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dalthauser ([personal profile] dalthauser) wrote2010-02-13 11:02 am
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200 Books (Beam It Down Software)

I didn't think using my Touch as an ebook reader was an option considering the small screen size.

I was wrong.

I just downloaded an awesome app to my iTouch: 
200 Great Books. 
This is what's called an iFlow reader with 200 classic books pre-loaded in it.  It can auto-scroll, and you can customize font size and color - as well as background color. 

$1.99 now on iTunes

Drawbacks - you can't load in any ebook you want - you can read the pre-loaded books - and there is no way (that I know of) to purchase more.

Loving it though - I am going to see if I can get myself reading again :-)



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[identity profile] texasts.livejournal.com 2010-02-13 05:50 pm (UTC)(link)
The only major drawback for reading books on one of these is eyestrain. But other than that, yeah it's great!

There really is an app for almost anything.

shame, shame

[identity profile] joebanks.livejournal.com 2010-02-13 08:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Sorry, i can't be happy for you. You are helping to start the landslide that will eventually send books the way of vinyl records.

[identity profile] curly-pumpkin.livejournal.com 2010-02-14 07:49 am (UTC)(link)
That is very cool! Happy reading!

Re: shame, shame

[identity profile] joebanks.livejournal.com 2010-02-14 03:34 pm (UTC)(link)
I should keep my mouth shut!

[identity profile] eats-veggies.livejournal.com 2010-02-18 05:19 pm (UTC)(link)
That - or get used to reading a different way. You can make the font larger and set it to scroll - it's different than a book - like a teleprompter. I like it, but if I ever get the iPad - I'll probably read with that instead.

Re: shame, shame

[identity profile] eats-veggies.livejournal.com 2010-02-18 05:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Nah, it's a free country :-)

I'm happy for the abundance - regardless of the method it's delivered in.

[identity profile] texasts.livejournal.com 2010-02-18 05:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Agreed, But as someone who has been using small screens for this activity for years, I still prefer a real life book.

Granted the iPad, if (when) I ever get my hands on one might well change that. Gods know that I wouldn't have touched a Touch or an iPhone if someone hadn't put one in my hands in some Apple Store I was in.

Took all of about 10 minutes playing with the thing and I was SOLD!

I actually really do want to get to know the iPad. Just what I need. Another GADJET! *grins*
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