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Originally Posted by Flip Martian
Looks like I'm in the minority. I prefer books!  I love my e-reader but use it for out of copyright, free to download things. Its great for taking away on holiday and not taking several paperbacks with me, so convenient.
But for anything I BUY... I like having something "in the real world" that I can touch. I don't see books as a bit of electronic code, I see them as substantial "things" to hold. Give me a real book anyday. I generally only get them when discounted, so never pay full price. The thought of paying the prices they charge for many e-books is not something I would ever entertain. |
Likewise. A book printed on real paper feels like a real actual thing that is mine. Plus, I can save money by buying second hand. I download the freebies like crazy, and liberally use the free recipes on Calibre for my "magazines" - and use library loans, but printed books feel more tangible to me - there's a sense of permanence. Not to mention if I am tired of the printed book I can just give it/sell it to someone else, and nobody flips out
More mileage on the dollar.