all, for kind advice!
I never knew, at any price,
That eBook folk would be so nice!
But why should I surpris-ed be,
When it is so clear to see,
That eBook folk ROCk!

;>)

John

i can tell you're going to fit right in around here.

John-K9jgs · 01-09-2009, 09:58 AM

It is my pleasure to be here! I am learning a lot and soon will be reading the .pdf books from my local library on my eBookwise (I HOPE!)

John

12-29-2008, 08:50 AM	#1
John-K9jgs Member Posts: 11 Karma: 60 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Indiana Device: eBookwise, Treo 650	Greetings to All for an eBook Noob! Hi, This is John in Noblesville, Indiana. I am mostly retired from the practice of medicine. I still work a couple days a week but usually no more than that. I have found that a book is a very useful tool in a restaurant. If your server is slow to show up, all you have to do is pull out your book and get engrossed in it. This insures that someone will come right over to take your order. Never fails! Same thing when waiting on the food. Just read along and as soon as you get to a good part the food is sure to show up. I always carry several books - I mean, you have to have backups, right? So I reasoned that one of these new-fangled (that's a technical eTerm) electronic readers would be just the ticket. All my backups in one tidy package! What could be better! I looked at what is offered. I don't think it's anybody's business what I'm reading, don't you agree? So that eliminated the cool wireless-connected units. The newest Sony seems to have lost a little crispness when they added the touch-screen layer. So I decided to purchase the eBookwise unit for less than half of the cost of any of the others. I figure it will make a good entry-level reader for me to start with. Actually I have been reading on my old Treo 650 (which is retired from use as a phone) but wow! That screen is tiny! So I'm watching the postman for my new machine to arrive. I'll be grateful for any suggestions and comments - I know the reader I selected has some limitations and I'll be looking for workarounds and software to convert formats. Great to meet everyone! I look forward to many interesting and beneficial exchanges with you!

01-09-2009, 09:58 AM	#10
John-K9jgs Member Posts: 11 Karma: 60 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Indiana Device: eBookwise, Treo 650	Thanks! It is my pleasure to be here! I am learning a lot and soon will be reading the .pdf books from my local library on my eBookwise (I HOPE!) John

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12-29-2008, 09:33 AM	#2
ShortNCuddlyAm WWHALD Posts: 7,879 Karma: 337114 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mitcham, Surrey, UK Device: iPad. Selling my silver 505 here	Welcome to the forum, John! I certainly love the ability to be able to carry lots of books around, in case I want to read soemthing different, but not have the increased weight and bulk!

12-29-2008, 09:34 AM	#3
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	Welcome John. I agree with you -- a book is essential in a restaurant. I also read in the movie theatre while waiting for the feature to start; whenever I'm waiting in line; when traveling, etc. In addition to a book (or book reader), I carry a flashlight. With your eBookwise unit, you won't need the flashlight. > I looked at what is offered. I don't think it's anybody's business what I'm > reading, don't you agree? So that eliminated the cool wireless-connected > units. Well, it's not the wireless that might give away what you are reading -- it's your sales cart and purchase history at one or more of the book stores. Unlike walking into a brick-and-mortar book store, you can't buy anonymously. (Cash is really cool for keeping your identity secret.) With the Kindle, for example, you don't have to turn on the wireless at all. So, check out the very large number of books that have been uploaded here at MobileRead. If you're into science fiction and fantasy, Baen.com offers over 50 free novels and hundreds more for purchase. The Wiki here at MobileRead can point you to even more sources for electronic books. Welcome to MobileRead.

01-02-2009, 07:18 AM	#7
John-K9jgs Member Posts: 11 Karma: 60 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Indiana Device: eBookwise, Treo 650	Thank you, all, for kind advice! I never knew, at any price, That eBook folk would be so nice! But why should I surpris-ed be, When it is so clear to see, That eBook folk ROCk! ;>) John