Comments on: Will Kindle save the rain forests?

By: Shirley - Velvet Blues

Shirley - Velvet Blues — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:57:14 +0000

I will be very surprised if this device gets really popular. While there are no monthly fees, which makes me like it a bit more than my overpriced BlackBerry plan, it is larger, and therefore, not as portable. Additionally, unlike with a book, you have to deal with battery power… They may say that it lasts days, but really, there have been days when I haven’t been able to get to an outlet… such as when traveling internationally, and suffering unexpected delays…

And really? Green. I don’t believe it. It’s just another gadget that people can use. It definitely has a larger footprint than the 2-5 programming books I’ll read a year. AND if the life of this thing is as short as an iPod’s, then its definitely not worth the money…

Interesting product, but not my cup of tea.

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:12:50 +0000

I’ve never even seen a Kindle, so I really don’t know how well it reads. I’m not fond of reading long articles online, probably because I find it hard to relax with a computer either in my lap or sitting in my computer chair. The Kindle, being much more portable may be much better in this arena.

But, I love the feel of a good book, being able to put it in my purse, taking it whereever I might be interested in reading.

Ot lessen my carbon footprint, I tend to purchase a lot of second hand books, especially for my leisure reading.

By: Sherri

Sherri — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:23:14 +0000

I bought the Sony E reader when it first came out and love it! I am still using the original model with its worn cover. It holds the charge for a long time – I just plug it in to recharge periodically -no need to risk vampire power usage. I read a lot and was constantly buying new books – there is no question that I have saved a lot of trees and the power to ship books by switching to an E book. Also, I download my books into readers for my mother, husband and close friend. Over the 3 years, I am sure I saved money compared to the purchase of books.
After 3 years of use, I will probably upgrade to the new Kindle – it looks amazing and I like the advantage of downloading wirelessly and spontaneously. I will donate my Sony with it’s library of over a hundred books to a deserving friend.
The luxury of traveling with umpteen book choices that don’t use up space in your luggage and easily having whatever you are reading in your handbag when you wait 20 minutes for a doctor or a late appointment – priceless!