Interesting Article On Gizmodo about Ebook Readers - Page 2

jamesbeat · 05-26-2010, 02:58 PM

My favorite part was right at the beginning:

Let's not talk about video integration.
Or new 'interface paradigms.'
These aren't CD-ROMs from 1993.

It seems as though this is what many people see as the 'future of ebooks', but I very much doubt it.
I think most people who buy an ereader did so because they want the exact experience of a normal paper book without the associated hassle that comes with physical books.

I'm not even particularly keen on illustrations in novels. Why would I want full color video clips distracting me while I'm reading?

I can see the advantage for non fiction books, but novels are fine just the way they are.

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05-26-2010, 02:58 PM	#16
jamesbeat Connoisseur Posts: 70 Karma: 1796 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Sony PRS 505	My favorite part was right at the beginning: Let's not talk about video integration. Or new 'interface paradigms.' These aren't CD-ROMs from 1993. It seems as though this is what many people see as the 'future of ebooks', but I very much doubt it. I think most people who buy an ereader did so because they want the exact experience of a normal paper book without the associated hassle that comes with physical books. I'm not even particularly keen on illustrations in novels. Why would I want full color video clips distracting me while I'm reading? I can see the advantage for non fiction books, but novels are fine just the way they are.