tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post8685073883066420268..comments2023-12-26T18:33:04.681-08:00Comments on Writability: Confessions of a Techie Book LoverGabe (Ava Jae)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04778524723148508140noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-43938925458338467972011-08-15T14:00:54.195-07:002011-08-15T14:00:54.195-07:00I have been reading books on my Palm Pilot for nig...I have been reading books on my Palm Pilot for nigh a decade or two. I love it (even with the small screen). It prevents me from considering justifiable homicide at the DMV or the supermarket, when I am waiting in line. It's the perfect size for those waits.Cerebrations.bizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01273098928740152430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-54768499396068926682011-08-15T11:23:51.385-07:002011-08-15T11:23:51.385-07:00I'm hoping I'll need to revisit this post ...I'm hoping I'll need to revisit this post soon, Ava. I don't have an e-reader yet (except for the computer!), but would love to get one soon. Maybe Christmas for me too!<br /><br />Thanks for giving me some ideas to consider when I do.S.P. Sipalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17943968424012034217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-52812457802009142772011-08-15T10:56:53.757-07:002011-08-15T10:56:53.757-07:00I never thought of reading on my phone. I don'...I never thought of reading on my phone. I don't have internet on my current phone so it's not yet possible, but I'll be upgrading in a few months. Hmm. Interesting. <br /><br />Samsung Galaxy Tab, huh? There are SO many tablets out there right now, I find it a little astounding. How do you even choose? O.o<br /><br />And thank you Krista! ^_^Gabe (Ava Jae)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04778524723148508140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-93214814742872322011-08-15T09:56:43.746-07:002011-08-15T09:56:43.746-07:00I have given you an award on my blog. So stop by t...I have given you an award on my blog. So stop by to claim it. <a href="http://itakethepen.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">I Take the Pen</a>Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10348921731053503531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-64932924344369496272011-08-15T09:49:40.327-07:002011-08-15T09:49:40.327-07:00I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab and I love it. It'...I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab and I love it. It's about the size of a DVD case -- or dare I say, a book? I've been able to download several books and I enjoy it so much as it helps me relax.DDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01061399352477972492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-16327792799580640592011-08-15T07:51:11.602-07:002011-08-15T07:51:11.602-07:00I buy books on my droid because their cheep or fre...I buy books on my droid because their cheep or free, but you are so right about holding a book in your hands and breathing in the smell. I only buy e-books if I'm not in rush to get them read. It's nice to have around because I always have my phone with me and if I need a book to read in a pinch it will do, but it is certainly not my first choice.Jennie Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331827076858223497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-39751762812378762722011-08-15T07:46:16.919-07:002011-08-15T07:46:16.919-07:00I feel like no matter what I'm going to miss p...I feel like no matter what I'm going to miss physical books and I'll probably keep buying my favorites in print as long as I can. Amazon is a wonderful thing.<br /><br />BUT I'm fully aware there are plenty of great books out there that are only in e-book format...and I don't want to miss out on those selections forever. <br /><br />So far it looks like there are many varying reviews on e-readers. Very interesting. :)Gabe (Ava Jae)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04778524723148508140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-9570852356754090692011-08-15T07:42:32.089-07:002011-08-15T07:42:32.089-07:00I read occasionally on my iPad, but my eyes are t...I read occasionally on my iPad, but my eyes are tired after about an hour of computer screen usage, including the iPad (I usually even break hourly when writing). I have a Nook that I love, and I've found that reading for extended periods of time on an e-ink display has no eye strain for me. <br /><br />Honestly, though...I miss physical books, sometimes.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18228237190423435197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-41235595102585138892011-08-15T05:50:05.684-07:002011-08-15T05:50:05.684-07:00My sister has a Kindle, and I cannot, for the life...My sister has a Kindle, and I cannot, for the life of me, read something off of it for more than a few seconds. I think it's mostly because of that thing you brought up--if I see it on a screen (any screen, not just my computer) i think it's unfinished. Plus, it hurts my eyes.<br /><br />Plus...no new book smell. >.<Francesca Zappiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16876692064254806825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-33230329050838523482011-08-15T04:45:49.457-07:002011-08-15T04:45:49.457-07:00eBooks are a beast of a different matter. I've...eBooks are a beast of a different matter. I've had an ereader since the beginning. I'm one of those who looks at the reviews, but I like to stay up on technology. I bought a Sony years ago that I should have kept, but sent back after two weeks and bought my netbook, which, in retrospect...eh, I love my netbook (currently being utilized by the hubby while on deployment) but it's not an ereader. Since, I bought another ereader by Sony, it's not as nice as the original but it's still one of the best for a reader/writer. That said, I'm about to sell it because I rarely use it. I also have a Samsung Galaxy S phone that I read on all the time and you'd think you don't edit while reading on one, but recently I have found I do. Here's something to consider in all the hubbub of the new ereaders. Sony's will read almost every format, it has flash card expansion slots, it has a stylis and can make notes as well as has dictionary and some other cool stuff. The battery life is supposed to be two weeks, it usually last me one. Just something to consider.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627753507423390187noreply@blogger.com