I’m not exactly sure what I was expecting, but I was certain that at least something about my reading habits would change with the Kindle on its way. I must have thought that it would be something about the way I read – adjusting to virtual page turning, virtual paper, ink, virtual everything… But no, that went seamlessly. It’s actually easier to turn pages on Kindle – especially when holding it with one hand. And I certainly don’t miss the paper cuts 
And it’s lighter than your average book (paperback, not to mention hardcovers). But again, that’s not the most important change.
It’s been almost 4 months now and what has really changed for me is the way I find books to read. No, I’m not talking about browsing it from the Kindle itself – I don’t do much of that. As a programmer I’m inextricably linked to my computer and that’s where I search for everything, books included. I’m talking about using that “Send sample now” button on the site – and using it a LOT!
Yes, I have my favorite authors, but I do like to explore and find new authors as well, and the ability to actually read a chapter or so before buying a book has certainly changed the way I read. The book sounds interesting? Good reviews, probably a nice plot? An unknown author? No problem at all – send me a sample and I’ll see if I’ll buy it
Drawbacks? Well, I positively hate the following message:
This title is not available for customers from your location in: Europe
Who wouldn’t? Apart from that and books not available for Kindle, I have no complaints And I use Book Depository for such titles anyway – no shipping & handling fees and the books arrive in days (which is quite a thing around here). Brick and mortar bookstores? They’ll probably be seeing less and less of me, I’m afraid
