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Pab Sungenis

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9. They're perfect for trips.

Fri Dec 16, 2011, 10:05 AM

Dec 2011

Long flights or train rides? You can read. A Kindle holds a lot of books in a small space so you don't have to take up room in your carry-on. Also handy for the commute since they're smaller and lighter than a hardback, and even some paperbacks.

I have a Kindle app on my phone, so I can just read books there without having to buy the physical Kindle.

Kindles have also made it easier for independent publishers, small presses, and self-publishers to put stuff out. (See link in signature.)

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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