What is this "iTunes library" and how does one get/set it up.

Originally Posted by Ghuda

Originally Posted by wot_fan

I just finished reading my first book on the iPad and I am happy to report eye strain is not an issue (at least for me). I didn't think it would be a problem considering how much time I spend staring at an LCD screens. I wonder how many people it will actually be a problem for.

Overall the iBook app works great. It feels really natural to use. The only complaint I have is that the app becomes less responsive the more bookmarks you make. I was using the bookmark feature to highlight small portions of the book. I would guess I had around 25 bookmarks total and the app slowed down noticeably. In fact, I reset my iPad thinking something was wrong with the whole unit.

How do like the iBook app? Eyestrain a problem for you?

I had the eyestrain issue, but I think its my eyes rather than the IPad's fault, I just need to take some time and adjust the distance to my eyes, and the font size to find a balance, not something I can do with a printed book.

It will never replace my books, as I have a large library, (not that I have read them all, I just always wanted a library in the house) and my favorite books I have read multiple times and love the feel of the book itself.

Thank you!

I build libraries for a living! (and other stuff) :laugh:

Originally Posted by iVan

Originally Posted by Ghuda

Originally Posted by wot_fan

I just finished reading my first book on the iPad and I am happy to report eye strain is not an issue (at least for me). I didn't think it would be a problem considering how much time I spend staring at an LCD screens. I wonder how many people it will actually be a problem for.

Overall the iBook app works great. It feels really natural to use. The only complaint I have is that the app becomes less responsive the more bookmarks you make. I was using the bookmark feature to highlight small portions of the book. I would guess I had around 25 bookmarks total and the app slowed down noticeably. In fact, I reset my iPad thinking something was wrong with the whole unit.

How do like the iBook app? Eyestrain a problem for you?

I had the eyestrain issue, but I think its my eyes rather than the IPad's fault, I just need to take some time and adjust the distance to my eyes, and the font size to find a balance, not something I can do with a printed book.

It will never replace my books, as I have a large library, (not that I have read them all, I just always wanted a library in the house) and my favorite books I have read multiple times and love the feel of the book itself.

Thank you!

I build libraries for a living! (and other stuff) :laugh:

ivan, i would like to see some of what you have done. I am a woodworker, but most of my things are small fairly detailed projects.

My library consist's of books and cobbled together shelves, not a nice library like I plan on building some day.

not sure if this will show up properly. It is supposed to be a picture of a guillotine I finished recently.

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hello, I have a question to whoever finish reading book with iPad.
im curious how long did you take to finish reading a book and if you think you don't need to buy a paper book to read because of iBook.

Originally Posted by Ghuda

not sure if this will show up properly. It is supposed to be a picture of a guillotine I finished recently.

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It didn't come out right. I think you have to open an album in the wallpaper section and link from there.

I have a website. It's just the tip of the iceberg.

I didn't update it in the last 7 years, too much trouble...
Been doing cabinet making for 32 years and I'm getting sick of it because I can't pay for the time a masterpiece would cost and I barely make a living because of the manufacturing invasion from the east. All we have left is custom work and let me tell you that competition is murder...:sigh:

Originally Posted by sobakasu

hello, I have a question to whoever finish reading book with iPad.
im curious how long did you take to finish reading a book and if you think you don't need to buy a paper book to read because of iBook.

I picked a short book since I wasn't sure if I would like reading from a screen. It probably took me seven hours over three days to finish. I don't think I will ever buy a paperback book again. I will still buy the occasional hard cover though.

Originally Posted by wot_fan

Originally Posted by sobakasu

hello, I have a question to whoever finish reading book with iPad.
im curious how long did you take to finish reading a book and if you think you don't need to buy a paper book to read because of iBook.

I picked a short book since I wasn't sure if I would like reading from a screen. It probably took me seven hours over three days to finish. I don't think I will ever buy a paperback book again. I will still buy the occasional hard cover though.

thank you, won_fan!
you said reading with iPad wasn't bad, but did it make you think get a book through iBook instead of going to book store or library to read?

That bookmark issue is something serious

Originally Posted by sobakasu

thank you, won_fan!
you said reading with iPad wasn't bad, but did it make you think get a book through iBook instead of going to book store or library to read?

Yes, the next book I purchase will be from the iBook store (unless I can get it significantly cheaper from Amazon using the Kindle iPad app.) I look forward to buying some technical books from the iBook Store. It will be great to have reference material always with me without have to carry anything extra.