Comments on: Portability, price and function – why the digital book will die http://helpmerick.com/portability-price-and-function-why-the-digital-book-will-die.htm Easy to understand computer help Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:06:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Anonymous http://helpmerick.com/portability-price-and-function-why-the-digital-book-will-die.htm/comment-page-#comment-2962 Anonymous Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://helpmerick.com/wordpr/?p=1832#comment-2962 It is common sense to think that the paper version of books is outdated, far too expensive a form, and, thus, must be replaced by some other medium. But, until someone figures out how to make it easier, cheaper, and more appealing for reading in bed, the printed book will stay on my bedside table. I cannot imagine falling asleep and letting a computer drop on me! Sue It is common sense to think that the paper version of books is outdated, far too expensive a form, and, thus, must be replaced by some other medium.

But, until someone figures out how to make it easier, cheaper, and more appealing for reading in bed, the printed book will stay on my bedside table. I cannot imagine falling asleep and letting a computer drop on me! Sue

]]> By: Anonymous http://helpmerick.com/portability-price-and-function-why-the-digital-book-will-die.htm/comment-page-#comment-2963 Anonymous Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://helpmerick.com/wordpr/?p=1832#comment-2963 Free (or cheap) & easy is the only way for this technology to survive. I have downloaded & read quite a few books on my smart phone, but I wouldn't buy a specific reader appliance or pay for e-books at this point. Most of the classics can be found online for free because the copyrights have expired. If I want to read a newer book, I go to Goodwill or a used book store and get modern books for pennies on the dollar... Free (or cheap) & easy is the only way for this technology to survive. I have downloaded & read quite a few books on my smart phone, but I wouldn’t buy a specific reader appliance or pay for e-books at this point. Most of the classics can be found online for free because the copyrights have expired.

If I want to read a newer book, I go to Goodwill or a used book store and get modern books for pennies on the dollar…

]]> By: Anonymous http://helpmerick.com/portability-price-and-function-why-the-digital-book-will-die.htm/comment-page-#comment-2964 Anonymous Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://helpmerick.com/wordpr/?p=1832#comment-2964 I feel the same as Sue about the books, Mine will also stay by my bedside. Millie I feel the same as Sue about the books, Mine will also stay by my bedside. Millie

]]> By: Anonymous http://helpmerick.com/portability-price-and-function-why-the-digital-book-will-die.htm/comment-page-#comment-2965 Anonymous Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://helpmerick.com/wordpr/?p=1832#comment-2965 If you read the link attached you will see that this "computer" that you are afraid of dropping on yourself is only 10 oz. and to the poster who is talking about comparing it to a computer screen or cell phone screen - then go to the linked article and watch the embedded video which has a very good visual which has completely convinced me that it is not to be compared visually at least with any of these existing devices. The price is high, yes, however the ability (for a voracious reader like myself) to download a book in less than 30 seconds for under 10.00 from anywhere that you could get a cell phone signal . . . well, that is a pretty darn good idea in my opinion. I personally do not have the money to purchase one - however it is definitely on my christmas list! If you read the link attached you will see that this “computer” that you are afraid of dropping on yourself is only 10 oz. and to the poster who is talking about comparing it to a computer screen or cell phone screen – then go to the linked article and watch the embedded video which has a very good visual which has completely convinced me that it is not to be compared visually at least with any of these existing devices. The price is high, yes, however the ability (for a voracious reader like myself) to download a book in less than 30 seconds for under 10.00 from anywhere that you could get a cell phone signal . . . well, that is a pretty darn good idea in my opinion. I personally do not have the money to purchase one – however it is definitely on my christmas list!

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