technology

I recently purchased an ipod touch.  I bought it for the apps.  Then, even more recently, I procured a palm pre!  This was much sooner than anticipated.  I worried my ipod would become obsolete after only a few weeks of enjoyment.  I no longer needed wifi to access twitter and pandora!!  I don't want to linger much longer on the topic of gadgets; however, I did decide I would attempt to make use of both and this was my plan.  I would use the ipod as a kindle (I suppose I will also listen to music, which, by the way, is a lesser-known function of the ipod apple should really try to market).  

One of the applications I downloaded to my ipod, obviously, was Kindle.  I've been a bit leery of the thought of reading an entire book without touching a page.  However, the ability to sit on my couch, browse the best-seller list, find a captivating book, and immediately read it appealed to my over-powering desire for instant gratification.  Instant gratification has always been a part of my life; ask my dad.  Case in point - I purchased the ipod and palm pre both within weeks of each other.  Anyway, this ease of availability, to someone with my tendency to devour novels in a few days (or hours), is beyond enticing.  At the moment I am choosing to overlook the possible expense.  :)

The first book.  I was supposed to read The Piano Teacher by Janice Lee for July's book club but it was checked out with undetermined wait times at every library.  I discovered that the cheapest way to purchase the book was through Kindle!  Finally, after much hesitation and wavering, I took the plunge.  I just finished the book tonight.  The experience was new and different, but I was drawn to the story just as if the book was physically in my hands.  The slight difference I need to investigate is how to determine my location in the book.  There are numbers at the bottom of the page, but they are not page numbers.  I've heard they might be line numbers.  We will see.  Overall, the first experience was not a disappointment.  I will become a return customer.   

I do want to tell you about this book because I was captivated by the story from page one.  But, I'm sure I've reached the point where a blog becomes slightly too long and you've most likely already mentally escaped to your next online destination.  Enjoy!!