For centuries devout book readers have used the tried-and-true method of paper and ink to comprehend the world around us, but all of that is about to change.
The digitization of personal book collections is on the horizon. Following the music industries example of the iPod generation, some company (perhaps Amazon) will devise a combination of software and hardware that will make purchasing your favorite digital book as easy as downloading your favorite song.
Amazon has come up with their first iteration of the e-book reader, Kindle. This promising technology, that weighs ten ounces, holds more than 200 full-length books and has the ability to display blogs, newpapers and magazines. The Kindle also has the ability to play MP3 files and it can be loaded wirelessly through the high-speed EVDO network from Sprint.
There are so many reasons to purchase one of these technological wonders; but there is a waiting list, even at the sale price of $399.
The e-book reader bares an exact likeness to the pages in a book, making it enjoyable to read; this was the general feeling the Kindle envoked from readers.
I think that it is high time a company has come up with this technology. I would love to have the availability of 200 books at the push of a button (or touch of a screen).
I would like to see a company offer school books as a purchase possibility. It would be nice to carry around ten ounces of knowledge instead of 20 pounds of bookbag.
Another thing, it will cut down on the depletion our natural resources. If books are offered online, I would much prefer to read a good book and save a tree at the same time.
I also think it might encourage younger, technical generations to start becoming avid readers. The appeal of reading will be modernized, and will hopefully start a chain reaction in schools.
A revolution is on the rise, and this is something that should advocate excitement for our world. Hopefully this will rekindle the sheer enjoyment of reading.
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I've never really liked e-books, and the idea of purchasing a book to be read online, like the i-pod does for music, doesn't thrill me. I like to take a hard copy and settle down in a comfortable spot and read while flipping through the pages, not off a computer screen or electronic device. Computers and electronics already take up enough of my life. There is just something about reading a hard copy that is much more enjoyable and relaxing in my opinion. However, I do see the the convenience that online books do give for when doing research, but for pleasure reading, I think not.
I think the idea is grand and all about being able to have abunch of books on one device. But it seems short sighted by that fact that people already sit aimlessly infront of computers screens today. If people can't sit down and read a book on their own thats on paper, how is this suppose to change anything? Its a novelty right now as I see it and it would be hard to imagine it taking off all on its own. Now maybe this is a sign of things to come and only time will tell.
I lack the knowledge of e-books, but what i read it sounds amazing. Having nearly 200 books on an ipod like object is something I would like to get into. I read a lot, especially books. Even with all the college books I need for my courses it would make it a lot easier and lighter for me. Having that kind of technology would be great, but since it is brand new, I think I will wait for a while. They need to cut the price down before I purchase something like that and when they do I will.
I think it will encourage young people to read more and give them a learning advantage. If schools were able to use them class time could be used more productively and make students more attentive.
I personally would not use one just because I am computer illiterate and hate dealing with them. But in a time of change and advanced technology I think its a great step for the future. Why not if it gets people to read then thats all that matters.
I think that this is not a shock to see books online, because you can find almost anything on the internet. I like that it will cut back on using our natural resources, but I think I would much rather sit down somewhere and read a book. I wouldn't like to be confined to reading a book on a computer. I would maybe use it once in a while. Good article.
I think that this is a really neat idea. I'm not sure that I would read more books if I had one of these, but the concept is good.
I do however agree with Jan in saying that if they made textbooks available, I would much rather carry that around than a bookbag full of heavy books.
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