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The Book Is Dead; Long Live the Book

Submitted by Nancy Joyce Jancourtz, Dec 6, 2006 10:14

I am one who "reads" and "writes" on my PC daily--as a free-lance writer, and I spend at least 7 or 8 hours per day (often longer) reading the virtual page...

SORRY; IT IS A DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE FROM READING A BOOK--AND TURNING THE PAGES. Such reading actually enables me to work, as my health limits my traveling capability. Yet, the difference is mainly in the reflective capability granted by the conventional page...One stops and returns, sometimes for mere moments--often for hours, when life's other activities permit. And, should I even go to the Post Office--where a waiting line is usual; I bring my reading material--including printed-out articles, and/or a book.

Sorry, SONY. I have had your excellent TV for years, as well as other equipment--but this just isn't "remotely" necessary.

Nancy Joyce Jancourtz.

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Wow. What a disparate view. I have had the reader for a month and have read more in that time... [MORE]	Jorge Espinosa	Dec 12, 2006 14:03
It's analogous to the McDonald's system, a highly developed system of delivery, food processing, labor management, franchising and so on... [MORE]	bookduster	Dec 8, 2006 17:36
re Ironically, you can interact far more easily with a paper book, using a pencil or just dog-earing a corner... [MORE]	Rowland Jones	Dec 8, 2006 03:27
I'm a techy and a traditional book person, but would LOVE to see this reader used widely in schools, relieving... [MORE]	Scott Walker	Dec 7, 2006 08:58
I am one who "reads" and "writes" on my PC daily--as a free-lance writer, and I spend at least 7...	Nancy Joyce Jancourtz	Dec 6, 2006 10:14
I agree there is still a place for paper-based books, but how can encouraging people to consider the environment by... [MORE]	Katherine Finch	Dec 6, 2006 21:40
Dear Ms. Finch-- Thank you. It seems to suit you well. However, I shall probably remain inured to the conventional book. Cordially, Nancy... [MORE]	Nancy Joyce Jancourtz	Dec 7, 2006 09:11
I'm with you Nancy!! It is an entirely different and tactile experience, as is writing vis a vis typing! I... [MORE]	Rowland Jones	Dec 8, 2006 03:33
Dear Rowland-- Thank you. With regard to writing long-hand; I can't even read my own notes--so using a keyboard is extremely... [MORE]	Nancy Joyce Jancourtz	Dec 10, 2006 11:45
I agree there are problems with the reader, but I have the same gut reaction to this that I had... [MORE]	Elizabeth McDonald	Dec 15, 2006 22:58

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