Although I do not (yet) use an eBook reader – this video makes me think we’d better figure out a way to get them into our libraries – fast!
I did experiment with using my netbook to read a whole book. It was not as bad an experience as I thought it would be. I still can’t see myself jumping in soon. The iPad IS tempting…. But I think I will wait awhile and see if they build a good (and cheap) ebook store, and if it will run the ebooks I can download from my public library.
We just went over eBooks in my computer applications class. I don’t have a much experience with them, but I got an opportunity to try my brother-in-laws for about 45 minutes. He had gotten a “Nook” for Christmas. There were a bunch of classics on it already. I started reading Pride and Prejudice to see what it was like. I didn’t think it was so bad either. I expected it to be annoying to my eyes, but it wasn’t.
I think I would like to own one some day…but I can’t see the old fashioned book going obsolete just yet.
(and yes, I figured out the problem with posting on your blog!)
Glad that you can post again!!
I am REALLY coveting the iPad. But I hear that it is completely proprietary software. I think they have a great product – but if they are not going to allow folks to play other formats – then I am not interested. The Apple folks are always bad mouthing Microsoft for being a monopoly – but they appear to be the worst of them all. If you want to use their products, you are forced into using thier formats.
Until ebook software gets standardized – I can’t see it working well for libraries. Sort of like way back – the Beta and VHS wars.