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I just got my new Kindle 2 from Amazon, what a great device for one-handed folks (although I’m sure that wasn’t their primary design goal).
I’ve found that when I’m reading a book I have to hold it open with my one hand, which depending on the size and weight of the book can get tiring after a while. Also, I then don’t have a spare hand to turn the page and sometimes the book just doesn’t want to stay open. If I’m laying in bed reading it’s a little hard to hold a book open when I’m on my side reading, especially if it’s a hardback.
Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s not like this is a major obstacle in life, but it’s always a delight when something comes along like solves these minor irritants and currently I’m being delighted by my Kindle 2.
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The Kindle is easy to hold in one hand, or lay flat on the bed, or rest on one’s knees and the e-Ink reflective screen really looks like the printed page, quite amazing and a pleasure to read even at an angle, just like a real book. I don’t have to try to keep it open or put it down to flip pages, I can even hold it with my i-Limb hand!
But wait, there’s more…I can buy and download books on the fly, have all my books immediately to hand anywhere I go and all in a device that’s slim, trim and looks like a super-sized iPhone.
Thank you Amazon!
Hi there. I enjoyed reading you blog. Fing you and a few others online tonight to keep the inspiration. Thanks for the post on the kindle. I’ve been tempted to get one, I love books and find the wrist strain annoying after a while. I think I’ll buy one for my birthday. How are you finding the i-hand? I’ve done away with full time prosthetics, felt like nonthing more useful that a plank of wood. Am curious about the i-hand. How are you finding it? Is it worth the expense
I love the i-limb, use it everyday. Didn’t get on with my body powered prosthetic, I abandoned the shoulder harness long ago and now just use it as a passive device for sports activities.
Hi! I was just wondering what kind of mp3 player you use, if at all. Do you have any problems with it? I find that tangled headphones can be a bit of an issue. I’m looking at some wireless headphones that might make this a bit easier. Any suggestions?
I use my iphone mostly with my Nokia bluetooth headphones, very happy with them: http://www.amazon.com/Nokia-BH-503-Stereo-Headset-Black/dp/B001DEWSWA/