@ $350/$3 per used paperback = ~120 used paperback books...let's call it 100 books. I read say 20 books/yr so that means to get "my money's worth" from one of these players it MUST last at minimum 5-7 years...when was the last time an electronic device was useful for that length of time?
Seriously, at $350+ (look at the HanLin stuff for $700+) no matter how much I really could use one of these devices, I cannot justify the cost.
I cannot hold books (or anything for that matter) in my hands for more then a few moments. I have rheumatoid arthritis. One of these devices solves the issue for me and offers the ability to read more again as I can lay it flat or what-not and still read.
But holy-jeebus keyrist, I already spend near $12,000 - $18,000/year out of my own pocket on medical treatments and dang it...I am tired of every time I find a tool to help me remain productive and/or active, there is an increased cost associated with it...increased to the point of INSANE.
Of course these are all targeted at those who feel cell phones are reasonably priced...because DADDY pays for it or they live in their mother's basement and have no bills in life yet...
What if you consider also articles? I mean, for example I read a lot of scientific articles (that's my work), and to do so I usually have to print them. An ebook reader would be great to read tons of pdf articles w/o costs.
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@ $350/$3 per used paperback = ~120 used paperback books...let's call it 100 books. I read say 20 books/yr so that means to get "my money's worth" from one of these players it MUST last at minimum 5-7 years...when was the last time an electronic device was useful for that length of time?
Seriously, at $350+ (look at the HanLin stuff for $700+) no matter how much I really could use one of these devices, I cannot justify the cost.
I cannot hold books (or anything for that matter) in my hands for more then a few moments. I have rheumatoid arthritis. One of these devices solves the issue for me and offers the ability to read more again as I can lay it flat or what-not and still read.
But holy-jeebus keyrist, I already spend near $12,000 - $18,000/year out of my own pocket on medical treatments and dang it...I am tired of every time I find a tool to help me remain productive and/or active, there is an increased cost associated with it...increased to the point of INSANE.
Of course these are all targeted at those who feel cell phones are reasonably priced...because DADDY pays for it or they live in their mother's basement and have no bills in life yet...
What if you consider also articles? I mean, for example I read a lot of scientific articles (that's my work), and to do so I usually have to print them. An ebook reader would be great to read tons of pdf articles w/o costs.