Do all beginners.....

Stitchawl · 04-08-2009, 09:17 AM

... develop a blister from pressing the page-turn button or am I just reading too much?

Same thing happened when my wife went away for two weeks... I got a blister doing the house work, i.e. turning on the dishwasher. (I never realized how difficult chores could be!?!

)

But here's a serious question; every time I plug my Sony 505 into the computer to load books it also charges. As this is a rechargeable battery I think that I should allow the battery to discharge to almost empty before recharging so as not to set its memory at too shallow a level. Is it better to have a whole lot of books loaded, let the battery discharge, then add another load of books, or is it OK to add a new book every other day or so? I keep finding books I want to add!

Stitchawl

zelda_pinwheel · 04-08-2009, 09:22 AM

if you're getting a blister from housework only when your wife goes away, you're not doing enough of it !

but seriously, i could be wrong but i've heard that the type of battery used in these devices actually works better if you don't let it run down completely, and "top it up" regularly.

there have been a few threads around on the topic, you might find them if you do a search for "battery charge" or something. alternately, someone who knows more about the technical side might come along and explain it better than i can...

but, in three words, i wouldn't worry.

as for the reading blister... you know, you have to start off slow and follow a serious training regime when you get a liseuse ! it's like cycling, you can't ride the Tour de France the week after you get a bicycle ! i would say, start off with 15 minute training sessions. then move to 30 minutes. then soon you can read for 1 hour. be sure to drink plenty of water while you're training, eat light and get plenty of rest. and don't forget special gear : besides the obvious good reading light, you might want to invest in a helmet to avoid brain strain from too much reading, and some gloves to protect your thumb...

DixieGal · 04-08-2009, 09:57 AM

Harry T always says that it won't hurt this particular type of battery if you keep it charged up.

DixieGal · 04-08-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

as for the reading blister... you know, you have to start off slow and follow a serious training regime when you get a liseuse ! it's like cycling, you can't ride the Tour de France the week after you get a bicycle ! i would say, start off with 15 minute training sessions. then move to 30 minutes. then soon you can read for 1 hour. be sure to drink plenty of water while you're training, eat light and get plenty of rest. and don't forget special gear : besides the obvious good reading light, you might want to invest in a helmet to avoid brain strain from too much reading, and some gloves to protect your thumb...

That's good advice, but don't forget that stretching before and after strenuous reading is important also.

zelda_pinwheel · 04-08-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

That's good advice, but don't forget that stretching before and after strenuous reading is important also.

good point !!! very important advice.

LazyScot · 04-08-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

That's good advice, but don't forget that stretching before and after strenuous reading is important also.

Stretching what?

DixieGal · 04-08-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by LazyScot

Stretching what?

Stretching whatever body part you turn pages with, of course.

Alphapheemail · 04-08-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

Stretching whatever body part you turn pages with, of course.

hmmm... this thread just turned into tips for a gymnast reader

Stitchawl · 04-08-2009, 06:02 PM

Hmmm.... Does this mean I get to wear Spandex too?

Wow! I might even pull out my old Speedo swim suit!

Stitchawl

zelda_pinwheel · 04-08-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Hmmm.... Does this mean I get to wear Spandex too?

Wow! I might even pull out my old Speedo swim suit!

Stitchawl

well, if you do, you'll be able to read faster.

ShortNCuddlyAm · 04-08-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

well, if you do, you'll be able to read faster.

You might want to consider painting go-faster stripes on the cover, too

zelda_pinwheel · 04-08-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

You might want to consider painting go-faster stripes on the cover, too

i favor lightning bolts, myself (or flames. hard to decide), but stripes should work too.

ShortNCuddlyAm · 04-08-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

i favor lightning bolts, myself (or flames. hard to decide), but stripes should work too.

They could probably be mixed to stylish effect - with flames at the bottom, lightning bolts at the top, and the stripes running across the middle...

zelda_pinwheel · 04-08-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

They could probably be mixed to stylish effect - with flames at the bottom, lightning bolts at the top, and the stripes running across the middle...

i like it.

i'm going to make a cover like that, and i bet i read ALL of pg within the year !!

ShortNCuddlyAm · 04-08-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

i like it.

i'm going to make a cover like that, and i bet i read ALL of pg within the year !!

I found a prototype - please feel to improve on it (won't be hard...)

And I think you may make good inroads in Google's library as well as reading all of pg within the year

04-08-2009, 09:17 AM	#1
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Do all beginners..... ... develop a blister from pressing the page-turn button or am I just reading too much? Same thing happened when my wife went away for two weeks... I got a blister doing the house work, i.e. turning on the dishwasher. (I never realized how difficult chores could be!?! ) But here's a serious question; every time I plug my Sony 505 into the computer to load books it also charges. As this is a rechargeable battery I think that I should allow the battery to discharge to almost empty before recharging so as not to set its memory at too shallow a level. Is it better to have a whole lot of books loaded, let the battery discharge, then add another load of books, or is it OK to add a new book every other day or so? I keep finding books I want to add! Stitchawl

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zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	if you're getting a blister from housework only when your wife goes away, you're not doing enough of it ! but seriously, i could be wrong but i've heard that the type of battery used in these devices actually works better if you don't let it run down completely, and "top it up" regularly. there have been a few threads around on the topic, you might find them if you do a search for "battery charge" or something. alternately, someone who knows more about the technical side might come along and explain it better than i can... but, in three words, i wouldn't worry. as for the reading blister... you know, you have to start off slow and follow a serious training regime when you get a liseuse ! it's like cycling, you can't ride the Tour de France the week after you get a bicycle ! i would say, start off with 15 minute training sessions. then move to 30 minutes. then soon you can read for 1 hour. be sure to drink plenty of water while you're training, eat light and get plenty of rest. and don't forget special gear : besides the obvious good reading light, you might want to invest in a helmet to avoid brain strain from too much reading, and some gloves to protect your thumb...

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04-08-2009, 06:02 PM	#9
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Hmmm.... Does this mean I get to wear Spandex too? Wow! I might even pull out my old Speedo swim suit! Stitchawl