I got an iPad right after Christmas, also, I am sick.

[clynne]

So, eBooks are kinda bullshit, right? Because anything even remotely modern costs the same as hard copy, only you can't just chuck it around or leave it somewhere because of the couple hundred dollar "I just lost/broke my fancy device" surcharge. I mean, I'll soak an $8 paperback in the tub without worrying, but my $808 paperback isn't going

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[lilu_adc]

Choose your own adventure? I remember those from childhood.

[lilu_adc]

And do feel better soon.

[clynne]

Doin' my best! I have important life to be getting on with!

[clynne]

Nope, I don't see any of those. Which is a pity -- those should have been digitized years ago, given that they're essentially an analog hypercard stack.

[ross_teneyck]

I find the whole e-book thing interesting on a number of levels

[clynne]

All in all, I've found that the Kindle is a useful adjunct to my reading, but I still like print books for most purposes.

Yeah, that's how I feel about it. I can see where, if I'm on a trip, the iPad will let me pack a lot of books without worrying about space/weight issues. When I'm home sick, it's great because I don't have to wait for Erich to make a library or bookstore run. And I could see other uses -- when camping, it doesn't require me to have a light source, or when sleeping in a dormitory/roommate situation, I can read at night without bothering the other denizens of the room.

On the whole, though, just like with MP3 players, I prefer to have the physical media in my possession. Moreso than with music, actually, because in this case the physical media has utility that the digital doesn't.

[mycroftca]

Project Gutenberg is amazing. Have you tried any of the Esperanto books, yet?

[clynne]

Not yet! I'm still working on English.

[joeychen]

Have you seen Sky High? That's a good one, Chris and I love it
"SIDEKICK!!"

[clynne]

Yeah! It's cute.

[joeychen]

oh, and feel better soon!!!