As I predicted, companies we haven't even heard of are working feverishly to produce these devices. The results continue to fascinate. Question is, would you read a book on one of these?
There is something missing when you have to stare at a lighted screen and push a button to turn a page. Yes, I can see some things it would be useful for - news, instructions, stuff like that. But I would not want to read a novel on one.
I absolutely would. I love to read E-books on my computer, and now that I have a netbook, I love that I can take my books anywhere. I think it's fabulous.
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I WANT to want one. I really do. But there is just something lacking. I don't want one. I think I should. It makes all the sense in the world, but...
There is something missing when you have to stare at a lighted screen and push a button to turn a page. Yes, I can see some things it would be useful for - news, instructions, stuff like that. But I would not want to read a novel on one.
I absolutely would. I love to read E-books on my computer, and now that I have a netbook, I love that I can take my books anywhere. I think it's fabulous.
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