EBook or Hardcopy?
- minniemouse91
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Re: EBook or Hardcopy?
- kaceyann65
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I got my first ebook for a Christmas a few years ago and kept trying to turn the pages
- Euthyphr0
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I'm sure others have probably mentioned all the advantages and disadvantages of the two, but i can offer an analogy I think makes sense to my point of view: An e-book is like ordering take-out from a fairly nice restaurant, the food is the same as dining in but you miss out on the presentation and atmosphere, etc. However on the other hand you don't have to tip, dress up, or wait for a table.
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-Save Space
-Easier on the eyes (font can be big or small)
-Constant book size (book won't change from big or small)
-No fear of pages ripping
-No fear of losing the book, you may lose the device but it's uploaded on the cloud
-Neat features of reading device (like Dictionary/Wikipedia at the click of a button)
-Lightweight
-Share/rent books to other people from device
*MY FAVORITE ONE* - You can put PDFs or convert e-books you find for free online on your device
There's a ton of reasons, the biggest for me is how portable the ebook reader is. That's #1.
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However, I have to admit with some shame, I've mostly switched to ebooks lately. I still read the occasional Hardcopy, but not often enough. Ebooks are more convenient when travelling: especially with luggage weight restriction these days, it's easier to load up on books on an e-reader. You can buy books instantaneously without worrying about finding a bookstore. It's easy to carry an ebook reader with you anywhere since it's compact and available on so many devices. I find myself reading books on my phone when I go somewhere and have to wait longer than I anticipated and have no physical book (like when I go to the doctor's office).
While I lament the ongoing demise of the Hardcopy book, I have learned to embrace the ebook/e-reader for its convenience.
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If I want to own the book I'd much rather have a hard copy. I prefer reading on an actual paper copy of a book rather than staring at a screen. There is nothing better than looking at my bookshelves full of classic literature. However, I don't feel the need to buy every romance or chic-lit book I find. It very much depends on whether I'm owning the book and how long it'll take me to read it.
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