The Pubs Dept at AMA is Listening! MA is Going Digital

Murocflyer · Oct 09, 2009, 07:14 PM

It seems like this was overlooked.

There was an article in MA by Rob K about MA going digital in 2010. I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to that. Although I really doubt I will cancel my hard copy of MA, but it will be nice to store them all on my HD for searching later. Web links and email links will be hot in the digital version. That will be cool. You'll be able to email the editor or other authors directly as well as sponsors' websites will be just a click away.

It also states the digital archives on the AMA site will look to be updated. That will also be a great resource as well.

What do you guys think? I think it's a good idea and I'm glad to see how the AMA is really coming into the 21st century under Dave's stewardship.

Frank

Red Scholefield · Oct 09, 2009, 07:31 PM

I have seen the Beta version. Looks good, easy to navigate, just like flipping the pages of the hard copy.

pda4you · Oct 09, 2009, 07:49 PM

While not a bad idea - I still like the "analog" version. I read paperbacks (not Kindles) and love the feel of paper....

But I get it. I think many mags/newspapers are going this way. Sad in a way....

Mike

Geoffinpdx · Oct 09, 2009, 10:14 PM

I prefer sitting down in my easy chair to read, but it will eliminate a lot of magazines that I have to store, so all in all, I'll go for the digital version. RC Report is doing it, and it's working for them.

Geoff
AMA11285

SA716 · Oct 09, 2009, 10:16 PM

I think both will be available.

Murocflyer · Oct 10, 2009, 06:17 AM

Yes, both will be available and I'm glad. Right now, I give my old copies away after reading them even though I'd prefer to keep them. Soon, that won't be an issue. I'll have copies of them.

Frank

Red Scholefield · Oct 10, 2009, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murocflyer

Yes, both will be available and I'm glad. Right now, I give my old copies away after reading them even though I'd prefer to keep them. Soon, that won't be an issue. I'll have copies of them.

Frank

As I understand it, you can select either version. If you want both there may be a small fee. Worth it if you like to read the hard copy but hate to have to store them. You will have the digital version to refer to in the future if needed.

S3NFO · Oct 10, 2009, 08:31 AM

If all my magazines go digital, what am I going to read in the bathroom??????

Murocflyer · Oct 10, 2009, 08:36 AM

No worries, I know one that is not; Model Aviation.

Frank

CyberJay · Oct 10, 2009, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S3NFO

If all my magazines go digital, what am I going to read in the bathroom??????

Your laptop?

-Jay

init4fun · Oct 10, 2009, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberJay

Your laptop?

-Jay

My laptop gets so warm while running the last thing id want to do would be to use it while "otherwise occupied"

. It would fry my lap with the amount of time I spend in there

. Funny how the wife never needs the bathroom UNTILL ive gone in there with my M.A. / Some things just CANT be rushed

Mode One · Oct 13, 2009, 09:18 PM

Even if offered both ways, I think eventually, due to the costs, the printed version will go "By the boards"!

I for one, don't want to spend more time on the computer! In my opinion, this will be a sad day!!

BillM · Oct 14, 2009, 03:08 AM

Mode One
I totally agree.

BM

speleopower · Nov 07, 2009, 12:26 AM

Yup I'm not a fan of online publications. They are great for instant satisfaction but leave a lot to be desired. I have a number of 100+ year old books at my house that read just fine and plenty of books in the 70+ range.
I just wonder how many web mags will be availible for reading and how many dead links there will be in 10 years, 20 or 100+ years.
I have several books that are less than 5 years old with internet links to important information left out of the printed version to save space/money. Now probably 1/2 of the links are dead

-Scott

Murocflyer · Nov 07, 2009, 06:14 AM

The electronic versions will be around as long as your storage area is.

Plus, I'm sure the AMA will allow access to those issues from their website if you do lose your hard drive.

Frank

Oct 09, 2009, 07:14 PM	#1
Murocflyer Our Goal:To Promote the Hobby Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: East Virginia Posts: 16,939	The Pubs Dept at AMA is Listening! MA is Going Digital It seems like this was overlooked. There was an article in MA by Rob K about MA going digital in 2010. I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to that. Although I really doubt I will cancel my hard copy of MA, but it will be nice to store them all on my HD for searching later. Web links and email links will be hot in the digital version. That will be cool. You'll be able to email the editor or other authors directly as well as sponsors' websites will be just a click away. It also states the digital archives on the AMA site will look to be updated. That will also be a great resource as well. What do you guys think? I think it's a good idea and I'm glad to see how the AMA is really coming into the 21st century under Dave's stewardship. Frank

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Oct 09, 2009, 07:31 PM	#2
Red Scholefield AMA 951 since 1958 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Newberry, FL USA Posts: 801	I have seen the Beta version. Looks good, easy to navigate, just like flipping the pages of the hard copy.

Oct 09, 2009, 07:49 PM	#3
pda4you Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Trophy Club TX (DFW) Posts: 9,714	While not a bad idea - I still like the "analog" version. I read paperbacks (not Kindles) and love the feel of paper.... But I get it. I think many mags/newspapers are going this way. Sad in a way.... Mike

Oct 09, 2009, 10:14 PM	#4
Geoffinpdx Two left thumbs Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 2,470	I prefer sitting down in my easy chair to read, but it will eliminate a lot of magazines that I have to store, so all in all, I'll go for the digital version. RC Report is doing it, and it's working for them. Geoff AMA11285

Oct 09, 2009, 10:16 PM	#5
SA716 RCG #1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: USA Posts: 213	I think both will be available.

Oct 10, 2009, 06:17 AM	#6
Murocflyer Our Goal:To Promote the Hobby Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: East Virginia Posts: 16,939	Yes, both will be available and I'm glad. Right now, I give my old copies away after reading them even though I'd prefer to keep them. Soon, that won't be an issue. I'll have copies of them. Frank

Oct 10, 2009, 08:31 AM	#8
S3NFO Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Diego Gillespie Field, California, United States Posts: 136	If all my magazines go digital, what am I going to read in the bathroom??????

Oct 10, 2009, 08:36 AM	#9
Murocflyer Our Goal:To Promote the Hobby Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: East Virginia Posts: 16,939	No worries, I know one that is not; Model Aviation. Frank

Oct 13, 2009, 09:18 PM	#12
Mode One Mode One AMA 59157 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern Minnesota Posts: 1,157	Even if offered both ways, I think eventually, due to the costs, the printed version will go "By the boards"! I for one, don't want to spend more time on the computer! In my opinion, this will be a sad day!!

Oct 14, 2009, 03:08 AM	#13
BillM Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States Posts: 5,180	Mode One I totally agree. BM

Nov 07, 2009, 12:26 AM	#14
speleopower Hey Now Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cocoa Beach, Florida Posts: 2,470	Yup I'm not a fan of online publications. They are great for instant satisfaction but leave a lot to be desired. I have a number of 100+ year old books at my house that read just fine and plenty of books in the 70+ range. I just wonder how many web mags will be availible for reading and how many dead links there will be in 10 years, 20 or 100+ years. I have several books that are less than 5 years old with internet links to important information left out of the printed version to save space/money. Now probably 1/2 of the links are dead -Scott

Nov 07, 2009, 06:14 AM	#15
Murocflyer Our Goal:To Promote the Hobby Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: East Virginia Posts: 16,939	The electronic versions will be around as long as your storage area is. Plus, I'm sure the AMA will allow access to those issues from their website if you do lose your hard drive. Frank