tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post4971177735962946697..comments2024-01-27T16:10:28.502-08:00Comments on Tara Maya's Tales: Apocalypse of the BooksTara Mayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09095632631554776002noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post-86427138810001669982009-03-06T14:52:00.000-08:002009-03-06T14:52:00.000-08:00The tactile lovliness of books will keep them on t...The tactile lovliness of books will keep them on the market as upscale collector's items. They will have the best paper, gorgeous covers and binding, crisp print.<BR/><BR/>But don't forget, an e-reader is tactile too. It has heft, it has sleekness, it can be dolled up in bling or granny's knitted Kindle-sweater or a fancy skin. And it has all your favorite books on it, so if you like to read more than one at a time, as I do, you don't have to choose which one to pack. <BR/><BR/>You can snuggle with your toddler on the couch while reading it. (Though see my complaint about color illustrations, which means it's not suitable for children's books yet). It's really wonderful.<BR/><BR/>The thing I hate about ebooks most is their obslescnece. As with computers, I expect a new e-reader will come out every year or more, and you'll have to continually dance your files from one platform to another. THAT I don't relish.<BR/><BR/>But I don't relish doing it with computers either, and yet, I still use my computer.Tara Mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095632631554776002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post-71562460654999386342009-03-06T14:24:00.000-08:002009-03-06T14:24:00.000-08:00Okay, it may be my geekiness shining forth, but wh...Okay, it may be my geekiness shining forth, but who else is going to miss new book smell? Or old book smell for that matter? Treebooks are so comfortingly solid and familiar. I have my dad's college copy of Ender's Game, beautifully bedraggled. A decades old Kindle file would feel like what? Nothing, nothing at all.Kelsey (Dominique) Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10646757546422013401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post-63176127182836059882009-03-06T13:02:00.000-08:002009-03-06T13:02:00.000-08:00I'm sure the price will come down in a few years. ...I'm sure the price will come down in a few years. At least, I hope so.Tara Mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095632631554776002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post-45225677206511161992009-03-06T13:00:00.000-08:002009-03-06T13:00:00.000-08:00Oh, I do want one of these, but I have no money. S...Oh, I do want one of these, but I have no money. Someday. And I'm sure I'll be converted. Love my treebooks too, but the Kindle sounds so convenient.Natalie Whipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post-37662294498586248222009-03-06T10:55:00.000-08:002009-03-06T10:55:00.000-08:00Thank you for following my post and also for the g...Thank you for following my post and also for the great advice. If i do it i 'm sure i am going to have great time. <BR/>bb**<BR/>greekwitch***greekwitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09666291801038882275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post-39452313907745438882009-03-06T10:51:00.000-08:002009-03-06T10:51:00.000-08:00Tara, as a new convert to the Kindle . . . I'm rig...Tara, as a new convert to the Kindle . . . I'm right there with you! BTW, I purchased the extended warranty specificially for the reason that I might drop my Kindle or . . .as happened the other night, my cat stepped on the Kindle. Thankfully, the cover protected the Kindle! Whew!!<BR/><BR/>I also love treebooks. I've bought more than one book because of the texture of the paper. How weird is that? Luckily, the books turned out to be good reads. <BR/><BR/>In the end, I'm all for the instant gratification of 'whispernet', but I'll still buy the occasional tree book to line the overflowing shelves of my library. After all, overflowing bookcases are the sign of great intelligence. ; )<BR/><BR/>SScotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905515473737579937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post-77583248664023107382009-03-06T09:59:00.000-08:002009-03-06T09:59:00.000-08:00Oh, and I'm terrified of dropping my Kindle. Or le...Oh, and I'm terrified of dropping my Kindle. Or leaving it in my car when I go anywhere. Used to be, I figured even if someone stole my paperback, no big deal. Now it would be a big deal. That part kind of sucks.Tara Mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095632631554776002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post-55700627342645837822009-03-06T09:58:00.000-08:002009-03-06T09:58:00.000-08:00E-paper is different. Trust me, it really is. It d...E-paper is different. Trust me, it really is. It doesn't feel like a computer. Or even an iPhone. (Though there is a Kindle ap for the iPhone, apparently called a "Phindle").<BR/><BR/>The one thing still lacking in epaper, in my opinion, is color. How can you judge a book without its cover? Seriously, add in color for beautiful illustrations.Tara Mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095632631554776002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post-880819581364322192009-03-06T09:51:00.000-08:002009-03-06T09:51:00.000-08:00I need tree books! I work on a computer all day lo...I need tree books! I work on a computer all day long and can't look at screens!Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09231706346312491242noreply@blogger.com