Charlie (Colorado) wrote:
“TakeFive, the books are still cheaper than paper ones.”
I guess if you need to read the lastest release of Harry Potter right away, that’s probably true. But if you wait a few months, you can pick it up pretty cheaply on Amazon used book. Even cheaper – the local library. Mine buys about 6 or 8 copies each time one is released. And they have about 500 years worth of other literature to read while you’re waiting.
In fairness, I haven’t tried the Kindle and might love it. But this seems like a very expensive way to buy books.
“I wanted to re-read The Long Tail. I’d long ago lent my copy to someone…”
Could you loan this Kindle e-book to someone? Could you borrow one? Donate it to the library? Once that hardback gets passed around, its cost pretty well gets amortized down to nothing.
I’m sure this device has it’s place, but if a simpler tool will do the job without creating future electronic waste, should that maybe figure into the overall benefit. Apologies in advance for coming off like scold.
