Thursday, May 24, 2012
Kindle edition vs paperback/hard copy
I bought a used 2nd generation Kindle, and I really like it. Especially now that I actually have time to read. One thing bothers me about Kindle e-books (don't know if this is true for Nook or other formats but it probably is). Why do so many Kindle books cost as much or more than the paperback? Some titles are available for borrowing if you have Amazon Prime, and there are many books available for $2.99 or less, and some are available for free. But many titles I have searched for cost as much or more than the paperback edition. OK, I understand that with a Kindle edition, I have a copy that does not take up space in my bookshelf or wear out, but I can't lend it to anyone. I used to share my paperbacks & book club editions with my father or my sisters. If the Kindle edition is more than $2.99, I prefer to get it from the library and return it when I am done. Supposedly, my library offers e-books including Kindle versions, but the wait list is very long, and it seems like I can get the paperback or hardback copy much faster. I asked the librarian about this and he told me it was a statewide wait list, and it moves faster than I thought, so I will try requesting a Kindle book.
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OK. I found out that you can loan your Kindle books, but only certain ones that are "lending enabled" (these are the same titles I can borrow from the Amazon Prime lending library). I can loan the title only once and only for 14 days (not sure what happens after 14 days). Another solution is for one family member to have a Nook and the other to have a Kindle. Kindle owner can get a Nook App & the Nook owner can get a Kindle App - then they can share books.
ReplyDeleteI now know a helluva' lot more about Kindle and such items then I ever did. Thank you. (c;
ReplyDeleteI had the Microsoft e-reader several years ago, but that format is no longer supported. Adobe was the first to get into producing e-readers for the PC (their early formats are no longer supported, either), but it was the Kindle device that really exploded and popularized the trend.
ReplyDeleteI have to wonder when 8 track music players will make a comeback. Yeah, I'm a bit behind the times. (c;
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