Coffee 6:10 Mon May 9
Gone off Kindle
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When the Kindle first came out, I loved it.
I've changed my mind.
Don't know why exactly, because it's the same words you read whether on paper or screen. But there's something about the printed word, about the act of holding a book and turning its pages, the smell of printed paper, the appreciation of a well-produced physical book particularly in hardback.
Anyone else feel the same?
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SecondOpinion
6:36 Mon May 9
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I'm reading this on my Mac. I know what you mean.
Can you send this in a letter?
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Banjo
6:56 Mon May 9
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I am the same coffee. Bought a kindle when they came out, didn't really get into it due to, amongst other things, sun reflection and quite possibly my emerging short sightedness. I now read hardcopy books exclusively. I love the smell and feel of a real book and like turning the corners of the page when needed
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fraser
6:59 Mon May 9
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Love my kindle so much more comfortable to hold.
Plus I had stacks of books everywhere and they've stopped growing.
Not to mention the amount of 'free' books I get.
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Tomshardware
8:58 Mon May 9
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Prefer a bookcase full of books.
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Ronald_antly
10:32 Mon May 9
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I can relate to the 'holding a PROPER book' sentiment, but now I've got a bookcase FULL OF FUCKING BOOKS that I don't know what to do with.
It's a small bookcase (in fact it's a shelf in a cupboard), admittedly.
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ironsofcanada
10:42 Mon May 9
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Coffee
This is the exact topic of a class or two I was in during a Book History and Print Culture course a few years ago.
Generally, we have been trained to read a certain way; it is easier to read quickly and we get better comprehension (studies show) when we perform the physical acts associated with reading from a codex-style book.
Interesting to see how quickly that changes with kids that are raised reading totally from digital sources.
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CrowleyHammer
10:49 Mon May 9
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I find the kindle is really good for technical stuff that i need at hand without having to worry about the pages flipping etc but for reading novels, history etc i wouldnt even consider it.
does anyone listen to audio books?
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Haz
10:52 Mon May 9
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Yes, just making my way thru Ludlum's Bourne series now. I enjoy listening to them at work, Crowley!
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ironsofcanada
10:53 Mon May 9
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CrowleyHammer 10:49 Mon May 9
Audio books are fine for casual reading.
Or for a book you have already read, they actually can bring out something new.
Not for something you need to know first time.
For me at least.
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mike hunt
11:59 Mon May 9
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i find books a pain in the arse to hold now, i prefer to read on my phone, (samsung note), easier to flip pages
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Scraper
1:04 Mon May 9
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Audio books are superior in every aspect
As long as the narrator is not a cunt, or a woman
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Alan
1:27 Mon May 9
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I agree with the "the smell of printed paper" thing, but virtually unlimited free e-books makes the Kindle a no-brainer for me.
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w4hammer
1:28 Mon May 9
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as GANK would say WHAT THE FUCK HAS THIS GOT TO DO WITH FOOTBALL YOU CUNTS
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Steve the Hammer
1:33 Mon May 9
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Where do you get the free books from Alan?
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Alan
1:35 Mon May 9
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Steve, you have WHOmail.
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J.Riddle
1:42 Mon May 9
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I know how you feel, but I just can't get used to books anymore. The closest I can get to Nirvana is scanning the pages to my tablet one by one and reading that way, does slow me down a tad, but you get that authentic feel that just can't be replicated, if you'll excuse the pun.
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Coffee
2:30 Mon May 9
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ironsofcanada 10:42 Mon May 9
"Interesting to see how quickly that changes with kids that are raised reading totally from digital sources."
I guess that will be the real test. How much does what you're used to and brought up with influence your preference between paper and screen?
CrowleyHammer 10:49 Mon May 9
Yes, I love audio books -- but with a proviso. It's odd, but I'm quite happy to listen to history or non-fiction, but not so keen on listening to novels. Much prefer to actually read a novel.
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On The Ball
2:42 Mon May 9
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w4hammer 1:28 Mon May 9
We all only read WH-related books, therefore this thread is fine.
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gph
2:45 Mon May 9
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I read some books to see IF they're West Ham related.
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On The Ball
2:49 Mon May 9
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And I can't get on with Kindles. I love technology and will embrace anything new, but I just like books too much. The whole experience is fun - turning each page, seeing the remaining pages dwindle, glancing back to re-read something....
They're definitely brilliant - in many ways I'm envious on the beach when I see people with them, but I'll take books.
Oh, and if I still commuted into London then I'd get through a Kindle a week as I was forever falling asleep and dropping my book.
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