Kindle DX- a simple solution

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Along with the roots of writing, came apprehension from Socrates that the writing of books would make the human mind lazy and forgetful. Nonetheless, students, philosophers, and scientists laid their discoveries onto paper, preserving history.

Over 1500 years later came the invention of the Gutenberg Press, bringing the next revolution in writing, allowing books to be printed and copied, and spreading knowledge like wildfire.

Today the books of the past and the present have become a companion to life. Every published book can somehow be obtained, though they come with a price. A run to the library is not so convenient for everyone, and to be fully utilized one must either spend the time of research exclusively there, or make multiple daily trips. One surely could run around with an Oxford dictionary, encyclopedia collection, a handful of books for research, and a few fiction books to rest the mind, but the continual reach for the future has brought better alternatives.

The internet is a breeding ground for books, with thousands being uploaded daily for instant access. Current ebooks come with a smaller price tag than traditional books, while the classics are even available for free. Many have caught on and conveniently access the world of literature and knowledge from home, yet the hours of computer eye strain have often left the inconvenient libraries and bookstores as a better choice.

The future has arrived, and the ereader is here. The Kindle DX is thinner than a book, holds thousands within, and has a battery that lasts for days. The included wireless also brings instant access to online encyclopedias and the massive bookstore of Amazon.com, only this bookstore is cheaper, has instant delivery, and fits in your hands. New e-ink technology amazingly mimics real paper, bringing comfort to the eyes. Have to walk downtown? Plug in some headphones, and the Kindle DX will read what you want.

Apprehension comes with new times, and some hold onto the past. Socrates was wrong, and thankfully I know he even existed because of it. Traditional books have a nostalgia to them, like the verbal stories of the past surely had as well, yet the power to bring the world's knowledge continually in your hands is quite the simple solution. Let go of the past, and reach for the now.

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[ucha19871]

Brilliant !

[Tomoe1868]

Nice video, but what song is it in the background?

[Theooohh]

Nice simple style!