How many of us are reading exclusively in electronic format? - Page 2

Graham · 10-22-2012, 08:31 AM

I always get the ebook where I can. But people keep giving me paper books. :-)

Graham

booklover6 · 10-22-2012, 08:34 AM

Currently, I am only reading ebooks. I do have some paper books that I plan to read. They are mostly not available in eformat. I don't know when I will get to them.

Quake1028 · 10-22-2012, 09:03 AM

I haven't read a DTB since I got my e-reader in 2010. The only exception is some graphic novels which aren't available electronically so I don't count those.

DiapDealer · 10-22-2012, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quake1028

I haven't read a DTB since I got my e-reader in 2010. The only exception is some graphic novels which aren't available electronically so I don't count those.

Why wouldn't you count them? That sort of makes your answer a bit disingenuous doesn't it?

"Yes, I exclusively read electronic books... except when I don't."

kennyc · 10-22-2012, 09:13 AM

My thoughts exactly.

HomeInMyShoes · 10-22-2012, 09:27 AM

Too much stuff I want to read isn't available in e-book and most e-books are more expensive than the paper copies to buy for me. Until what I want to read is cost-effective and more encompassing of what I want to read, my e-reader will continue to be a novelty.

Pookeysgirl · 10-22-2012, 09:51 AM

I only read ebooks. If it's not available in electronic format, I don't read it.

JSWolf · 10-22-2012, 10:02 AM

The problem witht he poll is that it's missing answer we should have.

I would vote I read mostly eBooks it's not even or.

Loosheesh · 10-22-2012, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

I am first and foremost, a reader. So while I usually prefer ebooks, for convenience reasons, I have absolutely no issues switching between physical books and ebooks in my reading pursuits. I'm certainly not going to deprive myself of reading something I really want to read by zealously adhering to some random, self-imposed media restriction.

^What he said. I'm all about the story and I'll take it however I can get it - ebook, print, audio, etc, etc.

elemenoP · 10-22-2012, 10:08 AM

I read about 2/3 ebooks and 1/3 pbooks.

eP

JSWolf · 10-22-2012, 10:32 AM

I do read mostly eBooks. The poll doesn't take into account that some of us read mostly eBooks. The option makes it sound like a 50/50 split when that's wrong in my case.

Quake1028 · 10-22-2012, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Why wouldn't you count them? That sort of makes your answer a bit disingenuous doesn't it?

"Yes, I exclusively read electronic books... except when I don't."

Eh, I guess? I meant it more that if I COULD read them in ebook they wouldn't exist in my house in paper form, but since that's not an option, I don't really count them. Stop grilling me :b!

DrNefario · 10-22-2012, 11:11 AM

I don't really count graphic novels as books, myself, no more than I'd count magazines. They just feel like something different - half way between a book and a movie, say.

Casey57 · 10-22-2012, 11:54 AM

For books pretty much 100%.

For magazines, I have not made the switch. I find I do not like magazines too much on my e-readers, with the exception of Readers Digest.

QuantumIguana · 10-22-2012, 12:07 PM

If I can get it in paper for cheap or free, I'll read it in paper.

View Poll Results: How many of us are reading exclusively in electronic format?
Yes, I am reading in electronic format only	185	63.79%
No, not all of the books I read are electronic format	105	36.21%
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10-22-2012, 08:31 AM	#16
Graham Wizard Posts: 2,743 Karma: 32912427 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Yorkshire, UK Device: Kobo H20, Pixel 2, Samsung Chromebook Plus	I always get the ebook where I can. But people keep giving me paper books. :-) Graham

10-22-2012, 08:34 AM	#17
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	Currently, I am only reading ebooks. I do have some paper books that I plan to read. They are mostly not available in eformat. I don't know when I will get to them.

10-22-2012, 09:03 AM	#18
Quake1028 Guru Posts: 917 Karma: 9155462 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Device: See signature	I haven't read a DTB since I got my e-reader in 2010. The only exception is some graphic novels which aren't available electronically so I don't count those.

10-22-2012, 09:13 AM	#20
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	My thoughts exactly.

10-22-2012, 09:27 AM	#21
HomeInMyShoes Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,226 Karma: 67780237 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	Too much stuff I want to read isn't available in e-book and most e-books are more expensive than the paper copies to buy for me. Until what I want to read is cost-effective and more encompassing of what I want to read, my e-reader will continue to be a novelty.

10-22-2012, 09:51 AM	#22
Pookeysgirl Wizard Posts: 1,705 Karma: 12696746 Join Date: May 2010 Device: K3, Kobo Mini	I only read ebooks. If it's not available in electronic format, I don't read it.

10-22-2012, 10:02 AM	#23
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,931 Karma: 128903250 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The problem witht he poll is that it's missing answer we should have. I would vote I read mostly eBooks it's not even or.

10-22-2012, 10:08 AM	#25
elemenoP Wizard Posts: 1,717 Karma: 3790058 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony 650	I read about 2/3 ebooks and 1/3 pbooks. eP

10-22-2012, 10:32 AM	#26
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,931 Karma: 128903250 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I do read mostly eBooks. The poll doesn't take into account that some of us read mostly eBooks. The option makes it sound like a 50/50 split when that's wrong in my case.

10-22-2012, 11:11 AM	#28
DrNefario Wizard Posts: 2,099 Karma: 11315768 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK Device: Kindle, Kobo Touch, Nook SimpleTouch	I don't really count graphic novels as books, myself, no more than I'd count magazines. They just feel like something different - half way between a book and a movie, say.

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10-22-2012, 11:54 AM	#29
Casey57 Connoisseur Posts: 65 Karma: 1000454 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philly suburbs Device: Kindle 3/Kindle Fire/Kindle Touch/iPhone/iPod/iPad	For books pretty much 100%. For magazines, I have not made the switch. I find I do not like magazines too much on my e-readers, with the exception of Readers Digest.

10-22-2012, 12:07 PM	#30
QuantumIguana Philosopher Posts: 2,034 Karma: 18736532 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2 gen, Kindle Fire 1st Gen, Kindle Touch	If I can get it in paper for cheap or free, I'll read it in paper.