I'm undecided....shocking, I know!

[PsyDocJoanne]

Hi pilotbob,

Thanks for your input. One of the things I find really valuable about message boards is getting to read everyone's opinions, and I have to say that in general, I've found this message board to be a huge asset when trying to make this choice!

I do have small hands (and awfully stubby fingers *lol*), and it did occur to me last night that that might be part of the problem.

I'm going to give reading sans the cover another whirl tonight. In all honesty, I tend to be hard on my gadgets (my poor video iPod is covered with scratches, as is the screen of my Razr, despite keeping both in protective cases). I was hoping to be able to read with it in the cover, since that affords a little more protection...and I was slightly nervous about the Kindle being white, so I also thought reading it in the cover might keep it cleaner longer.

I'm going to try folks' suggestions on how to hold it tonight...I'll experiment more, and see if I can get comfy with it. I want to really give the Kindle a fair chance, you know?

[desertgrandma]

Originally Posted by PsyDocJoanne

Hi pilotbob,

Thanks for your input. One of the things I find really valuable about message boards is getting to read everyone's opinions, and I have to say that in general, I've found this message board to be a huge asset when trying to make this choice!

I do have small hands (and awfully stubby fingers *lol*), and it did occur to me last night that that might be part of the problem.

I'm going to give reading sans the cover another whirl tonight. In all honesty, I tend to be hard on my gadgets (my poor video iPod is covered with scratches, as is the screen of my Razr, despite keeping both in protective cases). I was hoping to be able to read with it in the cover, since that affords a little more protection...and I was slightly nervous about the Kindle being white, so I also thought reading it in the cover might keep it cleaner longer.

I'm going to try folks' suggestions on how to hold it tonight...I'll experiment more, and see if I can get comfy with it. I want to really give the Kindle a fair chance, you know?

Perception is a funny thing. When I first saw the Kindle, online even, I fell instantly in love. However, whenever I see a PT Cruiser, or a Scion, I want to puke. Yet, these cars are all over the place. Were I to tell the owners of these vehicles what I thought, I'm sure they'd take it personally, like a criticism of their personal style and taste. Perhaps thats why, when people use words like "ugly" "Cheesy" and "lacking in refinement" has a tendency to push my buttons, so to speak. But, all that aside, I know you'll find the perfect reader......for you. It doesn't matter which one it is.

[RickyMaveety]

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Perception is a funny thing. When I first saw the Kindle, online even, I fell instantly in love. However, whenever I see a PT Cruiser, or a Scion, I want to puke. Yet, these cars are all over the place. Were I to tell the owners of these vehicles what I thought, I'm sure they'd take it personally, like a criticism of their personal style and taste. Perhaps thats why, when people use words like "ugly" "Cheesy" and "lacking in refinement" has a tendency to push my buttons, so to speak. But, all that aside, I know you'll find the perfect reader......for you. It doesn't matter which one it is.

Absolutely!! When I first saw a PTCruiser, I HAD to have one. I fell in love with it. Don't know why ... it reminded me of the 1930s and gangster movies, I guess. But, it doesn't matter to me that DG didn't (doesn't) like them ... personal taste is PERSONAL.

If someone doesn't like my taste in something ... I will tell them what I always tell people who don't like something that I like .... If you don't like it, don't buy it. Simple solution.

One of my best friends hates chocolate. She just hates it. I can't understand it, but she does. So, when she tells me that she doesn't want any of the fine brownies I made ... I don't take it personally. If they were the greatest brownies on the planet, she still wouldn't like them.

People who don't like the Kindle ... for whatever reason ... are making a judgement that is personal to them. I do not question it ... I just don't think they should try and argue me out of my love for the thing, and I don't think they should buy one. Both options are just plain stupid.

[desertgrandma]

Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

Absolutely!! When I first saw a PTCruiser, I HAD to have one. I fell in love with it. Don't know why ... it reminded me of the 1930s and gangster movies, I guess. But, it doesn't matter to me that DG didn't (doesn't) like them ... personal taste is PERSONAL.

If someone doesn't like my taste in something ... I will tell them what I always tell people who don't like something that I like .... If you don't like it, don't buy it. Simple solution.

One of my best friends hates chocolate. She just hates it. I can't understand it, but she does. So, when she tells me that she doesn't want any of the fine brownies I made ... I don't take it personally. If they were the greatest brownies on the planet, she still wouldn't like them.

People who don't like the Kindle ... for whatever reason ... are making a judgement that is personal to them. I do not question it ... I just don't think they should try and argue me out of my love for the thing, and I don't think they should buy one. Both options are just plain stupid.

AW CRAP!! Sorry, RM, had I known you had one..............I would have used another analogy.....but that would have just offended someone else I guess. See? The whole point here is, find someway else to say "I don't care for it" instead of "Its UGLY!"

[pilotbob]

Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

One of my best friends hates chocolate. She just hates it. I can't understand it, but she does.

There's two kinds of people in this world. People who like chocolate and people who don't admit it.