Comments on: Kindle Didn’t Start a Fire

By: Voxygen.net » The Kindle and “Picard’s Syndrome”

Voxygen.net » The Kindle and “Picard’s Syndrome” — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:20:34 +0000

[...] but whether or not the Kindle could become invisible the way a book does. In other words, when people decry the loss of the tactile experience of the book, I think they are actually responding to changes in what Sherry Turkle calls the “interface [...]

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:46:28 +0000

I find it a combination of hilarious and disconcerting that my Dad (see comment above) is far more comfortable than I am with the Kindle.

While I don’t want to imply that he needs it, I am reminded that one of the audiences that loves the Kindle is seniors because of the font size feature. No need to wait for large print books, just download the book and increase the font size. That, I admit, is cool.

By: Gib Allen

Gib Allen — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:25:48 +0000

I own a Kindle DX and even though I have never read a book on it I use it several times each week. I have been a pastor for over 35 years and this is the best thing I have ever seen for notes when speaking from the pulpit. After preparing my notes, I put them in a PDF format, send it to Kinkle and within 30 seconds I have my whole sermon downloaded. The DX will hold thousands of sermons and is great to take on missions trips where you need many messages. I think Kindle is missing a good thing by not advertising the DX for this use. It is perfect for any public speaker in any field.

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:48:57 +0000

Catherine – I did make the calendar jump after I injured my back and couldn’t carry my calendar around for several weeks, otherwise, don’t know if I would have.

Meagan – I could lose sleep over the anxiety of the battery running out because I know it would only happen at just the best part!

By: Meagan

Meagan — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:52:37 +0000

I remember getting excited when I first heard the idea. Then i started thinking about it and realized; if I drop it, it could break and I’d lose my entire library (I’ve already had that experience with my ipod and I do not need another expensive paperweight) In the unlikely event that there was a prolonged blackout or I just couldn’t find an outlet anywhere, it’s possible for my battery to die and leave me stranded with nothing to read. Technology is just too fragile to trust with something as important as my library. I send my apologies to the rain forest, but I just can’t give up my books.

By: unconfidentialcook

unconfidentialcook — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:26:32 +0000

You should be proud of yourself for giving it such a hefty try! I divide the “new” into two categories–those I fear and those I simply don’t like. I was afraid I would never be able to write or edit on a computer (not good for someone who makes a living doing both)–everyone said once I got the hang of it I would never use long-hand again; I doubted every word and was miserable for months, but eventually I saw the wisdom (and saved time) in their words. On the other hand, there’s my filofax. I’ve tried blackberries and iphones…and I just can’t stand being unable to see my week-at-a-glance. Like you and the Kindle.