Hi all, I'm new to the forum and ereaders

Yayafava · 02-09-2010, 08:19 PM

Someone on a group I belong to suggested I come here to find out which ereader to buy.

I used to love reading but due to very limited vision in my old age (61) lol, I have turned to audiobooks. Then I discovered ebooks and enjoy reading them on the computer but I have decided it is time to expand my horizons. Or perhaps go back to.... : )

I also love to crochet and cook. I have most of my patterns scanned onto the computer and then there are the docs and pdfs I have through the internet. Same with recipes.

My original decision to buy an ereader was so I can access my patterns at any time without a computer. And recipes. as my computer is upstairs and, lo and behold, my stove is downstairs. Thought it would be cool to just have access to them on a portable devise.

From there I went to actually reading novels on this desired piece of technology. Science Fiction and mystery are my favorite genres.

I also love reading with my grandchildren. A few years back we were all reading the Harry Potter books together, now its their required summer reading. We take turns and at relevant points, discuss things read or speculate. It is a lot of fun. Often though the books they use are in rather small print, and I miss the reading along with them. Thus, another "need" for an ereader! : )

Now that I have introduced myself (in a rather round about fashion), I'm off to do my research and check out the forum.

Yayafava

happy_terd · 02-09-2010, 08:22 PM

Hello and welcome to MR!!!

Make sure to check out the "which one should I buy" subforum for future reader decision help.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=123

LazyScot · 02-10-2010, 05:36 AM

Greetings and welcome!

Glad to hear that ebooks and ereaders have re-opened reading to you.

MickeyC · 02-10-2010, 06:26 AM

Hi Yayafava and welcome to MobileRead

Lady Blue · 02-10-2010, 10:28 AM

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Yayafava, and welcome to the forum.

rlparker · 02-10-2010, 12:16 PM

Hi Yayafava, welcome to MR!

nefferbea · 02-10-2010, 01:40 PM

Welcome. I am new to the forum, also. It's becoming quite the addiction.

I don't crochet, but I knit and I think that your idea for putting patterns and recipes on the reader sounds great. I'm going to have to give it a try!

Jennifer

Lady Blue · 02-10-2010, 01:44 PM

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to you also, Jennifer.

Katti's Cat · 02-10-2010, 05:44 PM

Hi & welcome to MR to both Yayafava and Jennifer

nefferbea · 02-11-2010, 10:39 PM

Yayafava, I loaded 2 of my knitting patterns that I had in Microsoft Word into my reader and it was quick and easy. I put them into a new collection that I named Patterns. Thanks for the great idea!!

Jennifer

desertgrandma · 02-11-2010, 10:41 PM

nefferbea and yayafaba, Welcome to MobileRead.

enjoy the forums, and don't hesitate to ask questions.

02-09-2010, 08:19 PM	#1
Yayafava Member Posts: 16 Karma: 66 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: JBL	Hi all, I'm new to the forum and ereaders Someone on a group I belong to suggested I come here to find out which ereader to buy. I used to love reading but due to very limited vision in my old age (61) lol, I have turned to audiobooks. Then I discovered ebooks and enjoy reading them on the computer but I have decided it is time to expand my horizons. Or perhaps go back to.... : ) I also love to crochet and cook. I have most of my patterns scanned onto the computer and then there are the docs and pdfs I have through the internet. Same with recipes. My original decision to buy an ereader was so I can access my patterns at any time without a computer. And recipes. as my computer is upstairs and, lo and behold, my stove is downstairs. Thought it would be cool to just have access to them on a portable devise. From there I went to actually reading novels on this desired piece of technology. Science Fiction and mystery are my favorite genres. I also love reading with my grandchildren. A few years back we were all reading the Harry Potter books together, now its their required summer reading. We take turns and at relevant points, discuss things read or speculate. It is a lot of fun. Often though the books they use are in rather small print, and I miss the reading along with them. Thus, another "need" for an ereader! : ) Now that I have introduced myself (in a rather round about fashion), I'm off to do my research and check out the forum. Yayafava

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nefferbea Member Posts: 21 Karma: 29058 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Sony PRS600, ipod touch, Sony 950	Yayafava, I loaded 2 of my knitting patterns that I had in Microsoft Word into my reader and it was quick and easy. I put them into a new collection that I named Patterns. Thanks for the great idea!! Jennifer

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