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Title: Will 2010 be the breakout year for e-book readers?
Post by: sam on December 03, 2009, 16:29

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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

Title: Re: Will 2010 be the breakout year for e-book readers?
Post by: Rik on December 03, 2009, 16:43

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

Title: Re: Will 2010 be the breakout year for e-book readers?
Post by: sam on December 03, 2009, 16:53

Quote from: Rik on December 03, 2009, 16:43

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.

Title: Re: Will 2010 be the breakout year for e-book readers?
Post by: Rik on December 03, 2009, 17:30

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

Title: Re: Will 2010 be the breakout year for e-book readers?
Post by: Clive on December 03, 2009, 19:51

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

Title: Re: Will 2010 be the breakout year for e-book readers?
Post by: sam on December 03, 2009, 20:00

Quote from: Clive on December 03, 2009, 19:51

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

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

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

Title: Re: Will 2010 be the breakout year for e-book readers?
Post by: Clive on December 03, 2009, 20:04

I would like to actually view one in the flesh.   :D

Title: Re: Will 2010 be the breakout year for e-book readers?
Post by: Simon on December 03, 2009, 21:42

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

Title: Re: Will 2010 be the breakout year for e-book readers?
Post by: Rik on December 04, 2009, 13:01

Quote from: Clive on December 03, 2009, 20:04

I would like to actually view one in the flesh.   :D

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

Title: Re: Will 2010 be the breakout year for e-book readers?
Post by: Clive on December 04, 2009, 16:17

 :aarrgh:  :bawl:

Title: Re: Will 2010 be the breakout year for e-book readers?
Post by: Rik on December 04, 2009, 16:18

Sorry, you did lead with your chin. ;D

Title: Re: Will 2010 be the breakout year for e-book readers?
Post by: Clive on December 04, 2009, 16:21

Normal for me Rik!   ;D

Title: Re: Will 2010 be the breakout year for e-book readers?
Post by: Rik on December 04, 2009, 16:22

It's my stomach for me. ;)

Title: Re: Will 2010 be the breakout year for e-book readers?
Post by: Simon on December 04, 2009, 22:48

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