E-Books And Kindles: The Best Ones For Me
Most writers I know have got an e-Book
While we dither, frothing in the 'against' or 'for' queue, kindle (electronic reading devices) are becoming more and more widespread. For one, you need no storage whatsoever to access a bookcase worth of books. They're thin and lighter than an average paperback. A small kindle holds about 1,500 books (depending on unit, but most hold thousands of books) and most importantly, they're wireless and read like the real thing. I was surprised that just a light touch of the screen 'turned' pages like a real book (complete with a page-turning sound). The lighting is perfect and very easy on the eyes.
Surprisingly, there is none of the glare you encounter reading your e-Book or PDF material off a computer/laptop. Because of this real 'book-like' look of the reading screen - using low battery life - most kindles allow up to a week's worth of reading with just one charge.
Most kindles come with hundreds of free (out of copyright) books already loaded. They also allow you to read the papers from wherever you are.
Kindles are beginning to sound like the best (or only) gift to get for someone who loves reading and books.
So, if you've already downloaded a set of e-Books (including mine) but are finding reading from your computer difficult, a kindle would certainly be a better experience for you. And I know just where to get some great ones. At the moment the best selling Kindles on Amazon are:
Kindle Wireless Reading device
7 comments:
I think the single most important thing to get across to people about e-readers is what you very prominently mention - that reading on one has none of the glare issues you get on the computer - worry about headaches and eye strain is the single most common reason I come across for people who otherwise might, not buying an e-reader
I LOVE the look of that light one :)
Thanks, Dan. It's great to have you stop by.
Anne,
Think Kindle would be a perfect gift for you. :-) I can't recall when was the last time I picked up a book.
I do hope they can solve the glare issue for the PC so I get to work more comfortably, but I digress. ha.. See you around.
@wchingya
Social/Blogging Tracker
I haven't purchased a Kindle as of yet. I've been thinking about it. Reading Dans comment its good to here about the glare.
i very much enjoy your writing taste, very charming,
don't give up and also keep penning considering it simply nicely to follow it,
impatient to see more and more of your current content, kind regards :)
Hello. And Bye.
I would love to have one, but the price is too stiffed still..
Post a Comment