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Originally Posted by Elfwreck
Umm... where is she getting paper books cheaper than I'm getting ebooks from Smashwords?
And wow, there are paper books that are more physically convenient than my kobo mini? That contain several million words in less than six ounces, that I can read with one hand while standing on the train and holding on to a bar for balance? That take a tap to turn pages, instead of requiring both hands?
Oh, wait. She's using that new dictionary, isn't she. The one that defines "every" as "some, but probably not too many."
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Hmmmm... Let's see
cost: There is an initial cost for the e-reader itself, but most e-books are cheaper than the paper version. Public domain books are a big win for the e-reader. Paper wins in one area, you can get cheap used books. Let's call it a tie.
physical limitations: Big win for e-books. Thousands of books in a lightweight package.
reading comprehension: A tie at most, probably an edge to the e-reader. The dictionary and adjustable font size are aids in comprehension. Still, we'll call it a tie.
interactive capabilities: Huge win for e-books. Paper isn't interactive. But with e-books I can shop for books without leaving my chair, all I need is Wi-Fi access. The dictionary is a huge win. Reading a paper book and you see a word you don't know? You're out of luck. Maybe you will remember to look it up next time you're near a dictionary. But with an e-book, you can look it up right now.
So, the paper book isn't the clear winner, the e-book has two wins, zero losses and two ties. 2-0-2 isn't bad.