Camy's Thang!!!

Magpies of the world unite!I have every sympathy, Camy. The Sony is very bright, very shiny. Just begging to be coveted.On the other hand you have to sympathise with Waterstone's too. They don't have experience selling things that go wrong. It must be freaking them out.Once you've discounted the Sony e-reader, Waterstones do sell a lot of alternatives that shouldn't give any trouble. I recently bought one and I have to say its advantages far outweigh its disadvantages:Advantages:It can be used in almost all lighting situations except complete darkness, and there's a low cost accessory available to overcome that limitation, very useful for those with nothing better to do under the bedclothes.Very low cost, to suit Camys with long pockets and short arms - and delicate credit cards.Very green: it uses no power at all (even page turning is done using miniscule amounts of energy derived from the digestion of vegetable matter or protein - a wide variety of energy sources is available). Also it is fully recyclable and biodegradable, made entirely of paper!Water resistant - it will withstand even full immersion in water, but it is advisable to let it dry before attempting use since damage can occur if used when very wet. Multi-purpose: when not in use for reading, can be used to prop open a door, prevent a table from wobbling on an uneven floor, etc. When no longer needed it will even help with the lighting of a fire.Disadvantages:Contains only one book. Storage capacity is the one major drawback relative to the Sony that I can see. The low cost of purchase however makes it practical to buy several. I have shelves full of them now!I'm hooked - can't think how I ever got along without them. Isn't technology marvellous - I often wonder what my grandfather would think about it all if he were alive now!Bruin

I don't patronize establishments with people that utterly stupid. I can't return. I often call management and vent.

Stuff and fings

The thing about real books is that I'd need a vast library, complete with cute librarians, to satisfy my lust for them. The 'Reader' is, without a doubt, gorgeous, and when it works ... well, stone the crows!

I don't patronize establishments with people that utterly stupid. I can't return. I often call management and vent.

It was frustrating more than annoying. That they said they had problems with more than one was amusing, and sadly, an instant turn off. *sighs* Want!

I have every sympathy, Camy. The Sony is very bright, very shiny. Just begging to be coveted.On the other hand you have to sympathise with Waterstone's too. They don't have experience selling things that go wrong. It must be freaking them out.Once you've discounted the Sony e-reader, Waterstones do sell a lot of alternatives that shouldn't give any trouble. I recently bought one and I have to say its advantages far outweigh its disadvantages:Advantages:It can be used in almost all lighting situations except complete darkness, and there's a low cost accessory available to overcome that limitation, very useful for those with nothing better to do under the bedclothes.Very low cost, to suit Camys with long pockets and short arms - and delicate credit cards.Very green: it uses no power at all (even page turning is done using miniscule amounts of energy derived from the digestion of vegetable matter or protein - a wide variety of energy sources is available). Also it is fully recyclable and biodegradable, made entirely of paper!Water resistant - it will withstand even full immersion in water, but it is advisable to let it dry before attempting use since damage can occur if used when very wet. Multi-purpose: when not in use for reading, can be used to prop open a door, prevent a table from wobbling on an uneven floor, etc. When no longer needed it will even help with the lighting of a fire.Disadvantages:Contains only one book. Storage capacity is the one major drawback relative to the Sony that I can see. The low cost of purchase however makes it practical to buy several. I have shelves full of them now!I'm hooked - can't think how I ever got along without them. Isn't technology marvellous - I often wonder what my grandfather would think about it all if he were alive now!Bruin

Uh, remember a while ago in another time and place when I was asking, tongue in cheek, about dry English wit? I now have the perfect example to show people. Well done, sir.C