I thought this article on yahoo echos what a lot of us have said before. We're so smart
Anyway, I thought it was sound advice. I was shocked that most americans only read 7 books a year. We outrank them for sure. Still, even with all the reading I do, (and I know you guys do more than I) it still isnt' worth it to me to buy the Kindle.
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Why you shouldn't buy an e reader
Why you shouldn't buy an e reader
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So this is a bad thing?But Amazon has given the device a cellular connection and a keyboard so you can access its online bookstore any time, any place, to buy a book. Good for them. Not so good for you. The results are predictable: You may end up making lots of impulse purchases. Don't be surprised if you spend hundreds of dollars on books in your first year.
I'm getting my Wi-Fi only Kindle today. While I see the article writer's point about mainstream e-books being too expensive, I'm looking forward to buying some independently published books for 2 to 3 bucks that I wouldn't buy if I had to pay the cost of a paperback.
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I think one of the big selling points for Nook, Kobo and Sony is that you can check out books from a library if your library offers ebooks. The library near my office is getting Overdrive, so I'm excited about finally having access to library where I can use my Sony for checking out ebooks rather than purchasing them. I think we are going to see more and more libraries offering ebooks in the future.
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Other reasons not to buy an eReader in the form of "Advantages of the Paperback:"
You don't have to call customer support if you accidentally drop a paperback.
Trying to fix a paperback yourself does not void the warranty.
Paperbacks never need batteries charged.
You will not electrocute yourself dropping your paperback in the bathtub.
Paperbacks can safely be loaned to a friend.
You don't have to go online to buy another paperback.
If stolen, a paperback can be easily (and affordably) replaced.
A paperback can be autographed without impacting its legibility.
Feel free to add your own ideas to this list.
You don't have to call customer support if you accidentally drop a paperback.
Trying to fix a paperback yourself does not void the warranty.
Paperbacks never need batteries charged.
You will not electrocute yourself dropping your paperback in the bathtub.
Paperbacks can safely be loaned to a friend.
You don't have to go online to buy another paperback.
If stolen, a paperback can be easily (and affordably) replaced.
A paperback can be autographed without impacting its legibility.
Feel free to add your own ideas to this list.