Safari Books Online

I got myself a 10-day free trial of Safari Bookshelf because of two things:

1. I wanted to read “Fundamentals of Game Design” by Ernest Adams
2. I didn’t have $100+ to fork out to buy the book

If I continue with my subscription it’s AUD 25 a month. I still wonder if it’s worth it though. I’ve long been complaining about computer books – they get so outdated quickly, and they are basically paperweights after their use-by date. With Safari Books Online I wouldn’t have this problem. My only concerns are:

1. I love books – I like the feel of reading a book
2. Reading online has its distractions… Not sure if I can absorb the material as easily as reading from a physical book.

Still, SBO’s advantages weigh out the disadvantages… we’ll hear the final word before Valentines’ Day (the end of my free trial.)

February 5, 2010. Uncategorized.