just wondering if anybody uses devices like the Kindle and sony reader

the kindle seems like a really cool device once you get over the amount of control Amazon has over the actual device (they can remotely delete your books apparently).. the cool things about it is you can pretty much download the book the moment you want to read it over EVDO (downloading service is free!)... the prices for the ebooks are usually the same as the actual book.. free to $10... can even browse the internet on it.... only available in the US. :squint:

the sony reader is the other good option... but im always afraid of sony stuff because they always limit what you can use with them... eg: sony device can only use sony memory cards, sony headphones and sony approved books...

if you dont would you ever consider one?
what do you like/dislike about it?

 

I like the feel of a real book. I'm sure these devices are practical but I'm not yet sold on them.

 

Nice idea but like you said they have a certain amount of control over your reading habits once you get one. I think that if I pay for a book I own it and can trade, read and share it with whoever I choose to. with paper I have that option no matter what, but with a digital book they can invade and charge you for these very same things.

I will stick with bound copy thank you.

 

I'm not sold on those things. Cool idea, but i'll keep my books.