I used to be a huge fan of paperback for the feel, smell, and cover art...
That story changed when I started travelling more frequently, I could no longer
keep my books in pristine condition (crammed into overflowing backpacks), which
really irked me. More so when I creased the cover of Magician.
Before my trip to Europe with the fiancé last year, I invested in a Kobo Aura
HD eReader, with large & crisp display thats non straining on the eyes.
I've found it hard to go back to paperback now, after so many hours on the
Aura. The convenience and storage on these devices is wonderful.
Maybe one day when I have a nice big house with built in library, then I'll go
back.
Regards,
Rhys Hood
-------- Original message --------
From: Kent Boogaart <[email protected]>
Date: 27/10/2015 21:09 (GMT+10:00)
To: feistfans-l <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Kindle
I read via books, kindle, and back-lit screens (e.g. iPad). Quick
top-of-the-head pros/cons (for both fiction and non-fiction):
Paper
Kindle
Backlit
Good
Minimal eye strainLooks good on shelf/talking point/socialEasy to loan without
IP/legal concernsGreat as a quick referencePretty much every book available
Low eye strainWeightless booksDictionary lookupReadable electronic
searchBookmarks/notesBattery lasts a long timeLight, no arm strainReduces
physical clutter
Very fast/fluidWeightless booksVery fast electronic searchDictionary
lookupBookmarks/notesLight, no arm strainReduces physical clutter
Bad
Can be bulky/heavyNo efficient search beyond indexArm strain with large
booksIncreases physical clutterWould totally take in the bath
Feels slow to turn pages (and perception is reality)Amazon can own you,
depending how you play itHesitate to use in a bathHard to get big Kindle now
(previously DX, now all small)Awful as a quick referenceNo colour (yet)Books
not universally available
High eye strainAwful in sunlightWould never use in a bathBattery drainagePoor
as a quick referenceLegal/DRM BSBooks not universally available
Probably other stuff that has slipped my mind, but basically I switch between
all mediums per the particulars of my task.
CheersKent
On 27 Oct 2015, at 8:18 PM, Privesh Balipersad Transnet Port Terminals HQ
<[email protected]> wrote:
Ebook readers have ‘bookmarks’ From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mat Fisher
Sent: 26 October 2015 07:02 PM
To: feistfans-l <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Kindle My biggest issue with digital vs paper is the ability to
jump exactly into a spot in a (paper) book based on the crease you left there J
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Raymond Feist
Sent: Friday, October 23, 2015 1:30 PM
To: feistfans-l
Subject: Re: Kindle On Oct 23, 2015, at 9:19 AM, Matthew Rosier
<[email protected]> wrote: not to steer away (forgive me Mike!), but
aren't paper sales recovering somewhat recently? I have read/heard that a few
places recently The demise of books has been predicted on and off for 20 years.
They’re still around. Books do a wonderful job of being books. Best, R.E.F.
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