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Poll Question: Ever use one, or staunch (proper) book person
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    Posted: February 13 2013 at 09:10
Originally posted by chopper

It's great for paperbacks that I would normally buy, read, take up space on a bookshelf somewhere and then donate to the charity shop




Exactly what I use mine for (but explained better )

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Posts: 10760 		Post Options Post Options   Quote chopper Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 13 2013 at 10:05
Originally posted by Angelo

And thanks for the compliment on the bass. It's mine, I built it last year - and am awaiting a new neck from Warmoth to make it even nicer (delivery in about 10 weeks from now).
 
I know this is off-topic, but wow, that's a great job!
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I got my first Kindle about 2 years ago as a present (the one with the small keyboard at the bottom) and I absolutely love the thing. Time permitting I avarage about 1 to 2 books a week purely for pleasure reading while listening to music, mostly. I haven't held a paper book in my hands for about as long, except where format and/or illustrations require it.

About 6 months ago I got myself the new version Kindle, and that's even better. Clearer screen, faster resfresh, the works. All fueled using Calibre.

One of the best inventions ever, after the wheel. Can't recommend it enough.
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That'll be a 'yes' then...

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Oh yes, I got so excited, I forgot to vote. Done.
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Originally posted by npjnpj

All fueled using Calibre.

 
Wasn't that a non-alcoholic beer?
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Originally posted by chopper

Originally posted by npjnpj

All fueled using Calibre.

 
Wasn't that a non-alcoholic beer?
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Look under 'Military Intelligence'

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I'm on my third Kindle (the excellent Paperwhite).  I very rarely read physical books.  Over the last 3 years I have read about 98% ebooks.  I read pretty much every night and usually get through an average sized novel (approx 300 - 400 pages) in less than a fortnight. 

I still go into book shops but when I see something I like the look of, I tend to download the ebook version.

I've currently got about 2000 ebooks in my Calibre library.   I can't see myself buying a physical book ever again.
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Bloody permissions error thing again Angry
 
Try again, what is this Calibre thing being referred to, I know it's not a non-alcoholic lager really.
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Originally posted by chopper

Bloody permissions error thing again Angry
 
Try again, what is this Calibre thing being referred to, I know it's not a non-alcoholic lager really.
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I rarely do, but I have the Kindle app on my Galaxy S3, so if I find some free sci-fi stuff for it I generally check it out. 
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I have about 900 books in my library and I will continue to collect them and read them until my last breath.

I love the feel, the smell and the weight of a book. Reading it is a pleasure and a ritual for me.

That being said - I don't think the books are sacred. I actually like the look of an e-ink display - it's very friendly to the eyes. I just have 0% of interest in it so far.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to see a happy marriage in 10 on 20 years - the tablet circuitry and display will be paper-thin, and new form of physical, interactive books will be a fusion of bookbinding craft and electronics - a perfect gift.
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I have always been, and will alway be, a lover of books.  For a long time I resisted e-readers, but a couple of years ago I bought a Kindle, and have become very fond of it.  The font size is adjustable, easy on my poor old eyes.  Plus, I'm not quite so knee-deep in books. 
 
Guess I'd have to ay that it's done for me with books what MP3's did with music. 
 
That Paper-White Kindle is sure enticing me these days. 
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I really have no interest whatsoever in getting one.  I'll gladly pay more for a physical copy any time.
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