Post: #26

I'm a bibliophile and have been collecting rare books(especially first editions that are numbered/lettered and signed) for nearly two decades. I do use my Kindle for most of my reading nowadays though.

Post: #27

Kindle.

My only issue is that some Kindle books are like 12 bucks, while their paperback versions are only 6 dollars or so. I feel like a jerk paying the extra money.

Post: #28

Personally, I'm a minimalist who avoids buying anything that's going to take up space. I used to have shelves and shelves of books at my last place, but I ditched most of them when I moved. With 8 GB of memory, a kindle can hold more books than any man could read in a lifetime, and it weighs only a couple ounces. I carry mine with me everywhere.

My one worry with the kindle is that by putting your stuff on an electronic device that's linked to Amazon's network, you're giving them the ability to wipe your library if they decide they don't like you or what you're reading. It already happened with Orwell's 1984; there was a dispute between publishers and instead of just taking it off their site, Amazon took the book off of everybody's kindle. So I have a Kindle that's not linked up to anything, and when I download something I strip off the DRM on the computer right away.

Post: #29

Books for the house.

Kindle for the road.

Post: #30

I use Kindle mainly for torrented books and short novels.

Everything else I prefer paperback.

Post: #31

I have a rooted nook, download all copies of my books and crack the protection for safekeeping, and mostly love it.

Actually, the only thing I don't like about ebooks is that your bookshelves are sort of a reflection of your identity, and it's a decorative touch I sorta miss. Don't miss lugging around all the boxes of books, mind you.

Post: #32

I avoided buying a Kindle for a long time, but now that I have one, I don't regret it. I have read more books in the past year with the Kindle than I would with paperbacks. For me, it has to do with the small screen and the percentage completed display at the bottom. Sure, I love owning books and flipping through them but the Kindle or any of the other reading devices are very useful.

Post: #33

First off, I love my kindle. I had a first generation kindle and recently upgraded to the paperwhite. I love that one even more. I mostly use my kindle for renting books from the library, borrowing one free book a month from amazon prime, and getting free classics that are pretty easy to find. Occasionally I buy kindle books, but refuse to pay more than 10$ for a kindle book. Also I mainly use it when traveling and at work (my job has "down time" so I can read or do other stuff).
Other than that I try to read real books at home. I buy most of my books used to more often than not I can get a book cheaper than a kindle book as long as it isn't a recently released book. Plus I like having shelves of books at my house.

Post: #34

I tend to prefer eBooks more for the portability. I recently got a Kindle Fire for the Text To Speech function.

I've gotten so used to eBooks. I'm currently reading "The Fourth Turning" in paperback. When I first started it, I set it down and actually spent part of a second trying to figure out how to turn it off.

Post: #35

Definitely books. Its just a different, more tangible experience. Also, books look good on a shelf and I love bookstores.

Post: #36

Sony e-reader PRS-T2. E-reader have so much advantage that I use it as much as possible. They are compact,easy to travel with and you always have your library with you. Books are old fashioned and for people who are stuck in time, although I have to say on University I think books are essential but for casual reading, may it be fiction, non-fiction, history, self-help, etc. E-reader wins on all fronts. E-books are also always cheaper and there are also free books out there. Plus on top of that E-readers are good for the environment, less trees getting cut down. I mean if you care about the world, and you are not selfish, you should try it.

Post: #37

Kindle and books!

Post: #38

Prefer book to kindle. Just started reading game of thrones. The entire series is available online for free but I went ahead and purchased the book anyways. However, I read news on my phone. News = electronic Book = paper

Post: #39

I actually do both. If I find something I want in electronic form that's dirt cheap (especially when I get those coupon codes for KOBO. I put 'em to use). I have a few paper books on the shelf that I haven't gotten to, so I'll carry those around too. As Jackhammer stated above, cost is a factor. If I can find a used online book I want for cheap, but the electronic version is more expensive, I'll go with the paper book. Obviously, for travel the e-books are better, but when I at home and riding around on public transportation, both work for me.

Post: #40

Can someone break down how easy it is too pirate to kindle?

If you have a book in .pdf can you just convert it then add it too the device? I wont be doing this for every book but for some it most it will be handy.

any model recommendations?

Post: #41

I own a Kindle but have never used it.
Kindle app on iPad for text books.
Kindle app on iPad for books I would have to pay full price for.
Whilst electronic readers are great for travelling, I definitely prefer a hard copy.

Post: #42

Kindle app on multiple devices; a cheap $69 Kindle, a new Google Nexus 7, my iPhone and on my laptop. Publishers are shitting the bed like record companies did 15 years ago. Its a land grab right now, good business opportunity for anyone in the "e-publishing" space.

Post: #43

Kindle!

PS: Amazon is refreshing their Kindle line in about a month, so those who are looking to get their Kindle might want to be patient. Especially I think the Paperwhite version could be improved in terms of weight.

Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.

Napoleon Hill

Post: #44

(12-14-2012 09:17 AM)reino341 Wrote:  Early Christmas present,

The Book of Pook - Pook.mobi (451.55 KB)

Converted from the PDF that's been around online for a long time and improved the structure a bit.

And here's an epub version for those with iPad/iPhone

Post: #45

(12-15-2012 06:48 AM)Jackhammer Wrote:  Kindle.

My only issue is that some Kindle books are like 12 bucks, while their paperback versions are only 6 dollars or so. I feel like a jerk paying the extra money.

Makes no sense, AT ALL. Should be the other way around.

Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.

Napoleon Hill