From Sam Laird at Mashable Tech…
“when it comes to encouraging people to embrace the written word, e-readers trump their physical counterparts.” – Are Books Doomed? The Rise of E-Reading [INFOGRAPHIC]
But from Dan Turner at UX Magazine…
“Reading on an iPad, or a tablet, just isn’t the same as reading a book. And for me, it’s not better. Even though I was, of course, excited about the prospect of an infinitely accessible library in a carry-on form, the fact is that when I try to read on the iPad, I’m doing so reluctantly, and I get through far fewer pages in a sitting than I’m used to.” – A Tablet Still is Not a Book … Not Yet.
And on Gruen Planet – The Pitch segment features ads promoting paper books.
What’s your take? I’m really only reading ebooks at present. It’s the size factor for me. A book is just too big to be bothered carrying around, especially when I’m carrying an ipad anywhere (for it’s other features). And my kobo vox is working out well for reading in bed as I don’t have to turn on the light to read it, it’s smaller than many hardbacks or longer paperbacks, and the night-time reading option means that it’s not generating much light to bother my partner.
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November 24, 2012 at 05:15
I enjoy both formats as a way to read, but I have to admit that books are more personal to me. They are easier to handle…no instructions needed. Just open and begin at whatever page you would like. Similarly, one can borrow theme from the library free of charge.
November 24, 2012 at 05:18
I enjoy both formats as a way to read, but I have to admit that books are more personal to me. They are easier to handle…no instructions needed. Just open and begin at whatever page you would like. Similarly, one can borrow them from the library free of charge. However, when traveling I prefer an e reader. Storage and weight are not an issue.