Well, I knew that if I had an iPad, I would primarily want to use it as an e-Reader. This revelation kind of shocked me, because up to this point, I have been very anti-e-Reader. I like my books in paper and ink form, and in ridiculous quantities, please and thank you. And I don't know what else I would use an iPad for at this point in time.
But I downloaded iBooks, and started browsing through the free e-books, and then I went a little crazy and ended up downloading a whole ton of free stuff, like Anna Karenina and Vanity Fair and Paradise Lost and Little Women and Wuthering Heights. Books I've always intended to read but never got around to starting.
And now I think I'm a little bit obsessed.
And sad, because I've kind of enjoyed reading on the iPad, especially at night with the white-on-black settings, but I don't want this to become my primary method of reading, ever. I already spend so many hours per day on my computer (and when I'm not on the computer, I'm doing stuff on my phone), that staring at another screen for extended periods of time, even for something as awesome as reading, doesn't really sound all that appealing. But having a lot of books in the same location is quite appealing...
So basically, I'm still waffling on whether or not I would ever seriously consider using an e-Reader, even though I puffy heart iBooks.
Do you have an iPad? What do you use it for? Anyone else still not totally on board with e-Readers?
I'm with you, I really prefer print to e-readers, I just like the feel and look of real books. I got Brian an iPad last year and we use it a lot just to search the web and for vacation when we don't want to pack and carry a bulky laptop, but want to stay connected.
ReplyDeleteI have a kindle and word on the street is that I might be getting a Kindle Fire HD for Christmas (it was the only thing I could think of when my husband asked for a Christmas list). I love my kindle and am really excited about the additional features like movies, tv shows, music, and apps that the Fire will have.
ReplyDeleteI LOVED reading books as a kid, and I do miss the actual feel of turning the pages, but the convenience of having all of the books in one spot is really helpful. As is the fact that the e-reader is so thin it takes up very little room when I'm traveling.
We were cleaning out some of my cousin's old things from a storage shed and I found the first 5 Harry Potter books (which I have not read). I'm looking forward to reading "old school" style over the holidays.
Ooh, the HP ones are good! Although I can see for the later books wanting to read them on the Kindle, since they're 700+ pages — my grandma actually hurt her thumb trying to get through them!
DeleteI haven't committed to a complete switch. I have the Nook Simple Touch from Barnes and Noble. I still have a ton of books in print that I haven't read, and I also do not want to be one who stares at a screen all day. So, every other book I read is in e-ink. That way, I don't neglect the books I have in print, but also don't waste the e-reader. And I really like the simple e-reader because although it is not a book, the page looks a lot like a book page. I will never be done with books altogether. I think it's up to you how much you use or don't use it.
ReplyDeleteI could have written this post 2 years ago! I was very anti e-reader and then after moving into my own home and realizing that I can't keep every.single.book that I've book on ebay, bookstore, tag sale, etc. that the Kindle would be a good option. Well now I can't imagine life without it. I still read print books but since I was diagnosed with arthritis early this year, the Kindle is a lifesaver. I can read for long stretches with no pain. Someday I'd like to upgrade to the Fire for all the fun apps but for now I'm content with what I have.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely true, I imagine it's much easier on the hands! I'm pretty good at getting rid of books I didn't like or won't ever read, so I've kept my book collection in check. :)
DeleteI have a Kindle, and while I swore up and down for forever that I hated the idea of e-readers and I'd never use one, I'm pretty obsessed with mine. Books are much cheaper on it, and it's so much easier to cart around than a giant book. I still read paper books frequently, of course, but I looooove my Kindle!
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