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E-readers
kurandoinu:
I don't think I'd want a colour ereader. All the sort of books I have in colour I would never willingly part with anyway
Freedom Kira:
--- Quote from: Sosseres on August 05, 2011, 12:58:32 PM ---Mine is designed to charge via USB (doesn't come with a charger that can be connected through a normal power socket), even if I "eject" it in Windows I can't read on it while charging. Battery life is of course great, all readers has that.
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Have you tried using an AC to USB adapter?
Sosseres:
--- Quote from: Freedom Kira on August 05, 2011, 02:49:35 PM ---
--- Quote from: Sosseres on August 05, 2011, 12:58:32 PM ---Mine is designed to charge via USB (doesn't come with a charger that can be connected through a normal power socket), even if I "eject" it in Windows I can't read on it while charging. Battery life is of course great, all readers has that.
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Have you tried using an AC to USB adapter?
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No. I don't need a normal charger.
Saras:
--- Quote from: Tegh on August 05, 2011, 11:42:54 AM ---
--- Quote from: kurandoinu on August 05, 2011, 11:14:14 AM ---What's saying that people who have e-readers don't have physical books as well? I still have hundreds.
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I just don't want you E-reader types doing what cd's did to the record!!!
Just jking, but I honestly dislike how book stores are now closing, etc. So books take up some space? So what? When you run out of room give some away, and spread the awesome that is reading. It also makes older books cheaper, as long as there aren't missing pages or old coffee stains, you know got 50 books for like 5 dollars at a yard sale, you think that they'll do the same with the E-reader? Drop the price just because it's a bit older? Heck no! Sure it's not the price of a new hard back, but you aren't getting 50 for 5$ i'll guarantee you that!
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The gutenberg project - 36 000 books for free, legally.
Anyway, how are tablets as e-reader substitutes?
Sosseres:
--- Quote from: Saras on August 05, 2011, 07:33:30 PM ---Anyway, how are tablets as e-reader substitutes?
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Pretty good. Only has two real downsides (assuming you can install good reader software). Battery life is much longer on a dedicated reader. This is mostly due to the screen type, e-ink is designed to be read in bright spaces while not being backlit (less battery usage). Many claim that means less eye-strain.
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