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Do any of the electronic book readers appeal to you? | Chatterbox
 

Home > Blogs > Chatterbox > Archives > 2010 > July > 06 > Entry

Do any of the electronic book readers appeal to you?

Amazon’s “Kindle” is in a bit of a price war with Barnes and Noble’s “Nook.” Do any of the electronic book readers appeal to you?

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KELLY MACK

KELLY MACK, Riverside: “I think it’s a great idea with today’s “go green” attitude. It saves money on paper. And it’s convenient.”

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BARBARA PLUMMER

BARBARA PLUMMER, Dayton: “It wouldn’t appeal to me. I’m just from the old school. I’d rather read a book.”

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MADISON BROWN

MADISON BROWN, Riverside: “The electronic reader would definitely appeal to me because I’m going to college this fall. My parents are thinking about buying me one.”

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CHRISTIANNE BELAIR

CHRISTIANNE BELAIR, Tipp City: “I don’t have one, but I think it’s a great idea, because it gives you access to hundreds of thousands of books.”

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ANDY CUMMINGS

ANDY CUMMINGS, West Milton: “I think it would be neat. Instead of going somewhere or waiting to get a book, you can get it right there. And, instead of carrying around a lot of books, they’re all there on one device.”

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CARL PLUMMER

CARL PLUMMER, Dayton: “It’s not a bad idea. I just don’t read books often enough to make it worthwhile.”

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TERRY JENNINGS

TERRY JENNINGS, Rochelle, Ill.: “No. I don’t read. I just work.”

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By Max

July 6, 2010 9:33 AM | Link to this

No; ‘too hard on the eyes AND you don’t have to ‘recharge’ a regular book.

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