tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post5140592605292161179..comments2024-02-23T00:22:10.700-08:00Comments on Patrick Tillett: Kindle - This is Not an AdPat Tilletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-32024491834618549872011-01-14T05:49:09.716-08:002011-01-14T05:49:09.716-08:00Hi, Pat!
I know this is an old post, but since the...Hi, Pat!<br />I know this is an old post, but since then, I have been researching the Kindle, and I am getting one very soon, I can't wait! I have already downloaded Kindle of PC, and have already downloaded a lot of freebies and purchased several books as well, I can't wait to get my Kindle!<br />yeah!Joe Caphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16809044606514490636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-40935616209720495082010-11-29T16:45:19.128-08:002010-11-29T16:45:19.128-08:00Rosemary - That's funny! I've caught mysel...Rosemary - That's funny! I've caught myself trying to feel for the edge of the page as I finish one.Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-44152686484381631782010-11-26T16:49:55.450-08:002010-11-26T16:49:55.450-08:00I have the Sony Reader. When we travel there'...I have the Sony Reader. When we travel there's nothing to beat it. I usually have a bag of just books, and it's breaking my back carrying it around. The reader holds everything I need in one, lightweight format. The only weird part for me is when I lick my finger getting ready to turn the page.....<br />RosemaryAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06121172465022137270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-80161370780722090062010-11-23T00:09:16.371-08:002010-11-23T00:09:16.371-08:00SQ - Thanks so much! It was a hard switch for me t...SQ - Thanks so much! It was a hard switch for me to do...Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-58186439205864840062010-11-22T23:49:12.623-08:002010-11-22T23:49:12.623-08:00I don't have a Kindle yet, I'm still using...I don't have a Kindle yet, I'm still using my old Palm PA to download books. <br /><br />Think of how many trees will be spared every time a Kindle is sold! I don't consider you a traitor, more like a hero.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-32940313284608284922010-11-22T13:35:30.491-08:002010-11-22T13:35:30.491-08:00It's good in artificial light and it's goo...It's good in artificial light and it's good in bright light. Once you start reading and "get into the story," the experience feels the same. That's just me though...<br />If you buy one and don't like it, I'm sure you can always take it back.<br /><br />Having said these things, I totally agree with what you said about books and book stores! I also loved the way you said it...Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-59372849499438397012010-11-22T11:46:54.283-08:002010-11-22T11:46:54.283-08:00YIKES! What an interesting post.
I don'...YIKES! What an interesting post.<br /><br /> I don't have a Kindle yet, but I am seriously considering one.<br />How is it with nightime reading in artificial light? As I get older my eyesight is not what it used to be. <br /><br />I do so love the feel and smell and aura of real time books. Lock me overnight in a library or bookstore and I may NOT want to come out when you unlock the door. A heavenly place. <br /><br /> Books . . . I have bought them, checked them out, gifted them, donated them, caressed them, held them tightly, shed tears on them, and dog eared their pages. I have held them close to my heart and reread a sentence, a paragraph or a chapter and gone on a menatl and emotional journey.<br /><br /> I understand the Kindle is an entirely different experience. But what is it about us humans beings that we feel it has to be ALL or NONE with everything?<br /><br />There'e a place for fast food and convienent microwaves as much as there is for slow oven cooked meals and aromas filling your nostrils for hours. And so it can be with books, don't you agree?One Woman's Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583825153877354947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-66779232783553378652010-11-21T17:15:00.395-08:002010-11-21T17:15:00.395-08:00Jenny - That's how I am exactly! You could pro...Jenny - That's how I am exactly! You could probably buy one, and if you don't like it, take it back!Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-5831866647955371852010-11-21T14:30:59.717-08:002010-11-21T14:30:59.717-08:00Pat, I really appreciate this post. I am torn be...Pat, I really appreciate this post. I am torn between my love affair with tangible books and my desire to try one of these 'new-fangled' things! Too bad you can't 'rent' one for a week to try it out first, though.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-77082140072985948782010-11-21T13:07:22.565-08:002010-11-21T13:07:22.565-08:00Minoccio - The wounds you got 20-25 years ago if y...Minoccio - The wounds you got 20-25 years ago if you owned an apple and everything else was PC. You were stuck in your own little bubble...You couldn't share files, you couldn't share apps or programs, nothing! Those wounds..LOL<br /><br />tapirgal - That is so true! I also forgot to mention that a battery charge lasts for weeks and weeks even with a lot of usage!Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-79776279377704741122010-11-21T12:29:16.725-08:002010-11-21T12:29:16.725-08:00Fascinating again. Entre Nous nailed it. I carry f...Fascinating again. Entre Nous nailed it. I carry from 1 to 3 books in my backpack at all times. Lightweight would be good :)tapirgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10098235462073493603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-18538486803876548162010-11-21T05:55:42.573-08:002010-11-21T05:55:42.573-08:00Wounds? What happened?Wounds? What happened?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17419133053285491979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-72323721221213938652010-11-20T23:31:19.829-08:002010-11-20T23:31:19.829-08:00entre nous - You hit it right on the head. With on...entre nous - You hit it right on the head. With one of these things, not only do you have one of your books to read. You can have 3000 books to read! i'm already getting over needing to have a BOOK in my hand. i still love them, but i don't want piles of them sitting around anymore...<br />Thanks for all the comments! I appreciate it...Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-27116790060008658862010-11-20T19:47:34.111-08:002010-11-20T19:47:34.111-08:00I too, really love books, especially in libraries,...I too, really love books, especially in libraries, that smell of deteriorating paper is simply heaven to me, alas, I want one of these thing as well. It seems so easy to drag around and who can ever be without something to read. Seems like everytime I get on the road I am stuck behind an accident, traffic jam, whatever. The last jam I was in was a standstill on I95N. People starting getting out of their cars and visiting, it turned into an enormous two lane tail-gate party - minus the food [boo], but fun time like that are too rare under those circumstanes. Nevermind the new luggage and extra weight charges on flights. My letter to Santa will be short and sweet this year!!!Entre Noushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00186796216462041421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-65360986635764772322010-11-20T17:09:06.506-08:002010-11-20T17:09:06.506-08:00Francisca - I think you're right. They will ge...Francisca - I think you're right. They will get better and the price will come down.<br /><br />PTM - I'm so ashamed! I said the same things as you. Right up until the time I got one for my Bday...<br /><br />BB - The Horror...<br /><br />tapirgal - Not at all! It's much It's very small and light! You don't even have to change the position of your hands to change pages...<br /><br />Jerry - I think you are right. I don't believe they are intended to be used under water...Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-44566242766392863462010-11-20T16:10:49.937-08:002010-11-20T16:10:49.937-08:00One of my favorite evening activities is to read w...One of my favorite evening activities is to read while relaxing in the bathtub with those water jets pounding upon my sore back. I'm just not sure the electronic Kindle would be appropriate.<br /><br />Yeah -- I'll probably hesitantly and grudgingly adopt Kindle in a few year....but it will be in a few years.Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04278403041887060649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-19237461533836109422010-11-20T11:37:04.256-08:002010-11-20T11:37:04.256-08:00Interesting review. Does it get heavy or awkward t...Interesting review. Does it get heavy or awkward to hold if you're used to the feel of books?tapirgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10098235462073493603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-61241066344455856362010-11-20T08:02:41.349-08:002010-11-20T08:02:41.349-08:00Alas, I am a Kindle dropout.Alas, I am a Kindle dropout.Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-49190911402797854662010-11-20T01:46:24.321-08:002010-11-20T01:46:24.321-08:00I consider you a traitor. I like the feel of a boo...I consider you a traitor. I like the feel of a book. I love turning the pages. I wouldn't buy a Kindle but if I got one for my bday I'm sure I would give it a whirl.Powdered Toast Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18195170076576384695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-40639675536872057422010-11-20T01:32:30.897-08:002010-11-20T01:32:30.897-08:00Pat, except for the minor detail that I haven'...Pat, except for the minor detail that I haven't yet bought the Kindle or another eBook reader, I could have written this post. :-D I just keep thinking they'll improve the technology or bring down the price...Franciscahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10733111654769386624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-17140488886152005322010-11-19T21:37:20.934-08:002010-11-19T21:37:20.934-08:00Cheeseboy - I hear ya! There just isn't enough...Cheeseboy - I hear ya! There just isn't enough time for everythingPat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-25384643173295164532010-11-19T21:23:45.884-08:002010-11-19T21:23:45.884-08:00If I read anything but blogs, I'd totally buy ...If I read anything but blogs, I'd totally buy one.Cheeseboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-68572945520413055172010-11-19T21:00:08.332-08:002010-11-19T21:00:08.332-08:00Johnny - That's great! I've always made de...Johnny - That's great! I've always made deals with out kids and grandkids that I'll buy them a book everytime they finish one. They have to give me a short oral report first, but that doesn't seem to be a problem. Some like to read and some don't. I have the new generation and it fits in my back pocket....Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-41189628661404459362010-11-19T18:14:14.333-08:002010-11-19T18:14:14.333-08:00I love my Kindle. I ordered the new version for my...I love my Kindle. I ordered the new version for my son today for Christmas. After I'd ordered it, I saw one at Target-- I can't believe that it's even smaller than mine (a second generation). He loves to read, and gets tons of Amazon gift cards for Christmas and birthday, so it'll be awesome for him.Johnny Yenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06561248220244037567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-21848264461817488492010-11-19T15:26:50.315-08:002010-11-19T15:26:50.315-08:00Leovi - Listening to books is good, but I become d...Leovi - Listening to books is good, but I become distracted much too easily. I always have to rewind and listen to parts over gain.<br /><br />Misfit - Whichever one we listen to, we are all being drawn to the technology...I'll hate it when printed books become rare..Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.com