Amazon books

[dwell]

What happened to them. I used to rely on them to get fresh copies of books now it seems every time I order from them these days they send books in mangled or used condition. I've ordered a lot of books recently and nine times out of ten this has been the case.

 

[geno]

Don't say that, I'm expecting a book from them in the mail shortly

 

[erikistired]

get a kindle. problem solved.

 

[pontifex]

Are they actually from Amazon or from an someone selling on Amazon?

i don't think i've ever had a book from amazon come mangled. it's always be place on a cardboard sheet and then had plastic wrapped around it to prevent it from moving. they do it even if you order several books.

 

[cKGunslinger]

"Man, these physical books sure are damaged easily and a hassle to deal with. If only there were some electronic means to purchase and read books. Oh, what's that, Amazon? You have what?"

 

[lsv]

You should get a book on Ladies keys.

 

[dwell]

Are they actually from Amazon or from an someone selling on Amazon?

Direct from Amazon.

Kindle? No thanks. These are tech and text books mainly. Can't picture using a device like Kindle for that.

 

[MotF Bane]

"Man, these physical books sure are damaged easily and a hassle to deal with. If only there were some electronic means to purchase and read books. Oh, what's that, Amazon? You have what?"

No thanks.

 

[Malak]

Direct from Amazon.

Kindle? No thanks. These are tech and text books mainly. Can't picture using a device like Kindle for that.

Really? Because it's easier, faster, more convenient... In case you didn't hear, everyone wants a kindle.

 

[erikistired]

Really? Because it's easier, faster, more convenient... In case you didn't hear, everyone wants a kindle.

not for anything with pictures or schematics.

 

[dwell]

Really? Because it's easier, faster, more convenient... In case you didn't hear, everyone wants a kindle.

I don't. How do you flip through something on e-paper? Seems ultra slow. If really wanted to I would use the iPad app for Kindle, but even then, paper > electronic for textbooks.

 

[FelixDeCat]

Kindle schmindle. Paper books hold their value better than a 'down load' and are great for decorating a living room or bedroom.

 

[SandEagle]

get an iPad. problem solved.

fixt

 

[pontifex]

Really? Because it's easier, faster, more convenient... In case you didn't hear, everyone wants a kindle.

i don't want a kindle either. there's just something about holding and reading an actual book.

I wouldn't turn one down if someone bought one for me or i won one, but i certainly won't be buying.

 

[Malak]

not for anything with pictures or schematics.

Have you looked at a book with schematics on a new kindle?

 

[frostedflakes]

You're surely ordering from their marketplace sellers. Amazon also sells open-box items (these products will be listed under the seller Warehouse Deals and will not be advertised as new). If you're actually buying new books from Amazon and they're sending you used ones, you're getting ripped off and need to get your money back.

 

[lxskllr]

Kindle schmindle. Paper books hold their value better than a 'down load' and are great for decorating a living room or bedroom.

What value? I have books from the 19th century, and they're worth less than new copies. Some things are better suited to paper, but Ebooks are better for day to day stuff.

 

[gorcorps]

Kindle schmindle. Paper books hold their value better than a 'down load' and are great for decorating a living room or bedroom.

And that's why my textbooks go from being worth $200 to less than $50 in less than a year right? IMO very little drops in value faster than textbooks. New versions come out all the time and at least at my school they upgrade editions as soon as they can.

 

[dwell]

And that's why my textbooks go from being worth $200 to less than $50 in less than a year right? IMO very little drops in value faster than textbooks. New versions come out all the time and at least at my school they upgrade editions as soon as they can.

Even when textbooks go full-on digital they are still going to cost $200 and have *zero* resale value the next year.

 

[gorcorps]

Even when textbooks go full-on digital they are still going to cost $200 and have *zero* resale value the next year.

I know. I'm not saying that digital books are better, just that paper books holding value is a silly argument to make as to why they're superior. I prefer hard copies too with textbooks, but for so many other reasons than resell value.

 

[Texashiker]

Really? Because it's easier, faster, more convenient... In case you didn't hear, everyone wants a kindle.

I do not want a kindle. For those of us that spend time outdoors, a real paper book is more convenient then something that uses batteries.

Last summer I took my son and nephew on a boating / camping trip on a near-by river. It was nice being able to read my real paper book without having to worry if the battery was going to go dead.

When I go to the deer hunting, I dont have worry about the battery on my book going dead, or getting wet.

If I run out of toilet paper while in the woods, I can tear pages from my book, do that with your kindle.

If I need something to help start a camp fire, I have paper in my book - do that with your kindle.

Some of my books are 20+ years old, and still working fine. Do that with your kindle.

After my grandfather passed away, he willed me his book collection, do that with your kindle. There is just something about reading a book, and knowing that your grandfather read that same book,,,, something a kindle can never replace.

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For christmas my wife got me a Hornady reloading manual. On the inside cover I wrote a short description of who gave the book to me for christmas, date the book, and what we did for christmas that year. When I die, hopefully I will be able to pass that book down to one of my kids. Books are more then just "books", they become part of my families history.

I have my great grandmothers family bible, on the inside cover is recorded my grandfathers date and time of birth, do that with your kindle.

 

[Malak]

I do not want a kindle. For those of us that spend time outdoors, a real paper book is more convenient then something that uses batteries.

Last summer I took my son and nephew on a boating / camping trip on a near-by river. It was nice being able to read my real paper book without having to worry if the battery was going to go dead.

When I go to the deer hunting, I dont have worry about the battery on my book going dead, or getting wet.

If I run out of toilet paper while in the woods, I can tear pages from my book, do that with your kindle.

If I need something to help start a camp fire, I have paper in my book - do that with your kindle.

Some of my books are 20+ years old, and still working fine. Do that with your kindle.

After my grandfather passed away, he willed me his book collection, do that with your kindle. There is just something about reading a book, and knowing that your grandfather read that same book,,,, something a kindle can never replace.

The kindle battery lasts like 30 days. Your entire argument is moot.

 

[Texashiker]

The kindle battery lasts like 30 days. Your entire argument is moot.

My great grandmothers bible is 83+ years old, and I have yet to recharge the batteries.

Your argument is moot against ageless technology - paper.

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Are you going to sign that kindle and pass it down to your grandkids?

 

[Malak]

My great grandmothers bible is 83+ years old, and I have yet to recharge the batteries.

Your argument is moot against ageless technology - paper.

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Are you going to sign that kindle and pass it down to your grandkids?

Why would I do that with a physical book? That's nonsense. Efficiency is superior to sentimentality.

 

[LikeLinus]

I do not want a kindle. For those of us that spend time outdoors, a real paper book is more convenient then something that uses batteries.

Last summer I took my son and nephew on a boating / camping trip on a near-by river. It was nice being able to read my real paper book without having to worry if the battery was going to go dead.

When I go to the deer hunting, I dont have worry about the battery on my book going dead, or getting wet.

If I run out of toilet paper while in the woods, I can tear pages from my book, do that with your kindle.

If I need something to help start a camp fire, I have paper in my book - do that with your kindle.

Some of my books are 20+ years old, and still working fine. Do that with your kindle.

After my grandfather passed away, he willed me his book collection, do that with your kindle. There is just something about reading a book, and knowing that your grandfather read that same book,,,, something a kindle can never replace.

~~ EDIT ~~

For christmas my wife got me a Hornady reloading manual. On the inside cover I wrote a short description of who gave the book to me for christmas, date the book, and what we did for christmas that year. When I die, hopefully I will be able to pass that book down to one of my kids. Books are more then just "books", they become part of my families history.

I have my great grandmothers family bible, on the inside cover is recorded my grandfathers date and time of birth, do that with your kindle.

Take you're entire library of books on a plane, car, boat or train anytime you want. Do that with your books.

Share a book with a co-worker or friend instantly around the world. Do that with your books.

Look up something using the web browser your book provides.

Read the first chapter of any book, any time. Do that with your book.

Kindle 2 comes with a 250,000-word dictionary that allows readers to look up terms in mid-sentence. Do that with your book.

The tablet-shaped device will also read books to you. Do that with your book.

With free 3G wireless service, the Kindle 2 can download new books in six second. Do that with your book.

Have newspapers and magazines at your fingertips. Do that with your book.

I could go on and on. The Kindle has it's place in the world as an easy to use device that can bring you a wealth of information in a matter of seconds. That said, books also have their place. Both of them can co-exist and only an idiot would sit there and say different. You're apparently someone who has never used a Kindle. While I don't have one myself, my wife and son both have one and they are awesome for what they do.