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Originally Posted by DMB
To those who worry about the durability of electronic media (and yes, it is a problem), I would point out that dt books don't always last all that well. University libraries have to invest a lot in conservation and it is not easy. The older books -- handwritten on vellum or printed on rag paper -- last better than those on many modern papers with high acid content.
I have had to throw away some paperbacks that I've had for 40 or 50 years because of severe deterioration of the paper.
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This makes the case well. Except for places where the govt. Controls information Ebooks are here to stay. Technology, battery life etc will improve and cost may come down. I suspect color nook foreshadows the near future with small tablets becoming social and entertainment devices, maybe mini hubs linking braclet, pin or other inexpensive devices. Pbooks aren't going away soon. But brick retail wii change.