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ankie4t

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eBook or Book
« on: October 22, 2012, 06:19:15 pm »
Better read eBook on Kindle/Nook or traditional paper book?

For me better read paperbook on traditional way  :thumbsup:  specially if my kid will ask to play with the tablet if I try to read from there  ;D

how about you guys?

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Re: eBook or Book
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2012, 07:12:11 pm »
I think it depends on what and where.  I love my Ebook when traveling.  And now my library is working with the different libraries across the state in a way where I can check out electronic books!  It's fabulous. 
For me the only drawl back on the Ebook has been cost, but with library Ebooks I don't have to pay.
Now I still read regular books, especially paperbacks.  But I doubt I ever buy a book for full retail price again. 
I won't read a paperback when I'm out in the sun--always Ebook.  Though when flying and they are calling for anything with an 'off' button to be turned off, the paperbook prevails!

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« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2012, 07:15:22 pm »
Ebook..I can get any book I would like to get. :icon_rr:

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« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2012, 08:30:59 pm »
I prefer traditional books, but when i travel it is more practical to bring my kindle. plus I like that i can get a lot of decent books for free on the elctronic books.

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« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2012, 08:34:41 pm »
I would say book. I still love the feeling of holding the actual thing, makes me more motivated to read it rather than having tired eyes from the glare of electronic device.

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« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2012, 09:05:10 pm »
I love real books, but I often use ebooks anyway. Nothing will ever compare to holding a real book in your hands!

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« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2012, 12:32:32 am »
I like the ebook process as I can port this around very conveniently, but I haven't completely given up on physical books too. I do periodically take out books from the library and after bought a few books this year.

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« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2012, 01:25:35 am »
Better read eBook on Kindle/Nook or traditional paper book?

For me better read paperbook on traditional way  :thumbsup:  specially if my kid will ask to play with the tablet if I try to read from there  ;D

how about you guys?
i like books on tape.  but i prefer ebook to regular book
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Re: eBook or Book
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2012, 02:32:02 am »
I prefer eBooks when there isn't a feasible (or cost-effective) way to read a printed version of a book I want, otherwise, I usually stick to traditionally printed books.

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« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2012, 02:52:54 am »
If I'm travelling, eBooks are the way to go, but most of the time I like paper books. They're still much easier on my eyes than staring at any kind of a screen for prolonged periods to read something.

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« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2012, 03:42:35 am »
i like to sit backcover up with a blanket and read especially in the winter. to me ther is something comforting about holding the book this probably shows my age lol

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« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2012, 04:18:22 am »
I've never read from a Kindle, etc. so it's hard to compare. I like the real deal though. I'm reading The Harbinger now..in paperback.  :binkybaby:

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« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2012, 05:09:39 am »
I prefer traditional books, especially hardcover.

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« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2012, 06:30:31 am »
I prefer books since I only have Kindle for my computer. I do like the free e books you can get from Amazon. ;D

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« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2012, 07:07:43 am »
I prefer standard books to eBooks.  Reading off paper is way easier on my eyes.  I get too much of a headache trying to read off a screen.  I also tend to read mysteries where I often flip back and forth in the book to reference earlier parts as I'm attempting to solve the crime.  I find that much easier to do with a standard book vs eBook.

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