eReaders Versus Tablets Versus Hardcopies and a Zinio Giveaway
Many months ago I wrote a post about whether or not eReaders and tablets have made my life of travel easier. It’s a question I still ponder. Clearly, to a point, they have. I am an avid reader often engrossed in multiple books at one time. My Kindle Keyboard helps to consolidate so that right now I can have Founding Brothers, The Butcher, and How to Win a Pitch all at my beckon call in a light weight and space-consolidating manner.
My struggle is still magazines and newspapers (Inc, Fast Company, National Geographic Traveler, American Rifleman, Wall Street Journal, Fortune). Without color for the glossy images, the Kindle just doesn’t do the trick. Plus, most of the magazines I subscribe to require a separate subscription to access the same content in digital format. Let me say that again. They want me to pay a second time to access the content that I am already paying for. To quote my Father-In-Law. “I may have been born at night, but not last night.” I’ll be damned if I’m paying twice. I still haven’t made the switch to digital magazines. Right now I carry the paper versions with me when travelling and leave the tablet behind. I toss the magazines as I finish to lighten my load completely ignoring my carbon footprint.
That’s right. With all those business rags I read and the NRA publication, you probably figured I could give a shit about my carbon footprint. Wrong. Aside from my SUV (and it’s a mini-one at that – a non-gas guzzling Escape), I am a budding environmentalist. I recycle, bring my own bags to the grocery store, buy local produce, and serve all of my beer at home right from my three drafts. I’m looking for a solution to magazine reading that helps make the digital switch away from paper.
In perfect timing as I have begun to non-renew my paper magazine subscriptions, I was approached by Zinio with an offer. Zinio is an app that is available on most mobile devices and provides access to thousands of magazines. You can purchase by the issue or an entire subscription. Or, with Z-Pass, you pay five bucks a month for three magazines. What I like about Z-Pass is that you can change out the magazines each month. Say you want to read Esquire, Cosmopolitan, and Playboy this month (you’re a well-rounded man), and Maxim, Car and Drive, and The Oprah Magazine next month (you’re still well-rounded), you can!
To help entice us to make the digital switch, Zinio is giving myself and nine readers a free subscription to a digital magazine through their app. In my opinion, free is worth trying! To win the subscription be one of the first of nine to follow my blog and reply below with both the magazine you wish to subscribe to and why you want to try Zinio. Already a follower? Well you’re one step ahead of the rest then… As for me? Well, you know my reason for trying Zinio out. I’m selecting Saveur to further expand my knowledge of food.
Wine Spectator (duh).
Winner number one! Shoot me an email with your first and last name and email address.
I’m already a big fan of Zinio (and of the advantage of traveling with eReader and tablet, for that matter) – hope that doesn’t disqualify me. Think I might go for a subscription to Vines (whether through this contest or otherwise…)
You’re qualified! Shoot me an email with your first and last name and email address. Thanks for playing!
I’d be interested to see how Zinio is different. I have Conde Nast and tried it on-line. Unfortunately, the mag doesn’t download unless I leave the app open while it downloads. So if I want to get that “Candy Crush” fix (don’t download, it’s digital heroin), you have to hold until the issue is finished downloading. I tried googling a way to fix it, but no luck. I ended up deleting the app to open space on my iPad. The other reason I prefer the old paper version, I can read my mag while on a taxiway and below 10k feet. I don’t fly as much as I used to, but I always end up buying a paper or magazine before boarding.
What magazine do you want me to put you down for? A free subscription is a great way to try it out. Looking forward to dinner tonight.
Id love to try it out! My wife cant stand seeing magazines around the house.
You got it, Ted! Let me know what magazine you want. I already have your email address.
I’ll take rolling stone, thanks Bryan!
Congratulations!!! You’ve got an award!! http://arsoleenwoolcock.wordpress.com/2013/07/20/and-the-winner-is-me-awards/
You’re not interested in the Zinio giveaway?
I am!!! I was under the impression that the first responders may be the winners. I will respond. Thank you!
I love so many magazines . . . Writer’s Digest I am currently receiving . . . I’d love to get Guidepost. The stories in Guidepost are warm and inspiring. The stories are true life/true to life and offer positive, encouraging endings. I’m interested in the Zinio giveaway!!!!:)
Awesome choice! I remember reading my mother’s Guideposts growing up. Send me your email address and I will submit your info as a winner. I still have 4 more subscriptions left so please feel free to promote to your readers as well.
Wow!! I feel so very lucky! I am ecstatic. Thank you! The email address is arsoleenwoolcock@yahoo.com. I will also promote to readers!
can I join if I already use zinio? I LOVE that app! I would like to subscribe to women’s health..
btw im not really sure if I’ve followed this blog, you just insert your email to the box thingy, right?
Women’s Health is yours! I have three more to give away. Once I have names for those, I will submit your subscription to ZInio. And yes, you followed the blog correct.
Actually, let me verify your email address. Does it begin with yuwaratu?
yes, that’s correct 🙂 thank you!
Am I too late? I hope not, I’d love a subscription to Conde Nast Traveller UK. 🙂
You’re not too late. But don’t forget to follow this blog to complete your entry.
Sorry about that, I’ve subscribed now. 🙂
I’ve just subscribed too 🙂
Boom! WInner! Details to follow.
Am I too late?
Yes. I already had to submit the winners.