Yep. It's official. Sony Reader has "ruined" books for me. A final "review." - Page 3

wayamauro · 09-26-2009, 02:51 PM

I think what got me hooked to my new reader is the fact that it is so comfortable I do not realize it is a machine. I just bought it and the other day I was reading this book, and I gotta tell you, after I am done with one page I try to turn to the next page with my hands (yes, as if the book was real, trying to find the edge of the paper...of course I couldn't find any).
That happened like 3 times the other day, and yesterday again with a different book. Then I realize I have to push the button and not physically turn the page...
I really love it.

kennyc · 09-26-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wayamauro

I think what got me hooked to my new reader is the fact that it is so comfortable I do not realize it is a machine. I just bought it and the other day I was reading this book, and I gotta tell you, after I am done with one page I try to turn to the next page with my hands (yes, as if the book was real, trying to find the edge of the paper...of course I couldn't find any).
That happened like 3 times the other day, and yesterday again with a different book. Then I realize I have to push the button and not physically turn the page...
I really love it.

that's funny, cause I've done the same thing a couple of times. I'm sure I'll try to push the button on a paper back one day soon and be confused as to why the page didn't change.

wayamauro · 09-26-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

that's funny, cause I've done the same thing a couple of times. I'm sure I'll try to push the button on a paper back one day soon and be confused as to why the page didn't change.

I know uh! It is really cool.

neilmarr · 09-27-2009, 01:08 AM

Glad to hear you're so happy with your Sony, William. I very soon reached the stage where I found treebooks fiddly, fussy, a downright pain to use. I'd been in the habit for decades of reading at least a couple of paperbacks a week: I reckon I'm now reading much more than that in ebook form, and a darned sight more comfortably. Cheers. Neil

DrMoze · 09-27-2009, 01:34 AM

Thanks for the bump. I didn't catch the OP before. Still describes the experience beautifully.

Cassy · 09-27-2009, 02:04 AM

its so true! I have a paperback I bought before my ereader and while I am dying to read the book, I just can't go back to regular books! Will have to buy a epub version i think

kennyc · 09-27-2009, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by neilmarr

Glad to hear you're so happy with your Sony, William. I very soon reached the stage where I found treebooks fiddly, fussy, a downright pain to use. I'd been in the habit for decades of reading at least a couple of paperbacks a week: I reckon I'm now reading much more than that in ebook form, and a darned sight more comfortably. Cheers. Neil

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Originally Posted by Cassy

its so true! I have a paperback I bought before my ereader and while I am dying to read the book, I just can't go back to regular books! Will have to buy a epub version i think

Yeah, my only issue is that everything is not available in ebook form yet!

I'd love to reread Dhalgren and a couple of other Samuel R. Delaney books but they just aren't available, not is Steinbeck....etc. etc.

neilmarr · 09-27-2009, 10:33 AM

***Yeah, my only issue is that everything is not available in ebook form yet***

A valid point, Kenny. And I still do have to resort to treebooks from time to time. Given the choice, though, it's ebook every time. The more of us who use readers, the more the 'revolution' picks up momentum and the more it will make sense to publishers to make everything they have in their catalogues avasilable in e-formats. N

kennyc · 09-27-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by neilmarr

***Yeah, my only issue is that everything is not available in ebook form yet***

A valid point, Kenny. And I still do have to resort to treebooks from time to time. Given the choice, though, it's ebook every time. The more of us who use readers, the more the 'revolution' picks up momentum and the more it will make sense to publishers to make everything they have in their catalogues avasilable in e-formats. N

Yep. Yep. Yep. No, that's not my dog.

I agree and that is my approach as well.

P.S. Just purchased Pat Conroy's "South of Broad" in epub.

Juliette · 09-27-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by neilmarr

***Yeah, my only issue is that everything is not available in ebook form yet***

A valid point, Kenny. And I still do have to resort to treebooks from time to time. Given the choice, though, it's ebook every time. The more of us who use readers, the more the 'revolution' picks up momentum and the more it will make sense to publishers to make everything they have in their catalogues avasilable in e-formats. N

Hear, hear! I'm with you for this one

MikFinkel · 10-04-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ultim8fury

I've been working my way through my book collection now quite quickly since I'm off work on medical leave. I can't see me switching back to paper any time soon. Reading on it is so natural you just don't think about it.

One thing I'd really like to see made is a remote control (wired or RF) for changing the page. I've got so used to propping up the reader and getting comfortable that it's become a chore to move my arm to press the page button. It's lazy I know but still, it'd be a nice idea.

Well, if new air conditioners come with a remote. I laughed my butt off the 1st time a remote fell out of the box, now I would not want to be without one!

Gwen Morse · 01-12-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamG

I love it. I'm keeping it. Nobody can pry it away from my hands. I'll be enjoying more of 1984 tonight, and perhaps, at some point, I'll get around to putting some of my own books on it, at which point the reading activity can only get more enjoyable, right?

Welcome to the cult, we'll save a glass of Kool-Aid for you

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revfish · 01-12-2011, 11:41 PM

I actually read a Dead Tree Edition book a few weeks ago and it was just so weird for me.

I think Bad Religion said it best with "I'm a 21st Century Digital Boy/I don't know how to live but I got a lot of toys."

Digital toys

Anthem · 01-13-2011, 10:31 AM

I'm actually reading Digital Copyright by Jessica Litman in trade paperback format right now because I was unable to find an ebook at any of the online retailers that I frequent.

Does anyone else see the irony?

Poppaea · 01-13-2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthem

I'm actually reading Digital Copyright by Jessica Litman in trade paperback format right now because I was unable to find an ebook at any of the online retailers that I frequent.

Does anyone else see the irony?

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09-26-2009, 02:51 PM	#31
wayamauro Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505, KindleDX	I think what got me hooked to my new reader is the fact that it is so comfortable I do not realize it is a machine. I just bought it and the other day I was reading this book, and I gotta tell you, after I am done with one page I try to turn to the next page with my hands (yes, as if the book was real, trying to find the edge of the paper...of course I couldn't find any). That happened like 3 times the other day, and yesterday again with a different book. Then I realize I have to push the button and not physically turn the page... I really love it.

09-27-2009, 01:08 AM	#34
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,216 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Glad to hear you're so happy with your Sony, William. I very soon reached the stage where I found treebooks fiddly, fussy, a downright pain to use. I'd been in the habit for decades of reading at least a couple of paperbacks a week: I reckon I'm now reading much more than that in ebook form, and a darned sight more comfortably. Cheers. Neil

09-27-2009, 01:34 AM	#35
DrMoze Booknut Posts: 858 Karma: 2852 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida! Device: Sony Reader 500/505/300/350, Nook Glowlight Plus (6")	Thanks for the bump. I didn't catch the OP before. Still describes the experience beautifully.

09-27-2009, 02:04 AM	#36
Cassy Zealot Posts: 106 Karma: 22 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Silver Sony PRS 505	its so true! I have a paperback I bought before my ereader and while I am dying to read the book, I just can't go back to regular books! Will have to buy a epub version i think

09-27-2009, 10:33 AM	#38
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,216 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	*Yeah, my only issue is that everything is not available in ebook form yet* A valid point, Kenny. And I still do have to resort to treebooks from time to time. Given the choice, though, it's ebook every time. The more of us who use readers, the more the 'revolution' picks up momentum and the more it will make sense to publishers to make everything they have in their catalogues avasilable in e-formats. N

01-12-2011, 11:41 PM	#43
revfish The Pastor of Disaster Posts: 202 Karma: 994 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650, Apple iPad 3 64GB Wifi	I actually read a Dead Tree Edition book a few weeks ago and it was just so weird for me. I think Bad Religion said it best with "I'm a 21st Century Digital Boy/I don't know how to live but I got a lot of toys." Digital toys

01-13-2011, 10:31 AM	#44
Anthem Guru Posts: 704 Karma: 1622328 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Device: Kindle Oasis, OnePlus Nord	I'm actually reading Digital Copyright by Jessica Litman in trade paperback format right now because I was unable to find an ebook at any of the online retailers that I frequent. Does anyone else see the irony?

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