I finally succumbed last night - I like reading good old regular books. However, I am trying to write about literature and new technology - which leads us back to how people's reading habits have changed. I couldn't write about the effect of Kindle on a person, unless I tried one out.
I got a Kindle Fire for £89 (reduced from £119); it is basically a backlit tablet so a bit difficult on the eyes. Apparently, the 'Paperwhite' is more like the old-style book, front-lit and easier to read - therefore the reader has the ability to read for hours on end. The Fire is ok, mostly because you can download the classics for free (I have got 'The Canterville Ghost' and 'The Woman in White' amongst others).
Another reason, is that my shelves are bulging with books that I can't and don't want to get rid of. A Kindle therefore seems a good enough compromise.
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Date: 2015-05-27 08:26 pm (UTC)From:I got a Kindle Fire for £89 (reduced from £119); it is basically a backlit tablet so a bit difficult on the eyes. Apparently, the 'Paperwhite' is more like the old-style book, front-lit and easier to read - therefore the reader has the ability to read for hours on end. The Fire is ok, mostly because you can download the classics for free (I have got 'The Canterville Ghost' and 'The Woman in White' amongst others).
Another reason, is that my shelves are bulging with books that I can't and don't want to get rid of. A Kindle therefore seems a good enough compromise.