Sony's Reader: A follow-up

If you're looking for a reason to blow 300 dollars on a nifty piece of tech look no further than Sony's Reader. While the screen isn't as high contrast as books, it will eventually. Color systems are being developed by more companies as well. If you don't like Sony, then there's going to be options soon. Not that I'm writing to tout Sony's abilities (frankly I think they miss way more than they hit). Instead here are some things noticed while using the Sony Reader.

1. You read odd(er) things.

When you can carry around 100 or more books without a heavy burden you will. One night while at work I blew through The Island of Dr. Moreau. It wasn't a long title but I wouldn't have read it during a school holiday. The ability to at random read any story is reminiscent to the ever popular iPod [A point made by Dylan Jones' book iPod Therefore I am.] It may change the way you read books.

2. The ADD in us can still enjoy stories.

Then of course there's those of us who can't read a solid block without experiencing either "oh hey shiny object"-syndrom or getting completely sucked into the fictional world. Thankfully E-book systems allow you to continue where you left off, regardless of how many other books you've decided to read in the interim.

If these devices reach ubiquity, or some successor, there's going to be a major change in the way people read. It's going to be quite interesting. Glad I'm along for the ride.