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leveymg

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1. How many "discount" ebooks do you have to buy to pay for the reader? 8, 10?

Reply to The Straight Story (Original post)

Fri Dec 16, 2011, 09:09 AM

Dec 2011

I don't understand the appeal of these things to some people, other than to display their disposable income and the illusion that they are trendy, tech savvy, and somehow "smart", without actually having to know anything.

How does the Kindle improve people's lives or add to their reading experience?

Or, is this just another repackaging of content by the publishers, and a way to market the newest generation of costly, redundant electronic devices that will end up leeching poison into the water supply below some landfill?

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New e-book pricing scheme a surprising assault on the wallet [View all] The Straight Story Dec 2011 OP

How many "discount" ebooks do you have to buy to pay for the reader? 8, 10? leveymg Dec 2011 #1

Saves on shelf space themadstork Dec 2011 #2

If you're an avid reader, they certainly save space Capitalocracy Dec 2011 #3

Easier to read because of variable type size SharonAnn Dec 2011 #34

I have almost 1200 books on mine The Straight Story Dec 2011 #4

indeed themadstork Dec 2011 #7

"Costly"? Kindle is $79 (nt) Nye Bevan Dec 2011 #5

Mine has more than paid for itself already. LuvNewcastle Dec 2011 #6

I have well over 200 free e-books on my Kindle.. Little Star Dec 2011 #8

Yes, but what's the point of a Kindle in addition to a laptop or tablet? leveymg Dec 2011 #11

e-ink The Straight Story Dec 2011 #12

Ditto Little Star Dec 2011 #14

To me it is the comfort of holding it like I would a book.. Little Star Dec 2011 #13

3-4 week battery charge & paperback size Matariki Dec 2011 #15

I can not lug a laptop on trips Bluenorthwest Dec 2011 #19

Those hurt my eyes. knitter4democracy Dec 2011 #33

i have been reading some of the free stuff that is on Gutenberg site on my netbook JI7 Dec 2011 #40

One note about that The Straight Story Dec 2011 #43

just found this for you: The Straight Story Dec 2011 #46

Thanks for the link. ohheckyeah Dec 2011 #25

They're perfect for trips. Pab Sungenis Dec 2011 #9

Good point about.. Little Star Dec 2011 #16

This may be a silly question but.. Little Star Dec 2011 #18

I would imagine so The Straight Story Dec 2011 #20

How? dmallind Dec 2011 #10

On a reader I can read massive books Bluenorthwest Dec 2011 #17

One reason is convienience karynnj Dec 2011 #21

I download free library books. aquart Dec 2011 #22

It adds a lot to my reading experience. ohheckyeah Dec 2011 #24

Well, here's one view Remember Me Dec 2011 #30

How? By making the treasure trove of world literature in public domain Fool Count Dec 2011 #31

E-ink is easier on the eyes bhikkhu Dec 2011 #32

Shelf space, or lack off nadinbrzezinski Dec 2011 #37

Ereaders have allowed me to keep reading. KatyaR Dec 2011 #23

How wonderful ohheckyeah Dec 2011 #26

It will be interesting to see what comes ohheckyeah Dec 2011 #27

My 81 year old mother is an avid reader............... mrmpa Dec 2011 #28

I find ebooks perfect for morning commutes justiceischeap Dec 2011 #29

E-books have to be cheaper to produce. knitter4democracy Dec 2011 #35

Have the wife linked to the library on her kindel. When you use the library books they sarcasmo Dec 2011 #36

how much does it cost ? JI7 Dec 2011 #38

Nothing (if you are talking about the library) The Straight Story Dec 2011 #39

yes, i'm talking about the library JI7 Dec 2011 #41

I honestly do not know The Straight Story Dec 2011 #44

Library is free, but the newer books have a waiting list. sarcasmo Dec 2011 #42

Depends on the library... Ms. Toad Dec 2011 #47

Gotta love price fixing. (nt) Posteritatis Dec 2011 #45