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Books vs E-readers?

Books or E-readers? Which one do you prefer? And why so?

I have a Kindle Paperwhite, but I prefer reading books.
I like to back track while reading. Flipping through a book is natural and easy. Flipping through a Kindle is slow and disorganized as hell.
Its so much easier to do research with a book because it has a set structure. The Kindle has no structure at all.

November 21, 2014

9 Comments • Newest first

zigen

I've been going to a bunch of used book sales/recycled book stores and there's nothing better than having a good ol' physical copy of a book, especially if it looks worn treasured

Reply November 22, 2014
CloudyMaku

I can study from e-books, but I prefer books much more. When reading for enjoyment though, I can't stand e-books, usually because the loading time between pages screws up my pace.

Reply November 21, 2014
ColdAir

i've tried reading ebooks on my ipad, but it seems i get more out of physical books. it feels like i read them faster too but that might be just me.

Reply November 21, 2014
Nolen

I prefer reading ebooks on my laptop o 3 o

Reply November 21, 2014
GHSNinja

Books, i just feel like pointing at a stack of hardcover textbooks, each 5 inches thick, and saying "thats what ive studied" looks more badass than handing someone a Kindle

Reply November 21, 2014 - edited
glacial

I stopped buying college textbooks lol but real books are better for sure. I have some ebooks on my ipad that have sat there for months but I bought the real versions and zipped through them right away. Idk what it is about electronic copies that feels so unappealing.

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East

Books. I like have the actual copy in my hand and it feels like I'm actually reading a book.

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simaini

paper books of course. i only get ebooks if i'm pirating... forking over couple hundred for a textbook is ridonculous.

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enoch129

I've tried reading via e-books for a semester or two, it's not good at all. It doesn't really feel like I'm reading a book somehow. When I started buying physical books again, it felt like the stories were building up my imagination more.

Reply November 21, 2014 - edited