tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post6114561744756242092..comments2023-10-17T16:44:08.588+03:00Comments on Fake Plastic Souks: Kindles - The Luddite ViewAlexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14141884153180374138noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-34974593362473998892011-05-07T09:44:42.833+03:002011-05-07T09:44:42.833+03:00kindles are called kindles but you can't light...kindles are called kindles but you can't light fires with them!Jacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-77750311527864582152011-04-12T08:58:15.694+03:002011-04-12T08:58:15.694+03:00I was someone who loved the smell/look/feel of boo...I was someone who loved the smell/look/feel of books but I love my Kindle more. <br /><br />It's increased my reading as it's so easy to take with me and knowing I've got different books for different levels of concentration available is just fab.<br /><br />When in London recently, I was in the Apple store where they very kindly let me charge my iPhone for free. As I stood and waited I read my Kindle and I'd get asked by various staff members my opinion of the Kindle so there I was 'selling' it to them which made me snigger.<br /><br />Agree about the battery life, it's amazing.Madame Choletnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-3116902268174251752011-04-12T07:19:17.980+03:002011-04-12T07:19:17.980+03:00I used to hate the idea of e-books, though I have ...I used to hate the idea of e-books, though I have tons of e-books stored in my laptop I can't/don't enjoy reading them. And when the 3rd gen Kindle came out 1) it was cheap 2) I move to Dubai and for the first 2 mos I acquired more than 6 books already, which will be a problem if I suddenly have to pack my bags and go home forever, and glad I did. Now whenever I read paperbacks, I sulk and get really frustrated when I need to highlight something or search a word in the dictionary. Or search a particular part of the book. I bring my Kindle in the bath all the time, I don't need to worry about getting the pages wet when turning. And the battery life is awesome.Kennahttp://kennais.msnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-2240165411920525072011-04-12T07:02:53.372+03:002011-04-12T07:02:53.372+03:00This comment has been removed by the author.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06997327095103940722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-66907244006078132952011-04-12T07:02:10.981+03:002011-04-12T07:02:10.981+03:00Great to see Alloa Library getting a mention at la...Great to see Alloa Library getting a mention at last.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06997327095103940722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-61099951441300086982011-04-11T23:14:54.868+03:002011-04-11T23:14:54.868+03:00I'm not a big fan of baths as I prefer showers...I'm not a big fan of baths as I prefer showers but on occasion as aching muscles dictate, I will soak in a hot tub of water while I enjoy a glass of wine and a happy read on my Kindle. 'Turning the page' on a Kindle can't be beat. And just because you own a Kindle doesn't mean you can never buy a book again.unJanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-90268969040046948252011-04-11T14:49:19.337+03:002011-04-11T14:49:19.337+03:00I don't know at what point you or Elidih stopp...I don't know at what point you or Elidih stopped being serious (if at all) but seem odd, such as the spine-breaking thing.<br /><br />I'm currently in the process of buying a kindle but I'll admit I was turned over from "true book follower" quit difficultly. I'll miss the smell of real books (especially old ones) and maybe reading in the bath.<br /><br />Also, books look way prettier on the shelf.Abbashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01920765829302015879noreply@blogger.com