tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453890267354195934.post2136775281190480391..comments2023-09-08T08:19:46.601-04:00Comments on Pam's Perspective: A Techie? Who Me?Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04589606390781637262noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453890267354195934.post-35819714252925197412010-08-11T15:11:33.333-04:002010-08-11T15:11:33.333-04:00Libraries, such as the one where I work, are addin...Libraries, such as the one where I work, are adding ebooks to their collections. The ebooks can be downloaded to your computer and then transferred (if desired) to a portable reader. However, the ebooks that libraries offer are not compatible with the Kindle. They are compatible with the Sony Reader, the Barnes and Noble nook, and the Kobo, as well as other portable ebook readers. And you can download the books you want for free (but they expire after the usual loan period and can usually be renewed like a physical book). Borders has an ereader (Aluratek) that is $119 and comes preloaded with 100 books -- not sure if it is compatible with library downloads in epub format. <br /><br />If all that sounds too techie and confusing, just go to your library and talk to your friendly reference librarian. He/she can tell you whether they have ebooks (yet) and what you will need to be able to use them. And how to do it. As many times as you need it explained or demonstrated. REally, if you don't make use of the librarians in your community, you'll find that they'll disappear. The city or county budget people will cut their jobs before cops and firefighters and zoning enforcers and sewer technicians. If you want your library to be there for you and your children, write a letter to the community newspaper to say what you appreciate about it. Tell the people who control the budget (not just the library director, but her/his bosses) what a valuable community resource it is and why you believe it should be supported.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453890267354195934.post-30382110859386397022010-08-02T08:23:38.896-04:002010-08-02T08:23:38.896-04:00I have begun carrying my Kindle with me much the w...I have begun carrying my Kindle with me much the way you always have a book with you. I guess that means I'm enjoying it. And I can't wait to try a Playaway. And what a great name!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462135507379897869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453890267354195934.post-49339252299070080932010-07-26T08:35:45.572-04:002010-07-26T08:35:45.572-04:00I never used to be a techy-gadget person, until I ...I never used to be a techy-gadget person, until I go my iPhone a year ago. And now I'm all about the iPhone and the convenience of it. I just love it. I have the Kindle app on my phone, and while it's not great to read on such a small screen, it has come in handy when I just didn't want to wait for a book to come by mail.<br /><br />My girlfriend got a Kindle for Christmas. She's the kind of person who picks her books based on feel (I know odd!) so I've been really interested to see how much she has fallen in love with it. I <i>might</i> have to jump on this bandwagon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453890267354195934.post-51841790538610148802010-07-25T22:58:32.820-04:002010-07-25T22:58:32.820-04:00I am going to check out play aways at the library....I am going to check out play aways at the library. I haven't loaded an audio book on my iphone yet, but I think I could do that too. I love audio books in the car if I am alone.<br />I liked the kindle I borrowed, and as you know, I'm seriously considering the Nook, when I get through my already owned stack........that's my plan!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129662082248482002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453890267354195934.post-44554710190599338022010-07-24T18:03:14.621-04:002010-07-24T18:03:14.621-04:00Oh, and I haven't tried an e-book reader yet f...Oh, and I haven't tried an e-book reader yet for the reason you cited - too expensive for me. I have nothing against them and one of my friends LOVES her Kindle, but now I get my books free mostly - from the library, as gifts, or from publishers for review - and I can't afford to pay $10 for every book I read! The technology looks cool, though.Sue Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532098225905355332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453890267354195934.post-81297910670111386382010-07-24T18:00:41.786-04:002010-07-24T18:00:41.786-04:00I'm sort of halfway there, Pam - I love my lap...I'm sort of halfway there, Pam - I love my laptop and have become good at certain things - like making photo DVDs for my family - but I'm completely ignorant about other things - like how to do anything with my blogs except using the basic templates provided!<br /><br />I haven't tried playaways yet. I still use CDs for most of my audios. But I DO have an iPod. You should try one! They're really easy to use (all Apple products are). Besides downloading audio books, I listen to a couple of wonderful podcasts about books - I download them each week and listen while I cook!<br /><br />SueSue Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532098225905355332noreply@blogger.com