tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post4248745265014861034..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Are Ebooks the way of the Future?: Guest Hijacker Clare DugmoreArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-14160584603588615742012-07-27T03:26:43.803-07:002012-07-27T03:26:43.803-07:00Arlee – thanks for giving me this opportunity, and...Arlee – thanks for giving me this opportunity, and opening your blog up to me. I hope you (and everyone else who read the post) enjoyed the discussion it generated. <br /><br />Michelle – that's an excellent tip, and one I hadn't considered. I'm gonna keep it in mind. :)<br /><br />Jamie – I'm glad you're enjoying your e-reader. That's funny that you read twice as slow on it though. <br /><br />Thank you to everyone who left comments on my post, and joined in the discussion. It's been really interesting to hear everyone's thoughts on the future of r-readers, and to hear about your experiences with them.Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-62565523238266357922012-07-24T22:44:28.149-07:002012-07-24T22:44:28.149-07:00I adore my Kindle, but I find that I read twice as...I adore my Kindle, but I find that I read twice as slow on an eReader than I do with a book, it's kind of odd.<br /><br />I definitely think that digital books are the way to go, but I'll be sad to lose my bookcase...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02548680159204361401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-22466385883050873252012-07-24T21:03:56.667-07:002012-07-24T21:03:56.667-07:00To read in the bathtub put your e-reader in a good...To read in the bathtub put your e-reader in a good ziploc bag. The kind that change colors to let you know it has sealed works best. :)<br /><br />Michelle, <br />author of Concilium, available in digital format July 27th.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08014841868649011587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-77789184512802834442012-07-24T19:35:32.638-07:002012-07-24T19:35:32.638-07:00Clare, it was great having you as a guest on my bl...Clare, it was great having you as a guest on my blog with this stimulating topic of discussion. And a big thanks to all who contributed to the conversation.<br /><br />I'm spending tonight in Mobile, Alabama on my way back to Houston, Texas for a few days. A lot of driving, but it's great seeing the country.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52058596017275993142012-07-24T14:56:46.678-07:002012-07-24T14:56:46.678-07:00Susan Gourley/Kelley - Thanks for commenting. Gla...Susan Gourley/Kelley - Thanks for commenting. Glad the e-reader is working out for you.<br /><br />Heather Murphy - Thanks for taking the time to comment. Good to hear you're enjoying the e-reader.<br /><br />Ciara - Thanks for the tip, that's something I'll have to look into. :)<br /><br />Medeia Sharif - Thanks for commenting. Those are my feelings exactly. I like feeling I have everything at my fingertips. <br /><br />Powdered Toast Man - I think some people do still like that paper feel. :)<br /><br />D.G. Hudson - I agree, the choice is very important. That's one thing that's frustrated me with print books recently. Thanks for the comment.<br /><br />Michael Di Gesu - I agree, there is something special in having paper books for children, and also taking children to libraries. E books don't offer that. Thanks for commenting.Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-46603735620723358832012-07-24T13:02:06.119-07:002012-07-24T13:02:06.119-07:00I honestly think ebook are great for ADULTS... The...I honestly think ebook are great for ADULTS... They are now targeted to younger readers and this I feel is wrong.<br /><br />A child needs to see the words on paper. Feel the pages. Look at the art through curious eyes. Have something to hold prior bedtime. To me, an e reader could never replace reading a BOOK to a child before bedtime.<br /><br />I, myself, still prefer books. I LOVE everything digital, but for reading I still prefer the old fashioned way.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-69907000853174143142012-07-24T07:58:28.688-07:002012-07-24T07:58:28.688-07:00Ebooks make it easier to reach our audience, and t...Ebooks make it easier to reach our audience, and they're good for traveling. <br /><br />That said, I prefer to read the printed copy, it offers a better experience. Choice is a good thing.<br /><br />People love to predict trends. Whatever gets readers to read is okay with me, but don't take away my choice.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-50543083827588067092012-07-24T07:29:46.479-07:002012-07-24T07:29:46.479-07:00I still read the old fashioned way. I guess until ...I still read the old fashioned way. I guess until I use an e-reader I will be the nostalgic type. I enjoy the feeling of turning the page.Powdered Toast Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18195170076576384695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43018328793271685852012-07-23T19:59:54.111-07:002012-07-23T19:59:54.111-07:00I love ebooks. They're cheaper, easier to obta...I love ebooks. They're cheaper, easier to obtain, and I read them faster than print books. With print books I forget where I left off. I do use bookmarks, but I end up rereading a few paragraphs until I find my spot, but with ebooks I put the font so large that I'm not wasting my time to find my spot. And talk about easy packing and traveling with ebooks.<br /><br />I still buy print books. Sometimes I want to feel a book. Also, as a teacher I get to put them in my classroom library when I'm done with them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-61397184208867945882012-07-23T17:13:36.161-07:002012-07-23T17:13:36.161-07:00You can still read in the bath. There are e-book c...You can still read in the bath. There are e-book condoms. :) I have one for my kindle. No joke.Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-12618376700552554682012-07-23T17:10:32.023-07:002012-07-23T17:10:32.023-07:00Great post! I've had my kindle for a year and...Great post! I've had my kindle for a year and a half and I would much rather read on it than a paper book. <br />Lee, what are you doing in Orlando? I am very close. I'd love to meet youHeather Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847855601653718033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-84229160465512161192012-07-23T14:57:30.424-07:002012-07-23T14:57:30.424-07:00It's like you read my mind for all the reasons...It's like you read my mind for all the reasons I love ebooks.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20500281348256849902012-07-23T13:52:42.928-07:002012-07-23T13:52:42.928-07:00Samuel - it sounds like you've had very simila...Samuel - it sounds like you've had very similar experiences to me with e-readers, and I'm glad your Kindle is working out for you. Thanks for dropping by and commenting.Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-51580326713963959342012-07-23T13:45:31.100-07:002012-07-23T13:45:31.100-07:00It really does look like e-books will be the futur...It really does look like e-books will be the future. The advantages of e-book readers really out weigh the advantages of physical books. I own a Kindle and only really miss the idea of having a book on my shelf apart from that I am able to carry masses of books around with me and have the ability to up date my library much quicker. E-book readers are a great idea.Samuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597018597367964955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-19355479727721945832012-07-23T13:42:28.063-07:002012-07-23T13:42:28.063-07:00Andrew - No, I don't think my son would either...Andrew - No, I don't think my son would either. He still remembers VHS though. <br /><br />I can certainly see the vinyl comparison, especially with collectables and classics.<br /><br />Christine - Oh, my toddler does that too with my tablet. He's obsessed with Angry Birds, but he seems to know the difference between reading time and play time.Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-8900345669355548552012-07-23T12:58:14.203-07:002012-07-23T12:58:14.203-07:00Great post! Ebooks are definitely the wave of the ...Great post! Ebooks are definitely the wave of the future. I have a Nook, but I rarely get a chance to use it. My experience with my toddler is different. Any time I pull out the Nook or any gadget, he's right there grabbing it and I can't read. Yet he doesn't do that if I'm reading a print book and he's very respectful to them. Perhaps when he's another year older, it'll be easier for me to use the Nook with more regularity.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-62873950922028297812012-07-23T11:35:07.170-07:002012-07-23T11:35:07.170-07:00Actually, I see physical books becoming more like ...Actually, I see physical books becoming more like vinyl. It will be "cool" and retro and a reason for people to think they are better than people that use digital.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-46122414582342952132012-07-23T11:33:55.601-07:002012-07-23T11:33:55.601-07:00I'm not even sure my kids know what cassettes ...I'm not even sure my kids know what cassettes are!Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-45240280973285479392012-07-23T11:31:12.568-07:002012-07-23T11:31:12.568-07:00Lee – I can understand that. And if I hadn't f...Lee – I can understand that. And if I hadn't found a tablet for so cheap, I wouldn't have made the switch yet.<br /><br />No problemo, and thank you for having me. Enjoy your travels.<br /><br />Cathy – I'm glad to hear you're enjoying your Kindle, and I agree, the story inside is what counts.<br /><br />Jemi – That's what I'm finding too. I find myself much more organized in my 'digital life' than I do in real life. Glad you're enjoying your e-reader.<br /><br />Jay – Thanks for dropping by can commenting. E-readers do have a certain advantage when an author only releases a digital book. <br /><br />Andrew – I do wonder if that's the way the publication scene is heading. It's funny to think out grandchildren might see books as outdated, like we do with cassette tapes. <br /><br />Carrie – Thanks! I agree, the instant gratification is a huge draw for me.Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-12897852042462383192012-07-23T10:55:41.693-07:002012-07-23T10:55:41.693-07:00Great post, Clare! In the past six months, I'v...Great post, Clare! In the past six months, I've moved from paper to digital. There's certainly something to be said for instant gratification! :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-36270722775686830272012-07-23T08:44:46.516-07:002012-07-23T08:44:46.516-07:00It doesn't actually matter what one's opin...It doesn't actually matter what one's opinion is on which is better, paper books are on the way out. At some point (in the not too distant future), they will become strictly a status symbol, having become too expensive for a "normal" person to be able to afford.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43802333016712254692012-07-23T07:24:00.848-07:002012-07-23T07:24:00.848-07:00I am a die hard "real" book kind of girl...I am a die hard "real" book kind of girl. I even wrote a blog post titled "E-books are Spineless"- however, my kids have a Kindle and lately I've found myself asking to borrow it more and more, (so I can dpwnload and read my fellow bloggers books like Kyra's "Game On" )<br /><br />My feeling now, is that a Kindle purchase for myself is not as far-fetched as I once I thought it would be!<br /><br />Great post Clare!jaybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10708353376256621965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24793398254942791862012-07-23T06:41:11.692-07:002012-07-23T06:41:11.692-07:00I love my kindle too! I've got all my books or...I love my kindle too! I've got all my books organized into genres, so I can easily switch books depending on my moo. I've always read voraciously, but I read even more now with the ereader!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-50166587633904112422012-07-23T04:29:34.768-07:002012-07-23T04:29:34.768-07:00Love my Kindle, love, love, love.... to me it'...Love my Kindle, love, love, love.... to me it's not HOW the book is delivered as much as how great the story is inside.Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-44576983297420721392012-07-23T04:11:25.471-07:002012-07-23T04:11:25.471-07:00My answer is almost identical to Sue H. I can see...My answer is almost identical to Sue H. I can see going to an e-reader one day, but I haven't been interested in investing in one yet. If one fell into my hands then that would be another story. I do love having lots of books on shelves throughout the house, but I can see the advantage of supplementing that with certain books on an e-reader.<br /><br />Clare, thanks for taking over for me today. I'm actually staying in a place for the next few days that has internet access, which I didn't think I would be. So I should be online now and then throughout the duration of my stay here.<br /><br />Thanks to all of you have and will be leaving comments for Clare to follow up on.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com