Topic: Will 2010 be the breakout year for e-book readers?

[sam]

When Sheila Effan found a Kindle electronic reader among her gifts last Christmas, one of her first thoughts was whether she would miss the smell and feel of real paper. She got her answer five months later.

http://www.physorg.com/news179053093.html

[Rik]

I like paper and ink, Sam. Besides, you don't run the battery flat when you fall asleep reading one.

[sam]

I like paper and ink, Sam. Besides, you don't run the battery flat when you fall asleep reading one.

I see your point, but these things would be great for people, like myself, who have lots of reading todo while traveling and dont want to carry around tons of paper or get out their laptop... I don't think I could use one to relax.

[Rik]

Get to my age and you can use almost anything to relax.

[Clive]

I'd like to see one.  Where are they sold?   

[sam]

I'd like to see one.  Where are they sold?   

here is the kindle, from amazon- http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015T963C/?

not sure if you can get them in the shops though.

[Clive]

I would like to actually view one in the flesh.   

[Simon]

I think they are quite cool, but likewise, I'd want to see one before buying.

[Rik]

I would like to actually view one in the flesh.   

I think they're mainly made from plastic and metal, Clive. 

[Clive]

  

[Rik]

Sorry, you did lead with your chin.

[Clive]

Normal for me Rik!   

[Rik]

It's my stomach for me.

[Simon]

I'd hope it wouldn't be anyone else's.