6 Jun
2013
6 Jun
'13
9:23 a.m.
On Jun 6, 2013, at 11:59 AM, geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:
I bought one of the "ad supported" Kindles -
and didn't bother to let it have access to my wireless network. :) Any books I buy
that have DRM on them have it stripped off before it hits the Kindle. (So far, one title.
:) )
My wife uses hers primarily for knitting patterns; it's actually
pretty great for those. Much easier to fit in a small bag than
a sheaf of paper, and the resolution is fine for the types of PDF
usually entailed.
A Kindle is great for reading novels, but I don't
see it adding any value over a paper reference book. It can't meet the speed of
navigating a paper book. :)
I can't imagine trying to use a Kindle for a textbook. Not
happening. I have occasionally buckled and added on the on-site
electronic option for some textbooks solely because I needed the
book NOW and wanted to start using it before it arrived (yes, I
am willing to pay $14 for my impatience). It's been handy,
because I can access it from my laptop from the road if I forgot
to bring the book in question. Still not nearly as good as the
real thing, and of course once Amazon loses interest, it will
evaporate. Which is why I have the dead-tree versions as well.
- Dave