Comments on: There is no E in Book http://www.thebookpirate.com/2008/02/06/there-is-no-e-in-book/ A blog of Books and Pirates and Writing Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:52:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: suninmymouth http://www.thebookpirate.com/2008/02/06/there-is-no-e-in-book/comment-page-1/#comment-321 suninmymouth Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:42:09 +0000 http://www.thebookpirate.com/2008/02/06/there-is-no-e-in-book/#comment-321 Although one good thing about these e-books is that they spare paper and encourage less consumption of forest land for books and what not. I guess that's a perk! I'd like to see one in person sometime soon. Although one good thing about these e-books is that they spare paper and encourage less consumption of forest land for books and what not. I guess that's a perk! I'd like to see one in person sometime soon.

]]> By: The Book Pirate http://www.thebookpirate.com/2008/02/06/there-is-no-e-in-book/comment-page-1/#comment-320 The Book Pirate Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:24:19 +0000 http://www.thebookpirate.com/2008/02/06/there-is-no-e-in-book/#comment-320 I think I read that the Kindle's battery life is a week if you have the wireless network turned off. I am not sure if there is an OFF switch or if it just goes in to sleep mode (or something). But battery life is a good point. I think I read that the Kindle's battery life is a week if you have the wireless network turned off. I am not sure if there is an OFF switch or if it just goes in to sleep mode (or something). But battery life is a good point.

]]> By: suninmymouth http://www.thebookpirate.com/2008/02/06/there-is-no-e-in-book/comment-page-1/#comment-319 suninmymouth Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:16:31 +0000 http://www.thebookpirate.com/2008/02/06/there-is-no-e-in-book/#comment-319 A digital book never appealed to me. I couldn't picture myself being wrapped up in an exciting story and then worrying about battery life mid sentence. I don't think it'll take off either. A digital book never appealed to me. I couldn't picture myself being wrapped up in an exciting story and then worrying about battery life mid sentence. I don't think it'll take off either.

]]> By: The Book Pirate http://www.thebookpirate.com/2008/02/06/there-is-no-e-in-book/comment-page-1/#comment-323 The Book Pirate Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:27:47 +0000 http://www.thebookpirate.com/2008/02/06/there-is-no-e-in-book/#comment-323 I guess I overlooked the E-Ink (E-Paper?) and figured it wasn't that important. Since I have not had the opportunity to use a device that uses E-Paper, I never thought it was much different from a display on other electronic devices. <br><br>I was looking at the device from a book reader's perspective which is why I didn't bring up the newspapers and magazines. I also singled out the $10 new releases which I saw to be a main draw for the device. Saving $18 on a hardcover new release is more alluring compared to the $1 saves for mass markets.<br><br>I see this device as comparable to the first generation iPod. Hopefully they will improve it over time, but it still doesn't seem like enough to break in to the mainstream and be popular or to get favor in my eyes. However, this is an opinion that may change should I ever find myself being able to spend time with the Kindle. I guess I overlooked the E-Ink (E-Paper?) and figured it wasn't that important. Since I have not had the opportunity to use a device that uses E-Paper, I never thought it was much different from a display on other electronic devices.

I was looking at the device from a book reader's perspective which is why I didn't bring up the newspapers and magazines. I also singled out the $10 new releases which I saw to be a main draw for the device. Saving $18 on a hardcover new release is more alluring compared to the $1 saves for mass markets.

I see this device as comparable to the first generation iPod. Hopefully they will improve it over time, but it still doesn't seem like enough to break in to the mainstream and be popular or to get favor in my eyes. However, this is an opinion that may change should I ever find myself being able to spend time with the Kindle.

]]> By: Nicholas Tang http://www.thebookpirate.com/2008/02/06/there-is-no-e-in-book/comment-page-1/#comment-322 Nicholas Tang Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:41:01 +0000 http://www.thebookpirate.com/2008/02/06/there-is-no-e-in-book/#comment-322 It doesn't have a "digital screen" like most devices. It uses e-ink, which is not backlit and is actually very easy on the eyes - it's a completely different technology from laptops, gameboys, and every other electronic device out there. You should do a little more research, since every article I've ever read on the device explains that. ;)<br><br>I'm a new kindle owner, and so far, so good. It's not perfect, but it's nice, and the point is not about "cost effectiveness", for me, it's about convenience, access, etc. I can download any book in their library in seconds, from anywhere I can get a digital cell signal. That's awesome. You can also preview the first chapter (give or take) of each book in their library, meaning you can sample and then only buy if you like it. Again, this is great if you've ever heard about a supposedly great book only to find out that you really don't like it yourself. Finally, not every kindle book costs $10. New hardcover releases cost $10. Typically mass market paperbacks seem to be discounted around 10%, so that $7.99 book in the store will be around $7 on the kindle.<br><br>There are also magazines and newspapers to consider - automatic delivery of the NY Times, for instance, is around 2/3 cheaper on the Kindle than on your doorstep. If you read the NY Times, or any of the other periodicals on the Kindle, and you're ok with reading them on it, it'll save you a bunch of money there. Around $30 a month just with the NY Times alone.<br><br>It's not perfect by any means - the refresh (when you turn pages) is mildly annoying, although after a few pages you forget about it, and the interactive features (like the browser) are pretty lame so far. But it has a huge amount of potential, and it's already pretty good when it comes to reading books, which is, after all, the point. :) It doesn't have a “digital screen” like most devices. It uses e-ink, which is not backlit and is actually very easy on the eyes – it's a completely different technology from laptops, gameboys, and every other electronic device out there. You should do a little more research, since every article I've ever read on the device explains that. ;)

I'm a new kindle owner, and so far, so good. It's not perfect, but it's nice, and the point is not about “cost effectiveness”, for me, it's about convenience, access, etc. I can download any book in their library in seconds, from anywhere I can get a digital cell signal. That's awesome. You can also preview the first chapter (give or take) of each book in their library, meaning you can sample and then only buy if you like it. Again, this is great if you've ever heard about a supposedly great book only to find out that you really don't like it yourself. Finally, not every kindle book costs $10. New hardcover releases cost $10. Typically mass market paperbacks seem to be discounted around 10%, so that $7.99 book in the store will be around $7 on the kindle.

There are also magazines and newspapers to consider – automatic delivery of the NY Times, for instance, is around 2/3 cheaper on the Kindle than on your doorstep. If you read the NY Times, or any of the other periodicals on the Kindle, and you're ok with reading them on it, it'll save you a bunch of money there. Around $30 a month just with the NY Times alone.

It's not perfect by any means – the refresh (when you turn pages) is mildly annoying, although after a few pages you forget about it, and the interactive features (like the browser) are pretty lame so far. But it has a huge amount of potential, and it's already pretty good when it comes to reading books, which is, after all, the point. :)

]]> By: suninmymouth http://www.thebookpirate.com/2008/02/06/there-is-no-e-in-book/comment-page-1/#comment-105 suninmymouth Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:42:09 +0000 http://www.thebookpirate.com/2008/02/06/there-is-no-e-in-book/#comment-105 Although one good thing about these e-books is that they spare paper and encourage less consumption of forest land for books and what not. I guess that's a perk! I'd like to see one in person sometime soon. Although one good thing about these e-books is that they spare paper and encourage less consumption of forest land for books and what not. I guess that's a perk! I'd like to see one in person sometime soon.

]]> By: The Book Pirate http://www.thebookpirate.com/2008/02/06/there-is-no-e-in-book/comment-page-1/#comment-104 The Book Pirate Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:24:19 +0000 http://www.thebookpirate.com/2008/02/06/there-is-no-e-in-book/#comment-104 I think I read that the Kindle's battery life is a week if you have the wireless network turned off. I am not sure if there is an OFF switch or if it just goes in to sleep mode (or something). But battery life is a good point. I think I read that the Kindle's battery life is a week if you have the wireless network turned off. I am not sure if there is an OFF switch or if it just goes in to sleep mode (or something). But battery life is a good point.

]]> By: suninmymouth http://www.thebookpirate.com/2008/02/06/there-is-no-e-in-book/comment-page-1/#comment-103 suninmymouth Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:16:31 +0000 http://www.thebookpirate.com/2008/02/06/there-is-no-e-in-book/#comment-103 A digital book never appealed to me. I couldn't picture myself being wrapped up in an exciting story and then worrying about battery life mid sentence. I don't think it'll take off either. A digital book never appealed to me. I couldn't picture myself being wrapped up in an exciting story and then worrying about battery life mid sentence. I don't think it'll take off either.

]]> By: The Book Pirate http://www.thebookpirate.com/2008/02/06/there-is-no-e-in-book/comment-page-1/#comment-107 The Book Pirate Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:27:47 +0000 http://www.thebookpirate.com/2008/02/06/there-is-no-e-in-book/#comment-107 I guess I overlooked the E-Ink (E-Paper?) and figured it wasn't that important. Since I have not had the opportunity to use a device that uses E-Paper, I never thought it was much different from a display on other electronic devices. <br><br>I was looking at the device from a book reader's perspective which is why I didn't bring up the newspapers and magazines. I also singled out the $10 new releases which I saw to be a main draw for the device. Saving $18 on a hardcover new release is more alluring compared to the $1 saves for mass markets.<br><br>I see this device as comparable to the first generation iPod. Hopefully they will improve it over time, but it still doesn't seem like enough to break in to the mainstream and be popular or to get favor in my eyes. However, this is an opinion that may change should I ever find myself being able to spend time with the Kindle. I guess I overlooked the E-Ink (E-Paper?) and figured it wasn't that important. Since I have not had the opportunity to use a device that uses E-Paper, I never thought it was much different from a display on other electronic devices.

I was looking at the device from a book reader's perspective which is why I didn't bring up the newspapers and magazines. I also singled out the $10 new releases which I saw to be a main draw for the device. Saving $18 on a hardcover new release is more alluring compared to the $1 saves for mass markets.

I see this device as comparable to the first generation iPod. Hopefully they will improve it over time, but it still doesn't seem like enough to break in to the mainstream and be popular or to get favor in my eyes. However, this is an opinion that may change should I ever find myself being able to spend time with the Kindle.

]]> By: Nicholas Tang http://www.thebookpirate.com/2008/02/06/there-is-no-e-in-book/comment-page-1/#comment-106 Nicholas Tang Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:41:01 +0000 http://www.thebookpirate.com/2008/02/06/there-is-no-e-in-book/#comment-106 It doesn't have a "digital screen" like most devices. It uses e-ink, which is not backlit and is actually very easy on the eyes - it's a completely different technology from laptops, gameboys, and every other electronic device out there. You should do a little more research, since every article I've ever read on the device explains that. ;)<br><br>I'm a new kindle owner, and so far, so good. It's not perfect, but it's nice, and the point is not about "cost effectiveness", for me, it's about convenience, access, etc. I can download any book in their library in seconds, from anywhere I can get a digital cell signal. That's awesome. You can also preview the first chapter (give or take) of each book in their library, meaning you can sample and then only buy if you like it. Again, this is great if you've ever heard about a supposedly great book only to find out that you really don't like it yourself. Finally, not every kindle book costs $10. New hardcover releases cost $10. Typically mass market paperbacks seem to be discounted around 10%, so that $7.99 book in the store will be around $7 on the kindle.<br><br>There are also magazines and newspapers to consider - automatic delivery of the NY Times, for instance, is around 2/3 cheaper on the Kindle than on your doorstep. If you read the NY Times, or any of the other periodicals on the Kindle, and you're ok with reading them on it, it'll save you a bunch of money there. Around $30 a month just with the NY Times alone.<br><br>It's not perfect by any means - the refresh (when you turn pages) is mildly annoying, although after a few pages you forget about it, and the interactive features (like the browser) are pretty lame so far. But it has a huge amount of potential, and it's already pretty good when it comes to reading books, which is, after all, the point. :) It doesn't have a “digital screen” like most devices. It uses e-ink, which is not backlit and is actually very easy on the eyes – it's a completely different technology from laptops, gameboys, and every other electronic device out there. You should do a little more research, since every article I've ever read on the device explains that. ;)

I'm a new kindle owner, and so far, so good. It's not perfect, but it's nice, and the point is not about “cost effectiveness”, for me, it's about convenience, access, etc. I can download any book in their library in seconds, from anywhere I can get a digital cell signal. That's awesome. You can also preview the first chapter (give or take) of each book in their library, meaning you can sample and then only buy if you like it. Again, this is great if you've ever heard about a supposedly great book only to find out that you really don't like it yourself. Finally, not every kindle book costs $10. New hardcover releases cost $10. Typically mass market paperbacks seem to be discounted around 10%, so that $7.99 book in the store will be around $7 on the kindle.

There are also magazines and newspapers to consider – automatic delivery of the NY Times, for instance, is around 2/3 cheaper on the Kindle than on your doorstep. If you read the NY Times, or any of the other periodicals on the Kindle, and you're ok with reading them on it, it'll save you a bunch of money there. Around $30 a month just with the NY Times alone.

It's not perfect by any means – the refresh (when you turn pages) is mildly annoying, although after a few pages you forget about it, and the interactive features (like the browser) are pretty lame so far. But it has a huge amount of potential, and it's already pretty good when it comes to reading books, which is, after all, the point. :)

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