So anyone still have the reader noticed during travel? - Page 3

astra · 07-17-2008, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RCR

Maybe "Kindle" will become the generic name for ebook readers, like "Kleenex" for tissues. I think I'll start telling everyone my Sony is a Kindle.

I believe my brains will have to suffer some brain damage for me to call my Sony Reader PRS-505 such disgusting names as kindle....

Riocaz · 07-17-2008, 07:09 AM

/me agrees wholeheartedly.

BookishDreamer · 07-17-2008, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCR

Maybe "Kindle" will become the generic name for ebook readers, like "Kleenex" for tissues. I think I'll start telling everyone my Sony is a Kindle.

When people see my dark blue 505 and ask if it's a Kindle, my first response is "no, the Kindle only comes in white".

Dreamer

revfish · 07-17-2008, 11:22 AM

I still get it noticed even though I don't really travel. I got a couple questions the other day while waiting for my car to be fixed. I get asked about it a couple times a week while reading while eating lunch. I had someone ask last night if it was like the Kindle. O had to sigh and explain that I wouldn't own a Kindle and that the Sony was much better for my purposes. It is still the most commonly used gadget I have other than my iPod. LOL

=X= · 07-17-2008, 01:58 PM

Prior to this post I thought people's inquisitive nature about the device had declined. But I realized it was me just not paying attention to folks when I'm reading. I started paying attention again and still see people glancing at the reader.

The funniest incident/comment was when I was on vacation on the Playas de Cabo San Lucas earlier this year. Two vendors where commenting on my device. Vendor one says to the second vendor "Hey look at that neat little computer that guy is reading". The 2nd guy replies "that bozo is probably just sleeping".

=X=

DrMoze · 07-17-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kezza

I've had a couple people on airplanes this year take note of it and ask if it's an ebook device. I show them the screen and demonstrate how it's more readable than a traditional LCD, they ask some questions (usually about how many books it can hold, where does one get the books, etc). I'm always perfectly happy to promote the device, since I'm a pretty big proponent of e-ink and ebooks in general.

That's been my experience, except for me it's while commuting on the subway, occasionally on a train to Boston, etc.

zelda_pinwheel · 07-17-2008, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by =X=

The funniest incident/comment was when I was on vacation on the Playas de Cabo San Lucas earlier this year. Two vendors where commenting on my device. Vendor one says to the second vendor "Hey look at that neat little computer that guy is reading". The 2nd guy replies "that bozo is probably just sleeping".

tell the truth now, *were* you really asleep ?

=X= · 07-17-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

tell the truth now, *were* you really asleep ?

I deny it! The bucket of ice cold beer, hot sun, and relaxing atmosphere made it impossible for me to sleep

Madam Broshkina · 07-17-2008, 09:11 PM

When ever someone asks me about my reader I show them how it can displays pictures. 60 or 70 black and white photos of my last vacation usually shuts them up.

Taylor514ce · 07-18-2008, 11:14 AM

Hopefully you also have all your LP covers on an SD card.

Riocaz · 07-23-2008, 06:52 AM

And again ;-)

A rather stunning german lady sat nexst to me at a restaurant last night asked about the reader.

And this morning a gent was highly enthusiastic about it wanting to know where to buy one... Where best to get books (I advised him about the growing library here amongst others, so if You've made it here hello ;-))

And after he got off another gent asked to have a look at the screen quickly before he got off.

Elsi · 07-23-2008, 08:57 AM

Breakfast at the hotel on Saturday morning, reading Star Surgeon on the Kindle. The waitress was very interested in the Kindle and we talked where to get book readers and books.

Breakfast at the hotel on Sunday morning, reading Magic Bites in a mass-market paperback. The same waitress stopped by and indicated her surprise and confusion that I was reading a paper book instead of my neat device! So we had another discussion about *books* and reading in general.

It's the story, not the object!

zelda_pinwheel · 07-23-2008, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elsi

Breakfast at the hotel on Saturday morning, reading Star Surgeon on the Kindle. The waitress was very interested in the Kindle and we talked where to get book readers and books.

Breakfast at the hotel on Sunday morning, reading Magic Bites in a mass-market paperback. The same waitress stopped by and indicated her surprise and confusion that I was reading a paper book instead of my neat device! So we had another discussion about *books* and reading in general.

It's the story, not the object!

hee ! brilliant !! hilarious when it's the paper books which begin to cause suprise and consternation !

RDaneel54 · 07-28-2008, 09:10 PM

Latest story: On a flight to Chicago yesterday, the guy sitting next to me noticed my Reader. Then he showed me his Kindle! What are chances of that happening? Great conversation about e-reading and the effects the two different devices have had on our lives. He said he's a big reader of periodicals - then downloaded the latest issue of Newsweek before they closed the door. I mentioned the website here and how much I've learned.

Dean

SurgE · 07-29-2008, 01:51 AM

I got approached a few times(5 or 6 times so far) while travelling to work on the train. Some people already know about the reader and wanted to know how I managed to get it(Readers are not sold in Asia), some are quite amazed by the e-ink display's quality and wanted to know what the Reader is all about.

07-23-2008, 06:52 AM	#41
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	And again ;-) A rather stunning german lady sat nexst to me at a restaurant last night asked about the reader. And this morning a gent was highly enthusiastic about it wanting to know where to buy one... Where best to get books (I advised him about the growing library here amongst others, so if You've made it here hello ;-)) And after he got off another gent asked to have a look at the screen quickly before he got off. Last edited by Riocaz; 07-23-2008 at 07:25 AM. Reason: clarification

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revfish The Pastor of Disaster Posts: 202 Karma: 994 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650, Apple iPad 3 64GB Wifi	I still get it noticed even though I don't really travel. I got a couple questions the other day while waiting for my car to be fixed. I get asked about it a couple times a week while reading while eating lunch. I had someone ask last night if it was like the Kindle. O had to sigh and explain that I wouldn't own a Kindle and that the Sony was much better for my purposes. It is still the most commonly used gadget I have other than my iPod. LOL

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=X= Wizard Posts: 3,671 Karma: 12205348 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Galaxy S, Nook w/CM7	Prior to this post I thought people's inquisitive nature about the device had declined. But I realized it was me just not paying attention to folks when I'm reading. I started paying attention again and still see people glancing at the reader. The funniest incident/comment was when I was on vacation on the Playas de Cabo San Lucas earlier this year. Two vendors where commenting on my device. Vendor one says to the second vendor "Hey look at that neat little computer that guy is reading". The 2nd guy replies "that bozo is probably just sleeping". =X=

07-17-2008, 09:11 PM	#39
Madam Broshkina Manic Do Fuse Posts: 2,312 Karma: 3325462 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Sony 500, 505, 350, Kindle 3, DXG, nook, Irex DR800SG, iPad	When ever someone asks me about my reader I show them how it can displays pictures. 60 or 70 black and white photos of my last vacation usually shuts them up.

07-18-2008, 11:14 AM	#40
Taylor514ce Actively passive. Posts: 2,042 Karma: 478376 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Device: Sony PRS-505/LC	Hopefully you also have all your LP covers on an SD card.

07-23-2008, 08:57 AM	#42
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	Breakfast at the hotel on Saturday morning, reading *Star Surgeon* on the Kindle. The waitress was very interested in the Kindle and we talked where to get book readers and books. Breakfast at the hotel on Sunday morning, reading *Magic Bites* in a mass-market paperback. The same waitress stopped by and indicated her surprise and confusion that I was reading a paper book instead of my neat device! So we had another discussion about books and reading in general. It's the story, not the object!

07-28-2008, 09:10 PM	#44
RDaneel54 Aging Positronic Brain Posts: 633 Karma: 2155452 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Aurora (when off-Earth) Device: Amazon Oasis; iPhone, iPad Mini	Latest story: On a flight to Chicago yesterday, the guy sitting next to me noticed my Reader. Then he showed me his Kindle! What are chances of that happening? Great conversation about e-reading and the effects the two different devices have had on our lives. He said he's a big reader of periodicals - then downloaded the latest issue of Newsweek before they closed the door. I mentioned the website here and how much I've learned. Dean

07-29-2008, 01:51 AM	#45
SurgE Serial Bricker Posts: 65 Karma: 104 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Device: Sony PRS-505, Kindle 3 KSO	I got approached a few times(5 or 6 times so far) while travelling to work on the train. Some people already know about the reader and wanted to know how I managed to get it(Readers are not sold in Asia), some are quite amazed by the e-ink display's quality and wanted to know what the Reader is all about.

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