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Old 03-14-2012, 11:43 PM   #3
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I think it's more important for younger readers than adult readers, where memory development is crucial.

If you're a fiction reader, I think there's less impact on memorization whether reading it from a mass market paperback vs. an eReader.
Good point.

If I recall well, the article is talking about textbooks or study materials.

On my case, I'm taking about database books or tutorial books, not fiction books. On those cases I can recall a whole topic if I remember a table or graphic that should be on X book.

Again, I'm nt saying the article is right, but somehow makes sense for non fiction material, in my opinion. It happened to me before and I didn't realize it until I read this article.

I think that a novel will read the same on ebook or paper book; but ebooks will be way more comfortable and convenient.

On a different topic but related, I find that I am more motivated to read very thick fiction books on my Kindle than any other format. It motivates me, especially when the book is a bit boring. A physiological factor I guess.

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