Reasons I Don't Want a Kindle

So I just read the following post over at this blog.

Top 5 Reasons I Don't Want a Kindle

1. I prefer the feel of a book.
2. I'm making my way to owning my own personal library (I already have four bookcases in my bedroom alone - and my bedroom isn't that big).
3. Everyone keeps going on about how amazing Kindles are and it's started to annoy me.
4. I like being old-school and outdated.
5. I like how books smell (which sounds weird but that's me all over).

Saying that, my mum won a Kindle but, since she already has an e-reader, she gave it to me.
     Needless to say, I love it.  Don't get me wrong, I still prefer books, but there is something about the Kindle that makes me love it.  Maybe it's the fact that I like to think of it as a mini brain full of information.
     Moral of this story?  Buy a Kindle.

 

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My thoughts exactly.

Well except her 3 & 4 -- I am a tech addict.

1. I prefer the feel of a book.

I do! I love how sometimes it is easy to hold it.

But sometimes holding is a pain in the ass.

I love turning each page because I can't wait to

see what is waiting for me on the other side.

2. I'm making my way to owning my own personal library.

I may or may not be a minor hoarder but

I love owning series books. Books in general.

And when it comes to series I am crazy anal.

If I start with a paperback, all must be paperback.

Same with having a hardcover start a series.

Or with special covers, like a UK  cover.

Or alt covers/new art work releases.

I'm like this with DVDs too.

And although a Kindle still displays a cover,

well, it's just not the same.

5. I like how books smell.

ME TOO!

That is my first memory of my favorite library.

Opening up a book and just breathing in the aroma from the page. 

I know this one kinda goes with #1 but still.

That being said...

If I got one for free, I would not shun it.

Sure, sure the free aspect doesn't hurt, but it is tech.

And I heart tech even if it doesn't heart me back.

The biggest reason I would support owning a Kindle
(or any eReader for that matter):

Storage/moving.

Although I love my personal library-

when I have to move houses/apartments

It. Is. A. Bitch. to move my books.

So heavy, so many.

When you have an eReader library,

obviously, one doesn't have this problem..

So.

Do you have an eReader?

What do you think?

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