I'm a stubborn old codger, even at the ripe age of twenty-something-ish. I say this because I still love books. Not just the act of reading, mind you, I'm talking about books. You remember books right? Usually made of paper, lots of words written on those pieces of paper? They can be bulky, unwieldy, and are prone to water damage, but still, you don't have to charge them, you don't have to worry about wifi, and if they break, you can usually fix them with a little scotch tape. So, needless to say, I don't really go for this whole new e-book trend.
Still, I was curious what all the chatter was about the Nook, Barnes & Noble's new e-reader. After checking out their link, and watching all of the preview and walk-through promotional material, I won't say that I'm completely sold, but I do see the appeal. Just as my friends rave about the e-readers they own (I won't say which, but they all have the "other" one - you know, from that website named after that rainforest), I think it would be interesting to download a book on the spot, to only have a super-thin tablet to tote around with me, rather than some of the giant tomes that I sling around in my messenger bag. You can personalize your screensaver and buy slick cases and protective films, and it even has expandable memory, so if 1500 books isn't enough to have with you at all times, simply add a memory card for the ability to tote a corner of the Library of Congress in the palm of your hand. Plus, at just $259, it's a pretty solid value as well. Personally speaking, I think I've bought $259 worth of books in the last four to six months, so I'd probably get my value out of one in just under a year. Plus, when you factor in 4.0% Cash Back when you shop through Ebates, you're probably earning enough cash back to pay for your first few books.
So visit Barnes & Noble and check out the Nook, which is available for pre-order, shipping around November 30th, or check out Ebates' Books category if you, like yours truly, still prefer the touch, smell, and weight of a real book.
Still, I was curious what all the chatter was about the Nook, Barnes & Noble's new e-reader. After checking out their link, and watching all of the preview and walk-through promotional material, I won't say that I'm completely sold, but I do see the appeal. Just as my friends rave about the e-readers they own (I won't say which, but they all have the "other" one - you know, from that website named after that rainforest), I think it would be interesting to download a book on the spot, to only have a super-thin tablet to tote around with me, rather than some of the giant tomes that I sling around in my messenger bag. You can personalize your screensaver and buy slick cases and protective films, and it even has expandable memory, so if 1500 books isn't enough to have with you at all times, simply add a memory card for the ability to tote a corner of the Library of Congress in the palm of your hand. Plus, at just $259, it's a pretty solid value as well. Personally speaking, I think I've bought $259 worth of books in the last four to six months, so I'd probably get my value out of one in just under a year. Plus, when you factor in 4.0% Cash Back when you shop through Ebates, you're probably earning enough cash back to pay for your first few books.
So visit Barnes & Noble and check out the Nook, which is available for pre-order, shipping around November 30th, or check out Ebates' Books category if you, like yours truly, still prefer the touch, smell, and weight of a real book.
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