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I like it. Been doing it for awhile.

I'm a big reader and I'd like to get into e-books. I've tried a couple times and never really got hooked. Kindle is ubiquitous, and I do like their e-ink "paperwhite" display, but Amazon is way, way too restrictive with their content. I also would like a larger reader that handles full-sized content like you would find in magazines or professional journals. Ideally I'd like one that I can take notes with and/or sketch into too so I can get rid of both my book pile and my composition/note book. The best reader I've used to date (IMHO) was the ill-fated ILiad reader, if anyone remembers that. Honestly, it wasn't that great an experience, but it did have potential and did (most of) what I wanted without throwing unnecessary digital restrictions or proprietary format issues in my face. These days it would probably be one of the larger-format Oynx Boox devices. Their latest device looks pretty awesome, though quite expensive. Anyway, I'm guessing most people here might not care about most of that but I'm thinking of making another go of getting into e-reading and one of the things I would like to do with it is read manga. Just wondering if anyone here is doing that and if they have any advice on what features to look for or avoid, or if anyone has an ereader that they really love or hate. Where do you get your e-manga? TIA...

I personally say consumers should always have the advantage in this sort of market. The manufactures in particular cell phone service providers have been screwing their customers over way to long

Amazon is not really that big of deal to me. I do read manga in an electronic format and get them from the Kindle store, but not necessarily read them in the apps. Normally, I use an iPad, and use OneNote for notes.

I hope everyone had a good new year. I still need to get things done that I was hoping that I would not need too, but oh well.

I would say smartphones would be my favorite, due to its usefulnes. After all, I would not be able to navigate to places easily without them, though there is the annoyance of having to find a certain thing on the screen to pinpoint where I need to go after getting off the bus. There is a lot of interesting tech out there, but I have not used all of what I familiar with knowledge-wise.

I do too. Find some pretty cool stuff. My daughter had gotten me some antique stuff for my birthday and I have to say it is much better then new.

That is pretty dope honestly. I love antique shops I live near like 5 of them. Only a couple sell tech though its mostly housewares and lamps etc.

Sounds like you got a pretty good and reliable system from what I just read. I go to a lot of conventions which dose cost a good amount yes but I do not spend to much at each individual event so therefore its worth it for me. I do not really go out and party either so much.

i semi understand this bolded part here, though as much as possible, i avoid the use of cash to woe- a girl though, rather than cash upfront like a hoe, we can go grab a drink, and maybe netflix and chill and celebrate stuff i feel is needed to be celebrated <.> effects of being bored totally not bored, and/or staring at the monitor for 10 minutes man >.<

I don't believe in guilty pleasures because I don't believe in the idea of feeling bad for enjoying yourself. That said, I guess the closest I can get is liking the Star Ocean series despite knowing it's utter garbage in almost every way an RPG series can be.

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