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mk · 3363 days ago

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I read one book on mine.

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tehstone · 3363 days ago · link ·

I used mine heavily for about 6 months after buying it and then started buying paper books. It just isn't worth spending the same amount of money for a digital version.

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WanderingEng · 3363 days ago · link ·

I should have a package waiting at home for me with three paper books in it (along with a shirt and some hot sauce). I read one book electronically on my phone. The experience was unfulfilling.

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mk · 3363 days ago · link ·

Yes, that was my feeling (or lack thereof) as well. There's nothing bad about the experience, but the benefit of portability doesn't offset the near-equivalent cost, the DRM, and the loss of tactility.

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rinx · 3363 days ago · link ·

I buy paperbacks and torrent the e-book. It's not a system I'm hugely proud of, but until the industry has a more sane option it's the one I choose.

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WanderingEng · 3363 days ago · link ·

near-equivalent cost

That's the kicker for me. If an electronic copy was half the cost maybe the DRM and bland experience would be worth it. Two of the books I ordered are more as Kindle editions and one is the same price. I'll stick with the paper copy I can leave in my car or toss in my backpack without a second thought.

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