Why would you have more than ONE e-reader - Page 2

Grandma Aubbie · 02-06-2010, 08:15 AM

It's a cool gadget - do you really need any other reason?

Lynn2010 · 02-06-2010, 08:21 AM

I think it's great to have as many e-readers as you want.

For myself, one is enough. I have no need to read PDF format on my e-reader. I can do that on my computers.

I love my Kindle2 but at some point I suppose I may be tempted by something new. When that happens I will pass my Kindle2 on to a family member who does not have an e-reader.

kennyc · 02-06-2010, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grandma Aubbie

It's a cool gadget - do you really need any other reason?

And if you live in Kansas, it's in case one gets carried away to Oz!

Where in SW Kansas are you? Just curious. I grew up in OK and am now in Denver...

GhostHawk · 02-06-2010, 09:44 AM

I'm happy with a single 5" Jetbook. Although I do convert my pdf's to text for easier reading on it.

I'm not sure I'd be willing to give up the light weight and portability for a bigger screen.
Perhaps in a couple of years when this one starts showing its age.

ascherjim · 02-06-2010, 10:01 AM

Depending on reading location and circumstances, having both a five-inch and six-inch reader to choose from I find useful. DRM format (either Mobipocket or EPUB) is not an issue as I use FBReader to read in both. Also, in case one breaks or otherwise ceases working, which happened to me.

Dulin's Books · 02-06-2010, 11:21 AM

I need them for research to keep me at the fore front of delivering new innovative digital reading experiences to my customers..... so yeah its research....

poshm · 02-06-2010, 11:26 AM

Love reading .... Love gadgets!

They do get used for different things:
1 PocketBook 360 sits nicely in my bag so goes out and about with me.
2 Kindle is used mostly for annotating and marking up books and my writing.
3 Ipod Touch is used for night reading as small and backlit.
4 Sony I'll admit is not much used these days - it's the one I'll sell first!

kennyc · 02-06-2010, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

I need them for research to keep me at the fore front of delivering new innovative digital reading experiences to my customers..... so yeah its research....

Um.....ah......RIIIIIIGHT!

rebarnmom · 02-06-2010, 12:37 PM

Probably all of the reasons listed above and also so that others in my family can use one. I'm not very good at sharing mine.

delphidb96 · 02-06-2010, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lene1949

I'm really curious... as I now have 3 devices to read books on, and I'm still researching others?

I just need a really good excuse, so please put your excuses here...

Thank you

There is NO excuse for having more than one e-reader!

Having said that, why does *anyone* need an 'excuse' to buy more toys!!!

Derek

ascherjim · 02-06-2010, 04:32 PM

"Friends don't let friends buy DRM-locked ebooks!"

Unless you're going to show your "friends" how to "liberate" them.

delphidb96 · 02-06-2010, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ascherjim

"Friends don't let friends buy DRM-locked ebooks!"

Unless you're going to show your "friends" how to "liberate" them.

What's that? You need some hand-holding?

Derek

Boston · 02-06-2010, 05:26 PM

I love my gadgets but try to resist impulsive buys. However, I do own two readers:

I own a Kindle 1 because I love the Amazon store and do get some news updates via the wireless.

I own a Sony PRS-505) reader..purchased originally for non-Amazon books (such as the library) but also found I prefer its portability.

While I've been tempted to jump on board with a "newer" reader, the urge usually passes after the initial announcement. I am still waiting for one that offers substantial benefits over what I have now (not that they haven't come out with new features - just nothing that I would really use).

Jack Tingle · 02-06-2010, 05:55 PM

Well, I read on my smartphone when circumstances dictate. I have a jetBook for bright light reading, and 2 old PDAs that are very good for reading in dimly lit areas. I keep all my books on an SD card, and have no problems switching around.

If I want to read a pdf, I use my laptop, but generally, I avoid them like the plague.

Regards,
Jack Tingle

Critteranne · 02-06-2010, 06:00 PM

I like my nook, but I don't want to get rid of my eBookwise yet. I have some books that are only in that format (before I learned how to buy in Lit and convert

). And I also think notes and highlights are a little easier to do on the eBookwise, at least when working with a smaller file. So maybe I'll keep it for making notes on some of my stories.

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02-06-2010, 08:15 AM	#16
Grandma Aubbie Grandma Aubbie Posts: 79 Karma: 229 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southwest Kansas Device: sony 600	It's a cool gadget - do you really need any other reason?

02-06-2010, 08:21 AM	#17
Lynn2010 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: none	I think it's great to have as many e-readers as you want. For myself, one is enough. I have no need to read PDF format on my e-reader. I can do that on my computers. I love my Kindle2 but at some point I suppose I may be tempted by something new. When that happens I will pass my Kindle2 on to a family member who does not have an e-reader.

02-06-2010, 09:44 AM	#19
GhostHawk Data Privateer! Posts: 586 Karma: 62887 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fargo ND Device: Ectaco Jetbook& Jetbook Lite	I'm happy with a single 5" Jetbook. Although I do convert my pdf's to text for easier reading on it. I'm not sure I'd be willing to give up the light weight and portability for a bigger screen. Perhaps in a couple of years when this one starts showing its age.

02-06-2010, 10:01 AM	#20
ascherjim Addict Posts: 260 Karma: 274 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington Device: BeBook One, PocketBook 360, Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Aura One	Depending on reading location and circumstances, having both a five-inch and six-inch reader to choose from I find useful. DRM format (either Mobipocket or EPUB) is not an issue as I use FBReader to read in both. Also, in case one breaks or otherwise ceases working, which happened to me.

02-06-2010, 11:21 AM	#21
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	I need them for research to keep me at the fore front of delivering new innovative digital reading experiences to my customers..... so yeah its research....

02-06-2010, 11:26 AM	#22
poshm Fanatic Posts: 581 Karma: 1003580 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cambs, UK Device: PocketBook 360, Sony Reader Touch, Ipod touch & Kindle 2	Love reading .... Love gadgets! They do get used for different things: 1 PocketBook 360 sits nicely in my bag so goes out and about with me. 2 Kindle is used mostly for annotating and marking up books and my writing. 3 Ipod Touch is used for night reading as small and backlit. 4 Sony I'll admit is not much used these days - it's the one I'll sell first!

02-06-2010, 12:37 PM	#24
rebarnmom Wizard Posts: 1,289 Karma: 4525055 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: rural Illinois, USA Device: Sony PRS-700 (traded in), Sony PRS-650	Probably all of the reasons listed above and also so that others in my family can use one. I'm not very good at sharing mine.

02-06-2010, 04:32 PM	#26
ascherjim Addict Posts: 260 Karma: 274 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington Device: BeBook One, PocketBook 360, Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Aura One	"Friends don't let friends buy DRM-locked ebooks!" Unless you're going to show your "friends" how to "liberate" them.

02-06-2010, 05:26 PM	#28
Boston Fanatic Posts: 555 Karma: 40032 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boston :) Device: Kindle, Kobo Aura H20, Pixel XL	I love my gadgets but try to resist impulsive buys. However, I do own two readers: I own a Kindle 1 because I love the Amazon store and do get some news updates via the wireless. I own a Sony PRS-505) reader..purchased originally for non-Amazon books (such as the library) but also found I prefer its portability. While I've been tempted to jump on board with a "newer" reader, the urge usually passes after the initial announcement. I am still waiting for one that offers substantial benefits over what I have now (not that they haven't come out with new features - just nothing that I would really use).

02-06-2010, 05:55 PM	#29
Jack Tingle Punctuation Fetishist Posts: 557 Karma: 1070000 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Bluest Commonwealth In East America Device: Kindle PW, Nexus 7 (2013), Galaxy S5 phone, Galaxy Tab 4 8.0	Well, I read on my smartphone when circumstances dictate. I have a jetBook for bright light reading, and 2 old PDAs that are very good for reading in dimly lit areas. I keep all my books on an SD card, and have no problems switching around. If I want to read a pdf, I use my laptop, but generally, I avoid them like the plague. Regards, Jack Tingle

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02-06-2010, 06:00 PM	#30
Critteranne Guru Posts: 810 Karma: 23183490 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MD Device: Kindle, iPad	I like my nook, but I don't want to get rid of my eBookwise yet. I have some books that are only in that format (before I learned how to buy in Lit and convert ). And I also think notes and highlights are a little easier to do on the eBookwise, at least when working with a smaller file. So maybe I'll keep it for making notes on some of my stories.