tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post914490591442319114..comments2024-03-27T09:58:35.443-07:00Comments on Reading and Writing: E-Readers and E-BooksUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-71201933544956318982010-11-21T10:51:30.792-08:002010-11-21T10:51:30.792-08:00I'm sure you'll enjoy it, Michael. I'm...I'm sure you'll enjoy it, Michael. I'm still amazed at how easy it is to download the books!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-6032058524242422522010-11-21T09:34:09.153-08:002010-11-21T09:34:09.153-08:00Hi Rosemary, I just ordered myself an early xmas p...Hi Rosemary, I just ordered myself an early xmas present and I've gone for the kindle. I love getting new toys.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13316263425112020638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-29105502494557114482010-11-17T06:29:26.188-08:002010-11-17T06:29:26.188-08:00Hi Leela - I knew I should be mentioning it on FB ...Hi Leela - I knew I should be mentioning it on FB sometimes! Thanks for your comments. <br /><br />You've highlighted another great advantage of e-books, when people have friends/family around the world and want to buy your book without high postage or long delays. Hope Santa is kind to you!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-50319924122851664952010-11-17T05:14:19.717-08:002010-11-17T05:14:19.717-08:00Hi Rosemary
I don't have an e-reader but more ...Hi Rosemary<br />I don't have an e-reader but more and more friends are giving positive comments so maybe Santa will be bringing one for me this year. From an author point of view I'm thrilled that my far flung family in almost every continent is able to access and buy my book immediately.Great blog by the way. I found it only because of your FB update!<br />Leelaleelasoma@hotmail.comhttp://www.leelasoma.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-70885632155951605182010-11-17T05:07:10.575-08:002010-11-17T05:07:10.575-08:00Hi Anne - great to know you're a fan of the Ki...Hi Anne - great to know you're a fan of the Kindle too! I agree that the e-readers definitely come into their own for travelling.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-69165223837086931902010-11-17T05:05:17.671-08:002010-11-17T05:05:17.671-08:00You know, that's one of the addictive things a...You know, that's one of the addictive things about e-books, Bill. When you realise just how quickly you can obtain and start reading them.<br /><br />I'm interested in people's experience of them - and of course mine will be in e-book first!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-78207451457536423742010-11-17T04:41:28.971-08:002010-11-17T04:41:28.971-08:00Hi Rosemary,
I love my kindle! It is great for tra...Hi Rosemary,<br />I love my kindle! It is great for travelling - I usually read a book a day on holidays and with the luggage and weight restrictions on aircraft these days, the choice might be books or clothes! But with my kindle I can "carry" a suitcase full. And the whispernet even worked on a Caribbean cruise...Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111273899103553694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-78167183394599680592010-11-17T03:53:08.756-08:002010-11-17T03:53:08.756-08:00I'm at the stage, Rosemary, where I'm real...I'm at the stage, Rosemary, where I'm realising that it's sometimes easier (and certainly quicker) to get hold of something you want to read if you go the e-route. So I'm grateful for all info on the various machines.<br /><br />(And I hope they're giving you a percentage for your efforts.)Bill Kirtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07675643113010061969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-74049908899758593492010-11-16T14:08:27.377-08:002010-11-16T14:08:27.377-08:00Thanks for that, CarolB. Good to see you've ha...Thanks for that, CarolB. Good to see you've had a positive experience on the whole. I'm hoping to get a proper look at a friend's Sony in December so I can compare it with the Kindle.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-54320667276447711822010-11-16T12:26:59.544-08:002010-11-16T12:26:59.544-08:00I gave in and bought a basic Sony e-reader this Sp...I gave in and bought a basic Sony e-reader this Spring and I love it. <br />Drawbacks vary,from some authors not having their novels in e-books yet, to their not being available in the format you need for the region (country) you live in- more of an issue for overseas readers I think.<br />Plus the recent 'agency model' issue affecting the selling price.<br />But it's great being able to have dozens of books available to read anywhere whenever you want.<br />Hope you enjoy the experience.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.com