tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post895489076610035904..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Pros and Cons of e-readersLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-87435102194094057522012-07-09T21:09:24.394-04:002012-07-09T21:09:24.394-04:00Susie, I didn't think about antique books. I m...Susie, I didn't think about antique books. I mean, I downloaded some when I was doing my history class, but forgot about it when writing this. It's a great idea, and also I found some realky cool family genealogy publications on there!<br /><br />Yes! Let's go purse shopping! I'm all for it. ;-)Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-26684023786340689072012-07-09T21:06:15.140-04:002012-07-09T21:06:15.140-04:00I know what you mean, Niki. I think the ever chang...I know what you mean, Niki. I think the ever changing cell phone merry go round has taught us to "think" things are old when they really aren't. It really is crazy, isn't it? But I do love my Blackberry.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-76997245873946573032012-07-09T18:00:36.995-04:002012-07-09T18:00:36.995-04:00I like my kindle fire. Unfortunately, I also like ...I like my kindle fire. Unfortunately, I also like Scramble with Friends, WWF, and Cross Me. I get easily distracted.<br /><br />The kindle has been fabulous for downloading old editions/OOP books for research. I needed to know how to ride side saddle...and found an old English book with instructions, perfect for my heroine. The 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (British) was also free for Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-67480243041454150212012-07-09T16:37:55.583-04:002012-07-09T16:37:55.583-04:00I have the "old" (when did we start refe...I have the "old" (when did we start referring to things that are 5 years old as OLD?) Kindle with the keyboard. IMHO, it's not terribly user-friendly, but I like it for reading outdoors and the read-aloud feature. Since getting my iPhone 2 years ago (it's not old yet, right?) I've started using its Kindle app for most of my e-book reading. My least favorite thing about it? Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-35116809017498701112012-07-09T15:04:29.264-04:002012-07-09T15:04:29.264-04:00DeAnna, you're so right! Instant availability ...DeAnna, you're so right! Instant availability and I love it. I can't believe I forgot that wonderful fact. Also, since many bookstores take books off the shelves after a specified amount of time, it's so good to know we can still get the book electronically.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-70023266606022025052012-07-09T15:01:56.481-04:002012-07-09T15:01:56.481-04:00Thank you, Anita. I totally forgot about the readi...Thank you, Anita. I totally forgot about the reading in bed part. I may not be able to read the color Nook in the sunlight, but I sure can read it in bed because of its lovely backlighting. So that's a definite pro. But on the con side - it always flops forward and hits my nose when I fall asleep. It's heavy, so I halfway expect to wake up with a black eye one of these days.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-17433991433443706142012-07-09T14:56:52.022-04:002012-07-09T14:56:52.022-04:00Hi DebH, I feel bogged down reading on the compute...Hi DebH, I feel bogged down reading on the computer, as well. Um, about that ereader yoy may or may not be able to compartmentalize because you haven't read the documents ... you aren't alone sister. I hate reading instructions. It's like a foreign language to me. I'd much rather figure it out myself. This is not a character trait that hubby likes, but I am who I am. And so are Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-73417963859897460332012-07-09T14:51:40.046-04:002012-07-09T14:51:40.046-04:00Hey you all, so sorry I'm late. I've been ...Hey you all, so sorry I'm late. I've been working super hard this morning and couldn't take a break until now.<br /><br />Barb, I'm glad you came out of your cave for a few minutes, and I love your quote.<br /><br />Dina, as far as I know, my nook does nit read to me. I think that's a very cool feature, especially for editing.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-71818314997064366682012-07-09T14:35:37.666-04:002012-07-09T14:35:37.666-04:00I'm interested in an e-reader.
I think one pr...I'm interested in an e-reader.<br /><br />I think one pro that wasn't mentioned (or I missed it somewhere) is the instant availability of books.<br /><br />Want to read something right now? BOOM. There it is, right on your e-reader. No shipping cost or delay.<br /><br />:DDeAnna Julie Dodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006564626571868446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-89167513948281102792012-07-09T14:24:09.895-04:002012-07-09T14:24:09.895-04:00I'm still using the eReader I bought second ha...I'm still using the eReader I bought second hand in the Sony test drive program. It's a Sony 700 and I really like it because it allows me to read at night without supplemental lighting, and it works great in sunlight. <br /><br />I usually only use it to read manuscripts, although I bring it for reading pleasure when I'm travelling. Because it's one of the 1st versions, it doesn&Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-69528410811270642862012-07-09T12:34:35.581-04:002012-07-09T12:34:35.581-04:00i have an el-cheepo e-reader, and a Kindle ap on m...i have an el-cheepo e-reader, and a Kindle ap on my Mac Laptop. My husband has an Ipad (with Kindle ap)<br /><br />El-cheepo e-reader works pretty well, except I have to page through the 100 free books that came with it. Not sure how to compartmentalize on it (or if it can - guess I should inspect the About This Reader document, eh?) The only drawback is no real freebies available unless the DebHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-6486192114847202632012-07-09T11:19:01.025-04:002012-07-09T11:19:01.025-04:00I have an older kindle with a keyboard, and I love...I have an older kindle with a keyboard, and I love it. No cons that I can think of. It has electronic ink rather than a color screen. I have a lovely red leather cover with a light that feels like a real book and makes it perfect to read anywhere. I often have it read out loud to me, since the ereader feature is faster than my normal reading speed. Only the non-fire kindle has this feature that IDina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-84713116544317492612012-07-09T09:36:58.462-04:002012-07-09T09:36:58.462-04:00Good Morning, Suzie.
Coming out of hibernation to...Good Morning, Suzie.<br /><br />Coming out of hibernation to comment on this one. <br /><br />I love my e-reader. (I'm on my third.) I saw a quote the other day, something to the effect that e-readers are a threat to books in the same way elevators are a threat to stairs. Reading is up, and I think that's a great thing. If a new gadget inspires that, wonderful.<br /><br />I might try the Barbara Earlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446880500278578170noreply@blogger.com