E-Books back in vogue?

[zlojack]

I find this to be very interesting.

300 books all in that little thing. I bet it would eventually pay for itself since books are so expensive nowadays. My reading has gone down lately to about one to two books a month compared to 3 or 4 (too much gaming lately ) but I'd still like something like this. The ability to get the book instantly. The ability to carry a whole series around with you in one small package and read them all one after the other.

I think there are a lot of benefits to this.

[Squeetard]

i'm kinda curious too, this lack of backlight. i'm looking locally for a 30 day money back deal.

[zlojack]

$400 bucks is a bit steep for that reader, though.

I mean, couldn't you get an iPhone and read ebooks on there, plus all the other features, for the same price? (I hate iPhones, but just saying)

[cadaveca]

...or an IPod touch, for much cheaper, AND have a backlight...

[zlojack]

Originally Posted by cadaveca

...or an IPod touch, for much cheaper, AND have a backlight...

Very true.

I'm wondering if I could make the transition to ebooks...it would be strange, for sure.

[cadaveca]

TBH, the smell of old paper is what keeps me reading paper-based literature. I have a few ebooks, but still buy books second-hand.

[SKYMTL]

Unfortunately, Seven Erikson isn't being published via ebooks yet. So, no reason for me to transition yet...

[zlojack]

There's just something about holding the book in your hands...but that's probably just nostalgia and habit.

[Squeetard]

Originally Posted by cadaveca

...or an IPod touch, for much cheaper, AND have a backlight...

i'm looking at it because it is not backlit. I don't need my retina's bombarded any more than they already are.

[cadaveca]

I read in bed mostly, and having a backlight is neccesary for me...I use a little LED clip already, so don't mind so much...