do you use e-reader exclusively for books? - Page 2

Namekuseijin · 12-05-2011, 12:59 PM

yeah, no more dead trees for me.

Saturday rainy night I had nothing better to do. Clicked the Kindle icon, bought Stephen King's "Night Shift", didn't sleep that night.

is there anything more awesome than that?

astra · 12-05-2011, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Namekuseijin

yeah, no more dead trees for me.

Saturday rainy night I had nothing better to do. Clicked the Kindle icon, bought Stephen King's "Night Shift", didn't sleep that night.

is there anything more awesome than that?

Could not agree more

The Terminator · 12-05-2011, 08:42 PM

Can someone explain "Paper"?

rbuljo · 12-05-2011, 09:01 PM

maybe this will explain some.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper

to about 37% of this community this is new..

hehe

SteveEisenberg · 12-05-2011, 09:08 PM

The thread title was clear enough, at least until I saw the four choices.

My answer to the thread title: No, I mostly use it for periodicals.

I would rate the eReader as having a superior form factor to that of the broadsheet newspaper. Print books vs. eReader? Both are fine.

DoctorOhh · 12-06-2011, 03:19 AM

My older eyes fluctuate and the ability to change font size on the fly means I will most likely not read another novel in paper book version again.

Sweetpea · 12-06-2011, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwanthny

My older eyes fluctuate and the ability to change font size on the fly means I will most likely not read another novel in paper book version again.

That's another great plus for e-readers! Not that my eyes fluctuate (still don't need glasses), but especially when I'm too tired to sleep, I'll read. But as I'm really tired then, I'll need larger fonts to read more comfortably... (usually only about 5 minutes, but still!) The ability to increase the font size means I can actually fall asleep easier.

shanghaichica · 12-06-2011, 04:55 AM

I use it for books but still read physical copies of magazines.

feenix1363 · 12-06-2011, 05:06 AM

Unfortunately I can't vote in the poll as the options don't fulfil the OPs question.

Due to the current screen size limitations (and the lack of colour in e-ink) I don't use my reader at all for magazines.

All fiction books are read on the reader, but for reference works I find either paper copies or computer screen and search a better/easier/more versatile option.

Of course I still have books where an emotional attachment would not allow me to part from them. And I'll still be picking up 'signed' copies if/when I see an author I like in a book store, meeting their fan base.

dwig · 12-06-2011, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbeman

There will always be a place on my bookshelf for signed books, collector's editions, etc. But 100% of my day to day reading is done electronically.

Pretty much the same here.

The only paper books I've purchased in the last few years were either bargain used books not available at similar bargains as ebooks or signed 1st editions recieved from the hand of the author (most recent: Abraham Lincoln by George McGovern).

JoHunt · 12-06-2011, 09:50 AM

The last paper book I bought was the week before I got my first ereader. Now when I see a book I want, I one-click and it's mine in 30 seconds. Life is good

rcuadro · 12-06-2011, 11:36 AM

I used my e-ink readers only for reading... I wanted to do more but I did not find it practical... specifically PDFs and editing documents.

I moved to an iPad now

speakingtohe · 12-06-2011, 01:51 PM

I would rather hand wash my laundry in the sink than do without my e-reader.

I paid a whopping $379 for my first one and it was a big ouch!! When the price went down by $200 in 3 months. But even then I didn't regret buying it.

Buy one from a store with a good return policy, get a book you know you will enjoy, and see what happens.

Worst case you can return it with a clean concious if you don't like it.

Helen

wodin · 12-06-2011, 02:36 PM

If I had paper copies of everything in my e-library I'd need two or three more book cases. If I can't find it in legitimate ebook stores I'll (rarely) check the darknet. If it's not there either, it better be pretty darned good before I'll buy the paper.

alreds · 12-07-2011, 12:53 PM

I find myself reading books mostly on my iPad and Kindle. In the few ocassions that I get a a hard copy of a book, because either I can't find online or refuse to pay what they are asking for, I just go to the Library.

View Poll Results: I use my e-reader to ...
booksupport on the shelf, i really like the feel of paper..	2	1.35%
read some books, magazines etc.. still like to hold a book.	14	9.46%
read almost everything except the ones i cant get a hold off..	76	51.35%
are literature still printed on paper?? after i got e-ink, i cant go back..	56	37.84%
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12-05-2011, 12:59 PM	#16
Namekuseijin affordable chipmunk Posts: 1,290 Karma: 9863855 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brazil Device: Sony XPeria ZL, Kindle Paperwhite	yeah, no more dead trees for me. Saturday rainy night I had nothing better to do. Clicked the Kindle icon, bought Stephen King's "Night Shift", didn't sleep that night. is there anything more awesome than that?

12-05-2011, 08:42 PM	#18
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	Can someone explain "Paper"?

12-05-2011, 09:01 PM	#19
rbuljo Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norway Device: Kindle Touch.	maybe this will explain some.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper to about 37% of this community this is new.. hehe

12-05-2011, 09:08 PM	#20
SteveEisenberg Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,376 Karma: 42994616 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: near Philadelphia USA Device: Kindle Kids Edition, Fire HD 10 (11th generation)	The thread title was clear enough, at least until I saw the four choices. My answer to the thread title: No, I mostly use it for periodicals. I would rate the eReader as having a superior form factor to that of the broadsheet newspaper. Print books vs. eReader? Both are fine.

12-06-2011, 03:19 AM	#21
DoctorOhh US Navy, Retired Posts: 9,893 Karma: 13806776 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Carolina Device: Icarus Illumina XL HD, Kindle PaperWhite SE 11th Gen	My older eyes fluctuate and the ability to change font size on the fly means I will most likely not read another novel in paper book version again.

12-06-2011, 04:55 AM	#23
shanghaichica Guru Posts: 991 Karma: 5782970 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Scribe,Kindle Oasis 3, iPad Pro 11,15 Pro Max,iPad mini 7,colorsoft	I use it for books but still read physical copies of magazines.

12-06-2011, 05:06 AM	#24
feenix1363 Lost and clueless Posts: 194 Karma: 233336 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: PRS-T1, Kobo Glo, Kindle for Andriod, Kobo for Android	Unfortunately I can't vote in the poll as the options don't fulfil the OPs question. Due to the current screen size limitations (and the lack of colour in e-ink) I don't use my reader at all for magazines. All fiction books are read on the reader, but for reference works I find either paper copies or computer screen and search a better/easier/more versatile option. Of course I still have books where an emotional attachment would not allow me to part from them. And I'll still be picking up 'signed' copies if/when I see an author I like in a book store, meeting their fan base.

12-06-2011, 09:50 AM	#26
JoHunt I am what I am Posts: 6,625 Karma: 62235665 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: iPad3, Voyage	The last paper book I bought was the week before I got my first ereader. Now when I see a book I want, I one-click and it's mine in 30 seconds. Life is good

12-06-2011, 11:36 AM	#27
rcuadro Wizard Posts: 1,686 Karma: 874275 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Device: Kindle DX	I used my e-ink readers only for reading... I wanted to do more but I did not find it practical... specifically PDFs and editing documents. I moved to an iPad now

12-06-2011, 01:51 PM	#28
speakingtohe Wizard Posts: 4,812 Karma: 26912940 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: sony PRS-T1 and T3, Kobo Mini and Aura HD, Tablet	I would rather hand wash my laundry in the sink than do without my e-reader. I paid a whopping $379 for my first one and it was a big ouch!! When the price went down by $200 in 3 months. But even then I didn't regret buying it. Buy one from a store with a good return policy, get a book you know you will enjoy, and see what happens. Worst case you can return it with a clean concious if you don't like it. Helen

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12-06-2011, 02:36 PM	#29
wodin Illiterate Posts: 10,279 Karma: 37848716 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Sandwich Isles Device: Samsung Galaxy S10+, Microsoft Surface Pro	If I had paper copies of everything in my e-library I'd need two or three more book cases. If I can't find it in legitimate ebook stores I'll (rarely) check the darknet. If it's not there either, it better be pretty darned good before I'll buy the paper.

12-07-2011, 12:53 PM	#30
alreds Member Posts: 19 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Houston, TX, USA Device: PRS505LC, iPad2, iPhone5, Kindle KB, Kindle PW, Kindle Fire	I find myself reading books mostly on my iPad and Kindle. In the few ocassions that I get a a hard copy of a book, because either I can't find online or refuse to pay what they are asking for, I just go to the Library.