This week I opened up a new book. I felt the spine break open, smelled the freshness of pages not yet read and curled up with a blanket and pillows to read. I love turning the pages, marking where I left off, and seeing the progress as I go through the book. When I was finished reading for the night and put my book down, I wondered… how would all this change if I had purchased the E-book?
The pro’s of an E-book
- Pages will not bend - Environmentally friendly
- Accessibility - Cross references to web pages
- Multiple books on one device - Easier note taking
The pro’s of a Paper book
-Easily obtainable -Easily portable
-No eye strain -Pretty cheap
The con’s of an E-book
-If you spill it could be the end of the device-eye strain
-Lighting issues, although the kindle now advertises it is no longer an
issue for reading
-Initial start up costs if you buy a reading device like the kindle
The Con’s of a Paper book
-Bulky and heavy -Only carry a few at a time
-If you make a note it is there to stay -Need light to read it
Clearly there are pro’s and con’s to both paper back and E-books. I personally still enjoy a good book; I love the smell, feel and ability to turn a page. I see the convenience of having all the books on one device and realize that the general population will start to move towards this earth friendly device. Until I personally use one, I am not sad that I get to curl up with a paper book.
The pro’s of an E-book
- Pages will not bend - Environmentally friendly
- Accessibility - Cross references to web pages
- Multiple books on one device - Easier note taking
The pro’s of a Paper book
-Easily obtainable -Easily portable
-No eye strain -Pretty cheap
The con’s of an E-book
-If you spill it could be the end of the device-eye strain
-Lighting issues, although the kindle now advertises it is no longer an
issue for reading
-Initial start up costs if you buy a reading device like the kindle
The Con’s of a Paper book
-Bulky and heavy -Only carry a few at a time
-If you make a note it is there to stay -Need light to read it
Clearly there are pro’s and con’s to both paper back and E-books. I personally still enjoy a good book; I love the smell, feel and ability to turn a page. I see the convenience of having all the books on one device and realize that the general population will start to move towards this earth friendly device. Until I personally use one, I am not sad that I get to curl up with a paper book.
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