Reading on the computer

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MarissaJade17
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I hate Reading on a Computer, You get headaches and it's hard to sit in different positions with a heavy laptop you don't want to drop on your face.
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I love the way books smell, the kind of paper chosen and the feel of it between my fingers. Weight wise I'm sure reading on an electronic is easier but I feel like the choice of binding lends more character to the story
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I used to use the Kindle app on my laptop, but I realized quickly that it was just too bulky to read on. I like to lay/sit in strange positions (I don't know why. I have always been this way) and it's not that easy to find a position that is comfortable with a computer. It is much easier to read on an e-reader or read a book for me.
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It's easier for me to read on the computer because I spend a lot of time on my laptop and the screen is larger.
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Most of my reading for pleasure and for work is done on the computer these days, but I retain what I read much better when I have a hard copy in my hands.
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I do prefer to read paper books but reading on my computer is definitely more efficient.
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I don't really enjoy reading on the computer for pleasure. I completed my Master's Degree mostly online, so I am mostly tired of reading on the computer and associate it with school work. Therefore I like to stick to my Nook and actual print for pleasure reading.
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Yep! I am on my computer the majority of time I get into the mood to read.
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My first access to on-line reading was on my laptop. It was great when that was all I had available. Now I read on a tablet and find it much easier to use.
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Reading on the computer isn't the same as reading from a book to me.
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I have read on the computer many times. Though it has to be by far my least favorite. Kindles and other tablets are okay depending on the situation but I still have a thing for doing things the old fashion way and sitting down with an actual book in a comfy place.
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I've read books on both the kindle and pc and I prefer the kindle. It's much smaller and easier to carry around. If I read on my laptop I always end up getting distracted by something else :?
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Recently I have started reading on the computer more when I am home because I like the big screen compared to my kindle. I do still use my kindle when I am out and about reading because it is more convenient. I also like being able to take notes while reading, which the computer allows me to do.
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I've tried reading on a desktop computer or my laptop before, and don't enjoy the experience very much. I find I can't relax using that format, probably since I use a computer at work all day. Hand held things like a paperback, my kindle are phone are my usual go to reading methods.
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Reading on the computer isn't bad, however, i prefer reading a hard copy for some reason
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