My Current Obsession: To Kindle or Not To Kindle
I’ve been having issues lately with wanting an Amazon Kindle. You know, the little ebook reader from Amazon that feels really good, looks really good and can take the place of my Leaning Tower Of Pisa-to-be-read stack…and go to the pool with me, too?
I hadn’t even heard of the Kindle until my friend Steph got one as a gift. I marveled at it–not only am I a book-o-phile, but I’m also a gadget freak. Loved the way it felt and since I love reading ebooks as much as paperbacks, thought it was a great idea I’d save up for.
I’ve come closer to my saving goal (It ain’t cheap, that’s for sure…one of the other drawbacks) and want to be sure this is how I want to spend the money burning a hole in my pocket (as mom would say). I’ve been peppering Steph with questions recently, but am still somewhat torn.
Knee-deep in revisions and pending deadlines, I gave up on my quest only (temporarily) only to find a fascinating article at NPR today (and eerily similar to the evaluation shared by Steph):
Taking Kindle to the Pool by Lynn Neary.
Problem is, it really didn’t help. Only made me more curious to get one for myself to judge the value. At over 300 smackers, it’d better be a value…lol.
How about you? Anyone have a Kindle and an opinion? (having a Kindle isn’t required for opinion but it does make for valuable feedback!). I probably won’t pursue it until after camp, sometime in August, but I’d still like your thoughts. Anyone? Anyone?
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Beth Barany
July 17, 2008 at 5:31 PM
I’m very curious too! I have yet to even see one.
*p*
July 20, 2008 at 10:22 PM
I got one 3 weeks ago as a gift. I was initially skeptical but I have to tell you – I LOVE IT! As an avid reader with piles of books all over the place the kindle is perfect. It is great for all the books I read that I have no interest in ever owning or letting people know I own as well as old favorites that I can carry with me. I travel a fair amount and the kindle is lightweight and very easy to travel with. In short – go for it. you will be glad you did.