Opinions on electronic version of the OGRR magazine

No problems. And I avoid the clutter of accumulating magazines, which over decades is too much.

Mark

I'm still not into reading OGR on the internet. When I do find a couple of minutes to go on line I tend to come to this site, or some information page.

But, I'll be honest with you with the space the paper mag takes up and the advent of the electronic book, not to mention that we can get all the back issues in DVD it may be time for this old dog to teach himself some new tricks.

It's fine but consistently late.  The print copy has been arriving earlier.

I love it no more piles of magazines in boxes all over best thing I ever did was starting it up this year.

can be accessed from multiple devices all you need is username password and an internet and poof!

Marty, as to its arriving later kudos I never liked getting a December issue in october so for me its fantastic being on time not early as the regular Magazine is.

for those on the fence think of it this way save a tree clean the air!

$oo

No problems at all ..... easy to read.

Its going to be a very slow changeover for me, though .... I still enjoy having a newspaper, magazine in my hands.

Jim

I like the electronic edition.  I usually end up downloading it though instead of reading it at the site.  That way, I still have access to it when my subscription expires.  

I do agree with Jim too.  It is going to be a slow changeover.  There is something pleasing about having a paper book or magazine and there is just something "wrong" with a newspaper on a tablet.

Can't flop on the bed with it, stuff it in a travel bag, or set it on the magazine rack next to the john....

Will the print media soon become a thing of the past completely?

Regardless you will always have access to the issues you bought on-line.

 I usually end up downloading it though instead of reading it at the site.  That way, I still have access to it when my subscription expires. 

I like Electronic mags. And plan to get the full set of OGR mags, they will however need to be on DVD not in the Cloud.

MR also released a electronic copy of all their mags as well finally.

There was a person on ebay selling small amounts of articles related by railroad etc instead of throwing it away. I purchased a few recently.

And still get a paper copy once in a while at the store. It's tradition.

I have mixed thoughts, but I am leaning against the electronic copy.

Bobby, I was also against electronic magazines as well.

Some years ago we went ahead and freed up a room by simply burning the 300 or so pounds of magazines that were piled in it. (Relax, not all were trains...)

Come to think of it I have had several Enclycopedia sets from decades ago That were used to provide heat during a ice storm some time ago.

When Google Books made available a nearly 100 year old Tome on Ball Bearings I was able to get accustomed to electronic media.

I liked it so much I renewed when my subscription expired. There's no clutter from accumulated hard copies. I PDF the electronic version so I have the collection with me on my laptop at all times. I need to pick up the digital archives at some point.

I'm also looking at getting the DVD of "That Other Magazine" because the older editions had a lot of O scale projects. Interesting that "That Other Magazine" went digital after OGR did it. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Digital is definitely a great option.

I just purchased the electronic editionof Model Railroader magazine. It is the same price as the hard copy. I thought I could print the articles I liked and read them while drinking coffee at my favorite watering hole.

Well after surfing the Model RR web site I come to discover if one wants digital and print it is $10 more. I have not 'received' my first digital copy yet but if I can not print or copy to a file I am going to cancel the subscription.

Joe

I've gotten quite fond of using the tablet on the toilet.  It's actually easier to hold vs. a magazine.  Although if you run out of TP, the iPad probably doesn't have a app for that.

Have to eat some crow.

When Model RR says digital vs digital and print I thought they meant one had to pay extra to be able to print articles. After a phone call from Model RR I found I misunderstood. Digital and print means both the electronic copy plus a hardcopy delivered in the mail. Needless to say I apologized.

Joe

I actually subscribe to the printed edition.

I would LOVE to actually see a test version of an electronic edition to see how it looks on my iPad. 

How can I get a test sample of the e-version of OGR to evaluate?

actually, I can do all of those with the iPad (although I don't bother with the last one :-). 

i think the digital version is just great, not to mention being able to peruse back issues easily. and I can enlarge pictures to look at them more closely. if OGR ends up with some video links (e.g. YouTube) in its digital edition (model railroad hobbyist, a digital only "magazine" does this as well as linking to websites, etc.), I can easily look at the video on the big tv monitor because of my apple tv connection.  and, yes, I believe because of these type of features, the traditional print version of magazines is on its way out. it will be a slow transition, but as publishers realize and maximize the potential of digital magazines, they will be offering readers SO much more than they ever could with a print edition. Plus, I assume they save money (printing, mailing, etc) on digital vs. hard copies, so everyone wins. 

jerrman

if it worked on a NOOK I'd buy it ASAP/

assuming it benefits OGR to encourage digital subscribers, this is a very good idea. they could give interested readers who want to experience the digital version before committing, a one-issue sub of the current or a recent issue without the links to all the other issues. great trial device. 

jerrman

I agree, I also would like to try a test version.

Doug

Or Kindle Fire......???

The Kindle Fire can read PDF files. 

Content Formats Supported: Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, Audible (Audible Enhanced (AA, AAX)), DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, non-DRM AAC, MP3, MIDI, OGG, WAV, MP4, VP8

That said, formatting of the original PDF doc can be a factor and you may or may not like how it shows up on the screen or care to pursue how to fix it.  I have no experience with the OGR PDF version of the magazine on a Kindle (or any tablet) so no idea how it behaves.   Anybody tried it on a Kindle?

Just Google "kindle fire pdf files" and read the helpful info out there.

oh well, so much for attracting new prospects while they're waiting to get their teeth drilled.  every 6 months or so i bring over my back issues of AOPA pilot to the dentist's office to perhaps catch the eye of a future aviator.  what are waiting rooms of the future going to do?!?

what are waiting rooms of the future going to do?!?

They'll keep the same twenty year old magazines that they've always had.

I love it. I enjoy the way each ad is linked to the advertiser's website. I don't buy newspapers anymore, I read them online too.

i'm hoping they hold out another 20-30 years.

nothing electronic can ever replace pen and (news)paper for the NYT puzzle.

They'll all have WIFI for our ipads and smartphones. Plus, they already have flatscreen monitors that play endless ads. Some play CNN or stuff like proper flossing techniques. 

I can see it now. u r sitting in the dentist chair, with headphones on playing train sounds while you read the latest ogr online issue on the monitor. might not make the visit pleasant but certainly more tolerable. 

jerrman

Hmm...I could have used something like that today.  I had two root canals done this morning.