Tell us the reason why you bought an ereader

jocampo · 01-27-2011, 04:13 PM

Ereading and ereader devices, including tablets (which provide such functionality) are "in fashion" now, if I can use that term. But, I wonder if reading was the main reason for spending those extra bucks of just the desire of getting a new gadget.

Let's be honest and share opinions ...

Penforhire · 01-27-2011, 04:24 PM

I started before they were in fashion. My initial motivator was how my home was overflowing with physical books.

DHNightshadow · 01-27-2011, 04:31 PM

I read many fanfiction, and it is very exhausting on the pc. And there are very nice ebooks out, but I didn't like tor read them on the pc, because tiring etc. And it was a nice late christmagift to me from myself

=X= · 01-27-2011, 04:34 PM

Well I purchased most of my readers before they where "in fashion" as you put it. So maybe I don't fit in your poll. For me it was a financial and of convenience. I bought a reader because I knew in a year I would break even while having the convince of portability. It ends up the one thing I did not calculate was the convince would accelerate my reading. I ended up breaking even in 1/2 year.

=X=

mikegetz · 01-27-2011, 04:34 PM

my wife made me.

Pookeysgirl · 01-27-2011, 04:47 PM

I bought my first reader because I read a lot of books and I ran out of room for them in my small apartment. If I bought any more pbooks the kids would have to sleep in the hallway

Fastolfe · 01-27-2011, 04:47 PM

My main motivation was speed: from the moment I think "hey, I'd like to read that book" and the moment I start the firt page of that book, it takes no more than 5 minutes and I don't have to leave my chair. Compare that to 4 weeks when I special-order books at my local specialized book store.

My second motivation was that I could finally take my personal collection of scanned books on the road with me. I've been waiting for years for a decent digital paper display, and the Pearl e-ink finally makes ebook readers worthwhile for me.

My third motivation was to carry many books with me on my bicycle when I tour, without much extra weight.

My fourth motivation was that I kind of like gadgets

HarleyB · 01-27-2011, 04:51 PM

I bought an ereader so that I would always have a book to read. If, for some reason, I get bored with a certain book, then I have the rest of my library to choose from. I can easily purchase or borrow books at any time of the day or night without having to leave home. Or if I am away I can use the mobile app to get something new. The books are also cheaper than their paper equivalents. I was also running out of room to store pbooks.
I guess all that adds up to convenience.

paola · 01-27-2011, 04:52 PM

for work I need to have many papers and books at my fingertips - sure the laptop is great, but I find reading on the laptop very tiresome.
I have no switched to my very first reader, so I have nothing to compare it with: but so fare I am really really happy with the switch!

Nyssa · 01-27-2011, 04:52 PM

I chose "None of the above". I wanted an e-reader specifically for long waits (doctor's office, parent pick-up line, etc.), and travel, but , I was not quite sure I wanted to buy one. Then, my hubby surprised me with a Kindle for Christmas.

mr ploppy · 01-27-2011, 04:55 PM

To read books (in bed) that don't exist in paper form without having to print them out.

DreamWriter · 01-27-2011, 05:06 PM

I chose "none of the above." I had considered purchasing an e-reader for several years but kept talking myself out of it, mainly because it didn't make much economic sense since we usually borrowed library books.

We recently decided to publish our paperback book on the Kindle and I wanted to make sure that it looks just right, so I bought one! I'm loving it! I've been reading many different genres and it's very convenient to always have a wide assortment of reading material right there on the device!

Figlilly · 01-27-2011, 05:23 PM

I could choose several of those selections. I am an avid reader - sometimes. I can go six months or so without touching a book and then start up again and read my way through dozens. I have certainly read a lot since I got my device. It was a cool gadget and I knew I would want one when I first heard about them. All the same, I put it off for a year though a lot of that had to do with the Kindle not being available in Australia at the time. My bookshelves are overcrowded - some shelves are two books deep. I am sure there are books there I have forgotten I own. So, for me, there were many reasons. One thing I know for certain, I love my Kindle and have not regretted buying it for one moment.

Belle2Be · 01-27-2011, 05:33 PM

I bought one because I got tired of dogearing/bookmarking/spine bending to save my page and having my kids instantly lose it when trying to "read". Cute, but not so reader friendly.

ficbot · 01-27-2011, 05:42 PM

Several reasons, not all of which are in your poll

- I am an avid reader and love reading books
- I lack the space to keep them all in paper
- I read some things which are not in print (course notes, for example) and this lets me carry them with me and read them more comfortably than off a computer
- I read in French so the built-in dictionary is helpful to me
- I am not a huge music person so the text to speech feature appealed to me so I could have something to do while walking, commuting, at the gym

The ebook reader has been a dream come true for me. I love my Kindle!

View Poll Results: What was your true reason for getting an ereader
I really read a lot, very convenient device	175	70.85%
Hey, is a new gadget, I had to buy it	7	2.83%
I'm a casual reader so I thought it was cool to have one	8	3.24%
Not an avid reader, not a casual one, but I wanted to try and see what's cool about those devices	4	1.62%
I'm a student, thought it can be useful for my classes	6	2.43%
None of the above	47	19.03%
Voters: 247. You may not vote on this poll

01-27-2011, 04:13 PM	#1
jocampo Layback feline Posts: 3,034 Karma: 6980745 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Oasis 2nd gen, Sony DPTS1, iPad Pro 10.5"	Tell us the reason why you bought an ereader Ereading and ereader devices, including tablets (which provide such functionality) are "in fashion" now, if I can use that term. But, I wonder if reading was the main reason for spending those extra bucks of just the desire of getting a new gadget. Let's be honest and share opinions ...

01-27-2011, 04:52 PM	#10
Nyssa Series Addict Posts: 6,180 Karma: 167189477 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite (2nd Gen)	I chose "None of the above". I wanted an e-reader specifically for long waits (doctor's office, parent pick-up line, etc.), and travel, but , I was not quite sure I wanted to buy one. Then, my hubby surprised me with a Kindle for Christmas. Last edited by Nyssa; 01-27-2011 at 05:54 PM. Reason: Fixed typo

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01-27-2011, 04:24 PM	#2
Penforhire Wizard Posts: 2,230 Karma: 7145404 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Device: Kindle Voyage & iPhone 7+	I started before they were in fashion. My initial motivator was how my home was overflowing with physical books.

01-27-2011, 04:31 PM	#3
DHNightshadow Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 5803802 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany Device: Voyager	I read many fanfiction, and it is very exhausting on the pc. And there are very nice ebooks out, but I didn't like tor read them on the pc, because tiring etc. And it was a nice late christmagift to me from myself

01-27-2011, 04:34 PM	#4
=X= Wizard Posts: 3,671 Karma: 12205348 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Galaxy S, Nook w/CM7	Well I purchased most of my readers before they where "in fashion" as you put it. So maybe I don't fit in your poll. For me it was a financial and of convenience. I bought a reader because I knew in a year I would break even while having the convince of portability. It ends up the one thing I did not calculate was the convince would accelerate my reading. I ended up breaking even in 1/2 year. =X=

01-27-2011, 04:34 PM	#5
mikegetz Professional Nerd Posts: 84 Karma: 280 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Middletown, OH Device: Nook WiFI, KOBO, Pandigital Novel Personal	my wife made me.

01-27-2011, 04:47 PM	#6
Pookeysgirl Wizard Posts: 1,705 Karma: 12696746 Join Date: May 2010 Device: K3, Kobo Mini	I bought my first reader because I read a lot of books and I ran out of room for them in my small apartment. If I bought any more pbooks the kids would have to sleep in the hallway

01-27-2011, 04:47 PM	#7
Fastolfe Bookworm Posts: 98 Karma: 55796 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Sony PRS-650	My main motivation was speed: from the moment I think "hey, I'd like to read that book" and the moment I start the firt page of that book, it takes no more than 5 minutes and I don't have to leave my chair. Compare that to 4 weeks when I special-order books at my local specialized book store. My second motivation was that I could finally take my personal collection of scanned books on the road with me. I've been waiting for years for a decent digital paper display, and the Pearl e-ink finally makes ebook readers worthwhile for me. My third motivation was to carry many books with me on my bicycle when I tour, without much extra weight. My fourth motivation was that I kind of like gadgets

01-27-2011, 04:51 PM	#8
HarleyB Fanatic Posts: 565 Karma: 1113286 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast Australia Device: Kobo (RIP), iPad, iPhone 4, Kobo Touch x2, Kobo Glo	I bought an ereader so that I would always have a book to read. If, for some reason, I get bored with a certain book, then I have the rest of my library to choose from. I can easily purchase or borrow books at any time of the day or night without having to leave home. Or if I am away I can use the mobile app to get something new. The books are also cheaper than their paper equivalents. I was also running out of room to store pbooks. I guess all that adds up to convenience.

01-27-2011, 04:52 PM	#9
paola Wizard Posts: 2,840 Karma: 5843878 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Device: Pocketbook Pro 903, (beloved Pocketbook 360 RIP), Kobo Mini, Kobo Aura	for work I need to have many papers and books at my fingertips - sure the laptop is great, but I find reading on the laptop very tiresome. I have no switched to my very first reader, so I have nothing to compare it with: but so fare I am really really happy with the switch!

01-27-2011, 04:55 PM	#11
mr ploppy Feral Underclass Posts: 3,622 Karma: 26821535 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Yorkshire, tha noz Device: 2nd hand paperback	To read books (in bed) that don't exist in paper form without having to print them out.

01-27-2011, 05:06 PM	#12
DreamWriter Books are brain food. Posts: 2,950 Karma: 4836916 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: U.S. Device: Paperwhite · Fire HD6/HD8/HD10 · Galaxy Tab A7	I chose "none of the above." I had considered purchasing an e-reader for several years but kept talking myself out of it, mainly because it didn't make much economic sense since we usually borrowed library books. We recently decided to publish our paperback book on the Kindle and I wanted to make sure that it looks just right, so I bought one! I'm loving it! I've been reading many different genres and it's very convenient to always have a wide assortment of reading material right there on the device!

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01-27-2011, 05:23 PM	#13
Figlilly Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 2514066 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Australia Device: Kindle Oasis 2&3, Paperwhites, Kindle Touch, Kobo Clara, IPad Air2	I could choose several of those selections. I am an avid reader - sometimes. I can go six months or so without touching a book and then start up again and read my way through dozens. I have certainly read a lot since I got my device. It was a cool gadget and I knew I would want one when I first heard about them. All the same, I put it off for a year though a lot of that had to do with the Kindle not being available in Australia at the time. My bookshelves are overcrowded - some shelves are two books deep. I am sure there are books there I have forgotten I own. So, for me, there were many reasons. One thing I know for certain, I love my Kindle and have not regretted buying it for one moment.

01-27-2011, 05:33 PM	#14
Belle2Be Peace, Love, and Books Posts: 355 Karma: 1242738 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kindle 3(3g), NookColor	I bought one because I got tired of dogearing/bookmarking/spine bending to save my page and having my kids instantly lose it when trying to "read". Cute, but not so reader friendly.

01-27-2011, 05:42 PM	#15
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	Several reasons, not all of which are in your poll - I am an avid reader and love reading books - I lack the space to keep them all in paper - I read some things which are not in print (course notes, for example) and this lets me carry them with me and read them more comfortably than off a computer - I read in French so the built-in dictionary is helpful to me - I am not a huge music person so the text to speech feature appealed to me so I could have something to do while walking, commuting, at the gym The ebook reader has been a dream come true for me. I love my Kindle!