Tech From an E-booker’s Viewpoint

Try as I might I could not finish a good completion of my Kindle review.  I am just not interested in the reader.  It took me forever to find a book to buy and download.  Since Amazon has the one click buy and download, I quickly learned that you got to be very careful when browsing.  If you are not paying attention there is the possibility that you will buy something by mistake.  I feel as though I have to adjust myself to the reader rather than the reader adjusting to me.  For example, I rarely get to read during the day.  Most of my leisure reading takes place at night so in order to use the Kindle I have to use a light.  To be fair I knew that and that’s the reason why I don’t get much use out of my Sony reader either.  Another adjustment is the case.  It makes the reader bulky to me.  At home I remove it, but I wanted to try using the reader in a different environment.  I toted it with me to a coffee café and used the case to keep it from any damage.  It was just too uncomfortable for me.  M-edge plans to offer a cover for the Kindle.  It should be out within a couple of weeks.  Maybe that will change my mind about using the device.  They do have the second generation Sony reader cases available for pre-order.  Also, the on/off and Wifi buttons are on the back.  I find it annoying to take off the cover to perform what I see as frequent tasks.  I forgot to do so and the battery ran out in a day or so.  I guess the Wifi shortens battery life considerably. 

The only thing that has surprised me is that people recognize the Kindle.  I get questions about the reader everywhere.  Most people seem to react positively to the reader, but shy away because of the price.  When I have had my other readers with me, most people thought I was playing some sort of video game, or using a PDA.  So I am happy that word is spreading about e-books. I just wish that another e-book device would come out that will make me as excited as I was about my Cybook. 

On the catch up, I have been running around like crazy.  It happens to me every Christmas.  I keep telling myself that I will do better, (buy early, buy less, and stress less) but I never do.  I have been using my Eee PC more and more.  I really like the laptop. My only change would be for it to have a swivel screen.  If you are looking at getting a different type of case for yours, take a look at Fabrix Cases.  The cases are about $40 plus another $10 for shipping.  That’s a bit too pricey for me. Usually I use a portable DVD player case or insert padding into a book/Bible cover.  I have yet to find one in a color and style that suits me.  I am thinking about making my own cases.  We’ll see. 

I sincerely hope that everyone had a beautiful holiday season and a great new year ahead.