The Future of Reading | Print Article | Newsweek.com - 33 views
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"If you're going to do something like this, you have to be as good as the book in a lot of respects," says Bezos. "But we also have to look for things that ordinary books can't do."
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First, it must project an aura of bookishness;
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I do actually think this is important; there's something about reading a book and I like that Kindle has some "bookishness" to it.
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I agree, there is nothing like sitting down in a big comfy chair and reading. I'm not sure I would like using a hand held device instead of the actual book.
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I don't think it's important for the Kindle to look like a book. I'm pretty ok with reading something non-bookish.
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E-book devices like the Kindle allow you to change the font size: aging baby boomers will appreciate that every book can instantly be a large-type edition. The handheld device can also hold several shelves' worth of books: 200 of them onboard, hundreds more on a memory card and a limitless amount in virtual library stacks maintained by Amazon. Also, the Kindle allows you to search within the book for a phrase or name.
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this is one feature that I really do like, the changing of the font size!
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These are important features for making things more available in alternative formats. Electronic versions offer instant large print and ways to have it read aloud. These features can be helpful for many people with disabilities.
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A kindle will be a great gift for my dad. Larger font and less clutter of book will be great for him!
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I have heard about ebook devices that allow the reader to adjust the font size. I have gotten to the age where that is a great selling feature for me.
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I tried to get one of these for my visually impaired student last year but was unsuccessful. I think it would be a great tool for her to use in and out of school.
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I love the search option! I am always paging back to remind myself how characters are related or other facts I've forgotten. This would make it so much faster.
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What we love is the words and ideas."
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"Technology," computer pioneer Alan Kay once said, "is anything that was invented after you were born
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But if all goes well for Amazon, several years from now we'll see revamped Kindles, equipped with color screens and other features, selling for much less. I'll wait for the bigger and better Kindle. :)