The daily commute - books vs ebook readers vs papers - Page 3

Elfwreck · 02-10-2010, 07:31 PM

Yesterday and this morning on the train I saw a Kindle in addition to my Sony. I'm used to seeing one ebook reader every couple of weeks, but that seems to be increasing.

I often see people with iphones, but I can't tell if they're reading or playing games or web browsing.

irenas · 02-10-2010, 08:00 PM

I am usually listening to my audiobooks- our library has a very good selection. If not on car CD player, then using my mp3 player and a transmitter.

BooksForABuck · 02-10-2010, 08:15 PM

Last summer, for the first time, I started seeing a number of people using reading devices on the train (in Dallas, which is not exactly tech central although it's not in the boonies, either). I saw mostly Kindles and iPhones along with an occasional Blackberry and, of course, my own eBookWise.

The last time I flew, I got a kick out of seeing that everyone in First Class had their iPhones out. Suspect they weren't all reading, though (I went on to the back so I didn't get to see how they used them during the flight).

Even two years ago, I'd never see anyone reading eBooks. Now, public transportation, at least, seems full of them in my experience.

Rob Preece
Publisher, BooksForABuck.com

kc5cychris · 02-10-2010, 09:14 PM

Since I recieved my reader as a Christmas present i have seen several in the Dr's office and even in Burger king one day when My wife and I where out on a day trip. Surprised me to see them out there. Cool though hope to see more just so they are not driving and reading I am fine. Saw this once in DC on the beltway not a reader but a book in hand at 80+MPH

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02-10-2010, 07:31 PM	#31
Elfwreck Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,187 Karma: 25133758 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area, California, USA Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3 (Past: Kobo Mini, PEZ, PRS-505, Clié)	Yesterday and this morning on the train I saw a Kindle in addition to my Sony. I'm used to seeing one ebook reader every couple of weeks, but that seems to be increasing. I often see people with iphones, but I can't tell if they're reading or playing games or web browsing.

02-10-2010, 08:00 PM	#32
irenas Zealot Posts: 101 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orange County Device: Astak EZ reader	I am usually listening to my audiobooks- our library has a very good selection. If not on car CD player, then using my mp3 player and a transmitter.

02-10-2010, 08:15 PM	#33
BooksForABuck Zealot Posts: 123 Karma: 150001 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Long Beach, CA Device: Color Nook, Kindle 2, Palm III, eBookWise, HP Jornada	Last summer, for the first time, I started seeing a number of people using reading devices on the train (in Dallas, which is not exactly tech central although it's not in the boonies, either). I saw mostly Kindles and iPhones along with an occasional Blackberry and, of course, my own eBookWise. The last time I flew, I got a kick out of seeing that everyone in First Class had their iPhones out. Suspect they weren't all reading, though (I went on to the back so I didn't get to see how they used them during the flight). Even two years ago, I'd never see anyone reading eBooks. Now, public transportation, at least, seems full of them in my experience. Rob Preece Publisher, BooksForABuck.com

02-10-2010, 09:14 PM	#34
kc5cychris Connoisseur Posts: 53 Karma: 497152 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Georgia, USA Device: PRS-600, PRS-900	Since I recieved my reader as a Christmas present i have seen several in the Dr's office and even in Burger king one day when My wife and I where out on a day trip. Surprised me to see them out there. Cool though hope to see more just so they are not driving and reading I am fine. Saw this once in DC on the beltway not a reader but a book in hand at 80+MPH

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