As someone who works in the tech field, I have a lot of gadgets hanging around the house. While I enjoy playing around with my custom-built theremin (yes it’s a real thing) or my embarrassingly decrepit iPhone, there’s one gadget that I always seem to reach for: my Kindle. I’m a voracious reader, always have been, always will be. Not only does my e-reader hold hundreds of books, but it’s also portable and (mostly) distraction-free! It’s my most cherished possession, and it’s something I use on a day-to-day basis. Just consider… Check out PCWorld’s roundup of the best Kindle devices available right now. Oodles and oodles of books Henry Burrell / Foundry Having previously worked in the traditional publishing industry, I know many folks may balk at my positive opinions on electronic books. While I’ll always love a physically tangible book made of paper and other materials (nothing will ever replace that experience), I prefer the electronic variety. I love the convenience of being able to download most books and store them on a single device. I don’t have to lug around heavy hardcovers and injure my shoulder in the process. Plus, from wonderfully weird science fiction titles to YA fantasy adventures, I have hundreds of books at my disposal on a device that weighs roughly 6.3 ounces. You can’t really get much better than that. But why would I deliberately choose my Kindle over my iPhone? After all, the iPhone has its own Kindle app. That said,... Continue reading at 'PC World'
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