Be sure that the person who will potentially receive the ebook
really wants one and realizes its features and limitations.
Otherwise the ebook will end up spending more time on a shelf or in
a drawer, or broken. For electronic books, I prefer unabridged
audiobooks on my iPod.
My 2 cents.
If anyone gives you an ebook reader, Betty, I'll be happy to take it
off your hands!!! I'd love to have one but can't really rationalize
it. I am one of Audible.s original subscribers so I have hundreds of
books there that I listen to on my mp3 player but sometimes it's more
convenient to read one and I just like electronic gadgets, I
guess....and the ability to carry a bunch of books with me in a small
space. I have a Palm LIfeDrive and do put a few ebooks on that and
read even on a small screen without a lot of problem. I always have
it with me so always have a book available.
I also find that I get very irritated with people (read:husband) when
they interrupt me when I'm "reading" an audible book because it's
very much like interrupting a movie. I don't feel that way if I'm
reading on the Palm and can immediately look down and see where I was
and go back a couple of sentences to refresh my memory.
So....I say both are good and paper is ,....well, old technology. LOL
Paula
IN/USA
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of
arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather
to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body
thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a
ride!" Have a wonderful day!
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