Tag Archives: eReader

Paper or Plastic, why ereaders are not the right choice

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Timberati

I have seen in posts, comments, and letters to the editor statements that ebook readers will save trees. On a APM Marketplace segment, Kevin Pereira of cable TV’s G4 network, called the Amazon Kindle, “the savior to many, many forests … Continue reading →

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Trash Talk – Why I Won’t Buy a Kindle Anytime Soon

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Timberati

As a forester, I’d wondered about the claims that ebook readers such as the Amazon Kindle or the Sony PRS-700 would save trees and therefore, be better for our environment than a physical book made from like…trees. I concluded that … Continue reading →

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If it’s not grown, it has to be mined.

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Timberati

It pains us to cut trees for their wood. One recommended technique for escaping the pain of cutting down trees for paper is to substitute electronics. The technique reminds me of a comedy I watched. As I remember it, in … Continue reading →

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Book Help Desk

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Timberati

The Medieval Tech Support skit taken from the show “Øystein og jeg” on Norwegian Broadcasting (NRK)in 2001. It is in Norwegian with English subtitles. It remains my favorite YouTube video. According to the notes it features Øystein Backe (helper)and Rune … Continue reading →

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