Kindle 2.0
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- Rodimus790
I'm waiting for something roughly 7x10.5 with color epaper that isn't too muddied or subdued. If I can use it for my book and comic collection, I'm sold.
There are prototype color ebook readers floating around, but they have horrible refresh rates and current color epaper leaves a lot to be desired.
- Kolor0
I keep going back and forth in getting it or not.
- zaq0
I am up for anything that will make people read more.
- showpony0
you know, this thing actually surprised me. i thought it looked so goofy, but it's really good, though i don't own one. i heard the amazon guy on the today show say that the first one sold more than they had planned and that 10% of their book sales are for the kindle, which surprised me.
- zaq0
- Nairn0
"Silicon Alley Insider recently calculated that the New York Times could save more than $300 million a year by shutting down its presses and buying every subscriber a Kindle). 'What we've got here is a technology that could be saving the world $80 billion a year'"
- chuparosa0
Got one for my husband who is a network engineer and studying for his CCIE. Finally he won't have to lug around huge computer books and will be able to reference other books when needed. Can't wait for him to get it......
- joeth0
This kind of paperless media is significantly better for the environment.
Some of you are assuming most paper today is sustainable, but the majority of paper used is still from virgin pulp. Even if you do get recycled paper, it is at best usually 30% post-consumer waste. Then there is water, energy, and de-inking chemicals used in the recycling process. Sustainably managed forests are great, but most paper today does NOT come from these forests. We cut down trees way faster than we can grow them.
And don't forget about all the oil used to transport and distribute logs, paper, and books. Yes, there is energy and materials used for the Kindle as well. I don't think books will ever go away, nor should they. But if you use the KIndle often, the digital downloads are a win for the environment hands down.
- digdre0
whats the big deal with a kidle?
- Nairn0
They're not any better for the environment, I doubt - especially for us types who'll end up buying loads of pointless, expensive books and magazines with lots of pretty ink-heavy pictures in anyway.
Wood and paper products generally come from sustainable stock, which has a huge part in sucking CO2 from our atmosphere, so if you're pure green, you should probably only buy printed literature, printed with vegetable ink, or something.
Or papyrus, daubed with clay.
Or just pass folklore in song form, I dunno.
- zaq0
don't forget that you get wireless access (3G) without any monthly fee
- Jaline0
I don't read as many books any more (I do read other things though, obviously), but I think this could be interesting.
I appreciate actual books, but, to be honest, it may be easier to use this. I find myself having to change positions all the time while reading a book just because I am sore from holding the book open or from straining my neck. There wouldn't be a huge difference or anything (and I really don't need to spend more time looking at a screen, but, with a Kindle, there seems like there could be more possibilities and customization). You could so many different books stored in a small area.
- *have so many different booksJaline
- I kind of wish both items could co-exist forever.Jaline
- I’m not 100% sold, mainly because of the price, but it could be nice.MrOneHundred
- ...and you always post stuff that could be anthologised out of context.MrOneHundred
- I won’t do it this time, though.MrOneHundred
- hahJaline
- If it’s any consolation, I have the same problem.MrOneHundred
- airey0
if the house ever burns down it would be nice to grab your library on the way out the door though rather than have an entire wall of combustible material staring at me.
- I can’t tell if you’re for it or against it.MrOneHundred
- If my house was on fire... my Kindle would not be on my list of shit to grab,ETM
- i'm just looking at the pros and cons to me. there's no for or against surely with a gadget?airey
- true.
* checks credit card balanceMrOneHundred - lolairey
- ETM0
All the people saying how great this is for the environment... think about it. Trees can grow back, paper is biodegradable and easily recycled. The plastic in those devices will live forever in a landfill. Not to mention the chemicals involved in the initial manufacturing. Also, paper and books are rarely made overseas in sweat shops. Just pointing that out :)
- +most paper used in print these days is grown specifically. the environmental angle is bollocks.airey
- Before anyone says it... I know pulping involves chemicals too.ETM
- *and by 'most' i mean 'i have no idea and made that up'.airey
- You have to think about the energy used to distribute books too. Lots of oil to get those on your bookshelf.joeth
- harlequino0
Does it work with porn?
- ascii porn.airey
- *considers it for a moment
I'll wait till 3.0harlequino
- airey0
may i ask, what's wrong with books? granted you can hold a library in the palm of your hand but i will miss the texture and smell of a book. especially if it's on fire and in my lap.
- pyramd0
ive seen one theyre really cool. a client had one at a meeting and showed me everything. amazing little device!! If you love gadgets and like to read its a must-have.
- zaq0