That doesn't happen when I'm reading on the Kindle. The device disappears and I'm lost in the book, which is how it should be.
Librarian Bohyun Kim seems to agree:
The greatest problem I had with an iPad ‘as an e-reader’ was that aside from its weight and the eye-straining screen, I could not really concentrate on reading for a long time. I don’t know if this is a non-issue for others with stronger willpower. But for me, this was certainly a big problem. While reading, I would get easily distracted into web surfing, checking e-mails, and reading tweets and Facebook updates. On the other hand, on this single-purpose device, it was easy to continue reading for a much longer time. Sometimes, I would have an urge to go online and do something else. But often I would just ignore the urge as I simply didn’t feel like moving.
I agree with you absolutely, Ted. I haven't bought a print book for three years now. Glad to see you've jumped on to the bandwagon! It's a brave new world indeed. ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, three years. I don't think I'll stop buying print books, mostly because books in Malay still depend on dead trees.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't stop me from hassling local publishers to start publishing e-books though but the response I've mostly gotten from them has been rather in the vein of "lolwut".
I found your blog through the A-Z sign up list. Lots of good information and fun reviews!
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by, Ron!
ReplyDeleteYour blog looks neat as well. I'm a dad as well, with a two year old girl and another on the way. I'll check back once in a while.
I lost count how many times I was rudely awakened by the smack of the ipad on my forehead while I read in bed. ;) I love the thing, but not as an eReader. My Nook wins!
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