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Paper or Kindle?

Discussion in 'Books' started by gas, Jun 1, 2013.

  1. gas

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    That is the question ****s<ok>
     
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  2. Beddy

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    Have had a Kindle for a couple of years and have just upgraded to a Kindle fire Tablet. Early days yet but as far as the book side goes it is great. So much easier when flying to handle a kindle and instead of taking up to 6/8 books with us for holiday reading. A lot less weight!!
     
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  3. Mick

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    You're going to get yourself banned before we've even started on these boards <whistle>

    The answer is Kindle because you get to keep all your books with you. I keep losing half read paperbacks while I'm travelling and I feel bad when I use a pen to scribble all over them.
     
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  4. gas

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    <laugh>

    I asked this question to ****s and you replied<ok>

    I prefer good old fashioned paper.
     
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  5. Albert's Chip Shop

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    Old school books are best for holidays... they dry out by the pool.... Kindle's don't....
     
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  6. Mick

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    If I really like a book and I'm likely to read it again I'll buy it on hardback for my bookcase, there is something nice about owning a good quality physical copy. For pragmatic reasons though there is just no going back from Kindle, especially when half the books I read these days are out of copyright so I get them for free.
     
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    Paper. Burns better.
     
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  8. gas

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    That's the main reason I like paper. I have an office/study at home and the shelves on two walls are floor to ceiling with books. All hardback, most unread. :)
     
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  9. gas

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    That confirms the entertainment boards need a moderator.

    Me <ok>

    I like entertainment and take it very seriously.
     
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  10. ManDingo 20"/20"

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    Don't take your kindle in the pool then dafty.

    I was paper, but I am now a proud kindle convert.

    I'm going to bomb my local waterstones.
     
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  11. Albert's Chip Shop

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    Fair shout. Lol.
     
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  12. Minxy

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    Kindle for me now but I do miss bookshops
     
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  13. Otto Flayshow

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    The Kindle isn't as absorbent if you run out of toilet paper. It's a major chink in its armour that its developers should be addressing.

    While I prefer the physicality of a book, you can't beat the convenience of not having to lug half a suitcase full of books on holiday with you. Its in-built dictionary, bookmarking and search facilities also score in the Kindle's favour.
     
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  14. devonFRATTONiser

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    I asked the missus to pass me the newspaper.

    "you're so old fashioned" she said, as she passed me the kindle.


    That poor bloody fly never knew what hit it!
     
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  15. Resurgam

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    If someone wants to give me a kindle, then I'll gladly give a measured view.

    Also, can you colour in on a kindle like you can in paper, or indeed, draw willies on them like you did in books at school?
     
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    :cheesy:
     
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  17. C'mon ref

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    No Kindle but I have the Kindle App which works quite well, PC, Android and Ipad I believe.
     
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  18. SaveTheHumans

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    Paper for me everyday and plus if it's a bad read it doubles up as toilet roll <laugh>
     
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  19. gas

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    I was given a Kindle Fire at christmas and have to say it's marvelous. I'm planning a book burning at my next BBQ will also chop up the old book cases for fire wood.
     
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  20. The Raging Oxter

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    I didn't know you could watch porn on a Kindle Fire.
     
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