Monthly Archive for August, 2010

Where to Read What

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Kindle & iPad @ 400x zoom

Rather than reviewing just plain old device reviews, I thought it would be worth looking at solving a particular problem. So let’s look at the latest gadget trend: reading.

The primary types of traditional content I tend to want to consume are:

  • Newspapers
  • Magazines
  • Comic books
  • Research material (say textbooks)
  • Books

So how, in mid-2010, should we read this stuff (assuming we are trying to eschew paper, of course)? Let’s look at each, and keep in mind that this can change monthly, so it will likely require a revisit. Also, let’s put aside the arguments about how these media should change for the digital age and just see how this stuff could just be ported over as-is. And don’t even get me started on cost and business models.
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