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carmen4

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Paperback or Electronic books?
« on: April 14, 2013, 02:25:53 pm »
I can't even decide which is better but I use both. I have a Kindle app on my ipad that just makes it soo easy to read, especially in the dark, lying in bed, easy to handle, and fast to purchase the book without making a trip to the store. But I will still also grab a book from the library if i see a good one and read it the 'old fashioned' way. Maybe because its free? lol. I like/ use both, id say equally  :)
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Re: Paperback or Electronic books?
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2013, 03:48:36 pm »
I am so sick of books ha ha. I have to do alot of reading before my tests, don't wanna, I am tired. But short messages on tablet, books for homework preferably in the paperback book

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« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2013, 04:06:49 pm »
I still like the paperback book. There's nothing like the esthetic feel of a paper book in your hands.

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Re: Paperback or Electronic books?
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2013, 04:12:44 pm »
I love to read and I started reading paper back books a long time ago, but now that they came out with E readers I prefer to use my kindle now when I read. Not only is it convenient to take with you but it also give you a number of books to read. Electronic books have my vote.

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Re: Paperback or Electronic books?
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2013, 04:15:01 pm »
I got a Nook for my birthday and figured I would hate it.  I knew I would miss the "book" feel, but not to hurt my husband's feelings, I gave the Nook a try.  Honestly I love it!  It's been almost a year and I don't miss the "book" feel at all.  I would have to say I choose the Nook. :heart:
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Re: Paperback or Electronic books?
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2013, 06:54:48 pm »
Paperback. I'm on the computer so much, reading electronic news and emails and whatever, that when I want to read and relax, the feel of a book in my hands is so much more real. :)

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Re: Paperback or Electronic books?
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2013, 07:12:14 pm »
I would rather have both, but if I had to choose just one I would go with the electronic books just because they are more convenient and it is more fun to read it instead of flipping through pages
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« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2013, 07:15:18 pm »
If I had to choose it would have to be paperback. Hard cover is even better.

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Re: Paperback or Electronic books?
« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2013, 07:21:14 pm »
I still enjoy a real paper  book.  I have a room full of them and probably always will.  Short of burning the house down it would be hard for me to lose my books.  An Ipad, much easier to lose the content on it.  I know that one day real books will no longer be printed as we run out of paper but for now, give me a book in my pocket.

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Re: Paperback or Electronic books?
« Reply #9 on: April 14, 2013, 07:26:17 pm »
i prefer the e book, because im into computers and computers are the forefront of technology

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« Reply #10 on: April 14, 2013, 07:41:09 pm »
I was thinking about getting a kindle then I decided that I would rather hold the actual book and turn the actual pages - I may break down later and get me one of those but for now I enjoy old fashion book reading.

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« Reply #11 on: April 14, 2013, 09:40:28 pm »
I could do either but a kindle has advantages with regards to weight, space and the fact that you store many books on one device.  Also, you can bookmark it easier and you zoom in or adjust the size of the fonts.

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Re: Paperback or Electronic books?
« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2013, 03:08:10 am »
PAPERBACK

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Re: Paperback or Electronic books?
« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2013, 05:34:07 am »
I have been an avid reader for some time and never considered the difference until I purchased an e-reader.  I then purchased a Kindle Fire and love the idea of having my bible on it.  I gave the e-reader to my husband.  I wouldn't trade my Kindle Fire for the world. :angel12:

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Re: Paperback or Electronic books?
« Reply #14 on: April 15, 2013, 05:55:07 am »
I would read either, I got for Christmas a Kindle and love it.  If I can and have the leisure for it I would read a paper especially if is very good or I cannot find the ebook for it.  But I had already started getting the pdf and mobi before I had the kindle since pdfs are easy to read in computers and a flash drive is very easy to carry.

Now with the kindle it is the best, I am very torn between the 2, I have plenty of hardcopies at home, but I love the ebooks as well.
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