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Physical books or ebooks?
Curious how far the ebook trend has taken over with the ipad, kindle, etc.
I personally still prefer physical books but am getting intrigued. I like the feel of the paper and it's easier on the eyes. But more so, I like to get used books so I like the hunt inside messy independent shops and used bookstores. As for the used book itself, I enjoy the feel of shared knowledge, the different looks of decades gone by and sometimes even the handwritten notes of previous owners.. however, I can't deny technology has its perks: saves paper, rating systems, humongous library, etc. How do you guys lean? Have some people given up on physical books entirely?
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08-19-2010, 09:14 AM
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Still rockin' the paper...
For all the same reasons as you, plus a paperback is a LOT smaller than an iPad or Kindle...
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08-19-2010, 10:04 AM
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08-19-2010, 10:36 AM
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Cost being equal, everything is better digital. Everything.
But costs are not equal so I still do used books at times. But I do more audiobooks from audible.com than anything, so count me as digital, just not with an e-reader.
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08-19-2010, 12:15 PM
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Paper...
At least as far as books go. However, digital when it comes to Newspapers and magazines. |
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08-19-2010, 12:35 PM
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I haven't tried it, but I imagine that digital books would only work me in short stretches. Kinda like browsing a website.
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08-19-2010, 03:38 PM
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Give me a physical book. Half price books is my friend.
I sit in a room full of computers all day and use my smart phone all day... Electronics are great, but sometimes I need to unplug...completely. Thus real paper.
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