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I love dh for buying me an ereader! Share my joy!

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stroppyknickers · 23/01/2009 09:02

We are still skint so I was not expecting any exciting presents but he thought it would save him money as it is preloaded with books. Sadly they are all gcse types and i have discovered how to download new books to it! I love it, i am so excited. Had to share.

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slayerette · 23/01/2009 13:42

Is it weird to read compared to a book? I usually read curled up in bed or in the bath - can't imagine using one there! And what happens (as happened this morning) when I'm reading in bed and DS comes in and scrambles onto the bed for a cuddle and the book goes flying and no-one cares cos it's an old hardback from the library...

I would be permanently terrified of damaging it!

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stroppyknickers · 23/01/2009 13:39

Aaah. What are you reading right now? I am on some rubbish by Sheila Somebody. Flanagan?

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preggydonuts · 23/01/2009 13:37

I have one and they are fab.....
I am in and out of hospital and for ease its great. Load it up and I can read to my hearts content. I actually cried when xdh gave it to me for christmas. Probably the nicest thing he has ever doen........

TheWizardofOz · 23/01/2009 13:35

tell
why is it good?

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stroppyknickers · 23/01/2009 13:34

It is just lovely, in a smooth brown case, with a lovely grey screen and I have downloaded six books to it. I heart it. Use the saving money argument? And avoid mentioning libraries?

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PersephoneSnape · 23/01/2009 13:29

i want one of these soooooooooooooo much! It's my birthday tomorrow and there is absolutely zero chance!

is it just lovely? tell all so i can share in your joy and pretend it's mine!

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stroppyknickers · 23/01/2009 12:31

It's a pr505? Sony. Really easy to download (once you know how) - lots of screaming at screen first go...but cost about the same even tho you can't lend them to anyone. Well you could, but no-one will be touching my technology. Love it, v easy to read but no backlight. Can buy a backlit case apparently.

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slug · 23/01/2009 09:35

Congratulations. DH bought me one for my birthday and I love it. It's the most expensive present he has ever bought me and I was gobsmacked.

madlentileater · 23/01/2009 09:21

what sort is it?
apparently you can get e books for DS-lite

catMandu · 23/01/2009 09:15

am also very , how are you finding it to read? I asked for one for christmas, dh said he didn't buy me one because he wasn't convinced I'd use it! (he did buy me a mega fabbo designer handbag, so not complaining).

Are the books expensive to download?

LurkerOfTheUniverse · 23/01/2009 09:12

ooh very very

saw them in waterstones

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stroppyknickers · 23/01/2009 09:05

i know! and you charge it by 'usb'ing it to the computer, so i practically am forced to mumsnet a lot now!

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BitOfFun · 23/01/2009 09:04

What a great present- get you, gadget girl!