Which do you read faster - an e-book or paperback?

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Brox
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Re: Which do you read faster - an e-book or paperback?

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I read e-books faster than paperbacks and have hundreds on my computer. Sometimes, when I am fully motivated and have enough free time, I may read dozens in a month. Paperbacks are not so easy to manage and having a big number of them may cause a problem.
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I used to read paperbacks far far faster, but then I moved from my home country. I had to get used to traveling, and living in smaller spaces with less room for books. Once I got a smartphone with a really nice screen for reading, that was pretty much it for paperbacks. I now read ebooks much faster, though I still prefer regular books sometimes.
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For me there is no difference whether I'm reading an EBook or an actual book. But disposing of all the physical paperbound and hardbound books that I already read is a pain. I donate them to charity. Furthermore, paperbacks and hardbound books are bulky and hard to carry around unlike a smartphone which can store up to 500 EBooks depending on its memory size.
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I read a paperback faster. I do read a lot of e-books but it hurts my eyes so I prefer paperback.
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I love the feeling of turning the pages of paperbacks, i'm always eager to do that and it makes me read faster (sounds weird?). I read e-books on my smartphone and it hurts my eyes when I read long.
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There is no difference to me.
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Post by lilytepait »

Ebook, but only on phone, not on desktop. I'm fast also in paperback, however it bores me. I dunno why.
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Post by Chatmaine »

I Really do not see any diffferent in How fast I read Both of them coz I do belived I give Then same interested.
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Paperback! With my chocolates and milk, i will be able to finish it soon.
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Post by JENNIFER MATINDE »

it is easy to read a paperback because i can bookmark the last read page to be continued next time.
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e-books..especially when i read before bed, that means i'm lying down and I wont want to have to deal with any rustling of pages
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Post by booklover2004 »

I haven't really noticed a difference too much, sometimes I read faster on my e-reader because I always have it with me. I like both formats though and wouldn't trade either.
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paperback!
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Post by Emich »

Well, for me, paperback. Though e-book is very convenient because you always bring your mobile phone with you, it's still different when you read the story in a book (like real book). I can really feel what's written in there and go back every now and then whenever I want to feel it again.
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Post by Coni »

I do most of my reading on the Kindle. At times I would prefer a paperback, like when reading outside and the sunlight affects the Kindle screen. On the up side, since the Kindle is on my phone, I am never without my current book when I have unexpected reading time to enjoy.
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