The Traditional Book Versus The Kindle 2
As technology has continued to evolve over the years so has the everyday book. But how does one compare to the other?
Is the readability compromised?
Being able to read the book without unnecessary strain on your eyes is a big thing. Even though computers strain your eyes and the Kindle 2 is like a little computer screen it does not hurt your eyes. They have used a new technology to ensure your eyes do not get strained. The layout of the Kindle 2 is the same as that of a regular book but with one difference, you can make the print bigger or smaller depending on what you need.
Can you get lost in the story when you read it on a Kindle 2?
One of the greatest appeals of reading a book is that you are able to get lost in the story. I see a movie playing in my head and I don't even realize that I am turning pages or reading words. This offers the ability to fully relax and leave reality for a while.
Surprisingly, I can get lost in the book when I am using a Kindle 2. It does take me longer and I don't stay as emerged for as long put that is probably due to the fact that I am not used to hitting a button to turn the pages.
What about the ease of purchasing a book?
If you want to read a new traditional book you will have to go to the store. This can be time consuming and if you are like me and have kids your free time is severely limited. If you are fortunate, the time it will take you to go buy a book and start reading it will be less then 45 minutes. I am not usually this fortunate. This is one of my favorite things about the Kindle 2. I can pick the book I want, pay for it and be reading it in under two minutes.
How do the prices of the books compare?
The books for the most part are cheaper on the Kindle then they are when you buy them from the store. The new releases cost 10 dollars compared to 20 dollars and many of the older books cost 3-7 dollars while the same ones in the store cost 5-8 dollars. The difference might be because they don't have to print the books out. Where it is more expensive to use the Kindle 2 is the upfront cost of buying the system. Over time it pretty much evens itself out.