Just got a new Amazon Kindle 2 this week ... must say I am *very* impressed. WAY way better than Kindle 1. I do not know how it compares yet to the Sony Reader, going to check that out next week (both Chris Miller and my literary agent have them).
Yeah, it costs $350 ... BUT, Kindle books are only like $7 - $10 average (compared to $24.99 or whatever in a meatspace bookstore with, like, ink and binding and atoms and stuff). Seeing as how I went nuts and bought 20 books already (it's TOO EASY, trust me), I've saved probably $200 already on book costs. (I got me some Jung, Sigler, Jeremy Robbins, Vernor Vinge, Fight Club, Philip K. Dick, Stephenson, Dawkins, Haldeman, Borges, Stephen King and some me.)
Also, you can get the first chapter of any book free. Let me repeat that. YOU CAN GET THE FIRST CHAPTER OF ANY BOOK, FREE. Wirelessly. You just say, Give To Marcus. And it does. I like them apples.
I know, I know: I've dissed the Kindle in the past. I repent! I forswear! This is one awesome little device, I am a convert. My iPhone is no longer quite the bundle of electronic joy that it once was. What can I say? I am technologist-slash-author, this thing is like custom-made (insert drug of choice) for me.
Finally, Max Quick 1: The Pocket and the Pendant is conveniently available on the Kindle! (See? That's what's on the screen I'm holding up.) How could I not love that?
Get a Kindle. Then get some Pocket. You'll dig both, promise. ;)
Also, here is a drawing of Sasha Fwa:
