Do I really want a kindle dx?

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by MedicCook

Nothing beats a real book.

I guess it's b/c I'm old school, but I'd rather just buy a book than purchase it on a kindle. If a kindle saved money, I'd probably be all over one, but with all the cheap prices of books on Amazon, I just don't think it's worth the money. Maybe it's b/c I've got a degree in English Lit, but I also prefer the real deal b/c I can mark up all the pages and write notes in the margins.

[Wolfgang]

Originally Posted by andysutherland

I also prefer the real deal b/c I can mark up all the pages and write notes in the margins.

You can do that on the kindle too no writing but you can make notes.

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by andysutherland

I guess it's b/c I'm old school, but I'd rather just buy a book than purchase it on a kindle. If a kindle saved money, I'd probably be all over one, but with all the cheap prices of books on Amazon, I just don't think it's worth the money. Maybe it's b/c I've got a degree in English Lit, but I also prefer the real deal b/c I can mark up all the pages and write notes in the margins.

The Kindle does save me money in a way -- when I travel I no longer have to bring 30 lbs of books with me. When I am home I still read real books, but when I am traveling or out-and-about nothing beats the Kindle...

[tsolomon]

Originally Posted by Comedian

I'm not sure how you guys can read those Kindle things. To me, a book is more than just about the story. It's the feeling of turning the pages, the smell of a new(or old) book, the weight in your hands, the actual owning of a physical copy of the book that can be saved for generations and passed around to friends and family members.

Reading books on an electronic device really just seems to suck the heart and soul right out of it, IMHO. Just my 2 cents, though.

I feel the same way, but after collecting books for 45 years I have to admit I have too many. I have book shelves that are full, books stored in boxes in the attic and basement and more at work where I run a loaner library. I read 1-2 books a week and I finally asked the wife to get me a Kindle for Xmas.

[imthegoal]

My mom got me the Nook from B&N and I have absolutley loved it so far. I like the ability to be able to go into a store and get free content with it as well.