Kindle or Paper book
@Tina30219 (81840)
Onaway, Michigan
November 7, 2012 2:12pm CST
I am a kindle reader and for those of you that has a kindle or other nook or any of the other ones out there I was wondering since you got your device do you read more on it or paper books or do you do both equally? Right now for me since getting my kindle from my mom I have been doing more reading on it than paper books. I guess the reason for that is it don't go by page it goes by percentage and I find it being able to read faster on the kindle I am not sure what others think on this.
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@LaDeBoheme (2004)
• United States
7 Nov 12
Love my Kindle. 
I really like the idea of carrying a whole library of books on one small, compact device and having a book delivered within seconds of ordering it. Paper books now seem really cumbersome.
I really like the idea of carrying a whole library of books on one small, compact device and having a book delivered within seconds of ordering it. Paper books now seem really cumbersome.
@LaDeBoheme (2004)
• United States
7 Nov 12
I have a Kindle Touch and I also have a Galaxy Tab 2 with a Kindle app, so I am able to sync my books.
I also have an entire wall of bookcases with paper books, most of which I plan to sell, which will free up a whole LOTTA space.
@Tina30219 (81840)
• Onaway, Michigan
7 Nov 12
My mom just got an Apple i-pad so she said she will give me her Kindle fire I believe is the one she has now since she can read books on her i-pad. I have 3 boxes of books up north in storage I have not been able to get them down here yet but when I do I will be selling them along with some of the other books I have bought since moving.
@Tina30219 (81840)
• Onaway, Michigan
7 Nov 12
I am like you I like having all my books all together in one device. There are a few books paper I need to get to complete some of my sets so that I can sell them.I might be getting my moms kindle fire and if I do I am giving my daughter the one I am reading from now. I really think she will like it.
@bluespygirl (2112)
• Philippines
10 Nov 12
I wish I have a kindle so that I don't my bag isn't heavy. I always bring a book with me everytime I go out of the house. I love reading that is why I always have a book with me.
I think I could read more books when I do have a kindle. Geez, Christmas is appraoching. I wish someone will give me as a gift!!! :)
@Tina30219 (81840)
• Onaway, Michigan
10 Nov 12
They are so much fun and like you said they are not heavy and would not make make your bag heavy.Yes you are right Christmas is coming maybe you will get one Christmas.I know reading from the kindle has made me read more than I normally did with paper books but I will still read paper books.
@Tina30219 (81840)
• Onaway, Michigan
7 Nov 12
That is also one of the reasons I like mine as well because I can increase my font size.I like paper books as well but when I put them in my purse to take with me anywhere it gets crinkled in the corners and I can't have that if I am going to sell them.
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@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
9 Nov 12
Well, I don't have a Kindle and don't plan on buying one. I am planning on getting me an iPad. That said, I currently am reading one book on my computer and one in real time. Most books that I currently own are actual books and most of them are Stephen King books. But there is a library that just opened by me and I plan on going. And I am going to find out if I can also get some on my iPad when I get one.
@Tina30219 (81840)
• Onaway, Michigan
9 Nov 12
I know my library does do books on i-pad I think pretty much most of them do.I have a few paper books I need to purchase just waiting on my gift card to get here from another site I cashed out with. I emailed them about it and got no response about it yet if I don't by Monday I will be emailing them again.
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@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
11 Nov 12
I do like the real deal when it comes to books. But I also like the idea of the electronic book. Less clutter. I have tons of books and most of them are Stephen King books. I also have some books about KISS and FORD. And I also have some books all about 9/11. Most of what I own right now I will probably keep. I do have some I would like to donate to the library. I hope they open the branch around the corner from me soon.
@Luna_Angelus (5)
• Carolina, Puerto Rico
11 Nov 12
I really prefer paper books for two reasons: First, my head and eyes hurt a lot when I read an e-book. Second, I prefer to feel the pages and the weight of the book in my hands. It kind of makes me sad that books are starting to disappear and turning into e-books :(
@Tina30219 (81840)
• Onaway, Michigan
11 Nov 12
Sorry to hear that your head and eyes hurt when you read an e-book. I think it is sad that books are starting to disappear off the shelves also.
@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
10 Nov 12
I love my Kindle and it has revolutionised my reading. I have never heard anything but praise from a Kindle owner. I get such a variety of books and many are on special offer. I was never good at wandering around a bookshop, I never trusted the covers, but with Kindle you can have a short read before you order and no one is looking over your shoulder making you feel guilty about it.
@Tina30219 (81840)
• Onaway, Michigan
10 Nov 12
I know everyone that has either a kindle or a nook they also say they love it. I read a certain type of book when I read I like Christian/ Fiction/ Romance books and I also like the Amish style ones as well.
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
7 Nov 12
i actually just got a playbook and i am looking forward to reading books on it. i have downloaded some books and have also browsed at my local library's website. however, i still have paper books on order plus i like to read history books and some of them only come in paper because they are older so i willl have to say that i will be reading both.
@Tina30219 (81840)
• Onaway, Michigan
7 Nov 12
I hope you enjoy your playbook.I will be sticking with both as well. Since getting my kindle I have only read a paper book once but I will be getting a few paper ones soon as soon as I get my gift card from Barnes & Noble.
@grkelly (1206)
• Malta
10 Nov 12
I used to be against ebook readers. But then I got one as a gift and obviously started useing it. I must say I love it and have got really used to it. I am actually noticing that I seem to be readin g more now. Besides I can actually have a large library inside it, without having to spend much money or worry about where to store all the books. The percentage and page number helps a lot too.
@Tina30219 (81840)
• Onaway, Michigan
10 Nov 12
I thought I was not going to like it at first also but then I got use to it and now I really like it. I will still read paper books but just not as much as I will be reading on my kindle.
@watchamacallitz (1171)
• Philippines
8 Nov 12
Well, I also use Kindle to read novels but I read books on paper backs most often and that is what i really love. having the thrill in turning those pages one by one especially when the story is at it's climax is simply fun and exciting.
@Tina30219 (81840)
• Onaway, Michigan
8 Nov 12
Right now I read more on my kindle because all the books I have on it we're free and that is all I can afford right now.I have some paper books I need to buy to finish a series and then I will be selling them to get more books.
@olivetree27 (495)
• Greece
9 Nov 12
I prefer reading paperback because my eyes hurt when I stayed too long in an electronic device. I love to read e-books as you can get them free in the internet but I'm having second thought if I will buy kindle as I hear nice opinions about this product.
@Tina30219 (81840)
• Onaway, Michigan
9 Nov 12
I like the kindle never thought I would but I do. I miss holding a paper book so I am going to be getting me a couple here soon. I wish I could find some sites to get some free books for my kindle besides amazon.
@vmartre (31)
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10 Nov 12
Kindle or any other electronic device will replace paper books in the future. It is great to carry a lot of books in a small device, and if we talk about being "green", this is a great invention to "save some trees".
I am an old fashion person who liked to read paper books a lot, but we must recognize that things have changed and this inventions are a contribution for a healthy planet.
Evolution is for today lives.
@Tina30219 (81840)
• Onaway, Michigan
10 Nov 12
I think you are right eventually a kindle will replace paper books.I like to read paper books as well I have to get a couple here soon to complete a set I have so I can sell them once I am done reading them.
