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Binky · 21-12-11, 10:22 PM

Regarding the original post, i fully understand and am +1 million on the owning of an actual tangible book. It's half the experience, no matter what the content.

21-12-11, 10:24 PM

Ive never got past the first chapter whenever ive tried to read an ebook. They look at me as though im mad, but I tell my kids "books are friends". Im sure they'll get it one day, hopefully before paper books become extinct!!

MisterTommyH · 21-12-11, 10:26 PM

Got to say I'm glad that most of the posts so far are in favour of real books.

I'm dreading the day when publishers follow music labels and only sell downloads..... Progress isn't always a good thing!

pookie · 21-12-11, 10:31 PM

it will be inevitable its just we don't have the electronic device that gives the right user experience and additional functionality. You cant stop progress I'm afraid..but you do have choice

tigersaw · 21-12-11, 11:42 PM

I've a great many books, plenty over 100 years old, you can't replace the pleasure it gives handling and reading them with a gadget.

21-12-11, 11:48 PM

Getting a Kindle is like buying a motorbike racing x-box game instead of doing a trackday

22-12-11, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lozzo

Getting a Kindle is like buying a motorbike racing x-box game instead of doing a trackday

+1 yes! Tech is great it means I can stay in touch ect, adds an interesting aspect to work or not if your a douche. I don't know about other people but I find sat with a book or tech book in my hands is easier to read as already said adds more pleasure to the experince.

22-12-11, 01:15 AM

he is a true man.

buys something for your birthday he knows you won't want

so he can have it for himself. then pretend he is grumpy.

he then receives sympathy and attention while having a kindle.

time to buy the GF a new xbox game for christmas

22-12-11, 01:21 AM

Can't say i mind either way, i like both but on the upside for a kindle it does save on paper/trees so an upside there!

andrewsmith · 22-12-11, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigersaw

I've a great many books, plenty over 100 years old, you can't replace the pleasure it gives handling and reading them with a gadget.

+1,000,000,000,000,000

There is nothing better than reading a paper book, the sensation is part of the experience.
I can't get away with the e-readers or Ipads etc... (Yes technically brilliant, but lack something that puts me off)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lozzo

Getting a Kindle is like buying a motorbike racing x-box game instead of doing a trackday

or going for a good road blast

LPH, at least it wasn't something that can't be returned

21-12-11, 10:22 PM	#11
Binky Emily Howard rides an SV Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 2,681	Re: How to ruin one's birthday... Regarding the original post, i fully understand and am +1 million on the owning of an actual tangible book. It's half the experience, no matter what the content. __________________ Wowee Zowee

21-12-11, 10:24 PM	#12
kellyjo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How to ruin one's birthday... Ive never got past the first chapter whenever ive tried to read an ebook. They look at me as though im mad, but I tell my kids "books are friends". Im sure they'll get it one day, hopefully before paper books become extinct!!

21-12-11, 10:26 PM	#13
MisterTommyH Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Mids Posts: 854	Re: How to ruin one's birthday... Got to say I'm glad that most of the posts so far are in favour of real books. I'm dreading the day when publishers follow music labels and only sell downloads..... Progress isn't always a good thing!

21-12-11, 10:31 PM	#14
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: How to ruin one's birthday... it will be inevitable its just we don't have the electronic device that gives the right user experience and additional functionality. You cant stop progress I'm afraid..but you do have choice __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future

21-12-11, 11:42 PM	#15
tigersaw Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Llanwrtyd Wells Powys Posts: 1,146	Re: How to ruin one's birthday... I've a great many books, plenty over 100 years old, you can't replace the pleasure it gives handling and reading them with a gadget.

21-12-11, 11:48 PM	#16
Lozzo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How to ruin one's birthday... Getting a Kindle is like buying a motorbike racing x-box game instead of doing a trackday

22-12-11, 01:15 AM	#18
kiggles Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How to ruin one's birthday... he is a true man. buys something for your birthday he knows you won't want so he can have it for himself. then pretend he is grumpy. he then receives sympathy and attention while having a kindle. time to buy the GF a new xbox game for christmas

22-12-11, 01:21 AM	#19
Webber Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How to ruin one's birthday... Can't say i mind either way, i like both but on the upside for a kindle it does save on paper/trees so an upside there!

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